An article from BBC News reports that Gibbs Technology is now demonstrating the Aquada, an amphibious car that will be available in the UK next year at a price of £150,000.

The vehicle is interesting in that it can achieve 100mph on land and 30mph in the water. The secret to speed on the water is the use of a jet drive which provides both steering and power.

However, who wants such a thing? It's cool, but I think that the assertion by the manufacturers that people will use the Thames river to commute into London may be a bit of a pipe dream.