Mercedes’ Smart brand of tiny cars left our shores in 2019. Trying to sell Americans a diminutive vehicle with a wheelbase shorter than your arm was probably not the best move. Their sole model at the end of the brand’s American life was the electric ForTwo, which was apparently for NoOne. Well, don’t give up on them just yet. The brand just unveiled its poorly named but super-cool Smart Concept #1. The all-electric Concept #1 is more crossover-like than anything the brand ever sold here. And it’s more premium than previous offerings, as well. The fluid styling and thin lights give it a futuristic look, and even the floating roof is better than most versions we’ve seen, despite looking a bit like a WWII German soldier’s helmet. Huge suicide doors reveal an airy interior with a floating center console, ambient lighting, and bright white upholstery. Smart claims this will lead to an actual production model, and it’s just the kind of Smart that could actually take off here. Let’s hope it happens.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
