5/12/2009 - Engadget's wild ride in the P.U.M.A.

I'm a fan of the compact concept cars. In fact, I bought my New Beetle not too long after when they first came out in 1998. I was actually put on the wait list for six months before it arrived. I was also really interested in the Smart Car that was used in those Nintendo Wii commercials. I think the Beetle and a Smart Car would both fit under my carport. However, after witnessing the frightening car crash tests of the Smart Car, I've had second thoughts. Even though I think these cars are great, I think the concept has gone too far with the P.U.M.A.:



It actually looks like a two-person Segway. I don't think anyone would dare ride that on a real road.