General Motors announces a low-cost, disposable car, The Onion reports.
"In a report released Monday, General Motors announced 56 percent growth for the first quarter of 2001, a profit increase company officials attributed to February's wildly successful launch of the GMC Whim, the first-ever non-refillable, disposable automobile. Making their debut at a cost of $1,100 each, the vehicles are flying out of showrooms as quickly as dealers can stock them. Featuring factory-installed gasoline, an AM/FM radio with two preset stations, and a nine-volt battery to power the ignition, the Whim is attracting motorists looking for convenient, hassle-free transportation." The Onion, an online newspaper, typically creates humorous political satire stories. (This story by the Onion is not real.)
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FULL STORY: General Motors Reports Record Sales of New Disposable Car
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