Would all you VIPs please rid the roof of your cars of those obnoxious red lights.
If the recent events in the Middle East have proven anything, it’s that people no longer have the patience to be bullied – and social media has given them the ability to gain strength in numbers like never before.
So, all the politicians on the streets of our Capital, with their flashing crimson lights and intimidating convoys, better watch out before the tide of popular opinion quickly turns against them, and sets off a mini revolution. Plus, all the traffic police used to close roads at the sight of a revolving red beacon can actually be free to do their job, which is to enforce traffic laws. After all, if we have some semblance of governance on our roads, our political leaders won’t need to hold up hundreds of ordinary citizens to give themselves the right of way – because traffic will flow anyway.
Right, rant over, now getting back to the Middle East and North Africa – the crisis in the region has caused the price of oil to skyrocket once again. But, during a meeting with the CEO of Rolls Royce, Torsten Mueller, he didn't seem overly worried. In fact, Rolls is quite bullish about the Indian market. I suppose they have every reason to be since they sold 80 cars in 2010, up from just 10 in 2009. In fact, they mentioned how they see a striking similarity in India to the Chinese market from several years ago. And, bear in mind, China now accounts for 600 of the 2,700 cars produced annually with the Spirit of Ecstasy on the hood.
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Oh, and Rolls-Royce will also be showcasing the Phantom EV at the Geneva Motor Show this month. And, if you think about it, an electric Rolls is actually quite fitting. You see, their cars have a legendary history of providing instant torque in complete silence and civility – qualities that are nicely complimented by the electric motor. Plus, the uber rich can well afford to spend that little bit extra on pioneering technology. Moreover, I would imagine that they’d be only too happy to make a politically correct statement in the bargain. After all, conspicuous consumption with a conscience isn't ordinarily easy to come by! |
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