I have been on a streak of writing about automotive subjects lately. This column will continue that streak because I found out some news today that probably won't shock you, but I think we were all hoping this was just going to remain a joke.

Apple and Volkswagen are in the early stages of talks concerning a collaboration that will start production of a VW car to be packed with entertainment and communications gizmos and gadgetry from Apple. And get this; they are talking about calling it the iCar. As if no one saw that coming.

I was really just hoping this was going to be a joke that stayed on the gripe corner, but it looks like this may become a reality. It is fitting that they chose Volkswagen as the manufacturer to approach for this project; VW has some of the trendiest cars on the market, including the EVER SO hip Beetle, and the long time favorite for bros and hipster chicks alike, the Volkswagen Jetta/Golf.

Imagine it now, you could be the trendiest scamp on the block as you drive your VW iCar down the road, listening to the latest indie band that no one knows about yet from the integrated iPod, with your MacBook in the passenger seat, and your Triple grande sugar free vanilla latte from Starbucks in your cup holder, all while talking to your friend on your iPhone about how Jill is so postmodern and how you wish you could be more like her. I can’t wait to cut the brake lines on one of these things!!!!1

But Apple hasn't stopped there; there are also talks about collaboration between Apple and popular toilet manufacturer American Standard. Little is known about what devices Apple plans to equip on these products, but I suspect there may be a vibrating dildo involved. Fredrickville.com was able to acquire some early prototype photos.


Other possible names may be the iShit, iDump, and iJustgottacrap.

[source] MotorAuthority.com

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FredFredrickson @ 08/30/07 " I can’t wait to cut the brake lines on one of these things!!!!1 TRUE DAT" ThatSam @ 08/30/07 "Oh god, you arent joking!" the_legacy @ 08/30/07 "i call the yellow old convertable bugg passed the outles! haha biznays! Oh and what about the iPoop phone. Whats that gonna look like :oD" Spoonman @ 08/31/07 "This is excellent" TheGreatGaspe @ 02/02/08 "the next product from mack the ihouse....bluuugh!" Login to comment...

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