The Jeep Wrangler hangs its reputation on its ability to go just about anywhere. Of course, that reputation is also why it’s a popular choice for those buying Power Wheels electric cars for kids. Put an adult in the Barbie Jammin’ Jeep Wrangler from Power Wheels and it turns out that there are plenty of places the vehicle can’t go. In the case of this story, rush hour traffic, to be specific.

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On September 5, Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers found a man piloting a Barbie Jeep down Fifteenth Ave near Nicholson Street. They stopped him, and he revealed that he wanted a Slurpee but “got lazy,” so he borrowed his roommate’s kid’s Barbie Jeep to make the trip.

As pointed out by Road&Track that brought the story to our attention, the man, 40-year-old Kasper Lincoln, reportedly showed signs of impairment and had a suspended driver’s license.

Over the Limit at 5 MPH

According to CBC News, officers administered two breath tests and confirmed that he was over the legal limit at the time. Let me remind you, it was morning, specifically, 9 a.m. The string of excellent decisions here is uncanny. For example, the Barbie Jeep in question is capable of no more than 5 mph (8 km/h). Only kids aged 3 to 7 are supposed to pilot it, and at most, it should carry no more than 130 pounds.

@cbcbritishcolumbia A Prince George, B.C., man was pulled over by police after driving a child-size pink toy Barbie Jeep along one of the city's main roads. CBC's Andrew Kurjata has more on the joy ride that made the rounds online. #princegeorge #barbiejeep #dui #britishcolumbia #cbcnews ♬ original sound – CBC British Columbia

Lincoln, who was wearing a shirt that reportedly read “Let’s Do It The Dumbest Way Possible.” Likely exceeded the weight limit and likely reduced both the intended speed and range of the toy. As such, it’s questionable whether or not he would’ve even made it to his destination and back without having to drag the toy along at some point.

He told the news station that he had no idea what he was doing was illegal and that he used the sidewalk for most of the trip before getting stopped. At this point, his driver’s license is now suspended for a further 90 days beyond the initial suspension he was already under. He’s also got a court date for December, where he’ll face a charge of prohibited driving. 

H/T to Road&Track

The updated Tesla Model 3 Highland arrived in August 2023 with a range of welcome upgrades, along with one, or depending on who you ask two, changes that proved far more divisive.

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Aside from the removal of the gear selector stalk, one of the most debated changes was Tesla’s decision to eliminate the traditional turn signal stalk in favor of steering wheel buttons, mirroring the approach used in the Model S and Model X. After nearly two years of customer feedback, the company has chosen to bring the stalk back, at least in the Chinese market.

The official configurator in China now shows the turn signal stalk as standard equipment across all Model 3 trims. For existing owners who never warmed up to the steering wheel buttons, Tesla is also preparing a factory-backed solution that goes beyond aftermarket fixes.

Factory-Backed Retrofit

Beginning in mid-September, an accessory called the “Model 3 Steering Wheel Turn Signal Lever Modification” will be offered through Tesla’s online shop and app in China. Priced at ¥2,499 ($349), the upgrade must be installed at a Tesla Service Center, where technicians will fit the stalk using specialized tools.

Unsurprisingly, the stalk design looks nearly identical to the one on the Model Y Juniper, which is slimmer and more streamlined than the pre-facelift Model 3 version. The upgrade also involves fitting a new steering wheel without turn signal buttons, with Tesla offsetting costs by recycling the components returned by customers.

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Compatibility and Rollout

Initially, the accessory will only work on Model 3 Highland vehicles produced after February 7, 2025. Tesla has confirmed it will eventually expand compatibility to all Highland units. Considering the Model 3’s role as a global bestseller, it seems likely that similar offerings will eventually reach Europe and North America.

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We don’t know whether the company plans to retrofit the Cybertruck, Model S and Model X with turn signal stalks in the future. For now, Tesla appears to be focusing on high-volume cars where customer sentiment has been strongest.

Aftermarket alternatives

During the two years without a factory option, third-party companies stepped in to fill the gap. Enhance Auto, for example, launched its own retrofit called S3XY Stalks, which gained traction among owners looking for a more traditional control setup.