But the Olympus story quickly changed color, as a video-taped FT interview of Woodford made shortly after he returned to London, hit the internet.

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Features included a heads-up display with night vision, a DNA-based entry and ignition system, body panels that changed color on the driver's command and an "auto valet" feature that let the car drop off its owner then park itself for recharging.

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