Following last week’s launch of the Smart #1, Pro-Net, the distributor of Smart vehicles in Malaysia is inviting interested buyers to visit any of their 8 outlets across the West cost of Peninsular Malaysia. Two more outlets are set to join the network in early 2024, “The official openings of all Smart outlets took place last weekend, delighting visitors with engaging activities such as a test drive experience, a dedicated kids' play area, and culinary delights at the SmartLounge. Smart Mala

At the Smart #1 launch event, Pro-Net, the official distributor for Smart vehicles in Malaysia and Thailand and a subsidiary of Proton, disclosed that they have already received over 500 bookings at the time of launch. The Smart #1, which opened its bookings on 19-September, is available in three variants: the base #1 Pro, the Premium, and the top-tier Brabus. The Brabus variant has emerged as the favourite among Smart customers, constituting 60 percent of the total orders received. Deliveries w

Much like everything else in the German tuner's back catalogue, the 2023 Smart #1 Brabus is an electric vehicle (EV) with anger issues – and it's finally officially showcased in Malaysia, the first market in the ASEAN region to receive the model at that. Being a tarted-up variant of the regular Hashtag One, it has more power, differentiated looks, and an estimated RM 250,000 pricetag; roughly RM 50k more than the base #1 Pro. Note that the its full official launch will take place later this year

Previously, we’ve shown you the exterior photos of the upcoming Smart #1 at a media preview by Pro-Net (or Smart Malaysia). Now that the embargo for its interior has been lifted, let us walk you through what’s inside the cabin. Just to bring everyone up to speed, the Smart #1 (pronounced hashtag one) is the first electric vehicle (EV) from the Geely and Mercedes-Benz joint venture. Essentially, it’s designed by Mercedes-Benz and underpinned by Geely’s Sustainable Electric Architecture (SEA) plat

Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET) has just announced the appointment of Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON), the automotive retail arm of DRB HICOM, as an official dealer for the sales of Smart cars in the country. The addition of EON to the Smart Malaysia sales network adds further lustre to the rapidly expanding list of reputable businesses appointed by PRO-NET to grow the Smart brand locally, following a signing ceremony with Hap Seng Smart earlier this month. Furthermore, an a

Tianqi Lithium, a Chinese mining company that produces lithium compounds and derivatives in China, is considering investing in Smart as part of its efforts to expand its holdings, reports Automotive News Europe. The Chinese miner is in advanced talks to invest USD 100 million to USD 200 million in Smart, which may value the automaker at several billion dollars. An agreement could be reached in the next few weeks, although discussions could still be delayed or fall apart. Also read: Review: Behin