Driving slow has never felt so fast!

 

http://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/publicPools/campaign-pages/bmw-april/bmw-driving-slow.html

"checks date"

Ah German humour :|

Sehr gutt herr coops, sehr gutt.

One of the more amusing ones I've seen.

Nothing there when I click the link. :wonder:

Nothing there when I click the link. :wonder:

Well, it is after 12:00 (GMT and BST).

Now pulled - BMW's April Fools are very good, another one they did this year:

 

 

BMW’s Magnetic Tow Technology

* Next phase of EfficientDynamics sees 30 per cent improvement in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions

BMW’s award-winning EfficientDynamics programme has been taken to the next level with the announcement of an innovative fuel and emissions saving system called Magnetic Tow Technology (MTT). In a bid to retain its World Green Car of the Year crown, BMW will launch MTT across its range today.

The unique system, developed in conjunction with NASA, works via a discreet unit located in the front valance that projects an enhanced magnetic beam 20 metres in front of the BMW. Once a suitable target car is located and the BMW is magnetically locked on behind it, the driver is then able to take his foot off the accelerator, turn off the engine and let the car in front do all the work. The towing car will not notice any change in manoeuvrability.

The BMW driver can unhook from the towing car at any time by depressing the clutch pedal to start the vehicle. This is the same method used to operate the existing Start Stop system. Drivers of automatic transmission BMWs need only move the lever into the ‘D’ position to continue on their way. Early research indicates that MTT could save as much as 30 per cent in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Gurus from BMW’s in-house driving etiquette guide suggest flashing the car in front and giving a friendly hand gesture to thank them for the free ride.

BMW’s Head of Innovation, Dr Noitt All, a specialist in Kinetic Ride And Propulsion, said: “BMW has always been a leader in the application of the very latest automotive technology. Up until now the EfficientDynamics programme has looked at ways of improving the performance of our own products, but we thought why burn your own fuel when you can burn someone else’s?”

The 56-year-old boffin promised more to come from his innovation workshop but in the meantime recommended people email his colleague [email protected] to be kept abreast of further developments.

Aaah I see. 

Yeah, I missed that part of the day since the only work I have

to do today starts at 5pm and ends at about half past. 

Was up at 6 with the Mrs, and back in bed again by half 7 after she set 

off for work. Got to go through the inventory later with my new tenant

after he finishes work but apart from that I'm free for the week.  

Crawled out from under my duvet at about half 12.  :zzz:

Trying to keep the week clear of any actual labour so I'm nice and 

fresh for my CBT on Thursday.

Mind you, I did fit the pinlock visor to my crash helmet today and also loaded

the dishwasher. Does that count as work? :wonder:

I'll have to get this retro-fitted

They usually do the best ones, to be fair to 'Ze Germans'

 

Or more like the BMW UK PR lot in Berkshire!

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