[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/best-auto-april-fools-2022\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/best-auto-april-fools-2022\/","headline":"Best Auto April Fools 2022","name":"Best Auto April Fools 2022","description":"April Fool\u2019s Day is always fun in the car industry and 2022 was no exception. There was plenty of amusement to go around this April Fool\u2019s Day with various automakers pulling the usual antics. Joke products, silly names, fake announcements and more were at play this year. Last year we were treated to trick announcements such as Caterham\u2019s own Vaseline to help occupants get in and out of their cars and Skoda\u2019s in-car autotune feature to make terrible car karaoke […]","datePublished":"2022-04-13","dateModified":"2022-04-13","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. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Best-Auto-April-Fools-2022-Feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Best-Auto-April-Fools-2022-Feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/best-auto-april-fools-2022\/","about":["BLOG","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":454,"keywords":["April Fools","April Fools' Day","cars"],"articleBody":"April Fool\u2019s Day is always fun in the car industry and 2022 was no exception.There was plenty of amusement to go around this April Fool\u2019s Day with various automakers pulling the usual antics. Joke products, silly names, fake announcements and more were at play this year.Last year we were treated to trick announcements such as Caterham\u2019s own Vaseline to help occupants get in and out of their cars and Skoda\u2019s in-car autotune feature to make terrible car karaoke more bearable. Let\u2019s see what we had this year:Top Gear\u2019s exclusive scoopOur friends over at Top Gear got the inside scoop with Land Rover\u2019s all-new Discovery which instead of the 4×4 we know it as, is due to be a mid-engine sports car!All jokes aside, this car would probably be awesome.Exclusive: next Land Rover Discovery will be mid-engined sports car. As every sports car maker guns for SUVs, Land Rover fights back with a Cayman killer \u2192 https:\/\/t.co\/ZPB0qrWwjU pic.twitter.com\/uQV9LIIRCl— Top Gear (@BBC_TopGear) April 1, 2022 Honda\u2019s pet seatsWith the \u2018Dog Co-Pilot Front Seat\u2019 launching first, then to be followed up by other variants for cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits and fish. A multi-storey variant for gerbils is due in Spring 2023.The special passenger seat features a harness, auto-dispensing treats, recessed food and water bowls and squeaker or toy attached to the seat. They may be joking but some of this sounds genuinely good! That being said, I\u2019m not convince when it comes to the \u2018spill-proof\u2019 bowls.Isuzu\u2019s tiny D-Max StreetWhat\u2019s the one thing we all wish a pickup truck had? Less space, obviously! Isuzu\u2019s D-Max Street provides exactly that and the automaker says it is also available in any colour the customer chooses, provided that it\u2019s blue!Caterham\u2019s Cater-HamCaterham love April Fool\u2019s Day and we\u2019re thankful for it. This year, their ridiculous idea was essentially Caterham-themed Lunchables. If you are familiar with the snack that kids have in the playground where they assemble what is essentially cheese and ham on crackers, Caterham have done exactly that but in the shape of their iconic cars.This \u2018build kit\u2019 will need customers to assemble their snack just as they would assemble their Caterham car. All ingredients are \u2018locally sourced\u2019 (from local supermarkets) and the company adds that \u201cThere\u2019s little chance of a pack of Sevenses adding lightness to anyone who consumes it,\u201d – a joke reference to Lotus\u2019 famous mantra.Let us know the funniest stories you read this April Fool\u2019s, in the comments.If you enjoyed this, you may also like: \u2018Best April Fool\u2019s Pranks (2021)\u2019"},{"@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 Auto April Fools 2022","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/best-auto-april-fools-2022\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]