Irate villagers have...
Irate villagers have created merry "L" after complaining that learner drivers are causing traffic chaos. Motoring schools around Llangunnor, Carmarthen, are being asked by councillors not to use the community"s narrow roads for practice. Driving instructors pointed out that they can"t actually be banned from the village, but agreed to comply.
Powered by a 645bhp...
Powered by a 645bhp Wankel rotary engine, the Skycar uses four fans to lift it into the air, which can then propel the two-seater to speeds of up to 380mph. The range is said to be 900 miles, and it can cruise at altitudes of up to 29,000 feet.
At present, the company has only one working prototype which has undergone several successful hover tests, although eight more are under construction. The firm is taking orders for the vehicle, but warns that potential customers will need to place a í‚á£60,000 deposit to secure a spot on the waiting list, which already has 100 names on it. Vehicles should be delivered in 2008, priced around í‚á£350,000.