Smart dealers optimistic about switch to agency direct-sales model

Smart #1 11.jpg — "The Smart #1, a small full-electric SUV, is being sold under the agency model. Delivery of the first 700 units of the China-built car started in mid-March to German buyers." (NONE)

March 24, 2023 09:09 AM

BRESCIA, Italy – Smart dealers say they are happy with the brand’s change to a direct-sales agency model, which the joint Mercedes-Geely brand initiated last year by negotiating new contracts ahead of the launch of the #1 full-electric small SUV.

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