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The idea for the smart car first came around originally as a car that simply made driving easier and more enjoyable. In 1993, Mercedes-Benz did a feasibility study that addressed the possible manufacturing of these kinds of cars.
These cars are very small and are sometimes referred to as “super-minis.” the reason why they are called minis is obvious as they are being looked at. Basically, these cars eliminate the need to parallel park because they are so much shorter than other cars.
This means that those who drive a smart car can pull straight “nose-in” to a parallel parking spot and still have room to spare. This is definitely something that those who hate to parallel park look forward to using.
In 2005, Daimler Chrysler had an opportunity to buy into ownership of the smart car rights, but decided not to do so. One year later, in 2006, Mercedes-Benz decided that it would be in their best interest to not pass on such an opportunity.
Because the smart car reported huge losses from 2003 to 2006, there are current changes afoot concerning how the cars will operate and be marketed.
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