Topic: Smart Cars

A host recounts a 1994 visit to the EDS headquarters in Plano, Texas, where Ross Perot attempted to acquire his company. The visit included a theatrical presentation of a "bridge of the Enterprise" style data center and a movie about a "smart" neighborhood of the future. The host notes that Perot was early in predicting the rise of smart appliances and electric vehicles.

Amsterdam police are reportedly investigating a new vandalism trend where youths toss Smart cars into the city's canals during weekends. While local newspaper De Telegraaf reported on the "smart tossing" incidents, skepticism remains regarding the actual frequency of these events. The phenomenon is compared to an urban version of cow tipping, targeting small vehicles like scootmobiles and tiny cars.

Curry describes driving a Renault Twingo with a 1.2-liter engine and compares it to his previous experience owning a convertible Smart Car in Amsterdam. The conversation covers the practicality of small European cars, including the ability to park them head-first in cities like Paris.