In 2006, Auto and Life formed an alliance to create a harmonious society
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In the past, car life was full of challenges, and a complex network surrounded us. Whether it was joy or pain, the automobile—the largest "pet" of humanity—has given us a completely different way of living.
Like any tool, cars have two sides. While they bring convenience and freedom, they also create new problems. The relationship between cars and people, regulations, the environment, energy, roads, and cities is often imbalanced. Urban planning struggles to keep up with the rapid growth of vehicle ownership, leading to serious issues like traffic congestion, pollution, and safety concerns.
In the past five years, Beijing’s motor vehicles have increased by about 10,000 per month. By the end of 2005, the number had reached 2.59 million. With vehicle growth far outpacing road development, peak-hour speeds in the city dropped below 20 kilometers per hour. Experts predict that domestic car ownership will continue to rise by 10% to 15% before 2010, while highway expansion will not even match a 10% increase.
According to Paul Hawken, a renowned environmental economist, Americans spend an average of 1,600 hours a year on car-related activities. If you divide the driving distance by that time, the average speed is only 5 miles per hour—comparable to riding a bicycle. He warns that the slow-moving traffic not only destroys our cities and air, but also threatens global climate stability.
Facts show that 25% of urban air pollution comes from car exhaust, 80% of noise is from traffic, and cars consume over 80% of energy. They have become a major threat to the environment. In 2005, long lines at gas stations became a common sight in many cities, including China. As more people own cars, they begin to worry about costs and fuel efficiency.
Life safety has also been affected. On average, one person is killed by a car every five minutes in China. Since 2000, over 100,000 people die annually in traffic accidents. Globally, 500,000 people are killed each year, and 15 million are injured—equivalent to losing a medium-sized city's population yearly. Studies show that at 88 km/h, a collision can kill a driver in just 0.7 seconds. These incidents happen repeatedly, making the phrase “using expensive cars as coffins for modern people†more than just a metaphor.
What does a civilized automobile society look like? Originally designed to serve the public, cars have increasingly become a source of control and harm. Car manufacturers and consumers are reluctant to accept this reality. Many people treat cars like family members, enduring traffic, noise, and risks without giving them up. Regardless, cars have transformed our lives.
As one driver said, “The car is my leg. How can I live without it?†On a crowded third ring road, a young man shared his frustration. As another famous quote goes: “Everyone says there are too many cars on the road, but they don’t count themselves.†Since we can’t escape cars, we must reflect on our behavior, adjust our habits, and grow more responsible.
Wang Xiaobo once wrote: “Environmental problems are caused by people, not industries or agriculture. To solve them, we need to change our mindset—not just focus on the surface, but understand the deeper impact.â€
Since 2006, let’s strive to be better people and better drivers. Changing our relationship with cars means improving the overall driving environment and refining our personal habits. Aligning cars with life is about maintaining discipline and rules, making car life more enjoyable and sustainable. (Qian Zhengrong/art)