April Fools: The best jokes from the car industry this year
We round up the best – and worst – jokes from this April 1
The last few years have been tough for many, but as things feel a little more ‘normal’, we’ve seen a welcome – or not so welcome, depending on your view – return to the classic April Fool’s Day pranks this year.
Many car firms have joined in the action, too. So, from inflatable dogs in car showrooms to choosing your car ‘painted in mud’, these are the best jokes from the car world this April 1.
Jeep’s no-cost ‘Mud’ paint option
Want your Jeep to look rough and ready without having to leave the city? Well, on the firm’s Compass, this April 1 you can choose to ‘get the Mud look’. When specifying the crossover, customers can option three mud finishes – Clay, Soil and Silt. They’re developed by soil scientists, too. Almost sounds believable, doesn’t it? Almost.
Sprayed on in booths at the factory, the ‘mudification’ process ensures the Compass is plastered from top to bottom. A ‘Mud-On’ package can even be bought for those wanting to do the same home.
Pumped-Up Pooches from Skoda
Want to buy a new Skoda but unsure if your dog will fit in the car’s boot? Well, Skoda has devised its way of checking for April Fool’s Day – Pumped-Up Pooches. Yes, Skoda will have an inflatable version of all 222 dog breeds recognised by the Kennel Club at its dealer network.
When pumped up, you can see how well the pooch will fit in the boot of a Fabia or Octavia, for example. The worst bit about it? It doesn’t seem like a bad idea…
Fuel car with the RAC’s OrangeJuice
