| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Nicolas Hayek |
| Headquarters | Böblingen, Germany |
| Owner | Daimler-Benz (1993-1998) Daimler Chrysler (1999-2007) Daimler AG (2007-present) |
| Official Site | www.smart.com |
| Official Facebook Page | www.facebook.com/smart |
Meaning and History
Smart is a relatively young automobile manufacturer, as it has been around since the 1970s. The brand belongs to Daimler AG. The company specializes in microcars.
1998 – 2002
2002 – now
The emblem features a gray “C” and is complemented by a yellow arrow, which points to the right and symbolizes ‘forward thinking’. The “C” means ‘compact’ to emphasize the small size of vehicles.