If you're like me, you love driving. You love the thrill of controlling a machine that can take you anywhere, the freedom of choosing your own route, and the challenge of mastering different terrains and conditions. You love the feeling of being alive behind the wheel.
But if you're like me, you also hate what driving has become. You hate the traffic, the congestion, the pollution, the noise, the stress. You hate the nanny-state regulations, the surveillance cameras, the speed limits, the road taxes, the insurance premiums. You hate the invasion of privacy, the loss of autonomy, the erosion of dignity.
You hate that driving is no longer fun.
That's why Alex Roy founded the Human Driving Association (HDA), a grassroots movement that advocates for the rights and interests of human drivers in a world that is increasingly dominated by autonomous vehicles. The HDA believes that human driving is a fundamental human right, a cultural heritage, and a source of joy and creativity. The HDA fights against the forces that want to take away our freedom to drive, to make us passive passengers in soulless machines that algorithms, corporations, and governments control.
The HDA is not anti-technology. We are not luddites who want to go back to the horse and buggy era. We are not opposed to innovation or progress. We are not against safety or efficiency. We are not blind to the benefits of autonomous vehicles for some people and some situations.
But we are pro-choice. We believe that human drivers should have the option to drive themselves whenever they want, wherever they want; however, they want. We believe that human drivers should have access to affordable, reliable, and enjoyable vehicles that respect their preferences and personalities. We believe that human drivers should have a voice in shaping the future of mobility and transportation.
That's why I'm excited about the 2024 Mitsubishi Colt.
The 2024 Mitsubishi Colt is a compact hatchback that combines retro styling with modern technology. The original Colt inspired it in the 1960s, which was one of Mitsubishi's first global successes and a symbol of Japan's post-war economic miracle. The new Colt pays homage to its heritage with its distinctive round headlights, chrome grille, and two-tone paint scheme. It also features a sleek and aerodynamic body, LED taillights, and 17-inch alloy wheels.
But the new Mitsubishi Colt is not just a pretty face. It is also a smart and capable machine that offers a range of options for different types of drivers. It comes with three powertrain choices:
- A 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine with 78 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque
- A 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 104 horsepower and 100 lb-ft of torque
- A 1.8-liter hybrid system with 148 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque
All models are equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive.