Welcome to Katie and Andy’s blog site about smart fortwo cars in general and our own fortwo, currently on order. We will post news, experiences, conjectures and creative writings. We hope you find this site interesting and informative. Please provide feedback!

The smart fortwo was recently crash tested by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It received five out of five stars for its ability to protect occupants during side crashes. It won four stars for sheltering drivers and three stars for passengers during head-on crashes. The NHTSA did note a “concern” that the driver’s door unlatched and opened during a side-impact crash test. It goes on to state “a door opening during a side impact crash increases the likelihood of occupant ejection”.

Press reaction from these results is mixed. One headline reads “smart fortwo receives high marks marks in US crash tests”, another says “smart gets so-so U.S. safety ratings” while another states “smart fortwo scores poorly on NHTSA front crash test” - talk about spin and a range of opinions!

A custom smart fortwo is competing in the 2008 One Lap of America (formerly named the Cannonball Run). Stephen Noton and his employer GenieKnows.com are partnering to raise money for Make-A-Wish Atlantic Provinces through the One Lap of America to fund a 5 year old’s wish to meet Tony Stewart of NASCAR fame.

Britney is a spunky 5-year old from Bannon, New Brunswick. While recuperating from her heart transplant last year, Britney started watching the NASCAR races and cheered on Tony Stewart. Her room at home, decorated in orange, is a tribute to her favourite driver.

Stephen is driving a modified smart fortwo with after-market equipment ranging from BRABUS suspension to Parts & Prints Carbon Fiber body parts. More info on the event and Stephen’s fortwo can be found on the 451 smart fortwo website.

smart USA has started to take reservations for the 2008 smart fortwo car. We have placed a deposit on a Passion edition fortwo in metallic blue with black leather interior and black Tridion Safety Cell. You can find out more information about fortwo cars and smart USA at www.smartusa.com.