"Entering Hawaii is a significant milestone for the smart brand," said Jill Lajdziak, president, smart USA. "The smart fortwo's small size, agility and great fuel efficiency make it the perfect vehicle for the Hawaiian islands."
smart USA, a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, selected Hawaii Automotive Retail Group to represent the brand in Hawaii after a complex evaluation stage, which was aimed at ensuring that it will offer customers a top sales and service experience. Hawaii Automotive Retailing Group is owned and operated by Inder Dosanjh, together with managing partner Ernest Guajando.
The smart center Honolulu is the third new smart dealership to be opened this year and the company’s second retail point outside the U.S. mainland.
smart USA’s latest move is the introduction of the smart fortwo electric drive to the U.S. The company will offer a fleet of 250 vehicles as part of a pilot program.
“smart USA is introducing the smart fortwo electric drive to the United States this week as an extension of the smart brand's eco-heritage with urban mobility and environmental conservation. Hawaii is a growing alternative fuel vehicle state, and smart USA's opening of a retail location provides opportunity to bring the smart fortwo electric drive into the market,” stated the press release.
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