Daimler, Geely to make next generation of Smart car
A concept Smart EQ electric car model is presented during the annual press conference of Daimler AG in Stuttgart, Germany, in February last year.– EPA pic, March 28, 2019.
MERCEDEZ-BENZ maker Daimler and Chinese auto giant Geely announced plans today to develop the next generation of electric Smart cars to be made in China in a joint venture. Under the agreement, expected to be finalised by the end of this year, the new vehicle will go on global sale in 2022, the German and Chinese car giants said in a joint statement.
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