as much as I love my petrol cars, I'm not blind to the fact that these are the future. electric cars (and motorcycles - I've ridden the prototype Harley-Davidson Livewire) not only make all their torque straightaway, throttle response is instantaneous, and makes you aware of the slight lag in even the most responsive engines.

Tesla styling doesn't bowl me over however. I'll put even money that Audi makes an RS e-Tron within a decade.