Founded 1994 Headquarters Ningbo, China Owned By Mercedes-Benz/Geely Current CEO Tong Xiangbei Now Smart is making a change. The brand is adding a plug-in hybrid driveline to its #5 SUV ...

The Smart #5 will be sold with both electric and plug ... But these days, Smart is half-owned by its original parent company, Mercedes-Benz, while the other half is owned by China's Geely Group.