Pete's Write

So my MIL's trusty Corolla recently began to give her issues, so they went to explore some car options whilst pondering on whether to repair or change. The current climate of high COE is quite prohibitive, but electric vehicles (EV)s have emerged as an up and coming possibility. The government is certainly pushing the whole concept of clean cars very hard. However one needs to deep dive into the pros and cons beyond the idea of clean energy that they are selling, especially in a country where cars cost four or five times what they would in other countries.  You can read about my concerns in a previous post:  ( https://peteswrite.blogspot.com/2024/01/why-my-next-car-is-unlikely-to-be.html )  So let's talk about the BYD Atto. This car has taken the local car scene by storm, offering a very attractive pricing, good space and more in a rather attractive package. Exterior The car is quite modern, using a SUV styling but not so high as to make the hip point too daunting for the...