Memorable journeys through the Alps by electric cars and bicycles

68 Pages·2017·7.96 MB·English

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Memorable journeys through the
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CONTENTS
SUMMER 2018
FEATURES On the cover
16 The 2018 GEM member survey
Your response to our questions on
On the cover
smart motorways, road safety and driver
behaviour was phenomenal. Here we
present part of the survey’s findings.
20 Making smart motorways safer
We listened to your concerns about smart
motorways, and recently paid a visit to a
Highways England control room. Check out
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22 Why has casualty reduction stalled? and a passion for self-sufficiency in the kitchen
For a long time we saw healthy year-on- promise a truly memorable stay for you and a guest.
year reductions in road deaths. Peter
Rodger looks at why the brakes went on in
2010... and what we need to do next.
On the cover
24 Charity steps into virtual reality 28 GOING WITH THE CURRENT
Neil Worth was on hand to witness the
Carlton Boyce charges his way across the
creation of an exciting ‘VR’ project in Sussex
Swiss Alps in an electric car: plus some great
that’s designed to engage the interest of
tips for exploring the country by ebike.
vulnerable young adult road users.
66 Gonna buy a classic...
If you ever wondered about the investment
potential of a classic car, then Dominique
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32 Are you ready to pâté? REGULARS
David Williams recalls a little of his
schoolboy French as he explores the
7 Feedback
Ardennes region.
A selection of your letters relating to items
in the Spring edition, and on other general
36 Discovering the Dukeries motoring themes.
Alan Wakely strikes out to explore the
country houses of north Nottinghamshire.
10 Your GEM
News of our forthcoming off-road driving
39 Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way day, plus discounts on holiday car hire,
Spectacular scenery, a warm welcome...
parking and hotels.
and 12 of the tastiest oysters help ensure
Maxine Ashford has a memorable visit.
26 Ask the experts
Topics in this edition include the value of
extended warranties and convertibles that
can also be warm in winter.
Cover pic: electric bike on the Swiss tour, by
Carlton Boyce. Article on p28.
43 On the Road
New and used car tests, plus buying advice.
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enabling you to pin-point the exact location of any
simple to use, the maps are
Level crossing safety incident or event and confi rm the exact time and date. The
Aguri Car will automatically save all video and GPS data to the excellent as is the speed camera FREE
After waiting what seemed like an eternity at a level crossing recently 8GB SD card included, which can be reviewed on the large and speed limit display.” P&P
(and cursing my misfortune along with every other driver in the queue), I LCD. The recorder with automatically loop once the card is full. Mr D Grundy (cid:31) (cid:31) (cid:31) (cid:31) (cid:31) Menu System
spent a bit of time thinking about what constitutes an acceptable time for Any specifi c incidents are saved to the memory and stored.
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dashboard or
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windscreen.
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portable navigation system**
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latest maps, speed limit and speed camera data. When you
more content and even more possibilities than any other sat
want to update the mapping or speed camera data simply
nav. Simply connect to an internet enabled Wi-Fi Built-in Dash Cam
connect to a wifi hot spot and download the latest version
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Google Play store. Access BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, BBC
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advanced warning of all types of speed cameras including
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Gatso, Truvelo and SPECs. The Speedshield database
your regular newspaper.
provides effective cover across all of Europe and is also free
to update for life.
Google Search
Built-in High Defi nition dash cam “I bought the GT700 because it & Google Play
The Aguri’s built-in dash cam, with 150 degree wide-angle lens incorporates a drive recorder for added
and GPS antenna, will monitor your every move as you drive, peace of mind on the road. It’s really
enabling you to pin-point the exact location of any
simple to use, the maps are
incident or event and confi rm the exact time and date. The
Aguri Car will automatically save all video and GPS data to the excellent as is the speed camera FREE
and speed limit display.”
8GB SD card included, which can be reviewed on the large P&P
Mr D Grundy (cid:31) (cid:31) (cid:31) (cid:31) (cid:31)
LCD. The recorder with automatically loop once the card is full. Menu System
Any specifi c incidents are saved to the memory and stored.
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WITH 5" LCD WITH 7" LCD
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