WOLFSBURG, Germany (The Adobo Chronicles) – Apple faces some serious competition for its new product, the Apple Watch, and it’s coming from an automaker, Volkswagen.

Volkswagen, the world’s largest automaker, is in deep trouble over its rigging of diesel engine emissions tests in America and Europe.

The company falsified U.S. pollution tests by installing software (“defeat devices”) to make them appear cleaner than they were. Once on the road, the cars would pump out as much as 40 times the allowed level of nitrogen oxides. The German government said the company cheated in Europe too.

In an effort to rebuild its reputation and to entice its loyal customers to stick it out with the company, Volkswagen officials have come up with a special promotion for all Volkswagen owners, regardless of whether or not their vehicles are diesel-fueled.

The promotion, available at Volkswagen dealers worldwide, involves the sale of new tires in which customers will pay for three tires and get the fourth one for free.

The fourth tire comes equipped with a clock which can be positioned in the front or rear of the vehicle.  The clock does not need a battery to function. It gets its power from the tire rotation, much like a windmill generating electricity.

In order to avail of the promotion, Volkswagen owners in the U.S. are advised to contact their local dealers or to call a toll-free number, 1 800 VLKSCLK.