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Mercedes to end Smart sales in U.S., Canada

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The Smart ForTwo electric city car will continue to be sold until 2024. Dealers say they can earn an average gross margin of 15 percent on sales, which are conducted under the traditional retail model.
UK
By:
Urvaksh Karkaria
April 29, 2019 10:09 PM

ATLANTA -- Mercedes-Benz will discontinue sales of its full-electric Smart brand in the U.S. and Canada.

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