Opinion
Wheels within wheels
The grease monkey is an endangered species. The automotive art form is being transformed as technology rapidly penetrates and subverts the world of nuts and bolts, gearboxes and drive chains.
01 May 2003
The cars of the future will be skateboards. They will be very sophisticated skateboards, of course, and will be able to transport entire families quickly, quietly and safely and without using a drop of petrol. Without a doubt, the days of the traditional, heavy metal luxury sedan are numbered.
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