We’re all familiar with the sleek lines and classic styling of Rolls-Royce cars. One of the most unmistakable design elements of the brand is the small statuette of a woman, clad in diaphanous silks and arms outstretched behind her, that graces the bonnet of each Rolls-Royce. This is the ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’, first introduced in 1911.
Since the early eighties, cars have incorporated computers to regulate and control aspects on their various functions. With the birth of the ‘connected’ era, and all its possibilities, cars now have to do more in order to win over consumers.
Can you imagine a world without petrol? It may be approaching faster than you think. The threat of climate change and dwindling natural resources have forced governments and automotive manufacturers worldwide to consider alternatives to the combustion engine machines that have dominated roads for over a hundred years.
Easter eggs’ are those hidden surprises and details in films, books, TV shows and games that bring us joy. Did you know that cars also have their own easter eggs, implemented by their designers?
When you think about it, driving a several-tonne lump of metal, rubber and plastic does pose a number of risks. Humans aren’t perfect creatures, especially when it comes to paying attention to the road, and as long as there have been cars there have been accidents.