Characters of Firenze, Part 3

Can a car be a character? I think the answer has to be yes if the car in question has a strong enough image, and connection with the city.
I'm not talking about the Smart car, or about the wonderful battered Fiat 500s that I see driving around Florence, or even about the much sexier new 500s that are also multiplying around the city.
Instead, the real character for me in the car stakes in this city is the electric car. These tiny little motorised vehicles are reminiscent of Postman Pat's van from the English cartoons, but potentially with more of an edge, as you can't hear them zooming towards you. This makes their approach behind you down the small cobbled streets somewhat risky.
But if the car can in fact be a character, then this little yellow electric car, on permanent charge near the residence for me is the hollywood model. I am not sure how far it can go on a single charge, but something about it, the colour, the shape, or the fact that someone leaves in plugged in like a charging mobile makes is seem awfully endearing!