Scoop: First 2014 Smart ForTwo Test Mule Caught Out in the Open, Concept May Debut in Paris

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/08/scoop-first-2014-smart-fortwo-test-mule.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5781715783702217570" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rFATTuaCeXA/UDzH31fXA2I/AAAAAAAIvhc/PuXUrt4a5vs/s800/2014-Smart-ForTwo-01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a><br><span style="font-family:Verdana;">This admittedly funny looking prototype with the Renault Twingo-sourced headlamps (</span><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/11/renault-extends-gordini-lineup-with-new.html"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">pre-facelift</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">), taillights (</span><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/09/iaa-2011-renault-unleashes-facelifted.html"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">facelift</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">) and door handles is in fact a test mule for the next generation of the Smart ForTwo. </span> <p></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">If you're wondering why the Daimler Group's brand would use bits and pieces from the French carmaker's model, it's because the two automakers have forged an alliance and will co-develop several vehicles including the </span><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/03/renault-to-launch-all-electric-twingo.html"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">replacements for the Smart ForTwo and the Renault Twingo</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, which will share a common platform and engine range. </span> </p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-svSZtEU8f8A/UDzHxRfJKwI/AAAAAAAIvhQ/kabv8mpCiss/s1600/2014-Smart-ForTwo-7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="92" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5781715670958418690" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-svSZtEU8f8A/UDzHxRfJKwI/AAAAAAAIvhQ/kabv8mpCiss/s200/2014-Smart-ForTwo-7.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid rgb(224, 224, 224);" width="127"></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Even though there's nothing that this test mule can tell us about the next ForTwo's exterior looks, Smart may preview its two-seater model with a thinly disguised concept as early as this September at the Paris Motor Show. </span> </p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">It's very likely that the small city car wil be modeled after the </span><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/08/smart-forvisions-conceptualizes-next.html"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ForVision Concept</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> and the </span><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/01/smart-for-us-concept-debuts-at-2012.html"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2012 Detroit Auto Show ForUs Study</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. </span> </p><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/08/scoop-first-2014-smart-fortwo-test-mule.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Two Femme Fatales, a Renault Twingo RS RB7 and a Goldfish Meet Up at the 'Ring

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/two-femme-fatales-renault-twingo-rs-rb7.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5763535931696513410" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fGBF89jRLiU/T_wxZLL4gYI/AAAAAAAIMd8/Er64105YARg/s800/Untitled-2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a><br><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Just by reading the title and looking at the opening picture, you should probably have already figured out that this is not one of your run-of-the-mill promotional clips. </span> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The video is part of a new series from Renault, which has invited its Facebook fans to suggest ideas for crazy challenges that showcase both the fun side and sporty character of </span><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Renault%20Twingo"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">the Twingo</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> RS city car. </span> </p><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/two-femme-fatales-renault-twingo-rs-rb7.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Renault Twingo RS gets the 'All-Show, No Go' Red Bull Racing RB7 Treatment

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/renault-twingo-rs-gets-all-show-no-go.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5745750052125547138" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Udr4YvNHf-E/T70BOukgGoI/AAAAAAAHsqQ/YluCMHCC98k/s800/Renault-Twingo-RS-Red-Bull-0.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a><br><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Following on the heels of the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/03/renault-launches-pricey-clio-rs-red.html">Clio RS RB7 and Megane F1 specials</a>, Renault has now applied the Red Bull Racing RB7 styling treatment on the smaller Twingo RenaultSport (RS) model as part of the celebrations for the 2011 Formula 1 Constructors’ world title.</span> <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/renault-twingo-rs-gets-all-show-no-go.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Facelifted 2012 Renault Twingo RS 133 Hits British Shores

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/03/facelifted-2012-renault-twingo-rs-133.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725341036051872418" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7EWK5iaco1U/T3R_Vo_WuqI/AAAAAAAHLb0/2VEocim9kSM/s800/2012-Renault-Twingo-RS-133-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a><br><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Following the arrival of the regular <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/01/renault-confirms-uk-pricing-and-specs.html">2012 Twingo series in the UK</a> earlier this year, Renault is now expanding the range with the addition of the Renaultsport (RS) 133 version that will be available for order next week on April 2, with first deliveries programmed for April 23. </span> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/09/iaa-2011-renault-unleashes-facelifted.html">Renault's hot hatch</a> is priced at £13,565 on-the-road with the some of the available options including 17-inch Anthracite or Gloss Black alloy wheels for £500, Cup chassis for £700, RS Liquid Yellow i.d. paint for £1,300 (from end May 2012) and the Anthracite Style package for the front blade, door mirrors covers and rear spoiler, priced at £150.</span> </p><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/03/facelifted-2012-renault-twingo-rs-133.html#more">Read more »</a>

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