So, does it seem like everything in the world is getting smaller.  In a world that feels as if everything is shrinking around me there are some bonuses to downsizing.  The new Scion iQ is a prime example of that.  With the fun drive and the ample space for storage you barely notice that parking just got easier.  It is one of those cars that make you think "where did he put all that stuff".  Scion has figured it out.  How does a manufacturer make a smarter car, thinking of the driver on the inside, the power and efficiency under…

So, I'm a new kid on the blogging block.  My name is Katie Slegar and I LOVE cars! 

To give you some info about me,  I am old enough to not want to tell you how old I am, a mom of 2 kiddos that make me crazy, a husband and a black lab mix pup.  We are a…

smart fans will find any excuse to spend more time in their car.

After falling and breaking 5 ribs and badly injuring his back and elbow, Kate Little's husband couldn't find anywhere to sleep comfortably - except for- you guessed it, in Kate's smart car.  Armed with pillows and blankets each night, this was his best bet for sleep for 3 weeks!

Congrats to Mr. Little - who is, without a doubt, our fan of the week!

Checkered Flag smart fans are encouraged to submit their own smart photos to our Checkered Flag Auto Group facebook page.  The best…

St. Patrick's Day smart wraps

Every holiday I search for unique ways to decorate your Checkered Flag vehicle.  No one makes showing your holiday spirit easier than smart.  You Checkered Flag smart fans may remember the Valentine's Day smart car wraps from last month.  Well, they were such a hit with customers that they smart has now issued St. Patrick's Day smart car wraps!

These vinyl wraps, which are removable, are manufactured by 3M especially for smart USA.  The wraps are available through Checkered Flag smart parts at our smart location on Virginia Beach Blvd.  For more…

 

Checkered Flag smart center Virginia Beach is looking forward to the homecoming of its newest member of the family!  The new 2011 electric drive smart fortwo is in the workings and on its way!

Unlike some other eco-friendly vehicles that still have you paying to the pump, every once in a while anyway, the smart electric drive fortwo is 100% electric.  Perhaps the smartest smart ever, the electric fortwo sports a 30kW/41hp electric motor that can take you up to 84 miles with one full charge without losing any of the great details of the standard smart fortwo.

 

So…

Happy Valentine's Day Checkered Flag smart fans!!

If you still haven't found that perfect valentine for your sweetie, I recommend heading out to Checkered Flag smart on your lunch break.  Just look at these super smart Valentine ideas available through Checkered Flag smart!

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In the spirit of Valentine's Day, smart USA has rolled out a special set of Valentine's Day vehicle wraps for the smart Fortwo pure coupe to help drivers express exactly how they feel this holiday. The wraps…

Oh boy.  I officially have a new guilty pleasure addiction.  Thanks to our friends at smart, I can't stop checking out photos, like the one above.  Take a close look at all of the photos on this page.  Confused yet?  Well, they've all got one thing in common; they're each the dumbest thing that some poor soul has ever bought.
 
In what might be my favorite contest ever, smart USA is offering a special trade:  the dumbest thing you ever bought for a brand new smart fortwo coupe!  That's right; they will trade one lucky winner…

I think smart car owners might have a bit of a competitive streak.  While browsing around the autoblogosphere today I came across more than a few smart car competitions.  I saw smart fortwo outrace a Ferrari, with a few modifications, of course, and then I came across what may be the greatest game ever- smart car soccer, or smart car football for you Brits out there.
 
Just take a look at the following video brought to us by Top Gear and smart.  But, please, DON'T try this at home, or anywhere else, for that matter.  Make sure to watch…

Bwaaaaaahhahahaaaaaaa..(that was my scary ghost laugh).  Halloween is just around the corner, so I thought I would provide all of you with a spooky treat!
 
If you're still trying to decide what to dress up as for your Halloween party, take a cue from these smart cars.  No, I don't mean they're intelligent, well, they're that too, but these little vehicles are made by a company called smart.  Checkered Flag smart Center Virginia Beach is the only…

Well, if some of you Checkered Flag Winners aren't so familiar with the friendly little smart cars, here's your chance to get schooled on the basics.
 
The instantly popular smart has much to brag about starting with their Mercedes-Benz Engineering.  I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised by the interior space of the smart fortwo.  There's plenty of legroom and certainly more headroom than some of my friends' compacts.   Tree huggers and bargain shoppers agree, the estimated 41 mpg efficiency of the smart is appealing across the boards!  Also, I love that the smart fortwo is…