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: Test-driving a posh Porsche
Monday, 31 January, 2011Porsche’s Panamera S generates a cool 400 horsepower with its V-8 engine — and that’s just the standard four-door model. Diesel and hybrid versions are about to be introduced at the Geneva Car Show. WRS’s Mark Butcher and Jonathan Hartop from Aston Riviera Cars take it for a spin and talk about Ferrari’s new four-wheel drive and Formula One models: 

Motoring On: Cruisin' in the Porsche Cayman S
Monday, 24 January, 2011WRS’s Mark Butcher and Jonathan Hartop from Aston Riviera Cars take the Porsche Cayman S out for a spin and, not surprisingly, find it a rather nice ride—though one that could use a bit more luggage space. Price tag: CHF 87,750 for a lightly driven demo version. Plus the Monte Carlo Historic Rallye is on, the latest from Alfa Romeo, and a surprise from Ferrari coming at the Geneva Motor Show:

Motoring On: The Opel Meriva goes for a spin
Monday, 17 January, 2011WRS’s Mark Butcher and Jonathan Hartop from Aston Riviera Cars talk racing, concerns at Fiat, VW sales in the U.S., the Detroit Car Show and the Monte Carlo Rally. And they test drive the Opel Meriva and like its all-round practicality and good value: 

Motoring On: For the Passat, it's all about safety
Monday, 10 January, 2011Jonathan Hartop from Aston Riviera Cars and Mark Butcher discuss motoring news, including the VW Passat’s safety features, which include sensors that can wake you up if you’re getting tired or open the trunk for you if your arms are full of groceries. Plus the enduring popularity of the VW Golf—and a look ahead to the Geneva Motor Show, which runs March 3-13: 

Motoring On: Test driving the Saab 9-5
Monday, 3 January, 2011WRS’s Mark Butcher and Jonathan Hartop from Aston Riviera Cars take the Saab 9-5 out for a spin. Small touches in this car include a special feature for night driving: 

Motoring On: Why this winter tire shortage?
Monday, 6 December, 2010Jonathan Hartop from Aston Riviera Cars and WRS’s Mark Butcher talk about the new Nano by Tata Motors and its disappointing sales. Also, new rules in Europe have led to a winter tire shortage. Mark digs a little deeper into the problem by speaking to exectutive assistant Natalie Holzapfel at Pneus Claude in Geneva:

Motoring On: Test driving Aston Martin's Rapide
Monday, 29 November, 2010Jonathan Hartop from Aston Riviera Cars and WRS’s Mark Butcher take the Aston Martin Rapide out for a spin. And how to buy a “fake” Aston Martin with all the James Bond gadgets:

Motoring On: Test driving the Jaguar XF
Monday, 22 November, 2010Jonathan Hartop from Aston Riviera Cars discusses the auto boom in the Asian market. In other markets, Americans are buying more European cars—built right on U.S. soil. And Hartop and WRS’s Mark Butcher test drive the Jaguar XF. It has style to spare. Plus it’s quiet and refined to drive, despite its diesel engine: 

Motoring On: Sky's the limit for Mercedes SLK
Monday, 15 November, 2010Jonathan Hartop from Aston Riviera Cars talks about the pressures faced by Formula 1 drivers and Sebastian Vettel’s phenomenal win. And as far as the world of cars the rest of us can drive, we hear about the Mercedes-Benz SLK—featuring a Magic Sky Control roof: 

Motoring On: Auction action for James Bond's Aston Martin
Monday, 8 November, 2010The iconic 1964 Aston Martin DB5 was auctioned off in London for nearly 3 million euros last month. And Jonathan Hartop from Aston Riviera Cars was there. He tells Mark Butcher what it was like. They also discuss newer models of Aston Martins. Plus, how the Asian market is helping the auto industry:

Motoring On: Formula 1 recap
Monday, 25 October, 2010

WRS’s Alex Helmick has the news from the auto world, plus he recaps the Formula 1 race yesterday with Michael Stauble—Swiss-German TV’s announcer for the South Korean race. Alex also takes a drive in an electric sports car prototype which cost more than a million euros:

Motoring On: Four rules for winter tires
Monday, 18 October, 2010The cold weather is upon us, and Diego Tomasini, head of training at Touring Club Switzerland (TCS), gives us a rundown of everything you need to know about winter tires—and winter driving courses: 

Motoring On: Rolls-Royce recall
Monday, 11 October, 2010Jonathan Hartop from Aston Riviera Cars and Mark Butcher discuss some auto industry news, including a recall by German luxury automaker BMW on BMW and Rolls-Royce vehicles because of brake problems. And in motorbike racing news, the Spanish are dominating. And finally, ever dreamed of owning the Aston Martin DB5 from the 1964 movie, Goldfinger? If you’ve got a lot of money, you can finally make your bid:

Motoring On: Swiss Classic British Car Meeting
Monday, 4 October, 2010Jonathan Hartop from Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne talks about highlights from the Swiss Classic British Car meeting in Morges, the exciting new Jaguar, the Paris Motor Show and news from the world of motor sport:

Motoring On: Mini Countryman goes on a test drive
Monday, 27 September, 2010Mark Butcher and Jonathan Hartop from Aston Riviera Cars in Lausanne take the Mini Countryman for a test drive. It’s bigger than expected—it’s more like a small SUV. And they look ahead to the Paris Motor Show:

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