I live here in the northwest and I don't see smart cars everywhere. Sure, I see them here and there but nothing approaching enough to call them ubiquitous. A b

I live here in the northwest and I don't see smart cars everywhere. Sure, I see them here and there but nothing approaching enough to call them ubiquitous. A brief check in sales figures shows 12,421 sold in 2009. Seriously, why wouldn't VW and the like bring over ultra efficient cars if they would sell? Reason being is it costs $$$ to license a car for import, to get DOT stamps of approval etc. If sales won't cover those costs, it's a loss for the company.