[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/best-april-fools-pranks-pulled-by-manufacturers\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/best-april-fools-pranks-pulled-by-manufacturers\/","headline":"Best April Fool\u2019s Pranks","name":"Best April Fool\u2019s Pranks","description":"Some of the most amusing and creative automotive April fool\u2019s gags of 2021 April fool\u2019s comes once a year and mostly brings some pretty mediocre entertainment in the form of so-called \u2018pranks\u2019. However, in the automotive industry, we\u2019re treated to a range of gags made for enthusiasts just like us to chuckle to. Here are some of the best April fool\u2019s 2021 gags from the automotive industry: Caterham Lube \u2018Caterham Cars has launched the ultimate product to help its drivers […]","datePublished":"2021-04-21","dateModified":"2021-04-21","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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However, in the automotive industry, we\u2019re treated to a range of gags made for enthusiasts just like us to chuckle to.Here are some of the best April fool\u2019s 2021 gags from the automotive industry:Caterham Lube\u2018Caterham Cars has launched the ultimate product to help its drivers get in and out of the iconic Seven model \u2013 Seven Lube.\u2019Being a rather small and low sports car, it\u2019s totally understandable that Caterham would produce their own branded lube to help owners get into their cars. Their press release must have been rather confusing to those that didn\u2019t catch on.\u2018The oil-based emollient has been designed to grease the user lightly in order to aid a quick and satisfying entry\u2019Skoda\u2019s In Tune softwareAccording to \u2018research\u2019 from Skoda, \u2018100% of drivers* admit to regularly attempting to sing along to their favourite songs while driving\u2019 (with the caveat being that it\u2019s 100% of zero people interviewed).\u2018Function monitors interior cabin sound and corrects the pitch of the singer’s voice automatically\u2019So, essentially, Skoda\u2019s In Tune software is just autotune. The joke\u2019s on them because this gag would actually be a killer feature!Alfa Romeo filter windowsEverything looks better on Instagram. This fact of life has inspired Alfa Romeo to create filtered windows which can turn not-so-attractive views into beautiful vistas.According to the Italian marque, \u2018cutting-edge electrochromic glass alters the perception of the outside world\u2019 which are designed to replicate the \u2018ambient hues and temperatures\u2019 of iconic locations including Rome, Milan and Turin.Dacia Dustar\u2018Dacia launches DUSTAR, the world\u2019s first affordable space venture\u2019.After competing in the budget car market, Dacia moves onto bigger things and aim for the budget space travel market. The launch event took place on April 1 with the Dacia successfully making it to space. Although it may seem like another silly gag, this joke had substance as a real-life scale model was indeed elevated into space. The view of Earth was real, the space launch was real, the only thing that wasn\u2019t quite legit was the size of this particular Dacia Duster"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Best April Fool\u2019s Pranks","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/best-april-fools-pranks-pulled-by-manufacturers\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]