Remember Smart? The Mercedes sub-brand's Fortwo is no longer sold in the US, but remains on sale as an EV in Europe, where its tiny dimensions perfectly suit the narrow city streets. It’s even small ...

Taking a quick glance at a Smart car, you might assume that it's not very safe. It's incredibly small, barely has space for two inside, and there certainly isn't much room up front for crumple zones.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. James Morris covers the rapidly growing world of electric vehicles. Once upon a time, not so long ago, Smart cars were tiny. But ...