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Crazy car capers: it must be April 1
01 April 2008
We know the car industry has a sense of humour: just watch them chuckle when you ask for a discount on a new car, but for April 1, manufacturers have pulled some real crackers out of the bag. This child is operating a car using a wii controller!
BMW has announced a new Canine Repellent Alloy Protection system.
Designed to stop dogs peeing on the sparkling alloys of new BMW cars, the innovative Canine Repellent Alloy Protection system (C.R.A.P.) is the latest offering in the BMW EfficientDynamics programme.
Whenever a dog tries to relieve itself on the wheel of a suitably-equipped BMW, a small and relatively painless electric shock is immediately administered to the animal, thus deterring it from future fouling.
Dr Hans Zoff, Head of Automotive Security from BMW AG, said: 'Research shows that most BMW customers like to keep their cars clean and dog fouling is a constant irritant.'
Ford has announced that the world's first 'prescription windscreen' would be offered as an option on the Kuga 4x4, allowing anyone with defective eyesight to leave their glasses at home.
'Skiers can buy prescription goggles and some divers wear prescription masks, so why should drivers be left out?' said Dr. Rolf Apilo, Ford of Europe's Automotive Lens Specialist.
A bi-focal option will also be available and research into prescription mirror technology is also being investigated by the Ford Automotive Lens Specialist Engineers (FALSE.)
Kia has revealed the development of the Kee-wii, a car controlled by wireless hand-held units rather than a steering wheel or pedals.
Franz Josef-Hicks, head of the Advanced Propulsion Research Institute and Laboratory at Kia Motors New Zealand, explained; 'The traditional driving controls are replaced by a small 'controller' which fits comfortably into two hands.
'Making steering motions with the controller will turn the car in whichever direction the driver likes, while the accelerator and brakes are button-operated. It is a very simple and intuitive system.'
Mr Josef-Hicks added: 'Every parent is embarrassed at the sharp and speedy computer driving skills of their children - it seems obvious to us that if children as young as eight can drift, rally and race their way to multiple world championships on a games console, then this new driving system will be simple enough for anyone to use.'
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