Sat
May 19 2007
06:51 pm
By: Pickens
Well, they're coming. The Smart cars, that is:
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The tour hits Knoxville in September (14 to 19th), and it is my understanding that they are stopping in cities where they will have dealerships.
I've seen them all over Europe for years, but how will they fare again the Suburbans and Expeditions of the US?
They start at 12K, and get 40 mpg around town, about 60 mpg on the road.
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Smart cars are already here
I checked out one of these at the Pilot on the corner of Northshore and Morrell just two nights ago. The driver explained he bought it in Florida and loves it. Said his 7 gallon tank gets him 400 miles.
Keep your eyes peeled as there is already one on the Knoxville roads.
Doug McCaughan
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