Mondays at 12:38 pm (repeats Saturdays at 11.06 am) When do I switch to winter tyres? Do I need a Swiss driving licence? WRS’s Susan Flory talks to Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne, Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva and other guest experts about all aspects of motoring in Switzerland—from driving efficiently to new technologies and regulations governing the country’s roads. Mondays at 12:38 pm (repeats Saturdays at 11.06 am) When do I switch to winter tyres? Do I need a Swiss driving licence? WRS’s Susan Flory talks to Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne, Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva and other guest experts about all aspects of motoring in Switzerland—from driving efficiently to new technologies and regulations governing the country’s roads. WRS WRS web@wrs.ch en Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:18 UT Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:03:01 GMT Big Medium 2.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/index.shtml (C) WRS 2009 News & Politics no Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva talks to WRS’s Susan Flory about your questions. Mandy asks about motorbikes and scooters. She says they seem to go over the median line and pass on the left. What can you do about it as the driver of a car? Other questions including groaning brakes and how to drive in a way that saves gas: Mon, 14 May 2012 11:47:07 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-motorcycle-messiness-and-groaning-brak.shtml?30626 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20626 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The Mix Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva talks to WRS’s Susan Flory about your questions, including what’s greener—certain cars running on diesel or the current crop of electric cars. And what about hydrogen hybrids? And there’s more:  Mon, 07 May 2012 11:12:54 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-ask-emmanuel-your-car-questions.shtml?30494 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20494 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The Mix Last year, over 18 million cars were sold in China and the demand is growing for SUVs, luxury cars and sedan models. Aston Martin, for example, is bringing out a limited edition of 88 cars at the show, which have already been sold out. WRS’s Pete Forster talks toJonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:53:26 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-all-eyes-on-the-beijing-motor-show.shtml?30361 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20361 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The Mix WRS’s Susan Flory and Jared Bloch, who blogs as the Wheels Enthusiast at Genevalunch.com, talk motorbikes, including sport bike Honda VFR750 as well as some of its British cousins from Triumph: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:10:36 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-motorcycling-mania.shtml?30130 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-20130 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The Mix Just last month Fiat introduced the 500L at the Geneva Motor Show and now there’s news of the 500X. Citroen and Peugeot are expected to launch new models at the upcoming Beijing Motor Show. Meanwhile Mini and BMW are calling cars back for a pretty serious potential glitch. WRS’s Susan Flory and crew, Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne and Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva, are back with their take on the motoring world and answers to your questions: Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:58:57 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-another-new-fiat-500-en-route.shtml?29945 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19945 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The National WRS’s Susan Flory cuts through the confusion on electric cars and hybrids with Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva and special guest Jared Bloch, who blogs as the Wheels Enthusiast at Genevalunch.com. The team teases out the finer points on parallel and serial hybrids as well as plugins—and discusses eco models from the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:12:36 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-cutting-through-confusion-on-eco-cars.shtml?29837 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19837 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The Mix They’re calling it the rocket. That’s the new Ferrari Berlinetta—with 740 horsepower and a maximum speed of 340 kph.WRS’s Susan Flory is back at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show for the second of a three-part series with Mark Wheatley, motor sports fan and sales advisor at Geneva’s Autobritt Grand-Pré, as well as Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne. The team also reviews an upgraded Masserati GranTourismo and the stroll around other high end stands like Jaguar, Aston Martin and Lamborghini: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:31:59 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-racy-sexy-cars-at-the-geneva-motor-sho.shtml?29707 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19707 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The National WRS’s Susan Flory is live at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show with Mark Wheatley, motor sports fan and sales advisor at Geneva’s Autobritt Grand-Pré, as well as Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne. The team check out the stands and the cars, including the third edition of the Fiat Panda city car, which is bigger and more comfortable and very up to date looking. They also look at the gorgeous Mini Cooper Coupé convertible and the hybrid Opel Ampera, winner of the “Car of the Year.” We also find out what’s parked along the “ski slope” at Peugeot’s stand. Plus much more in affordable models: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:43:34 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-affordable-cars-at-the-geneva-internat.shtml?29561 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19561 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The Mix WRS’s Susan Flory discusses corporate moves on the automotive landscape with Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva. They also preview the Geneva Motor Show. Plus, special guest David James is back to discuss emergency maneuvers on the road. James is a veteran of accident road response crews in the U.S. and the UK: Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:05:31 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-corporate-cost-cutting-and-geneva-auto.shtml?29446 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19446 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The Mix http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/ Talking on a cell phone while driving is one of the most dangerous things you can do while driving. WRS’s Susan Flory discusses this and what actually happens at the scene of an accident with Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva as well as special guest David James, a veteran of accident road response crews in the U.S. and the UK: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:04:49 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-road-crimes-and-emergency-responses.shtml?29320 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19320 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The Mix http://worldradio.ch/wrs/news/wrsnews/crackdown-set-for-driving-while-on-mobile.shtml?29268 Opel may suffer job losses as it continues to struggle. And Fiat is searching for partnerships. The Motoring On team looks at recent automotive news. As firms consolidate, could there may be a whittling down to five major companies? Looking ahead to the Geneva Motor Show, anticipation builds about rumors of a new Lotus model. WRS’s Susan Flory and Mark Wheatley, motor sports fan and sales advisor at Geneva’s Autobritt Grand-Pré, as well as Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne discuss the latest: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:52:13 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-opel-job-losses-in-view-and-a-look-at-.shtml?29194 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19194 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The Mix Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva answers listeners’ questions about everything from getting alloy wheels to registering a car and paying VAT in Switzerland. Plus “no-name” petrol—can it actually damage your car? He also weighs in on whether it’s worth getting a sun roof repaired: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:46:18 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-getting-new-rims-and-other-questions-a.shtml?29053 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-19053 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The Mix Mark Wheatley, motor sports fan and sales advisor at Geneva’s Autobritt Grand-Pré and Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne talk to WRS’s Susan Flory about how to get your ice-packed car started. Tip—don’t use hot water and make sure you have enough anti-freeze. Plus, the three discuss automated car convoys and Jonathan talks about his trip to the Paris Retromobile which featured an impressive display of two Ferrari 250 GTOs. And a look ahead to the Geneva Motor Show: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:45:13 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-unpacking-ice-caked-cars-plus-vintage-.shtml?28924 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18924 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The Mix http://www.grandstandmotorsports.co.uk/retromobile.html Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva and Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne talk to WRS’s Susan Flory about the upkeep and repair costs after the sale of a luxury car. Plus news from the marketplace, including sales in China: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:56:53 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-the-pricey-sting-of-luxury-after-the-s.shtml?28799 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18799 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The Mix Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva and WRS’s Susan Flory welcome a new voice to Motoring On. Mark Wheatley, motor sports fan and sales advisor at Geneva’s Autobritt Grand-Pré is also a father, so he’s familiar with issues involving family life and driving. The three discuss federal moves to get a handle on motorway gridlock. Emmanuel says the idea of opening up emergency lanes for regular traffic during rush hour makes good sense. They also talk about other initiatives to get traffic moving. Plus, news about F1, car sales in Europe and looking ahead to the Geneva Auto Show: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:55:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/autos/motoring-on-figuring-out-how-to-improve-traffic-fl.shtml?28701 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18701 Programmes/Motoring On Daily Shows/The Mix