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For April 1, an Ikea Car?

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(Newser) – Ikea says it’s unveiling a car March 31, but the day after that is—you got it—April 1, Jalopnik reports. The Leko, which is touted by its “designer” on a French website set up by the Swedish home-furnishing giant, will be modular, able to operate as a coupe or a convertible, and has the support of World Wildlife Fund France. Apparently, it’s very environmentally friendly, but no word yet on whether you assemble it at home.

An IKEA in New York.
An IKEA in New York.   (AP Photo)
Will all these customers soon be driving Lekos?
Will all these customers soon be driving Lekos?   (AP Photo)
The French Leko ad.
The French Leko ad.   (IKEA)
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Derni
Mar 23, 09 4:07 PM CDT
It's a bed in the shape of a car-your chice of make-model color and extended warranty! Reply
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Mar 23, 09 5:33 PM CDT
Parle vu France...? http://roulez-leko.com/
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Mar 24, 09 3:58 PM CDT
Do you have to put it together with an allen wrench? Reply
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Mar 24, 09 5:26 PM CDT
Can you make a car out of MDF? Reply
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