Motoring On

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.

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Motoring On: Motorcycle messiness and groaning brakes

Motoring On: Motorcycle messiness and groaning brakes
Monday, 14 May, 2012Emmanuel 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:

Motoring On: Ask Emmanuel your car questions

Motoring On: Ask Emmanuel your car questions
Monday, 7 May, 2012Emmanuel 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: 

Motoring On: All eyes on the Beijing Motor Show

Motoring On: All eyes on the Beijing Motor Show
Monday, 30 April, 2012Last 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:

Motoring On: Motorcycling mania

Motoring On: Motorcycling mania
Monday, 16 April, 2012WRS’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:

Motoring On: Another new Fiat 500 en route

Motoring On: Another new Fiat 500 en route
Monday, 2 April, 2012Just 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:

Motoring On: Cutting through the confusion on eco cars

Motoring On: Cutting through the confusion on eco cars
Monday, 26 March, 2012WRS’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:

Motoring On: Racy, sexy cars at the Geneva Motor Show

Motoring On: Racy, sexy cars at the Geneva Motor Show
Monday, 19 March, 2012They’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:

Motoring On: Affordable cars at the Geneva International Motor Show

Motoring On: Affordable cars at the Geneva International Motor Show
Monday, 12 March, 2012WRS’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:

Motoring On: Corporate cost cutting and Geneva Motor Show preview

Motoring On: Corporate cost cutting and Geneva Motor Show preview
Monday, 5 March, 2012WRS’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:

Motoring On: Road crimes and emergency responses

Motoring On: Road crimes and emergency responses
Monday, 27 February, 2012Talking 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:

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