Smart use to fall under Daimler AG (Merc) untill 2019ish, when Daimler announced a joint venture 50/50 partnership with Chinese automaker Geely (Volvo owners) and a new production plant was buit in China.
The “Ora” brand is a joint venture beteen BMW and Chinese Great wall. The Funky Cat has lot in common with the British icon, which is now owned by BMW.
A bit of useless information but, there you go ?