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November 2025 | Phonebox Magazine 49QUICK BURSTS:Tunnel vision%u2026 and hearingFor many driving enthusiasts, the thrill of the open road isn%u2019t just about speed, scenery, or precision handling %u2013 it%u2019s also about sound.It%u2019s little wonder then that tunnels have become a rite of passage for petrolheads everywhere. And whether you%u2019re driving through Derby or cruising Europe, there are some tunnels where the acoustics and atmosphere are simply unforgettable.Now exhaust specialist Milltek has compiled a list of some of the greatest tunnels for sound in Europe.They include: Jubilee Way Tunnel, Dover; Hindhead Tunnel, Surrey; Mersey Tunnels, Liverpool; Gotthard Road Tunnel, Switzerland; Mont Blanc Tunnel, France/Italy; Grand Prix Tunnel, Monaco; Tunnel du Mont Sion, France; Arlberg Road Tunnel, Austria.Tunnels are more than just infrastructure %u2013 they%u2019re playgrounds for sound. Every downshift, every overrun crackle, every rise to the redline is transformed. For anyone running a Milltek exhaust, it%u2019s where the engineering really shines,%u201d says Kev Hall, Technical Operations Manager.It%u2019s a dog%u2019s lifeVan maker Isuzu has announced a new collaboration with premium outdoor dog gear brand Ruff wear, off ering a curated range of offi cial accessories to accompany its Isuzu D-Max. Designed for dog owners who love to explore, the partnership brings together Isuzu%u2019s rugged, go-anywhere pickup with Ruff wear%u2019s 30 years of expertise in performance dog equipment.Ruffwear has long been recognised for combining innovation, quality, and gear that enhances outdoor adventures for dogs and their human companions. The brand%u2019s dedication to canine welfare is refl ected in partnerships with The Conservation Alliance, local dog adoption groups, and working dog organisations worldwide.The Isuzu D-Max x Ruffwear collection includes: Basecamp Dog Bed, Highlands Sleeping Bag, Knot-a-Hitch Dog Tether, Drying Dog Towel, Bivy Collapsible Bowl, Basecamp Dog Bowl Mat, Kibble Kaddie Portable Dog-Food Carrier, Flagline Harness, Float Coat Dog Life Jacket and Dirtbag Car Seat Cover. More details: www.isuzu.co.uk/accessories.direct steering and short, fi rm braking feeling. Additionally, the suspension set-up can be altered, and there%u2019s the opportunity to select diff erent steering responses and traction control adjustments. Lots to play with in this interesting little car.Ultrasonic sensors and four cameras help the Aceman to identify parking spaces with great precision. The car can even be parked using a smartphone %u2013 it can be driven out of a tight spot remotely, for example, if the side space is too tight to get in.Your phone can also be used as the vehicle%u2019s key. Walk towards the car and when you%u2019re three metres away it starts to light up and unlock its doors. Want more technology? How about opening your side window when you enter a multi-storey car park and want to take a ticket?There%u2019s also Lane Assist, head-up instrument display, sun protection glass and massaging front seats among the list of brilliant features.It%u2019s electric-only, so there%u2019s no option to fi ll up with petrol or diesel. But electric charging can be done quickly %u2013 the Aceman SE can be charged to 80 per cent in less than 30 minutes if you need a quicker getaway. And using your phone, you can view charging progress, battery status, charge up history and even best routes for charging on the way. You can also set the interior cabin to be air-conditioned by the time you want to get in and drive away.It%u2019s another way that MINI has quickened up the race to fi nd the best technology. To Go-kart speeds, in fact.AT A GLANCE:Power: 215 hpTop speed: 105 mph0-62 mph: 7.1 secsRange: 252 miles CO2: 0 g/kmPrice: %u00a334,500