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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[Hello. They’re cool cars, though I prefer them with somewhat brighter, non-original paint jobs. Your whole camper van quest is even infiltrating. Thanks and have a nice day! :)<br><br>volkswagenvans.info]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Volks Wagen Vans]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 14th 2009 8:07AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[Being able to steer and park are essential driving skills. If you can't do either, perhaps you shouldn't be driving.<br><br>I hope the DMVs will require new drivers to manually park (or at least steer!) their vehicles during the driver's test.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dimitri]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 3:24PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[Silly suburbians can't park (or drive) for shit.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[BklynKid]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 3:33PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[They showed this on the 2007 Toyota Prius also at the 2006 autoshow in Cologne I believe it was.  There is a video of it in a video report from CNET.  Unfortunately, ParkAssist won't be offered in the US on the Prius.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gautam Desai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 3:50PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[If you can't park your car then you shouldn't be driving it!<br>What the hell is the point of this technology?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[pnarse]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 4:02PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[It's either this or stop idiots from driving. Seems like the world made it's choice. I think I'll stay home more.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[doubtful]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 4:10PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[Touran? more like Mouron.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[duder]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 4:12PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[LOL!  Can't wait to see what the DMV is gonna say.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[tmaiden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 4:17PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[This is sort of like understanding English in order to vote.  If you can't read the ballot, then don't vote.  If you can't park, stay out of my way.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Alien]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 4:23PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[Since car designers don't care about having blindspots anymore, something like this should help, especially with large vehicles. If you're a master parallel parker and can park a Ford Expedition or Chevy Suburban quickly in one try, then good for you, but you're probably in the minority.<br><br>Anything that will help people get out of my way and not hold up traffic is good.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[x]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 4:44PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[this is fine, i still have trouble parralel parking into tight spots, and many GOOD drivers do too, so everyone saying "If you can't park get off the road ROFLROFLROFL"<br>just can it]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Enzo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 4:40PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[I believe Toyota/Honda already got this in their vehicle last year or so. Why this article said "first"?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[BP]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 4:45PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[no, this is sort of like having a video display on your dash of what's going on behind you and your blind spots. in fact, this is exactly that. idiots.<br><br>what part of your "driving skills" gives you the ability to see out of the back of your head? what "driving skills" give you the ability to see what's behind the blind spots of a minivan?<br><br>it's amazing how many pathetic people rate their lives based on how well they maneuver a car into a parallel parking spot.<br><br>and it's even more amazing that these same idiots would rather have these "unskilled" drivers hit THEIR car while trying to park.<br><br>if you don't have a brain, then don't post.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[captain obvious]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 4:47PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[i saw an article on CNET last week with a lexus that didnt need the driver to do anything when parking, just make sure it didnt mess up]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[kevin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 5:13PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[Part of the problem/hassle of parallel parking in the city is watching out for the damned cars zipping down the street while you're trying to park.  A camera and sensors won't help much in that case.<br><br>Let's see this thing work in downtown Philly then I'll be impressed.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[-]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 6:18PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[Why are all you bad drivers getting so angry? It's not our fault you can't drive.<br><br>Good judgement, awareness of your surroundings, hand-eye coordination, and practice. That's it! Try it sometime.<br><br>Captain Obvious wrote:<br>>this is sort of like having a video display<br>>on your dash of what's going on behind you<br>>and your blind spots. in fact, this is exactly<br>>that. idiots.<br><br>Captain Obvious, it's NOTHING like a video display on your dash. It's "Obvious" that you can't drive, park, OR read!<br><br>ParkAssist does ALL THE STEERING for you, moron. You only press the accelerator and brake. <br><br>But being the idiot that you so clearly are, Captain Obviously-can't-drive, you'd probably give it too much gas and hit the car behind you anyway.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dimitri]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 6:58PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm a self-professed slow parker. My sister hates it when I pull into parking spaces, taking all of 8 seconds! I hate parallel parking, but realize it is a necessary evil. Which is why I applaud the geniuses who realize uncoordinated people like me are on the roads trying to park and need a little bit of assistance (besides the honking and cussing people who can't wait 4 seconds at an already red light)!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tek]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 13th 2006 7:18PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[Why don't you morans (in memory of that moron in CA) get on a horse saddle and peddle friggin bike. Why don't you complaint about engine and not ride a horse? This is new technology and I can't wait till my lil' car drives me home and safely parks me on my driveway on the way from the FatMoes... Can't understand these stupid comments...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[horserider]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 24th 2006 12:47AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[I know what you mean. As if there isn't enough bad drivers out there. But I'm sure in the near future, there will be vehicles that would drive themselves. But in the meantime, we have Vehicle Parking Sensors to help reduce reversing accidents by 75%. If it helps myself and others avoid accidents, then I'm for it 100%.<br><br><a href="http://www.sensorparking.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.sensorparking.com</a>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[David James]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Dec 2nd 2007 8:06PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on New Volkswagen Touran sports automatic parking]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/13/new-volkswagen-touran-sports-automatic-parking/</guid><description><![CDATA[this sounds like fun! just find a spot, put it into reverse, AND GUN IT! see how fast someone can park, but it probably wont help my road rage...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[capagotks]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 22nd 2008 5:36AM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
