Okay, I have a Clarkson overload for today. But aside from what that Clarkson for PM bit, it’s quite interesting for him to write about cars and computers. I’ve watched him do that Inventions that Changed the World BBC special on computers years back and I’d have to say Clarkson doesn’t quite accept all of the new technology that comes out.

In his latest feature on Times Online, he bashes the Apple iPhone as he reviews the Daihatsu Materia. Here’s an excerpt of his thoughts on Apple building a car:

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Daihatsu may not be that big a brand outside Japan, but I’m a big fan of its superminis (kei cars in Japan), especially the Mira/Charade. Hey, you still got to love them, they’re a Toyota affiliate anyway.

The Tanto was first unveiled as a concept in the 2003 Tokyo Motor show. It featured a tall look making it look like a box on wheels more than anything. In any case, Daihatsu will be featuring a redesigned Tanto and Tanto custom at the Tokyo Motor Show this year. The new Tanto will feature a pillarless power-sliding door. It’s designed to be a mini-people mover. It would even sport wood-grain flooring.

It’s a small and agile car with the space to fit passengers and some luggage.