The little Geeley Panda EV could be the template for a new generation of car. A Ford Model T for the electric age. The Panda might be small, but it seats four, has a 120+ mile range and can do 60mph. And then there’s the price. In it’s domestic market of China, the little runabout will set you back 39,900…
If car design reflects society’s mood, we’re an extremely bad-tempered bunch. The fashion for aggressive-looking styling is entrenched across every segment of the car and van market, and yet serves no rational purpose. If anything, it exacerbates hostility on our roads. While it might be true that sports cars have always been styled to suggest a sense of purpose, even…
We’ve provided breakdown cover for over 30 years ago, so why don’t you ever see ETA breakdown lorries on the road? The reason is simple. We handpick the best mechanics and garages around Britain and send one that’s local to you when you break down. We believe this way of working is efficient, environmentally friendly and helps support local communities…
The way carmakers market to us has changed over time. If you can remember a time before the near-demise of the estate car, it was all about 0-60 times. Now ads sell the SUV lifestyle. There’s no doubt motorists enjoy the elevated driving position offered by SUVs, but do these larger vehicles offer occupants any more room? It’s a tough…
New York is the latest city to fight back against the racket caused by cars and motorbikes fitted illegal aftermarket exhausts. Streets in Manhattan have been equipped with British-made SoundVue noise detectors that are triggered by 85 decibels from any source at least 15 metres away. Under New York’s Stop Loud and Excessive Exhaust Pollution (Sleep) Act, the drivers of…
