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S1 LM Sets New World Record, Selling for $20.63 Million at Las Vegas Auction
Las Vegas, US – 24 November 2025 – In a dramatic display of automotive theatre, Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV) has made history with the sale of its S1 LM supercar (Chassis #1) for a staggering $20,630,000 (£15,772,774) at a Las Vegas auction. This landmark transaction establishes the S1 LM as the most expensive new […]
World Champion Rowland Takes #1 as Nissan Formula E Team Gears Up for 2025/26 Season
YOKOHAMA, Japan – October 23, 2025 – The Nissan Formula E Team is ready to hit the track for the first time in the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with a five-day Pre-Season Testing programme at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, running from 27–31 October. The team’s reigning Drivers’ World Champion, Oliver […]
Smart UK Partners with Ohme for Innovative Home EV Charging Solutions
Smart UK has announced Ohme as its exclusive official home EV charging partner, aligning two forward-thinking brands to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) ownership experience. Under this new agreement, smart will recommend Ohme chargers to its customers, offering a seamless home charging solution that complements the brand’s advanced electric vehicles, including the compact smart #1 […]
Smart’s Commitment to Customers: Inside the Game-Changing OTA Update 1.4.1
In an era where automotive innovation is rapidly evolving, smart has positioned itself at the forefront of technology with the introduction of its latest over-the-air (OTA) update, version 1.4.1. Designed to elevate the driving experience for smart #1 and #3 models, this comprehensive update offers a host of enhancements that cater to both performance and […]
New smart #1 Pro launches in UK priced from just £31,950
Milton Keynes, UK, January 26th, 2024 – The latest addition to the award-winning smart #1 line-up, the #1 Pro, has launched in the UK. Priced from just £31,950, the Pro represents a new entry point for the #1 range, giving an even greater number of drivers the opportunity to enjoy smart’s stylish and practical EV […]
smart #1 named best Small Electric SUV at 2024 What Car? Awards
Milton Keynes, 18 January 2024 – The smart #1 has claimed the title of best Small Electric SUV at the prestigious 2024 What Car? Awards. The recognition is the latest in a series of accolades for the all-electric SUV since its launch, including receiving a coveted five-star rating from What Car?’s expert reviewers. A second […]
UK pricing for new smart #3 revealed – from just £32,950
Milton Keynes, UK, December 6th, 2023 – UK pricing for the new smart #3 has been announced, with the all-electric SUV coupé arriving to stir up the premium EV segment. The second model in the relaunched smart range, following the critically acclaimed #1, UK sales of the #3 are set to commence early next year. […]
Participating Car Manufacturers rate Festival of Motoring #1 Auto Event in South Africa
The Festival of Motoring, powered by WesBank, ended recently with 26 508 visitors from 210 cities in and around of South Africa. The event attracted car enthusiasts from 19 countries who came to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit to enjoy a weekend filled with exciting motoring experiences. “It was an incredible weekend. One of the […]
New smart #1 named Best Small SUV at 2023 What Car? EV Awards
Milton Keynes, 30 August 2023 – The new all-electric smart #1 has been crowned Best Small SUV at the 2023 What Car? EV Awards. Now in their third year, the annual awards, which recognise both new and used electric cars from across the automotive spectrum, were announced during a live virtual ceremony broadcast from London. […]
smart #1 Red Dot Award and iF Design Award
Milton Keynes, 9 May 2023: The all-new smart #1 has been awarded two prestigious design prizes by international expert juries. In addition to the Red Dot Award for product design the premium all-electric compact SUV won the iF Design Award, known for honouring outstanding design and social engagement, in the Product – Automobiles/Vehicles category. In […]
Smart #1 UK specification and pricing
Milton Keynes, 25 April 2023 – The new all-electric smart #1 will arrive on UK shores later this summer, signalling the start of an exciting new era for the smart brand. The compact SUV offers unprecedented levels of design and build quality in addition to an exceptionally well-equipped standard specification. Initially available in three production […]
Isuzu D-Max listed #1 on Top Gear’s 10 best off-roaders
24th March 2023 – Isuzu UK’s award-winning pick-up, the Isuzu D-Max, has recently been listed as number one on Top Gear’s list of best available off-road vehicles for 2023. The global automotive news outlet, which holds a massive presence in the motoring world thanks to the famous namesake television program as well as the online […]















