Ford’s Self-Driving Car Repossesses Itself When Owners Don’t Pay
Vehicles for sale at a Ford dealership in Richmond, California, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. The average price for a new vehicle in the US has jumped to almost $50,000, up 30% since 2019, according to JPMorgan. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Daily Mail says Ford recently patented a self-driving car that repossesses itself if the owner fails to keep up with payments. The car will reportedly drive itself back to a showroom or scrapyard when accounts become delinquent.Ford also patented a system that disables comfort features like music and air conditioning to warn owners that they must make a payment. The system plays annoying sounds like chiming or buzzing and can even completely disable the car so it becomes undrivable.Ford believes the system will be effective because owners tend to be argumentative when contacted about delinquent payments.
Maryann Morgan
Meet Maryann, who has been chasing magic since the early 90s. Back then, she hosted a love and dedication show at nights on Magic. Talk about romantic vibes! Since then, she traded her evening slot for mornings. When she’s not talking to you on the air, she’s living the glamorous life of a chicken, duck, pigeon, and German Short-Haired Pointer mom. Since Joel can never follow what she says, there is an entire feature called " What are you Talking About" at 9:10. Running is her secret to staying out of trouble – or at least staying ahead of the extra pounds. She has a husband named Matt, and a son named Zack, who she says makes her world a little adventure.
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