…wheel nuts. Ok, the title is a little bit misleading but it caught your eye. The American car manufacturer has announced the rollout of a range of new features that allow parents to control aspects of their cars. They’ll be able to set speed limits, control the maximum volume of the stereo and send continuous audible alerts if a seatbelt is undone.

The speed limit set on the US version of the system will be 80 miles per hour - this takes differences in state regulated speed limits into consideration. Additionally, audible chimes can be set if the car exceeds 45, 55 or 65 Mph. The technology, called MyKey, will initially launch on a range of cars and trucks in the US but we’ve no doubt it will quickly make the leap across the pond.

Fords market research shows that around 75% of parents like the idea but their kids aren’t so happy - “I wouldn’t want my parents to have that much control over how I’m driving,” said 16-year-old Danisha Williams. “If your parents are holding your hand, you’re never going to learn.” A valid point from the youth of the US but the system isn’t aimed at sensible drivers but rather the reckless idiots who think it fun to drive at outrageous speeds and kill and maim. Because of the few fools, many will suffer!

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