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Toyota Offers Automatic Parallel Parking Option

dstone writes "For drivers who can't parallel park very well, relief is available in Japan. Toyota Motor Corp. is offering a $2,200 option package for its Prius (a gas-electric hybrid car) that includes a computer imaging system which stuffs your car into parallel parking spaces on demand. The driver must manually initiate the process and control the brakes while the car steers in reverse. Some might say if you can't master parallel parking, perhaps you shouldn't be driving. However, the article at Modbee.com points out that in Japan, streets are jammed and parallel parking spaces can be ruthlessly small. 80% of Prius customers have opted for this package. But will the car plug the meter when I run out of time?"

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  1. Customizable for your specifc needs. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    I like to call these sort of accident-avoidance advancements 'crutch electronics'.

    Advancements in crutch electronics can be linked to many areas. Cited by many as the single most important influence on post modern micro eco compartmentalism, it is important to remember that 'what goes up must come down.' Crossing many cultural barriers it still draws remarks such as 'I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole' and 'i'd rather eat wasps' from the aristocracy, who form the last great hope for our civilzation. Complex though it is I shall now attempt to provide my perspective on crutch electronics and its numerous 'industries'.

    Social Factors

    As Reflected in classical mythology society is complicated. When J H Darcy said 'fevour will spread' she was clearly refering to the impact of crutch electronics on today's society. While the western world use a knife and fork, the Chinese use chopsticks. Of course crutch electronics raises the question 'why?'

    Status, Security, Fame - crutch electronics, all revolve around this 'golden fleece'. It grows stonger every day.

    Economic Factors

    When displayed this way it becomes very clear that crutch electronics is of great importance. Well the cost of living will continue to follow crutch electronics for the foreseeable future. What it all comes down to is money. Capitalists love crutch electronics.

    Political Factors

    Posturing as concerned patriarchs, many politicians guide the electorate herd to the inevitable cattle shed of 'equal opportunity.' Placing theory on the scales of justice and weighing it against practice can produce similar results to contrasting the vote of the man in the street with that of one more accustomed to crutch electronics.

    In conclusion, to quote award winning journalist Bartholomew Woodpecker 'Man's greatest enemy is complacency with regards to personal and political hygiene.' This clearly illustrates the primary concern of those involved with crutch electronics. If our political system can be seen as a cake, then crutch electronics makes a good case for being the icing. Since the Renaissance crutch electronics has become more and more prevalent. May it continue.

    We can say with certainty crutch electronics may not be the best thing since sliced bread, but it's still important. It questions, ensures financial stability, though crutch electronics brings with it obvious difficulties, it is truly crutch electronics.

    One final thought from the talented Courteney De Niro: 'I love crutch electronics? Yes! Hurray for crutch electronics!'

  2. Re:No thanks... by richie2000 · · Score: 0, Troll
    I guess learning how to do things on your own is going the way of the do-do bird, so to speak.
    Sick of gentoo zealots throwing plugs in completely unrelated topics? Me too!

    PARSE ERROR! Does not compute.

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  3. This is a troll, people. Mod it where it belongs. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    [nt]

  4. Re:How about automatic pilot? by Inda · · Score: 0, Troll

    After calling his mom a fag you would put a cap in his ass..?

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