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More?!?

Now MSNBC.com is in the mix!  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21882844/

'What's fashionable...

...as cool as an iPhone, but just a tad bigger?  Hyperbole aside, the answer is: a car."

More local news coverage, Chicago!  smart has now conquered both major Chicago newspapers, and both with rave reviews on the new smart fortwo!  The beginning of the story starts Check out the article below!

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-wed_tinycarnov21,0,5048730.story

NOW HIRING!

Are you smart?  Are you ready to challenge the norm?  Looking to have fun and make money?  Excited to try something new?  Enjoy meeting new people?  Young at heart?

smart center Lincolnwood, Chicago's exclusive dealer of the the new smart fortwo, is looking for a few good people to staff its new smart facility!  Responsibilities include sales, marketing and event staffing, and representing an exciting new brand to Chicago! 

Want to know more?  Just shoot me an e-mail!

Josh Dreyer - Brand Manager  jdreyer@loebermotors.com

More News on smart...This Time It's Local!

More news, Chicago!  This time, the illustrious Chicago Sun-Times has joined the conversation!  Kelly Thomas, columnist from the Sun-Times, writes "Overall, the smart was fun to drive, especially because I felt like a celebrity responding to all the attention this car got on the road...Bikers, tourists, motorists in BMWs, Porsches, and especially Prius drivers smiled and asked us questions."

Click on the link at the bottom of the post to read more of the article, "smart car is a no-brainer"!

http://searchchicago.suntimes.com/autos/news/651402,srch-auto-KT111507.article

smart fortwo in the USA Today!

Here's a new article on the smart fortwo that came out today in the USA Today.  Turns out the entire nation is ready for smart!

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-11-11-smartcar_N.html

Now on MySpace!

Another quick update to Get smart Chicago!  We now have a MySpace page!  You can find us on MySpace at www.myspace.com/getsmartchicago!  Add us as a friend today, and spread the word about the new smart fortwo!

Here comes smart center Lincolnwood!

Exciting news, Chicago!  The smart center Lincolnwood construction started yesterday!  There are photos and descriptions of the beginning stages of the demolition of the interior of the west end inside the Loeber Motors Mercedes-Benz building to the right.  Simply click on the photo to see the album!  We'll update this every couple of days or so, so you can see the transformation taking place!  Not too long from now, smart fortwos will fill the room and everyone in Chicago will get the chance to see them!

Still haven't placed your reservation online?  Visit www.smartusa.com to put in your $99 reservation! 

Any questions?  Feel free to contact smart center Lincolnwood's Brand Manager, Josh Dreyer, at 847-933-7823, or by e-mail at jdreyer@loebermotors.com. 

And as always, stay tuned to www.getsmartchicago.com for all your Chicago smart fortwo car news!

Does Size Matter, Chicago?

What do you think?  There are a couple things to notice. 

First of all, notice the width of the smart fortwo.  The Mini Cooper, long heralded as an agile small vehicle that is fun to drive.  Do you think the fortwo could be as fun?

Second, let's look at the height.  The smart fortwo is taller then both the Mini and the bestselling mid-size sedan in the U.S., the Toyota Camry.  Why is this?  The occupants in the fortwo are seated higher, which not only gives the driver a better view of the road ahead, but it also makes sure other vehicles can see it.  Also, it helps the safety of the occupants in the case of a side collision, keeping them futher out of harms way.

The third dimension we can look at is length.  The smart fortwo is a full 40 inches shorter than the Cooper, and an astounding 100 inches shorter than a Hummer H2.  Think that will help in tight traffic and parking situations?

Lastly, let's chcek out the weight.  The fortwo is almost 750 pounds less than the Cooper, and 3.6 times less than a Hummer H2.  What does this say about the handling, not to mention the obvious fuel savings? 

Stay tuned, Chicago, for more news on the safe, agile, affordable, and most of all fun smart fortwo!

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New Features of getsmartchicago.com!

Just a quick note to point out a couple of new features of www.getsmartchicago.com.  You now have the ability to donate 524 different ways via the Universal Giving organization.  They have 524 different ways to donate, and take no cut of the donation!

Also, for those international travellers, we also have a feed from the US State Department that provides you with the latest international travel warnings.  The 5 latest warnings are featured on the right side of www.getsmartchicago.com directly above the Universal Giving box.

Thanks for checking out our newest updates, Chicago, and we look forward to speaking with you all in person!

Construction to Begin Soon!

Hello, all you future Chicago smart fortwo owners!  Now is an exciting time for all of us at smart Center Lincolnwood!  Our construction and remodeling of the west end of our Mercedes-Benz facility to convert it to our new smart facility is scheduled to begin soon.  I'll post some pics as soon as the remodeling begins so we can all see the transformation!

And remember, if you haven't already placed your reservation at www.smartusa.com, go ahead and click on the link!  For only $99, you guarantee yourself a spot in line!  Reserve yours today, Chicago!