smart Canada official automotive partner of “Les arts et la vie” in Québec City

TORONTO, ON – To mark Québec City's 400th Anniversary, the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec will be offering a historical and contemporary look at collections from the Musée Le Louvre through an exposition called 'Les arts et la vie'. As the official automotive partner of this exhibition, smart Canada announced today it will launch a national contest for a chance to win a trip for two to Québec City to visit the display.

Beginning today, every customer who visits a smart Centre and test drives the All-New smart fortwo until September 21, 2008 can enter to win a trip for two to Québec City that will include accommodations at the Loews le Concorde hotel, a visit to the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec, spending money and access to a smart fortwo for the weekend. In addition, a separate on-site contest at the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec will allow all visitors to the show a chance to win a smart fortwo passion coupe.

"Québec City is one of the most historic and charismatic cities in the country, said smart Division Manager, Richard Trevisan. "smart Canada is proud to participate in the celebration of this significant milestone for the city and to be a part of Les arts et la vie, an exhibition that fits well with our smart customer's  lifestyle.

The new generation smart fortwo offers additional comfort and agility and again sets new standards in safety and ecology.  A host of advances complement a dynamic and more aggressive look designed to enhance the lifestyle, practical needs and personal style of the customer.

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