Getting Smart at the Show

     Tucked away in one corner of the Mercedes-Benz exhibit are curious little vehicles going under the smart brand. They look kind of like this:

     These vehicles have been in production since the 1990s, but they've only been available in the American market on a large scale since 2008. At the beginning of 2009, interested buyers were required to pay a $99 reservation fee and spend 12 months on a waiting list in order to buy one of these vehicles. 6 months later, there was no waiting list, and buyers could purchase a vehicle right at the dealership. smart has had a presence at the Auto Show for the past few years, further exposing consumers to the benefits of owning such a car.

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