Ford vending machine begins dispensing cars in China

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Ford vending machine begins dispensing cars in China

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It is no longer enough simply to test-drive a vehicle by riding around the block while a salesperson gives you their well-rehearsed patter. Now, there needs to be some sort of theater around the purchase, or else how will you trick yourself into thinking that buying a car is fun? It's why Ford and Alibaba leapt into bed together to build a vending machine for cars that you can try before you buy.

The Super Test-Drive Center in Guangzhou was announced at the tail-end of 2017, although the real thing doesn't look as nice as the original renders. The job it does is the same, however, with the vending machine, which has a capacity of 42 cars, spitting out rides for prospective buyers. All they need to do is pay the necessary fees using Alibaba's Tmall app and share a selfie to get their hands on the vehicle.

Source and more: https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/26/ford-vending-machine-begins-dispensing-cars-in-china/
 
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