How long to design? ... As a disillusioned motorist of may years standing - usually at the side of the road - not long enough if they still have to recall the things for your choice of steering/brake/engine/suspension/etc faults.... We can only hope that some day, they'll build something that's reliable (really reliable), easy/cheap to maintain (back to the fifties when you COULD do a service at home), economical (remember when average 30 mpg in the UK in the 60's was considered good economy - and is STILL quite good after all the recent improvements in technology?), safe, and CHEAP!!! yeah, I know people want slick smooth styling, aircon, comfy seats and power everything, but can't we also have a choice for folks who only want the real essentials like safety and economy?