Electric and autonomous vehicles have taken center stage in the automotive industry, but it seems the "smart car" concept is making a comeback. Smart cars, pioneered by Mercedes-Benz in the early 1990s, were small, fuel-efficient vehicles designed for city driving. With growing concerns over climate change and urban congestion, automakers are revisiting the idea of compact, eco-friendly cars. Could the rebirth of smart cars be the answer to sustainable urban mobility, or will they struggle to regain the market share they once held?
