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DaimlerChrysler-soon-to-be-called-just-Daimler announced it’s recalling 1.650 units of its recently introduced 2008 Smart Fortwo due to a possible defect with the steering. In particular, DC stated that it ordered the recall after receiving reports that a locking ring was not affixed properly but noted that no accidents or injuries were reported. DaimlerChrysler spokesman Hubert Kogel said the all the cars had been recalled, repaired and were being returned to their owners. Since the second generation Fortwo went on sale in May, Smart has sold 12.200 units of its microcar. Via: The Star
What will they think of next; Fiat 500's dressed as Porsche's and Smart Fortwo's like Nicolas Cage’s 1967 Shelby GT500 Eleanor in the movie “Gone in 60 seconds”! Ok, agreed; this is more like “Circumcised in 60 seconds” but this mini would definitely score triples AAA’s in a head turner contest. Entitled Smart Eleanor GT 50% the prototype was created in 2004 by Thalondesign, a tuning company based in Stockholm, Sweden. And no, Thalondesign didn’t proceed to any mechanical alterations leaving the stock, 60Hp 0.8-liter 3cylinder turbocharged engine safe and sound in the rear deck. -Click “Read More…” below for more images along with a video
Source: Thalondesign , Via: Caradisiac Technorati: Shelby+GT500, Ford+Mustang, Smart+Fortwo, Replica, Carscoop, blogs, automotive, vehicles
