Proton "muslim car"
11-11-07 | 11:01 AM
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Proton "muslim car"
The Malaysian carmaker Proton has announced plans to develop an "Islamic car", designed for Muslim motorists.
Proton is planning on teaming up with manufacturers in Iran and Turkey to create the unique vehicle.
The car could boast special features like a compass pointing to Mecca and a dedicated space to keep a copy of the Koran and a headscarf.
The idea came during a visit to the Middle East by a delegation of Malaysian politicians and businessmen.
Malaysian press reports say officials in Iran originally suggested the idea.
Safety features or fuel economy is one way of selling a car, but Proton thinks vehicles designed specifically for Muslims across the world represent a huge gap in the market.
Proton is the most dominant car on the streets here but the company has suffered recently after the government allowed more foreign cars to be imported.
The firm has been in talks recently with VW about a takeover by the German car giant.
Proton is planning on teaming up with manufacturers in Iran and Turkey to create the unique vehicle.
The car could boast special features like a compass pointing to Mecca and a dedicated space to keep a copy of the Koran and a headscarf.
The idea came during a visit to the Middle East by a delegation of Malaysian politicians and businessmen.
Malaysian press reports say officials in Iran originally suggested the idea.
Safety features or fuel economy is one way of selling a car, but Proton thinks vehicles designed specifically for Muslims across the world represent a huge gap in the market.
Proton is the most dominant car on the streets here but the company has suffered recently after the government allowed more foreign cars to be imported.
The firm has been in talks recently with VW about a takeover by the German car giant.
11-11-07 | 06:11 PM
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In the sense of humor, no offense to any Muslim..
The car will shut itself off at sunrise and sunset for the driver to stop and pray....
This is ridiculous to created such a car base on religion. No wonder why they need to talk with VW to takeover...lol...
The car will shut itself off at sunrise and sunset for the driver to stop and pray....
This is ridiculous to created such a car base on religion. No wonder why they need to talk with VW to takeover...lol...
11-11-07 | 07:46 PM
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11-11-07 | 11:20 PM
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In related news, the PopeMobile will be sold to the masses.
The steering wheel is made of novena beads, a "Saint of the Day" bobble-head changes according to the patron Saint of the Day, and the airbags are laminated with quotes from the Holy Testament so you can cry on it frequently...
The steering wheel is made of novena beads, a "Saint of the Day" bobble-head changes according to the patron Saint of the Day, and the airbags are laminated with quotes from the Holy Testament so you can cry on it frequently...
11-12-07 | 06:36 AM
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And in still other news, the new Jewish Hhhggghhlapa was announced today.
It features a yarmulke roof liner, a curiously 'cut off' front, and the engine is said to whine a lot. It's very frugal though, and Kosher in every way.
I kid, I kid.
It features a yarmulke roof liner, a curiously 'cut off' front, and the engine is said to whine a lot. It's very frugal though, and Kosher in every way.
I kid, I kid.
11-12-07 | 07:22 AM
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11-12-07 | 08:55 AM
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11-12-07 | 07:12 PM
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(can't leave this out in case I look anti-semitic!)
And finally tonight, we take a look at the new JC1.
It features a 'cross' firing engine, a halo on the roof, 12 tail lights. Remarkably it can go across water if needed, but during our review it died at one point, but amazingly on the 3rd day it started working again.
I kid, I kid.
And finally tonight, we take a look at the new JC1.
It features a 'cross' firing engine, a halo on the roof, 12 tail lights. Remarkably it can go across water if needed, but during our review it died at one point, but amazingly on the 3rd day it started working again.
I kid, I kid.