SEMA Show BatSmart Fortwo up for Sale on eBay

Forget about the Batmobile "Tumbler" depicted in Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Night" films; if the caped crusader were to be Cartman - The Coon politically correct in these eco-conscious times we live in, this should have been his choice of wheels: a crime fighting, blacked-out and bat-winged Smart Fortwo. Okay but seriously now, this Smart Fortwo mini-Batmobile that was built by Harley Motorsports with a little help from the creator of the 1966 Batmobile, George Barris, is up for grabs on eBay.

The one-off BatSmart that made its world premiere at last year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas, is clearly inspired by the '66 Batmobile. Visual treats include the roof-mounted bat-wings, red-pin stripping and even a faux turbine and a parachute - just in case you overdo it and go over 60mph and want to come to a complete halt...

As we speak, the highest bid for the Bat Smart on eBay is US$16,100, however, that is below the seller's reserve price, so unless Harley Motorsports decides otherwise, it will sell for more. And no, as much as we would have liked, the Catwoman depicted in these photos is not included in the sale.

Via: RPMgo (formerly known as Auto Unleashed) , Link: eBay

Smart ForTwo owners Get Half-Price Parking in NY City Garages

At 61 inches wide and 106 inches long or almost half the size of a Cadillac DTS, it is totally reasonable that drivers of the miniscule Smart ForTwo pay half the price for parking. In addition to earlier deals struck with Meyers Parking and Icon Parking Systems facilities in Manhattan, and AviStar Airport Parking, with lots at both JFK and LaGuardia Airports, Smart today announced a new agreement with Central Parking System in New York City, that will see Fortwo owners in Manhattan paying half-price at the company's parking lots and garages. .

"Our arrangement with the parking companies gives Smart owners the best of both worlds - the ability to park at a discounted price, along with the ease to park almost anywhere," said Dave Schembri, President of smart USA. "The smart fortwo is helping New Yorkers change the way they navigate and park in New York, while offering great fuel economy, safety and functionality."

Geneva Preview: Smart Fortwo Edition Limited Three

It's special edition time for Merc's Smart brand which has announced the release of the Fortwo "edition limited three". As is the case with most special series models, there's really nothing actually noteworthy about this Fortwo other than it comes with a melon green metallic paintwork with matching interior trim, a unique fabric design for the seats with shades of brown and upgraded standard equipment.

The new edition, which is available as a coupe and a cabriolet, is based on the "passion" equipment variant of the Fortwo. . Among other features it comes with 15-inch alloy wheels, softouch automatic gear programme, electric windows, air conditioning with automatic temperature control, and for the coupe a panoramic roof with sunblind.

The standard equipment of the "edition limited three" also includes dashboard instruments and the radio 9. However, power steering and a lockable glove compartment still remain optional.

The Fortwo "edition limited three" is powered by a 71HP engine and it features Smart's so-called micro hybrid drive (mhd) technology which is nothing more than a start-stop system.

In Germany, the Fortwo "edition limited three" costs €15,470 as a coupé and €18,510 as a cabrio (prices incl. VAT).