Futuristic car makes reversing obsolete

[one...two...tree 2,762]

For all those drivers that hate parallel parking and anything else that requires the reverse gear, Nissan could one day have the car for you.

The leading Japanese carmaker recently unveiled the Pivo 2, a battery-powered concept car with a fully rotating cabin that makes going backwards obsolete, since the driver can turn to face the direction they need to go.

Its wheels also turn 90 degrees, making parking easier.

"With this easy-to-handle car, you can feel comfortable while driving," said Masahiko Tabe, senior manager of the advanced vehicle development group at Nissan Motors.

"You can go everywhere without worrying about your driving skills." The car is as yet not for commercial sale.

The futuristic, three-seat car also comes with a robotic device that Nissan said monitors the driver's expression using censors and tailors its conversation accordingly.

The device, able to converse in English and Japanese, can help an angry driver overcome road rage or wake you up if you're prone to dozing behind the wheel, the car makers said.

"Are you sleeping? There's a cafe 500m ahead," the device said during a demonstration of the car last week. The Pivo 2 will be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/japan_nissan_ca...Cu00CHmo7dU.3QA

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

For all those drivers that hate parallel parking and anything else that requires the reverse gear, Nissan could one day have the car for you.

The leading Japanese carmaker recently unveiled the Pivo 2, a battery-powered concept car with a fully rotating cabin that makes going backwards obsolete, since the driver can turn to face the direction they need to go.

Its wheels also turn 90 degrees, making parking easier.

"With this easy-to-handle car, you can feel comfortable while driving," said Masahiko Tabe, senior manager of the advanced vehicle development group at Nissan Motors.

"You can go everywhere without worrying about your driving skills." The car is as yet not for commercial sale.

The futuristic, three-seat car also comes with a robotic device that Nissan said monitors the driver's expression using censors and tailors its conversation accordingly.

The device, able to converse in English and Japanese, can help an angry driver overcome road rage or wake you up if you're prone to dozing behind the wheel, the car makers said.

"Are you sleeping? There's a cafe 500m ahead," the device said during a demonstration of the car last week. The Pivo 2 will be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/japan_nissan_ca...Cu00CHmo7dU.3QA

looks like a giant gumball machine.

Edited October 8, 2007 by CarolsMarc

[one...two...tree 2,762]

For all those drivers that hate parallel parking and anything else that requires the reverse gear, Nissan could one day have the car for you.

The leading Japanese carmaker recently unveiled the Pivo 2, a battery-powered concept car with a fully rotating cabin that makes going backwards obsolete, since the driver can turn to face the direction they need to go.

Its wheels also turn 90 degrees, making parking easier.

"With this easy-to-handle car, you can feel comfortable while driving," said Masahiko Tabe, senior manager of the advanced vehicle development group at Nissan Motors.

"You can go everywhere without worrying about your driving skills." The car is as yet not for commercial sale.

The futuristic, three-seat car also comes with a robotic device that Nissan said monitors the driver's expression using censors and tailors its conversation accordingly.

The device, able to converse in English and Japanese, can help an angry driver overcome road rage or wake you up if you're prone to dozing behind the wheel, the car makers said.

"Are you sleeping? There's a cafe 500m ahead," the device said during a demonstration of the car last week. The Pivo 2 will be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/japan_nissan_ca...Cu00CHmo7dU.3QA

looks like a giant gumball machine.

I'd feel kinda silly driving in that.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

Geez, could you imagine riding in that thing on a sunny day?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Geez, could you imagine riding in that thing on a sunny day?

Definitely would get the limo tint.

[MaRob 0]

WOW!! I think its cool! I want one.. maybe without the big brother features though...

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Here come the Jetsons

[Jasman0717 9]

It does look like a gum ball machine

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Could I order one filled with Bridge Mix? :lol:

[kim&james 0]

Weren't we all supposed to be in flying cars by now? Oh well, I will take my gumball in pink thanks.

[JODO 2]

It does look like a gum ball machine

Jas this is the car your video would not open

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I'd feel kinda silly driving in that.

What about this?

[Nagishkaw 510]

Could I order one filled with Bridge Mix? :lol:

:lol: :lol:

[natty bumppo 297]

For all those drivers that hate parallel parking and anything else that requires the reverse gear, Nissan could one day have the car for you.

The leading Japanese carmaker recently unveiled the Pivo 2, a battery-powered concept car with a fully rotating cabin that makes going backwards obsolete, since the driver can turn to face the direction they need to go.

Its wheels also turn 90 degrees, making parking easier.

"With this easy-to-handle car, you can feel comfortable while driving," said Masahiko Tabe, senior manager of the advanced vehicle development group at Nissan Motors.

"You can go everywhere without worrying about your driving skills." The car is as yet not for commercial sale.

The futuristic, three-seat car also comes with a robotic device that Nissan said monitors the driver's expression using censors and tailors its conversation accordingly.

The device, able to converse in English and Japanese, can help an angry driver overcome road rage or wake you up if you're prone to dozing behind the wheel, the car makers said.

"Are you sleeping? There's a cafe 500m ahead," the device said during a demonstration of the car last week. The Pivo 2 will be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/japan_nissan_ca...Cu00CHmo7dU.3QA

in regards to the title ... don't get parked in on the front and both sides ... as reverse is obsolete

there again ...given the same scenario today (front and both sides ) reverse would be obsolete if only one waited for the car in front to leave first

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I'd feel kinda silly driving in that.

What about this?

A little better.