# SMART Car Finally In U.S. (UPDATE) By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-01-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-car-dealer-network References: [smartusa](http://www.smartusa.com/) Imagine trying to start a new car dealership network from scratch. That's what [SMART USA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanyx-camper-van) is doing. The first of the [Smart Fortwos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-interior-sensing) have arrived on U.S. soil and will be hitting the roads to 68 Smart dealerships to be open by the end of January 2008. The Smart is eagerly awaited by buyers who have sold out the first production run via $99 down payments. Be looking for this tiny car soon! The microcars have been around in Europe for about a decade and has been in Canada since 2004. By 2010, they're hoping to have an [electric, rechargeable SMART](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric) for sale in the UK. A protype was already shown at "MercedesWorld" in July 2007. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Microcar Craze:** The increasing demand for compact, fuel-efficient vehicles like the SMART Fortwo presents opportunities for car manufacturers to capitalize on the microcar trend and develop innovative and sustainable transportation solutions. - **Electric Revolution:** The development of an electric and rechargeable version of the SMART car in the UK opens up possibilities for the automotive industry to embrace clean energy technologies and disrupt the traditional combustion engine market. - **Smart Dealership Network:** The establishment of 68 SMART dealerships in the US offers an opportunity for entrepreneurs and business professionals to enter the automotive industry and create innovative dealership models that cater to the growing demand for compact vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry is positioned to benefit from the microcar craze by introducing new microcar models, electric vehicles, and building an extensive dealership network for compact cars. - **Clean Energy:** The clean energy industry can leverage the development of electric and rechargeable SMART cars to promote sustainable transportation solutions and accelerate the transition towards a greener future. - **Entrepreneurship:** The establishment of SMART dealerships provides an avenue for aspiring entrepreneurs to enter the automotive industry and disrupt the traditional dealership model with innovative approaches and customer-focused strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inaugural Midsized Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5.md) - [Rapid Charge Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-suv-ev.md) - [Electric Quadricycle Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microlino-2.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Compact Electric Microcars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-microcar.md) - [International Automaker Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gordon-murray-automotive.md) - [Diminutive Urban Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars.md) - [Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-Mini-Countryman-SUV.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md)