Auto Theft: Toyota Set To Introduce In-Car Fragrance System, Release Tear Gas Into The Car

Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer, Toyota, is said to be developing a new system to discourage car theft.

According to a report by Autoblog, the patent includes a system that will release tear gas into the car; the noxious gas is piped in when the vehicle detects an illegitimate engine start (auto theft)

It added that the section of the patent is part of a larger scheme of patenting a fragrance system similar to Mercedes’ where you can choose the scent you want pumped out of the air vents.

Autoblog explained that it would be a novel feature that could help cleanse the cabin of any unpleasant odours, but could also get annoying with strong and prolonged use.

It added, “Toyota’s system would theoretically be more seamless and personable than anything currently on the market, because it’s designed to automatically detect who is getting into the vehicle via their mobile device. It will then dispense that driver’s preferred fragrance.

“In this patent, when you leave your Toyota, a deodorizer turns on, making sure the scent is neutral for whoever may climb aboard the vehicle next. This ensures nobody will be walking into a car with a fragrance they may find repulsive or unattractive.

“It truly is a new way of thinking in the fight against carjackers. Smoking them out with blinding tear gas would likely keep anybody from being able to drive your car away.”

Source: Punch