Japanese manufacturers of smart cars - hybrid vehicles about half the size of the regular saloons that need lesser space to park - have come up with a new concept to woo prospective buyers.
A faux vending machine, holding a full-size smart car, has been installed in Shibuya Station for the purpose. Though the machine does not pop out a car when its buttons are pushed, it does deliver pamphlets on the new models, dealer information, and a sheet of Smart Car stickers featuring the available colours.
It is believed that rising fuel prices, and a burgeoning Eco movement in Japan, may help make the Smart Car a hit in the country. According to a report, the Smart Vendor's time in Shibuya Station is now over, but such machines will be installed in three more spots around the country next month.
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Text: ANI
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