| When hybrid cars were first introduced many people | | | | with less intricate electronics going on under the |
| thought they were a joke, but as the concept began | | | | bonnet. Good old-faithfuls tend to live up to their name, |
| to catch on it soon became a popular idea. The | | | | with their trustworthy uncomplicated design, and classic |
| concept of a hybrid motor has generated plenty of | | | | reputation, in the case of the Robin, dating back to the |
| interest and has become so popular that many | | | | 1930's. |
| manufactures are following the trend. According to a | | | | The Starling will hopefully be singing the same chirpy |
| clever April Fool's Day joke, MG have plans to create | | | | tune as the Robin under MG's ownership, which could |
| a concept of their own, by creating a new | | | | also feature a "159mph version, possibly called the |
| three-wheeled Starling ‘hybird' car. | | | | Reliant Sparrowhawk", which could also be |
| So let's for a second imagine what it would be like if | | | | accompanied by the revival of the Kitten Moniker |
| the Reliant Starling was real and not just a well-thought | | | | classic model, according to |
| up joke... | | | | Keeping the chic vintage design, the Reliant Scimitar will |
| In an attempt to bring classic back, have reported that | | | | also be plastic-bodied like its predecessor – helping |
| the "reliant is to return with a three-wheeled hybrid city | | | | to keep the cost down. The re-born Scimitar will be |
| car called Starling, as well as the Robin's rival, Smart | | | | based on the 1980's MG TF model, but the new |
| ForTwo who plan to bring the Scimitar back". I would | | | | version will include rear-wheel drive and soft top. |
| imagine MG are relying on the nostalgia factor which | | | | has reported that "the news of Reliant's revival comes |
| will drive the interest of the classic three-wheeler, just | | | | as the marque celebrates its 75th anniversary". I don't |
| as old fashion styles come back into fashion, cars can | | | | know about you but I would be interested to see if MG |
| also become trendy again. | | | | could retain the cheeky characteristics that made the |
| The Reliant Robin, soon to be revamped into the | | | | Reliant brand so unique – well I would be if it wasn't |
| Starling, may seem a simple concept but older cars | | | | a clever April Fool's Day joke! |
| can be easier to maintain than complex modern cars, | | | | |