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Car manufacturers aren’t really known for their sense of humour; they’re usually too busy worrying about sales targets and engineering development to concern themselves with comedy. However, every April Fools’ day, most companies' PR departments try to pull the wool over our eyes with an outlandish jape.
Their efforts normally take the shape of an advert or a press release which promotes a dubious new vehicle or some elaborate space-age technology and, given the amount of resources at their disposal, brands can go to great lengths to make their jokes look as convincing as possible. Some even make one-off cars, for a cheap laugh.
Here’s our run-down of the best motoring-related April Fools’ Day jokes from 2021, as well as some of our favourite larks from years gone by.
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In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
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There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
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The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
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SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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You could say that this one went slightly awry. A couple of days before April Fools Day 2021, Volkswagen 'accidentally' released a story on its website which claimed that the German firm planned to change all of its American branding to ‘Voltswagen’, supposedly to signal the company-wide shift to electric power.
Volkswagen’s American press office was subsequently inundated with questions from US journalists and those journalists were told categorically that there was no April Fools tomfoolery at play. The firm’s PR people simply played along and told everyone it was true.
The leaked story was followed up by a full press release quoting senior VW executives on the thinking behind the Voltswagen rebrand. Volkswagen's US website was edited with some references to Volkswagen changed to Voltswagen and its social media accounts were renamed. It seemed that they really were going to do it. Until suddenly they weren't.
Much to the consternation of the international media outlets who'd run the story, a day later before April Fools Day 2021 had even landed, the big back-track began. Sources within Volkswagen changed their tune, confirming the hoax and Voltswagen was off the table. Classic April Fools Day effort from VW's American arm or public relations catastrophe? You be the judge...

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In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

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There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/3-series/34657/bmws-new-m3-pick']BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
APF
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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota']Toyota took a swipe at the American market with the Yaris Adventure in 2019. This fictitious pick-up truck poked fun at four-wheel-drive owners who only use their vehicles on tarmac roads, rather than the off-road routes for which they’re designed.
The Yaris adventure is aimed at buyers “who want to tell their friends they own a truck, but never veer off the pavement.” Features include an aggressive front bumper, roof-mounted LED spot lamps and a 19cm ground clearance; perfect, Toyota says, for cresting a kerb in supermarket car park.
Toyota claims the model comes a four-wheel-drive system, but it’s only substantial enough drag the Adventure up a snowy exit ramp from an underground car park. The load bed has also been designed to be suitable for “moderate” haulage jobs only.
Sat-nav isn’t included as, according to Toyota, “anyone smart enough to drive the Yaris Adventure knows exactly where they’re going.” However, roadside assistance comes as standard to make up for the Adventure’s lack of functionality, with Toyota stating: “it’s likely the truck will get stuck if it veers too far off the road.”
MG alpaca april fool
In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
APF
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
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Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
APF
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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi']Audi’s 2019 April Fools’ Day joke played on the current market shift towards zero- and low-emissions motoring, with the company claiming it had built a honey-powered car called the b-tron. Features include a hexagonal fuel-cap and an on-board toaster.
Imker Honig, head of Audi’s Komplett Geschminkt (German for “made up entirely”) skunkworks said the project wasn’t without its problems, though. He reported: “early prototypes tended to attract scores of bees, typically around the hexagonal fuel cap. One tester was swarmed by a hive that had settled in the glove compartment.”
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In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
APF
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
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This year, [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw']BMW claimed to have developed lunar paint. Supposedly, the paint is embedded with “revolutionary photovoltaic technology,” allowing the firm’s all-electric and hybrid models to passively recharge at night as they drive.
MG alpaca april fool
In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
APF
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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For April Fools’ Day 2019, [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mg']MG announced a set of road-colouring tyres. Supposedly, the tyres are coated in a water-soluble dye which covers the road as the car drives, before fading away shortly afterwards.
MG’s Professor of Pigment, Dr Gull Abel, also confirmed that customers would be able to change the colour of the dye through a new mobile tyre-fitting service. Safety hasn’t been compromised either, with the firm claiming its new range of tyres have passed the industry safety tests with “flying colours.”
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In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
APF
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
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It isn’t just car manufacturers making merry with the April Fools’ jokes, though. This year, Castle Combe Circuit pledged it would separate from the United Kingdom to form its own sovereign state, in an attempt to remain politically neutral amidst Brexit uncertainties.
As a result of the restructure, several revisions to the track’s entrance policy were planned, including an airport-style passport check prior to every track day and race meeting, as well as a strict ban on all vehicles that didn’t originate from a British manufacturer.
Graham Marshallsay, the newly-crowned King of Castle Combe Circuit, was optimistic about his country’s future, stating: “I’ve had a telegram from the Queen and she’s planning on popping down to legally separate us from the United Kingdom over a nice cup of tea in Café Bar H at some point in the coming weeks.”

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In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

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There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/3-series/34657/bmws-new-m3-pick']BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
APF
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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/fiat']Fiat has announced its falsified intentions to build a special edition Panda commemorating the tenth anniversary of the TV show ‘The Inbetweeners.’
Designed as a tribute to the battered old Fiat Cinquecento Hawaii Edition from the series, its spec list includes a 38bhp “overhead valved” 899cc petrol engine, an M-reg license plate, a pre-dented red passenger door, black plastic bumpers and a radio-cassette player in place of the standard colour screen DAB radio.
To further sweeten the deal, Fiat also claims to offer free insurance to all first-time teenage buyers and four free tickets to Thorpe park, with queue-jump passes for the front seats of Nemesis Inferno.
However, some references to the show give the game away a little too much, such as claiming the Hawaii Panda comes with an “anti-squirrel-collision” system and “mild amphibious qualities” to protect the car should it end up in a pond.
MG alpaca april fool
In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
APF
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
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MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

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SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/land-rover']Land Rover’s 2019 April Fools’ Day jape is slightly better judged, with the British firm claiming to have installed the UK’s most remote charging point, located 15 miles up a mountain on the Isle of Skye.
The firm claims its new charging point is ideally situated for Range Rover P400e owners to enjoy a “zero emissions adventure,” insisting that owners would easily be able to reach the mountain’s summit without polluting the air, thanks to the car’s 30-mile all-electric range.
Land Rover reports that a full charge would take just two hours and 45 minutes and, as a distraction whilst they wait, the firm recommends that owners take in the “electrifying view.”
Like any good tall tale, though, there is a grain of truth. Land Rover’s April Fools’ press release also reaffirmed JLR’s plans to offer an electrified variant of every model in its range from 2020, alongside the manufacturer’s existing petrol and diesel range.
MG alpaca april fool
In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
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There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/skoda']Skoda’s annual joke takes a punt at the recent market trend for car personalisation, with a claimed set of customisable puddle lights. Dubbed the ‘ProjectaPal’ LED reminder, the system supposedly allows owners to display images and personalised messages on the road when the doors are opened.
Skoda’s fictional Head of Infotainment Development, Dr. Ivor Tüchskreen, explained the system, claiming: “Every week, I forget to put my bins out for recycling. Before ProjectaPal, I would tape a note on the interior door handle, but it would always fall off. Then I thought ‘why don’t I ask my Karoq to remind me instead?’ – and that’s when we started designing ProjectaPal.”
For less forgetful owners, ProjectaPal can also display any image from a linked smartphone. Tüchskreen continued, stating: “Maybe you are missing someone you really love like your dog, cat, your favourite football player or your wife. With ProjectaPal, you can see their faces the moment you open the door.”
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In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
APF
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
APF
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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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You might think that a brand like [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin']Aston Martin, that trades on its heritage and so-cool-it-hurts image, would be above indulging in traditional April 1st tomfoolery. And you’d be wrong.
The brand’s April 1st 2018 press release announced Project Sparta, a new race programme to run alongside Aston’s current F1 and FIA World Endurance Championship efforts. That’s right, Aston Martin would have us believe that it’s entering a V12, 1,100bhp monster truck in the US-based Monster Jam series.
Engineered alongside the new Aston Martin Varekai SUV, the big-wheeled beast is designed to do battle with the giants of the monster truck world, including Grave Digger, Big Kahuna, Ice Cream Man and Jailbird, and it’ll enter competition in the 2019 season. Or maybe it won’t.
MG alpaca april fool
In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
APF
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
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The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/honda']Honda has really gone to town for April Fools Day 2018, returning with an angle grinder and whipping the roof off its CR-V mid-sized SUV. A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the resulting Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
Honda claims that the SUV Roadster is designed “purely for sunnier climates and therefore completely useless for the two-day British summer which traditionally occurs in May”. It also provided a quote from one 'Eipurirufūru', who is said to be the company’s 'Future Opportunity Occupational Lead'. The real sting in the tail of the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster story, though, is that what Honda apparently sees as an April Fools joke, Land Rover actually put into series production in the shape of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible. Ouch.
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In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
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There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
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MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
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BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
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The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
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We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
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Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
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If you believe the rumours about the fanatical attention to detail that has underpinned McLaren’s success in motor sport and [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/88679/best-supercars']supercar manufacturing, you might have just fallen for the firm’s 2018 April Fools Day effort.
The release claimed the firm is going to new lengths in search of efficiency gains with a range of measures including daily monitoring of the depth of the lake and size of the floor tiles at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. It also suggested that staff were taking synchronised tea breaks to save time.
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In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
APF
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
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Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mg']MG has announced a new alternative fuel version of its MG ZS SUV for April Fools Day 2018. The firm claimed that a new partnership with the Faerie Tale alpaca farm in Kenilworth has resulted in the development of a version of the compact SUV that runs on alpaca poo pellets.
Daniel Gregorious, Head of Sales & Marketing at MG Motor UK, said: “Following our decisions to no longer sell diesel-powered vehicles in the UK market, we wanted to take it one step further and see what was possible using alternative fuels to develop low emission vehicles.” It sounds almost feasible but the emission we’d be most worried about would be the smell.
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In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
APF
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT has announced “the first car ever that truly does cost pence to run” for April Fools 2018. The SEAT Arona Copper Edition plays on the mooted withdrawal of copper coins from circulation in the UK and features a coin slot alongside the gear lever where 1p and 2p coins can be inserted to power the car by means not fully explained in the short release.
Rhea Sonible-Price, product manager at SEAT UK commented: “Research shows that some of our customers are understandably brassed off that copper coins could disappear forever, but here at SEAT we’re convinced there’s a new lease of life to be had for these little bits of history as part of the workings of a cutting-edge, modern car.
MG alpaca april fool
In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
APF
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/skoda']Skoda teased stressed parents for April Fools Day 2018 with the seductive idea of a new way to drown out unwanted noise coming from younger car occupants. The new noise-cancelling headrest for the Skoda Karoq apparently features QuarrelKancel™ technology and works to drown-out backseat bickering leaving the driver in a state of zen-like calm.
Skoda says the headrest technology is the work of its Chief of Family Relations, Professor Si Lence and Special Projects leader, Dr April Fürst, “We tested 1,000 families over 10,000 miles and identified that 80dB, the sound equivalent of a vacuum cleaner, is the pitch most unbearable for parents,” said Dr Fürst.
MG alpaca april fool
In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
APF
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
APF
APF
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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With [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/model-3/87867/new-tesla-model-3-prices-specs-news']manufacturing bottlenecks delaying the mass production of the Model 3 questions have been raised as to whether Tesla will soon run out of money – and this is exactly what Elon Musk joked about this April Fools.
He tweeted saying, “Tesla Goes Bankrupt Palo Alto, California, April 1, 2018 -- Despite intense efforts to raise money, including a last-ditch mass sale of Easter Eggs, we are sad to report that Tesla has gone completely and totally bankrupt. So bankrupt, you can't believe it.”
This was then followed by a picture showing Mr Musk looking disheveled holding a cardboard sign saying ‘Bankwupt!’. Hopefully the gag won’t come back to bite him.
MG alpaca april fool
In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
APF
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
APF
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw']BMW spared a thought for our four-legged friends on April Fools’ Day 2018 with the dDrive dog basket. The high-tech doggy bed was modelled on the firm’s latest electric car range and puts your pooch into the zen-like state it can only usually attain by sticking its head out of the car window.
The wind-in-the-fur feeling is delivered by a BMW TwinPower Turbo Fan that fires a stiff breeze right into the dog's face. Everyone’s a winner.
MG alpaca april fool
In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
APF
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
APF
The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
APF
As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
APF
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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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The wrap industry - not to be confused with the hip hop one - is known for creating ever more ludicrous designs to adorn the population of supercars across the world. However, McLaren took that practice to a whole new level with its April Fools’ Day 2017 contribution.
The firm announced Feather Wrap - consisting of 10,000 artificial, carbon-veined feathers - as an option on the McLaren 570GT model. Taking over 300 hours to assemble by hand, the British car maker claimed that the unusual feature would provide aerodynamic benefits and add just 2.5kg to the weight of the car.
To us it looks like the British supercar has been in collision with a particularly plump pheasant.

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

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There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/3-series/34657/bmws-new-m3-pick']BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
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MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
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BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.
One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u
In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int
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The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.
In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
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As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.
Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."
APF
We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe
Dacia Sundero April fools 2017
BMW dDrive dog basket
On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.
April Fools' Day - header
Aston Martin Project Sparta
A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
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Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel
Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special
Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.
SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did
Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho
VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.
You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.
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Okay, so [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/lexus']Lexus didn’t quite manage to pull the wool over our eyes with this one, but their ‘Lane Valet Tech’ story for April Fools’ Day 2017 was a frontrunner for the ‘Thing We Wish Was Real’ award.
According to the spoof ad, the autonomous software upgrade allows Lexus drivers to move slower motorists in front into a more appropriate lane at the press of a button. So rather than the usual combination of flashing headlights, unspeakable hand gestures followed by a dangerous undertaking manoeuvre, instead the path ahead is cleared safely to allow uninterrupted motorway progress.
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In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.
Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.
Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.
Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.
APF
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries
Ice cream MAN April fools 2017
MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens
The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.
The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning
When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.
Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.
BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-
APF
MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew
APF
BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!
Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen
There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai
Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...
McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017
Skoda april fool headrest
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Their efforts normally take the shape of an advert or a press release which promotes a dubious new vehicle or some elaborate space-age technology and, given the amount of resources at their disposal, brands can go to great lengths to make their jokes look as convincing as possible. Some even make one-off cars, for a cheap laugh.
Here’s our run-down of the best motoring-related April Fools’ Day jokes from 2021, as well as some of our favourite larks from years gone by.
April Fools' Day 2021: best manufacturer jokes
Volkswagen’s American name-change

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In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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You could say that this one went slightly awry. A couple of days before April Fools Day 2021, Volkswagen 'accidentally' released a story on its website which claimed that the German firm planned to change all of its American branding to ‘Voltswagen’, supposedly to signal the company-wide shift to electric power.
Volkswagen’s American press office was subsequently inundated with questions from US journalists and those journalists were told categorically that there was no April Fools tomfoolery at play. The firm’s PR people simply played along and told everyone it was true.
The leaked story was followed up by a full press release quoting senior VW executives on the thinking behind the Voltswagen rebrand. Volkswagen's US website was edited with some references to Volkswagen changed to Voltswagen and its social media accounts were renamed. It seemed that they really were going to do it. Until suddenly they weren't.
Much to the consternation of the international media outlets who'd run the story, a day later before April Fools Day 2021 had even landed, the big back-track began. Sources within Volkswagen changed their tune, confirming the hoax and Voltswagen was off the table. Classic April Fools Day effort from VW's American arm or public relations catastrophe? You be the judge...
April Fools Day: best car company efforts from the years gone by
Toyota Yaris Adventure

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/3-series/34657/bmws-new-m3-pick']BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

APF

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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota']Toyota took a swipe at the American market with the Yaris Adventure in 2019. This fictitious pick-up truck poked fun at four-wheel-drive owners who only use their vehicles on tarmac roads, rather than the off-road routes for which they’re designed.
The Yaris adventure is aimed at buyers “who want to tell their friends they own a truck, but never veer off the pavement.” Features include an aggressive front bumper, roof-mounted LED spot lamps and a 19cm ground clearance; perfect, Toyota says, for cresting a kerb in supermarket car park.
Toyota claims the model comes a four-wheel-drive system, but it’s only substantial enough drag the Adventure up a snowy exit ramp from an underground car park. The load bed has also been designed to be suitable for “moderate” haulage jobs only.
Sat-nav isn’t included as, according to Toyota, “anyone smart enough to drive the Yaris Adventure knows exactly where they’re going.” However, roadside assistance comes as standard to make up for the Adventure’s lack of functionality, with Toyota stating: “it’s likely the truck will get stuck if it veers too far off the road.”
Audi b-tron honey-powered car

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

APF

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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi']Audi’s 2019 April Fools’ Day joke played on the current market shift towards zero- and low-emissions motoring, with the company claiming it had built a honey-powered car called the b-tron. Features include a hexagonal fuel-cap and an on-board toaster.
Imker Honig, head of Audi’s Komplett Geschminkt (German for “made up entirely”) skunkworks said the project wasn’t without its problems, though. He reported: “early prototypes tended to attract scores of bees, typically around the hexagonal fuel cap. One tester was swarmed by a hive that had settled in the glove compartment.”
BMW Lunar Paint

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

APF

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This year, [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw']BMW claimed to have developed lunar paint. Supposedly, the paint is embedded with “revolutionary photovoltaic technology,” allowing the firm’s all-electric and hybrid models to passively recharge at night as they drive.
MG’s road-painting tyres

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

APF

APF

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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For April Fools’ Day 2019, [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mg']MG announced a set of road-colouring tyres. Supposedly, the tyres are coated in a water-soluble dye which covers the road as the car drives, before fading away shortly afterwards.
MG’s Professor of Pigment, Dr Gull Abel, also confirmed that customers would be able to change the colour of the dye through a new mobile tyre-fitting service. Safety hasn’t been compromised either, with the firm claiming its new range of tyres have passed the industry safety tests with “flying colours.”
Castle Combe Circuit sovereignty pledge

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

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It isn’t just car manufacturers making merry with the April Fools’ jokes, though. This year, Castle Combe Circuit pledged it would separate from the United Kingdom to form its own sovereign state, in an attempt to remain politically neutral amidst Brexit uncertainties.
As a result of the restructure, several revisions to the track’s entrance policy were planned, including an airport-style passport check prior to every track day and race meeting, as well as a strict ban on all vehicles that didn’t originate from a British manufacturer.
Graham Marshallsay, the newly-crowned King of Castle Combe Circuit, was optimistic about his country’s future, stating: “I’ve had a telegram from the Queen and she’s planning on popping down to legally separate us from the United Kingdom over a nice cup of tea in Café Bar H at some point in the coming weeks.”
Fiat Panda Hawaii edition

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

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There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/3-series/34657/bmws-new-m3-pick']BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
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Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/fiat']Fiat has announced its falsified intentions to build a special edition Panda commemorating the tenth anniversary of the TV show ‘The Inbetweeners.’
Designed as a tribute to the battered old Fiat Cinquecento Hawaii Edition from the series, its spec list includes a 38bhp “overhead valved” 899cc petrol engine, an M-reg license plate, a pre-dented red passenger door, black plastic bumpers and a radio-cassette player in place of the standard colour screen DAB radio.
To further sweeten the deal, Fiat also claims to offer free insurance to all first-time teenage buyers and four free tickets to Thorpe park, with queue-jump passes for the front seats of Nemesis Inferno.
However, some references to the show give the game away a little too much, such as claiming the Hawaii Panda comes with an “anti-squirrel-collision” system and “mild amphibious qualities” to protect the car should it end up in a pond.
Land Rover: the UK’s most remote charging point

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
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Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

APF

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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/land-rover']Land Rover’s 2019 April Fools’ Day jape is slightly better judged, with the British firm claiming to have installed the UK’s most remote charging point, located 15 miles up a mountain on the Isle of Skye.
The firm claims its new charging point is ideally situated for Range Rover P400e owners to enjoy a “zero emissions adventure,” insisting that owners would easily be able to reach the mountain’s summit without polluting the air, thanks to the car’s 30-mile all-electric range.
Land Rover reports that a full charge would take just two hours and 45 minutes and, as a distraction whilst they wait, the firm recommends that owners take in the “electrifying view.”
Like any good tall tale, though, there is a grain of truth. Land Rover’s April Fools’ press release also reaffirmed JLR’s plans to offer an electrified variant of every model in its range from 2020, alongside the manufacturer’s existing petrol and diesel range.
Skoda’s customisable puddle lights

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

APF

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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/skoda']Skoda’s annual joke takes a punt at the recent market trend for car personalisation, with a claimed set of customisable puddle lights. Dubbed the ‘ProjectaPal’ LED reminder, the system supposedly allows owners to display images and personalised messages on the road when the doors are opened.
Skoda’s fictional Head of Infotainment Development, Dr. Ivor Tüchskreen, explained the system, claiming: “Every week, I forget to put my bins out for recycling. Before ProjectaPal, I would tape a note on the interior door handle, but it would always fall off. Then I thought ‘why don’t I ask my Karoq to remind me instead?’ – and that’s when we started designing ProjectaPal.”
For less forgetful owners, ProjectaPal can also display any image from a linked smartphone. Tüchskreen continued, stating: “Maybe you are missing someone you really love like your dog, cat, your favourite football player or your wife. With ProjectaPal, you can see their faces the moment you open the door.”
Aston Martin's Project Sparta monster truck

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

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The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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You might think that a brand like [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin']Aston Martin, that trades on its heritage and so-cool-it-hurts image, would be above indulging in traditional April 1st tomfoolery. And you’d be wrong.
The brand’s April 1st 2018 press release announced Project Sparta, a new race programme to run alongside Aston’s current F1 and FIA World Endurance Championship efforts. That’s right, Aston Martin would have us believe that it’s entering a V12, 1,100bhp monster truck in the US-based Monster Jam series.
Engineered alongside the new Aston Martin Varekai SUV, the big-wheeled beast is designed to do battle with the giants of the monster truck world, including Grave Digger, Big Kahuna, Ice Cream Man and Jailbird, and it’ll enter competition in the 2019 season. Or maybe it won’t.
Honda Concept CR-V Roadster

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

APF

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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/honda']Honda has really gone to town for April Fools Day 2018, returning with an angle grinder and whipping the roof off its CR-V mid-sized SUV. A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the resulting Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.
Honda claims that the SUV Roadster is designed “purely for sunnier climates and therefore completely useless for the two-day British summer which traditionally occurs in May”. It also provided a quote from one 'Eipurirufūru', who is said to be the company’s 'Future Opportunity Occupational Lead'. The real sting in the tail of the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster story, though, is that what Honda apparently sees as an April Fools joke, Land Rover actually put into series production in the shape of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible. Ouch.
McLaren's attention to detail

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

APF

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If you believe the rumours about the fanatical attention to detail that has underpinned McLaren’s success in motor sport and [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/88679/best-supercars']supercar manufacturing, you might have just fallen for the firm’s 2018 April Fools Day effort.
The release claimed the firm is going to new lengths in search of efficiency gains with a range of measures including daily monitoring of the depth of the lake and size of the floor tiles at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. It also suggested that staff were taking synchronised tea breaks to save time.
MG ZS with alpaca power

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mg']MG has announced a new alternative fuel version of its MG ZS SUV for April Fools Day 2018. The firm claimed that a new partnership with the Faerie Tale alpaca farm in Kenilworth has resulted in the development of a version of the compact SUV that runs on alpaca poo pellets.
Daniel Gregorious, Head of Sales & Marketing at MG Motor UK, said: “Following our decisions to no longer sell diesel-powered vehicles in the UK market, we wanted to take it one step further and see what was possible using alternative fuels to develop low emission vehicles.” It sounds almost feasible but the emission we’d be most worried about would be the smell.
SEAT’s Arona Copper Edition

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

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There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

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MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

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BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

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The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

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As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

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We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
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SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT has announced “the first car ever that truly does cost pence to run” for April Fools 2018. The SEAT Arona Copper Edition plays on the mooted withdrawal of copper coins from circulation in the UK and features a coin slot alongside the gear lever where 1p and 2p coins can be inserted to power the car by means not fully explained in the short release.
Rhea Sonible-Price, product manager at SEAT UK commented: “Research shows that some of our customers are understandably brassed off that copper coins could disappear forever, but here at SEAT we’re convinced there’s a new lease of life to be had for these little bits of history as part of the workings of a cutting-edge, modern car.
Skoda noise-cancelling headrest

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

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There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

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MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

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BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

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We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
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Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/skoda']Skoda teased stressed parents for April Fools Day 2018 with the seductive idea of a new way to drown out unwanted noise coming from younger car occupants. The new noise-cancelling headrest for the Skoda Karoq apparently features QuarrelKancel™ technology and works to drown-out backseat bickering leaving the driver in a state of zen-like calm.
Skoda says the headrest technology is the work of its Chief of Family Relations, Professor Si Lence and Special Projects leader, Dr April Fürst, “We tested 1,000 families over 10,000 miles and identified that 80dB, the sound equivalent of a vacuum cleaner, is the pitch most unbearable for parents,” said Dr Fürst.
Tesla’s bankruptcy claim

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
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Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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With [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tesla/model-3/87867/new-tesla-model-3-prices-specs-news']manufacturing bottlenecks delaying the mass production of the Model 3 questions have been raised as to whether Tesla will soon run out of money – and this is exactly what Elon Musk joked about this April Fools.
He tweeted saying, “Tesla Goes Bankrupt Palo Alto, California, April 1, 2018 -- Despite intense efforts to raise money, including a last-ditch mass sale of Easter Eggs, we are sad to report that Tesla has gone completely and totally bankrupt. So bankrupt, you can't believe it.”
This was then followed by a picture showing Mr Musk looking disheveled holding a cardboard sign saying ‘Bankwupt!’. Hopefully the gag won’t come back to bite him.
BMW’s dDrive dog basket

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

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[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw']BMW spared a thought for our four-legged friends on April Fools’ Day 2018 with the dDrive dog basket. The high-tech doggy bed was modelled on the firm’s latest electric car range and puts your pooch into the zen-like state it can only usually attain by sticking its head out of the car window.
The wind-in-the-fur feeling is delivered by a BMW TwinPower Turbo Fan that fires a stiff breeze right into the dog's face. Everyone’s a winner.
McLaren’s Feather Wrap

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

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VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.
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The wrap industry - not to be confused with the hip hop one - is known for creating ever more ludicrous designs to adorn the population of supercars across the world. However, McLaren took that practice to a whole new level with its April Fools’ Day 2017 contribution.
The firm announced Feather Wrap - consisting of 10,000 artificial, carbon-veined feathers - as an option on the McLaren 570GT model. Taking over 300 hours to assemble by hand, the British car maker claimed that the unusual feature would provide aerodynamic benefits and add just 2.5kg to the weight of the car.
To us it looks like the British supercar has been in collision with a particularly plump pheasant.
Lexus’s Lane Valet Technology

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/3-series/34657/bmws-new-m3-pick']BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008 Kia looked to capitalise on the success of the Nintendo Wii games console with a KEE_Wii concept car April Fools’ Day joke.

One On of BMW's best April Fools jokes was the 2009 announcement of Magnetic Tow Technology.The system purported to use a magnetic field that would allow BMW drivers to creep u

In 2006 Vauxhall announced a neat optional extra for its Astra VXRhot hatch (on April 1st). The Accelerator Pedal Retarding Int

APF

The footballer graphics on the flanks and giant Brazilian flag on the roof were just about believable. The turf-covered seats, sand-filled footwells and on-board cocktail vending machine inside, less so.

In 2014 Vauxhall attempted to dupe the nation with a special edition Astra Copacabana tied-in with the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

APF

As well as the two gas-fired spit rotisserie grills, the modified Vivaro is said to have salad bowls integrated into the arm rests, chilli dispensers and of course a tasty selection of sauces.

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

Capable of covering 40 miles on a single cup and equipped with Dunk Avoidance Technology to prevent unscrupulous individuals from lowering biscuits into the fuel tank, the Cooper T was a tough one to swallow.

Dr Gio Kyng of Prague University, "each panel is coated with a microscopic layer of unobtainium – a newly discovered element that changes colour when a small electrical charge is applied to it."

APF

We sniggered but it turned out that the M3 pick-up was real. It was subsequently spotted lapping the Nurburgring and, weighting 50kg less than an M3 Coupe, is said to be capable of 186mph.

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette playe

Dacia Sundero April fools 2017

BMW dDrive dog basket

On April 1st 2015, Skoda revealed the solution to the age old car buying question, what colour should i choose? The answer being 'all of them'.

April Fools' Day - header

Aston Martin Project Sparta

A little Photoshop trickery would certainly have sufficed but it’s good to know that the Honda Concept CR-V Roadster does actually exist in the real world.

As election fever gripped the country in 2010, BMW looked to cash in with a political April Fools’ Day effort. The Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) was an opportunity for /media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bZHA1Zy5--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562247529/autoexpress/2019/04/aprilfoolbins.jpg" alt="APF" />
APF

Mclaren april fool

SEAT arona april fool

The car was said to be modified with a new ‘Air Propulsion and Retardation Installation Line system’ that harness the power of the wind to save fuel.

With emoji symbols now infiltrating all aspects of modern life, Honda couldn’t resist weighing-in with the Emoji numberplate. Here smilie faces and other nonsensical pics replace traditional letters and n

Vauxhall claimed to have entered a new era of “zero running costs and emissions” this year with the launch of its Adam C. Closer inspection reveals that this is the world’s first full size wind-up car and

[URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat']SEAT came over all James Bond with its 2008 April Fools’ Day joke. A press release revealed the manufacturer had developed a groundbreaking ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel

Hyundai treated us to an unlikely modified version of its i10 city car in on April Fools Day 2009.The premise behind the i10 Special

Kia really pushed the Photoshop boat out in generating the images of its Aero-Soul April Fools' gag in 2009.

SEAT probably put a lot of thought into its wind turbine-equipped Ibiza Ecomotive April Fools' effort in 2009 but little did

Peugeot announced a new personalisation option for its cars in April 1st 2014. The Audio Sonic Personalisation Programme for car horns invited customers to record their own sounds for their car’s ho

VW proposed the Caddy Maxi Mini, a 2.4m long micro van with one seat and only enough room for a tool box or the driver's lunch. Basically, you could take more with you if you got the bus.

It’s not just car manufacturers that like an April Fools’ Day prank. In 2010 Auto Windscreens revisited an old joke by announcing the world’s first prescription windscreen.

You’ve heard of the Cooper S and Cooper D MINI models, well MINI asked you to suspend disbelief to accommodate a Cooper T on April Fools’ Day 2014. It sounds plausible until you learned the car supposedly runs on tea.

APF

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Okay, so [URL='https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/lexus']Lexus didn’t quite manage to pull the wool over our eyes with this one, but their ‘Lane Valet Tech’ story for April Fools’ Day 2017 was a frontrunner for the ‘Thing We Wish Was Real’ award.
According to the spoof ad, the autonomous software upgrade allows Lexus drivers to move slower motorists in front into a more appropriate lane at the press of a button. So rather than the usual combination of flashing headlights, unspeakable hand gestures followed by a dangerous undertaking manoeuvre, instead the path ahead is cleared safely to allow uninterrupted motorway progress.
Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

MG alpaca april fool

In 2021 Volkswagen said they were rebranding their US operations as Voltswagen. After much confusion, it turned out they were not doing any such thing.

Red Bull announced a new addition to its F1 steering wheel for April Fools’ Day 2014 – technology that would allow drivers to tweet during a race.

Mercedes claimed it was planning a 503bhp panel van with a twin-turbo V8 for April Fools' Day 2015.

Vauxhall announced a breakthrough for the evening entertainment industry for April Fools' 2015. The Taxi Kebabi is a 9-seater Vauxhall Vivaro Combi taxi with built-in kebab shop.

APF

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day claiming that ther

Hyundai’s Click to Fly car deliveries

Ice cream MAN April fools 2017

MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens

The nippy little Mazda MX-5 can now be enjoyed by the whole family - thanks to Mazda's introduction of the four-seater version on April Fool's Day 2014.

The GYM button disables labour saving gadgets like power steering and increases the force required to operate the pedals and gearbox. Suddenly your drive to work becomes a blood vessel bursting workout capable of burning

When is an April Fools’ Day joke not an April Fools Day joke, When it’s a BMW M3 pick-up.

Skoda introduced us to the Yeti Ice special edition for April Fools’ Day 2014. The car features a special faux fur finish developed by Skoda engineers working in the Himalayas.

BMW announced a new system that puts the thrill back in to driving for April Fools Day 2014. It claimed that the Force Injection Booster works by “extracting kinetic energy from the car’s engine and converting it into positive g-

APF

MINI chose to target its 2016 April Fools effort at the growing ‘hipster’ market, offering us the “world premier of the MINI Hipster hatch”. The spoof car features ‘Instagram filtered windows’, ‘a twin-deck cassette player’ and ‘stonew

APF

BMW lifted the lid on this 414bhp V8 ute based on its M3 Convertible in 2011, proudly announcing that there was enough space in the back for 20 golf bags!

Like Porsche, Jeep shared its April Fools via social media channels. The Wrangler Grille Grill is, well, shaped like the grille from a Wrangler!
/media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bgcIbwHO--/t_rss_image_w_300/v1562242601/autoexpress/2016/04/invisible-mg-hi.jpg" alt="MG Invisible Car" />
MG thought it'd have a crack at an April Fool's joke and used that old chestnut of revealing its first invisible car. With help from Professor C. Thrue and Chief Designer Avril F'ouil, the brand expressed its excitemen

There’s a pull-out umbrella in the door of the Skoda Superb executive saloon so the logical next stem is to install a second rain shield for use by dogs. Skoda took just that leap for April Fools day clai

Lexus's April Fools' Day offering for 2017 was the 'Lane Valet' tech which could move lane hoggers aside at the press of a button. Not the worst idea in the world, actually...

McLaren Feather wrap April fools 2017

Skoda april fool headrest

In 2008