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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, August 4, 2010 · 18 The next generation smart car will be coming in the fall. The new generation smart fortwo ­ exciting style, comfort and environmental friendliness Metroland Newspapers Carguide Magazine The new generation smart fortwo will be launched in the autumn of 2010 with a fresh interior look, and upgraded exterior elements. There is now a choice of seven carefully coordinated colours for the exterior including trendy matte paintwork ­ a first for the fortwo. Also new for model year 2011, is the sophisticated information, communication and entertainment system available as an option, which includes navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, and the smart surround sound system. The tridion safety cell is now optionally available in white, and the colours red and blue are available for the cabriolet soft top variant. New alloy wheels offer even more opportunities for customization. Fresh fabrics, colours, and a new cockpit design result in a high quality interior ambience of the two-seater car. The smart brand is an intelligent city car with an innovative concept and distinctive design that have made it an automotive lifestyle icon. As a trendsetter, the smart fortwo has been redefining individual urban mobility for six years in Canada, and more than ten years across the globe. The fortwo combines responsibility to the environment and high ecological standards with joie de vivre and a high fun factor. More than 1.2 million smart fortwos have been delivered to customers worldwide since the first model was launched in 1998. Today, customers in 43 countries on five continents are able to enjoy the popular car. Throughout 2010, the smart fortwo will be launched in Argentina and Indonesia ­ bringing the number of countries to 45. Chevrolet to increase Volt production capacity by 50 per cent Metroland Newspapers Carguide Magazine General Motors says that thanks to strong public interest in the Chevrolet Volt, the 340mile extended range electric vehicle, it will increase U.S. production capacity of the groundbreaking new car by 50 per cent, from 30,000 units to 45,000 units, in 2012. The announcement came as U.S. President Barack Obama toured the DetroitHamtramck facility, where the Volt is being produced now for sale later this year. The expanded U.S. production capacity is the latest in a series of positive developments for the Chevrolet Volt. This week, participating Chevrolet dealers in launch markets began taking customer orders for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, following the release of retail and lease pricing. The brand also recently announced unprecedented battery and vehicle limited warranties to bring value and peace of mind to Volt customers. And the number of U.S. launch markets for the vehicle recently was raised from three to seven. In the past few weeks, more than 25,000 people have joined the Chevrolet Volt enthusiast list. The Volt offers a total driving range of about 340 miles and is powered by electricity at all times. For up to the first 40 miles, the vehicle drives gas- and tailpipe-emissionsfree using electricity stored in its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery. When the Volt's battery runs low, a gaspowered, engine/generator seamlessly operates to extend the driving range another 300 miles on a full tank.