Report 2 We live in a world of noise, with our ears regularly filled with everything from far-off sirens to the chatter of birds. As is so often the way, humans need a little noise without being subjected to too much – sensory deprivation and prolonged exposure to white noise are both classed as torture. […]
Almost exactly one decade ago, Volvo made a big announcement about its future. Not only would all of its new products be based on a Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), but all its models would also share a new modular engine family consisting solely of four-cylinder engines, called Volvo Environmental Architecture (VEA). Advantages to VEA were […]
Fifth Report The whole point about a hybrid is that they’re easy on mpg and emissions. They’re popular in cities because who wants a full EV when there aren’t enough public chargers, and you can’t guarantee parking outside your home in order to trip people up with an electric cable across the pavement. So it’s […]
Report five Keyless entry technology is awesome. A real labour-saving addition to a car’s kit list, and I’m constantly grateful that it’s a feature of my C4. While I often come across as a Luddite, what with my disdain for creeping automation and intrusive ‘safety’ features, not having to fumble for your keys while grappling […]
Sixth Report Britain’s cheapest car is now a little more expensive. Dacia has ditched the Access trim from the Sandero range, increasing the starting price of its supermini by £1,850 to £9,845. A far cry from the days when the £5,995 Sandero Access grabbed the headlines, although very few punters decided they could live without […]
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