Re Chris Leonard's observations on the road tax categories of 4x4s (
Letters, 24 March) there is no specific vehicle excise duty band for these vehicles. it is just that most 4x4s fall into the higher CO
2emission bands. So a Panda 4x4 would not be affected.
He is also wrong about needing a 4x4 for snow and ice. Two years ago, I overtook two 4x4s and a large Vauxhall, which were struggling to get up an ice-covered hill. I did some shopping, returned home, then did the same again, overtaking the vehicles in about the same position.
The car I was driving was a two-wheel-drive VW Lupo 3L — with CO
2emissions of 81g/km (band A).
Richard Brown
Heathfield, East Sussex
First seven members join NG’s Great Grid Partnership
Agreed. It is all pretentious posturing and trite branding with no meaning or gravitas. Prepare to be disappointed by all of these greats/grates.