The Weird World of Wheels: October 20th 2006
20 October 2006 Each week, we'll be bringing you the essential strangest motoring news from around the world. Don't forget to come back every Friday for your new helping. Got any stories you think we should feature in the Weird World of Wheels? Send them to us at editorial@autotrader.co.uk.
This week:
Park up Stunt drivers the world over are scratching their heads. A woman driver created a scene reminiscent of Steve Guttenberg's car parking attempt in the original Police Academy film, by parking her Fiat on the side of a Ford Fiesta (above right).
Dork cops The police need to arrive at the scene of a crime in good time. They need a vehicle with speed, agility and presence to help reinforce their position of authority. They don’t need to arrive on a T3 Motion. The battery-powered Motion (right) looks like a Segway on steroids, has a zero degree turning circle, no C02 emissions and a charge time of four to six hours. There's a lockable glove box, and an optional GPS tracking system. It also makes the Californian cops who use them look like gigantic dorks.
GT time Tuning experts GeigerCars are well known for their customisation work on Hummers, but now they've set the bar even higher. The German mod-masters have created one of the most drool-inducing motors to have graced the planet's roadways - a Hummer GT (right). The spec? This automotive behemoth packs a supercharged 556bhp, lowered suspension, huge brakes, and has 8-piston calipers in the front. The price? A snip at just under £90,000. Put it on your Christmas list.
Up the junction
This time, we're off to India, to look at the traffic situation. Eagle-eyed video enthusiasts might spot the video has been visited by the speeding-up fairy (note the pedestrians walking as though they're in a silent movie), but the next time you feel angry about being cut up at a junction, take a look at this video.
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Her car came to a halt with one wheel resting on the side of the parked Ford after she swerved to avoid another motorist in Wood Green, North London.
Another week, another moment of pure gold from the video archives.