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I rode in a Hyundai Ioniq 5 with wheels that go sideways

Hyundai Mobis e-Cornering system, as demonstrated on a Hyundai Ioniq 5.

When I was a boy, I wanted a Ferrari Testarossa. As a teen, I’d have told you James Bond’s tricked out Aston Martin DB5 would be my ride of choice. Today, I have a new answer: a Hyundai Ioniq 5 with magic wheels that turn sideways.

Because when you have four wheels that turn sideways, dear reader, tantalizing possibilities unfold.

Effortless parallel parking because you can simply slide sideways into a spot!
Never having to back up in a parking lot because you can simply spin around.
Never having to correct your parking in a standard parking spot — because the butt of your vehicle can slide out faster than the front for (theoretically) a perfect entrance every time.
Diagonal driving to dodge obstacles without swerving, or switch…

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