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All Cars, All the Time - - While we all eagerly await the official pictures of the next generation smart fortwo coupe in November, here are a few tidbits that I’ve strung together to keep the fires burning.

Firstly, here is a shot of a next-gen coupe going through its paces with minimal camo. For comparison I’ve got the sand sculpture photo beneath it.

Next, the interview that I mentioned previously on Autoline Detroit, you can watch it here, is partially available in transcribed form at TCC and you can check the transcript out here.

Thirdly I have some additional information about the upcoming fortwo competitor from Toyota. You first saw the Edmunds sketch and now Auto Express is reporting that the Toyota model will take its styling cues from the Endo concept. I’ve tacked on the Edmunds sketch for comparison’s sake. One of the interesting details about the Toyota model is that it will supposedly seat four passengers instead of the smart's two. That could make to Toyo a more practical car in essentially the same footprint. However, the smart really is about "unique style" as opposed to ultimate practicality so it will be interesting to see just how stylish Toyota's product will be.