I Am Disappointed With The Global Motor Industry.

[BSJ]

They seem to be dragging the chain on many things.

What happened to the car of the future (back in the 60's) that had voice activated functions?

How come the pneumatic tyre has been around for 100 years and we still get flat tyres?

And with nano technology today, why is it a damaged car cannot heal itself?

[hansgruber]

George Jetson just called. He said go to bed.

[IMHO]

Ford have been selling cars with voice activated technology for a few years now, and it's currently available in the Fiesta, Focus and Ranger in Thailand.

Run-flat tires are popular with Euro brands, but I don't think I've ever heard a single person who doesn't complain about the poor ride quality or noise levels.

As for self healing cars, all it would do would be remove most of the fear of a fender bender - do you really want to drive surrounded by traffic this fearless?

[Payboy]

What happened to teleportation?

[WarpSpeed]

Ford have been selling cars with voice activated technology for a few years now, and it's currently available in the Fiesta, Focus and Ranger in Thailand.

Run-flat tires are popular with Euro brands, but I don't think I've ever heard a single person who doesn't complain about the poor ride quality or noise levels.

As for self healing cars, all it would do would be remove most of the fear of a fender bender - do you really want to drive surrounded by traffic this fearless?

I thought this already happens in Thailand? You know? Buddha amulets and all that...

[IMHO]

What happened to teleportation?

I don't think Dr. Emory Erickson has invented it yet

Anyways, the tech doesn't become reliable until the 24th century

[JimShortz]

Ben Elton, a British comic, had a great idea for a safety device. A spike exploding from the centre of the steering wheel in the event of an accident in place of the airbag.

People would drive very carefully then...

[Ace of Pop]

Thai Insurance never seem to give much incentive towards attaining a longtime No Claims Bonus like the West does.

[Payboy]

What happened to teleportation?

I don't think Dr. Emory Erickson has invented it yet

Anyways, the tech doesn't become reliable until the 24th century

Dam_n, will carry on with my tuk tuk until then.

[impulse]

Not so disappointed myself.

Today's grocery getter is faster, safer, handles (infinitely) better and drives 3-4x as far on a liter of fuel than yesteryear's muscle cars.

[WarpSpeed]

Yeah, but they have no character.. All vanilla in comparison, at least there in the land of the boring auto..

[kurnell]

When I was 7 I read that by the year 2000 we would all be getting around in flying cars.

[impulse]

When I was 7 I read that by the year 2000 we would all be getting around in flying cars.

Can you imagine that mess? People have a hard enough time keeping it between 2 lines in one dimension. I'd hate to even think of the carnage of keeping vehicles apart in 3 dimensions.

[IMHO]

When I was 7 I read that by the year 2000 we would all be getting around in flying cars.

Can you imagine that mess? People have a hard enough time keeping it between 2 lines in one dimension. I'd hate to even think of the carnage of keeping vehicles apart in 3 dimensions.

Queue jumping at the gas station would take on a whole new meaning too

[kurnell]

When I was 7 I read that by the year 2000 we would all be getting around in flying cars.

Can you imagine that mess? People have a hard enough time keeping it between 2 lines in one dimension. I'd hate to even think of the carnage of keeping vehicles apart in 3 dimensions.

Um, we are talking about the future here. Cars drive themselves

[kurnell]

When I was 7 I read that by the year 2000 we would all be getting around in flying cars.

Can you imagine that mess? People have a hard enough time keeping it between 2 lines in one dimension. I'd hate to even think of the carnage of keeping vehicles apart in 3 dimensions.

Queue jumping at the gas station would take on a whole new meaning too

No gas stations in the future. Charge at night like your mobile phone

[VocalNeal]

How come the pneumatic tyre has been around for 100 years and we still get flat tyres?

Dunlop had run flat Denovo back in '72. Even on "eco" (sic) cars like the Fiat 126.

For some reason the motoring public did not embrace run flat tires.

What happened to the car of the future (back in the 60's) that had voice activated functions?

What would be the command to sound the horn? Maybe a whole new thread here?

Moron

A*s*hole

Idiot

jerk

[IMHO]

How come the pneumatic tyre has been around for 100 years and we still get flat tyres?

Dunlop had run flat Denovo back in '72. Even on "eco" (sic) cars like the Fiat 126.

For some reason the motoring public did not embrace run flat tires.

>What happened to the car of the future (back in the 60's) that had voice activated functions?

What would be the command to sound the horn? Maybe a whole new thread here?

Moron

A*s*hole

Idiot

jerk

LOL, yes could be a whole new thread

I'll add one:

Ai Farang!

[BSJ]

What happened to teleportation?

I don't think Dr. Emory Erickson has invented it yet

Anyways, the tech doesn't become reliable until the 24th century

I'd be happy with a teletransporter. Those 6 hour trips from Phattaya to Sampantawong would be a thing of the past!

[Ace of Pop]

What happened to teleportation?

I don't think Dr. Emory Erickson has invented it yet

Anyways, the tech doesn't become reliable until the 24th century

I'd be happy with a teletransporter. Those 6 hour trips from Phattaya to Sampantawong would be a thing of the past!

Doesn't a TRD sticker teletransport people.

[Payboy]

What happened to teleportation?

I don't think Dr. Emory Erickson has invented it yet

Anyways, the tech doesn't become reliable until the 24th century

I'd be happy with a teletransporter. Those 6 hour trips from Phattaya to Sampantawong would be a thing of the past!

Doesn't a TRD sticker teletransport people.

It does, to wannabe land.

[WarpSpeed]

When I was 7 I read that by the year 2000 we would all be getting around in flying cars.

Can you imagine that mess? People have a hard enough time keeping it between 2 lines in one dimension. I'd hate to even think of the carnage of keeping vehicles apart in 3 dimensions.

Yeah so special licenses only.. Similar to a pilots license all others drive grounded, still would seriously reduce traffic on both counts considerably and the infrastructure would not require a lot of adjustment, mostly just some sort of elevated signaling and signage system.

[WarpSpeed]

What happened to teleportation?

I don't think Dr. Emory Erickson has invented it yet

Anyways, the tech doesn't become reliable until the 24th century

I'd be happy with a teletransporter. Those 6 hour trips from Phattaya to Sampantawong would be a thing of the past!

Doesn't a TRD sticker teletransport people.

I think you mean "transforms people".............................................. and their cars into race cars ..

[VocalNeal]

Doesn't a TRD sticker teletransport people.

Nah. Your thinking of a Fortuna or Pajero Sport badge. Teleports the occupant to a parallel existence of self importance!

[Ace of Pop]

My friend has Rally Art number plate frames on a Vigo.

[Jitar]

Any car or truck will transport the driver to the land of self importance. The effect increases with the dark window tint, shiny paint, flash wheels and most importantly price of the vehicle,. PJS and Fortuners are only half way up the scale. A German prestige badge is needed to transport the driver to the highest level of self importance.

TRD badges just transform the owners opinion their Toyota is less boring.

[BSJ]

Any car or truck will transport the driver to the land of self importance. The effect increases with the dark window tint, shiny paint, flash wheels and most importantly price of the vehicle,. PJS and Fortuners are only half way up the scale. A German prestige badge is needed to transport the driver to the highest level of self importance.

TRD badges just transform the owners opinion their Toyota is less boring.

The dark window tint has an advantage for those of us on the outside.....we can't see the ugly old git driving inside THE vehicle!

Talking about flash wheels. Today I was stopped at the lights and some little Silver coloured Japanese car was beside me. The owner had fitted wide wide wheels to this thing and, from the look of it, kept the standard tyres! Absolutely bloody stupid. It looked crap and was a danger to everyone inside.

[Payboy]

Doesn't a TRD sticker teletransport people.

Nah. Your thinking of a Fortuna or Pajero Sport badge. Teleports the occupant to a parallel existence of self importance!

Fortuner or Pajero? Now you're talking about penile enlargement.

[Jitar]

Payboy, Your experience with Fortuners or PJS must have been good if talking about them is that stimulating!

Is there an L missing from your user name?

[BSJ]

The new model Pajero has a smoother more refined look now than it did when it first came out in 2006. I think they may have used a Range Rover as the inspiration for the improved look. Wonder what they used for inspiration under the skin???

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