101.7 FM IN GENEVA DAB+, CABLE & SATELLITE ACROSS SWITZERLAND
LISTEN ONLINE 
M O S T R E A D
P O P U L A R
- alcohol
- army knives
- banks
- Basel
- Bern
- cannabis
- CH votes
- cheese
- children
- chocolate
- consumers
- crime
- cycling
- easyJet
- environment
- EU
- expats
- gay
- Geneva
- health insurance
- hiking
- jura
- language
- lausanne
- Olympics
- Polanski
- real estate
- skiing
- smoking
- Swiss franc (CHF)
- swiss watches
- tax
- tax.
- tax. banks
- ticino
- tourism
- trains
- wine
- workplace
- zurich
S U B S C R I B E
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.
Motoring On: Ask Emmanuel your car queries
Monday, 6 May, 2013Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva answers your motoring questions. One listener asks about a 2006 Skoda Octavia which randomly locks itself with the central locking system. And here’s one we all might want to know about—where do you go to get a good, cheap cleaing? And the list goes on:
Monday, 6 May, 2013Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva answers your motoring questions. One listener asks about a 2006 Skoda Octavia which randomly locks itself with the central locking system. And here’s one we all might want to know about—where do you go to get a good, cheap cleaing? And the list goes on:
Motoring On: Checking in on Auto Shanghai 2013
Monday, 29 April, 2013Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne discusses brands like MG which are showing new models at the Auto Shanghai 2013 show. China is considered to be the saviour of the automotive market. Also, Maserati has big plans for upping production. And Ford takes the Escort to China…plus much more:
Monday, 29 April, 2013Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne discusses brands like MG which are showing new models at the Auto Shanghai 2013 show. China is considered to be the saviour of the automotive market. Also, Maserati has big plans for upping production. And Ford takes the Escort to China…plus much more:
Motoring On: Your questions answered
Monday, 22 April, 2013Motoring On addresses your questions. Emmanuel tackles auto import/export questions as well as how to get rid of a car that belongs to an ex-boyfriend who is not answering calls. And, questions about safety inspections when trying to sell a 10-year-old car. Plus much more:
Monday, 22 April, 2013Motoring On addresses your questions. Emmanuel tackles auto import/export questions as well as how to get rid of a car that belongs to an ex-boyfriend who is not answering calls. And, questions about safety inspections when trying to sell a 10-year-old car. Plus much more:
Motoring On: Industry news and roundabout rules
Monday, 8 April, 2013A flag’s been raised about Swiss roundabouts, says Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne. He talks to WRS’s Susan Flory about how to indicate your exit from the roundabout. Plus news about Ford’s Kuga, a small SUV, and much more from the world of motoring:
Monday, 8 April, 2013A flag’s been raised about Swiss roundabouts, says Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne. He talks to WRS’s Susan Flory about how to indicate your exit from the roundabout. Plus news about Ford’s Kuga, a small SUV, and much more from the world of motoring:
Motoring On: Pulling out all the stops at Geneva's motor show
Monday, 11 March, 2013Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne makes his annual rounds at this year’s Geneva motor show and talks to WRS’s Pete Forster about Ferrari’s LA, McLarens’ P1 and other showstoppers at this year’s exhibit:
Monday, 11 March, 2013Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne makes his annual rounds at this year’s Geneva motor show and talks to WRS’s Pete Forster about Ferrari’s LA, McLarens’ P1 and other showstoppers at this year’s exhibit:
Motoring On: Previewing the 83rd Geneva Motor Show
Monday, 25 February, 2013Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne talks to WRS’s Susan Flory about the Geneva International Motor Show which will open on March 7. The 83rd motor show will feature 130 new models and Hartop is anticipating what Peugeot has to offer—the model 2008—which will feature a “grip control system.” And VW Golf is coming out with the diesel version of its seventh generation model. It will feature good emission results and higher horsepower. And that’s just the beginning of what’s in store:
Monday, 25 February, 2013Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne talks to WRS’s Susan Flory about the Geneva International Motor Show which will open on March 7. The 83rd motor show will feature 130 new models and Hartop is anticipating what Peugeot has to offer—the model 2008—which will feature a “grip control system.” And VW Golf is coming out with the diesel version of its seventh generation model. It will feature good emission results and higher horsepower. And that’s just the beginning of what’s in store:
Motoring On: Safety rules for winter roads
Monday, 21 January, 2013WRS’s Susan Flory talks to Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne about basic rules to follow on the road during the winter months. His first tip is stop tailgating! Before you even get into the car, remember that fines can be given out by police if yours isn’t properly de-iced and snow removed from the rooftop. Plus, winter tires are a must. Jonathan also has auto market news for Switzerland and the rest of Europe:
Monday, 21 January, 2013WRS’s Susan Flory talks to Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne about basic rules to follow on the road during the winter months. His first tip is stop tailgating! Before you even get into the car, remember that fines can be given out by police if yours isn’t properly de-iced and snow removed from the rooftop. Plus, winter tires are a must. Jonathan also has auto market news for Switzerland and the rest of Europe:
Motoring On: A new Stingray plus anti-pollution rules
Monday, 14 January, 2013Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva discusses with WRS’s Susan Flory Chevrolet’s new Corvette Stingray which is made of aluminum rather than steel. Plus a discussion about new tough speeding and anti-pollution rules…and more:
Monday, 14 January, 2013Emmanuel Stern of the Pitstop Garages in Geneva discusses with WRS’s Susan Flory Chevrolet’s new Corvette Stingray which is made of aluminum rather than steel. Plus a discussion about new tough speeding and anti-pollution rules…and more:
Motoring On: Land Rover eyes Saudi Arabia for factory
Monday, 17 December, 2012Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne talks about the latest automotive news with WRS’s Pete Forster. They discuss latest moves between Aston Martin and Mercedes. Plus the Skoda is still doing very well as part of the VW group. In other news Land Rover is building in Saudi Arabia:
Monday, 17 December, 2012Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne talks about the latest automotive news with WRS’s Pete Forster. They discuss latest moves between Aston Martin and Mercedes. Plus the Skoda is still doing very well as part of the VW group. In other news Land Rover is building in Saudi Arabia:
Motoring On: Aston Martin saved by Italian hedge fund
Monday, 10 December, 2012WRS’s Pete Forster talks to Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne about the latest moves at Aston Martin. The company has been saved by an Italian hedge fund. Plus other automotive news including Subaru’s moves to build more cars in the U.S. Finally, recall news from BMW:
Monday, 10 December, 2012WRS’s Pete Forster talks to Jonathan Hartop of Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne about the latest moves at Aston Martin. The company has been saved by an Italian hedge fund. Plus other automotive news including Subaru’s moves to build more cars in the U.S. Finally, recall news from BMW:
