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Dr Felicity Gill is a Russell Higham is Al Suttie is a regular qualified optometrist a writer, journalist, contributor to the who runs a small, copy-editor and road test pages of independent optician photographer living in Good Motoring, where practice in Hay- London and Brighton. he has extensive on-Wye. She has He writes for a wide experience. He is extensive experience range of international also our ‘go-to’ man advising patients on issues relating print and online publications for details of used car prices to eye health and mobility. In this about subjects including: travel, and what to look out for when edition she considers a range of luxury, art, culture, music, considering a pre-owned issues posed by readers, including entertainment, motoring and purchase. A 2CV owner, he driving at night and the problem food and drink. He also finds our volunteered to leap onto two of when to stop driving. competition prize venues! wheels for us in this edition. Mobile phones and driving: p19 The power of posters: p21 Electric motorbike review: p64 42 16 21 Automotive

ON THE ROAD: our latest selection of tests and nostalgic posters, tips to 45 reviews starts here with an introduction from banish distractions, electric our road test editor David Motton. technology and eye health on the cover AUTUMN MAZDA 3: An absolutely cracking family 32 46 hatchback we think should give the Ford Focus, Regulars Seat Leon and VW Golf a run for their money. Don’t miss It’s great to drive and packed with kit. YOUR LETTERS: why we should all ‘say what 10 we see’. Plus when it’s right to sound your horn, on the cover out and about AUDI E-TRON: The e-tron is Audi’s first fully and comments on dashboard distractions. COMPETITION: your opportunity to win a on the cover 48 electric car and takes on the likes of the Jaguar two-night break for two at Leeds Castle - the I-Pace and Tesla Model X with its image and 16 SPELLBOUND ON PENDLE HILL: Alan Wakely ‘loveliest in the world...’ Enter now! performance. Al Suttie puts it through its paces EDITOR’S CHOICE: get paid for tracking down 32 continues his exploration of Britain’s lesser- for us. 12 abandoned supercars, make sure you visit a known regions. In this edition he visits the brilliant new exhibition at the V&A, and check on the cover Forest of Bowland and the area around Pendle ASK THE EXPERTS: when a car sustains a bit out our choice of fabulous Autumn gardens. EYES RIGHT: Dr Felicity Gill, a community Hill... wild, beautiful and off the beaten track. of damage, is it OK to opt for an inexpensive optometrist, has assembled a selection of your 19 on the cover 50 paintless dent repair? Or are DIY options worth most frequently-asked questions relating to CHARITY UPDATE: WHAT’S IN A NAME? a look? Also, why do brakes on electric vehicles see the progress we have vision and driving. Roger Crisp slyly 25 made as we prepare for the launch of our new 35 inveigles us onto his historical magic carpet seem to go rusty? And whatever happened to Blue Light Aware resource. and whisks us from the Lake District to the east Green Shield Stamps? CELEBRATING POSTER POWER: join Russell coast, unearthing clues to local dialects, Roman 21 Higham in a line-up of luxurious and exotic and Viking invasions and local geographical USED CAR PROFILE: Al Suttie takes a close THE LAST WORD: Mr Righteous meets Mr sports cars. Not quite on the sun-soaked Côte features. Hang on for dear life! 56 look at the pre-owned Volvo V60. 66 Indignant in an altercation that need never d’Azur, he relives the golden age of motoring have happened, says Ian Jones from Powys. on a visit to a London art collection. FOLDING E-BIKE: When we asked our road 38 test editor David Motton to try living without a motor car for a week, he jumped at the BMW 3-SERIES: Paul Barker appraises the 26 SIX TIPS TO BANISH DISTRACTIONS: practical chance... but he did insist on nabbing a 58 achievable goal for any young executive, advice from Sandra Macdonald-Ames to help portable electric bike to keep him mobile. offering excellent dynamics, badge cachet and you get rid of anything that could take your Here’s his diary... plenty of clever technology. mind off your driving... and that could be loud music, a bad mood, checking your phone or POUSADAS OF PORTUGAL: Touring Europe’s even dealing with an unwelcome insect. 42 southwestern-most country is a proper treat, ELECTRIC MOTORBIKE: Al Suttie climbs especially if you plan to stay in its pousadas; 64 aboard the Zero SR/F asnd discovers rapid traditional, luxury properties formerly owned acceleration, low running costs and a potential CURRENT SURGE: where electric power is by the government. Dave Balow volunteered to range approaching 100 miles. But is it worth the 28 concerned, manufacturers are upping their set off and find out more about this ‘affordable £17,990 price tag? game, cities are launching low emission zones... luxury’ holiday option. and there have been some big announcements on improving charging technology and 26 practicality. Neil Barrett reports. 4 Good Motoring Good Motoring 5 Chief Executive’s letter SAFETY MATTERS Once again, we’re the UK’s best breakdown provider!

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I do hope you will enjoy this edition. Whatever you do, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a two- recently-published Road Safety Statement night stay at beautiful Leeds Castle in Kent. All the details are on page 16. IN JULY the government published the Road According to research, an astounding 70 per cent Safety Statement 2019 – A Lifetime of Road Safety. of all parents fit their child’s car seat incorrectly. This long-anticipated document sets out the In an attempt to address this, a national agenda for the next two years with a 74-point accredited training scheme is being rolled out ” Paula Williams action plan covering all aspects of road safety. across retailers. There’s a focus on teaching road This was followed by the release of last year’s safety in school with new resources for all ages – ...this could reported casualty figures that showed 1,782 deaths one even looks at what are termed “Smartphone on Britain’s roads in 2018. Clearly we still face a Zombies” (the ones glued to their phones as they include big challenge in reducing deaths and injuries. walk along). GOOD MOTORING is the magazine for Good Motoring is the property of GEM problems arising from advertisements “ taking Despite all of the political uncertainty of the members of GEM Motoring Assist. Motoring Assist. All rights reserved. The within Good Motoring. In the first instance, Restrictions views expressed in this magazine do complaints and correspondence relating to past few years - and having had three road safety Editor: James Luckhurst advanced ministers in as many months, the topic is very Other highlights in the statement include a Road Test Editor: David Motton not necessarily reflect the views of GEM advertisements should be directed to the Motoring Assist. GEM does not accept any advertiser concerned. Should you not reach courses or much on the government’s radar. We think there commitment to explore Graduated Driving Advertising enquiries: David Breary, responsibility for errors or omissions. a satisfactory conclusion within a reasonable are some items missing, but what we see is a Licensing (GDL), something GEM has supported Creative Publishing Services Good Motoring is distributed quarterly via period of time, please contact us by post or a periodic strategy based on the ‘safe system’ approach for many years. [email protected] Royal Mail to members of GEM Motoring email. refresher... (Safer People, Safer Vehicles and Safer Roads). GDL imposes restrictions on novice drivers that Assist worldwide. For questions and Write to: Good Motoring, GEM Motoring Education is a key theme. Indeed there are could include not driving at night, a restriction comments relating to GEM membership, Assist, Station Road, Forest Row, East Sussex, educational aspects for everyone, whether they on the age and number of passengers carried Good Motoring is published by Good Motoring subscriptions and editorial, RH18 5EN GEM Motoring Assist. are aged 0 or 100. This doesn’t appear to be just and a minimum period of driving tuition before contact GEM Motoring Assist. Telephone: 01342 825676 about clever Think! campaigns (although these obtaining a full licence. © GEM Motoring Assist 2019 Email: [email protected] Complaints policy: We hope you never Please note: magazine enquiries only to this play a part), but instead it’s about improving our There is also a commitment to ongoing experience any problems relating to the email address. skills on the road. For drivers or riders, this could improvement of the theory and hazard perception contents of Good Motoring. GEM Motoring include taking advanced courses or a periodic tests to ensure that they better reflect today’s road Assist can accept no responsibility for www.motoringassist.com ” refresher such as GEM’s excellent Experienced conditions. Driver Assessment. Young drivers, particularly young male drivers >> 7 6 Good Motoring Good Motoring SAFETY MATTERS

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Why should port in some cars stays live even when the car is sounding of horns be interpreted as aggression locked and alarmed. Another simply-acquired and not simply a warning? Second, why should Why do hand-held machine plugged into the OBD port, drivers on slip roads assume that they can simply and within 30 seconds the alarm was switched off [email protected] barge into traffic on a main carriageway without “drivers on and the engine started. Luckily they abandoned Feedback checking whether it is safe to do so? my car at the bottom of the road. I have now slip roads Paul Jarrett disabled the OBD port and had a complete assume they aftermarket Thatcham 1 security system fitted, so My sixth sense through and you’re in my way”. In nearly all cases Official advice states that when you’re driving can barge even if they grab the key signal, all they can do is I refer to Serena Hawkes’s letter regarding a ‘sixth Making the use of the horn is simply an audible apology towards a junction you should “scan well ahead to open the doors. They cannot disable the security sense.’ She quotes John Prioleau’s definition as: contact: that the driver does not know how to anticipate make sure that you’re aware of other road users into traffic? and they cannot start the car. ‘a driver with a watchful eye constantly forming We welcome your the road ahead and react quickly and safely. joining: you may need to change lanes, if you can Richard Fidgeon pictures in his mind of what could happen on letters and we do Bill Mesley do so safely, to keep travelling at a steady speed.” the road ahead.’ That is a fair description of our best to publish I’m not sure that all drivers on slip roads make the The vulnerability of keyless entry systems in cars a sixth sense and it’s what most good drivers as many of them Pulling away from the kerb without signalling is assumption you suggest, but ultimately the priority reminds me that many years ago I employed a do, and I believe all drivers are capable of as we can. Do unfortunately quite common. Patricia Morgan lies with those vehicles on the carriageway, not those popular physical device known as a ‘Krooklock’ cultivating a sixth sense. The recipe is: many please keep any notes it was a ‘slow road’ and the presence of a joining it. Ed. to deter thieves. I see that there are many years of experience, hours of concentration, good letter meant for car on double yellows should have alerted her variations of this, some more effective than publication to a observation and the ability to anticipate what to the possibility of someone with a Blue Badge On call ” others, available. If I had a keyless entry vehicle, maximum length could be round the corner. of 200 words, and in difficulty. The result was two cars dashing I was very interested in the piece that you I should certainly spend the relatively small As a former military driving instructor I relating to one about in a very unsafe manner. The police at published about mobile phone use and the amount to acquire one and secure my vehicle. taught, ‘Say what you see.’ This meant telling topic. Please only the station she reported to were right, it was tension between legal and illegal use when safety Cliff Redman me out loud what was happening in front, and send a letter if you an offence, however I don’t believe they were is in question. Having read the article, it occurs the trainee’s verbal description of everything are happy to receive traffic police, because equally unfortunately so to me that the use of hands-free devices by the Current charges between us and the horizon automatically correspondence was her response according to my old Highway emergency services - in particular the police I am retired, and have now been running the registered in his mind, I believe, as a sixth sense. in return, and for Code regarding use of the horn. ‘When your - poses a very significant safety risk. Such use little Renault Zoe for some four years. I have had Some years after leaving the army I took and your full name vehicle is moving use your horn where necessary would seem to be increased by the use of such two. My total maintenance costs in this time have passed a training course to become a circuit to be published as a warning of your presence to other road equipment when answering an urgent call. been £1.75 for a new key card battery, and £40 alongside it in racing driver at Brands Hatch, and their basic future editions of users – but never use it as a rebuke’. Having Paul James for a tyre caused by a cut in the side wall. Today, rule consisted of three words; concentration, Good Motoring. braked she was now at a safe distance and in a I had to get some petrol for my lawnmower and observation, anticipation. Those words now form Please don’t send position to maintain it, with no need to warn the The College of Policing has incorporated mobile I was reminded what nasty smelly stuff it is. It my sixth sense. any membership irresponsible driver of her presence. If someone’s technology into its driver learning standards as part always clings to your hands and clothes. I must Bob Luckhurst enquiries or actions warrant police attention, report them, of the syllabus. In practice, if there are two officers get an electric mower. change of don’t act as vigilante. within the vehicle it is the passenger who deals Clyde Aylin Pump problem address notices Michael O’Regan with the radios. Where officers are alone they use Recently when I paid by card for my petrol at my to the editor. their judgement and training to keep their level of regular garage, I realised from the receipt that I have been the victim of road rage three times. communications to a minimum, obviously accepting my total included £45.01 of a previous customer’s The first, I was being tailgated. I pulled over and that they will need an element of information to diesel. The cashier didn’t seem surprised or even flashed the driver as he passed. He followed me allow them to respond. Neil Worth apologetic and refunded the difference in cash, but I managed to lose him. The second time I but I’m left wondering how this can happen, blew my horn at a car that pulled out in front of Screen time especially as it was two different fuels. I’ve me. He was on his phone. He turned round and I read with interest the article by Helen Wells on always been under the impression that a pump is followed me but there was no confrontation. the perils of phone use while driving and agree ‘cleared’ of any previous totals before I pulled the And so it goes on. I have learned that there are that even a hands-free kit is distracting. One trigger, so am I wrong and this was probably a a lot of angry drivers around who don’t like thing I often wonder about is the large brightly mistake or is there an alternative interpretation? having their driving faults pointed out. I hope lit screens that now seem to be a dashboard Nick Tracken this doesn’t sound like victim blaming, but my necessity on almost all cars. Surely using these I’m sure it was a genuine mistake. A similar error suggestion is not to blow your horn or flash your can be every bit as distracting as texting on happened to me last month and I was asked to accept lights, no matter how appalling you think the your phone? My 2011 VW doesn’t have one, so I the refund in cash. Ed. other person’s driving. Is it really worth the risk have no experience with one, but find it hard to of being attacked, verbally or physically, just to believe that they are a good idea. What do your ROUND THE HORN show you are annoyed? car testing people think? I was incensed by one of your correspondents in David Morgans Michael Howlett the last issue of GM magazine. Patricia Morgan reported on being intimidated by a driver who I was saddened to read about the road rage Simple, clear and intuitive screens set-ups are what REASON TO CELEBRATe she ‘beeped’ because another driver pulled out incident in your Summer 2019 edition of Good we like, but they should be programmed before you Inspired by a previous competition in Good Motoring my in front of her. The reaction by the offended Motoring. Recently, I was driving along the set off or when you have stopped and parked safely. wife hired a Morgan, plus two nights’ b&b for my 70th driver of the other car was, of course, entirely A3(M) at a constant legal speed on the inner lane. Head-up displays further improve safety as they deplorable, but it begs the question of why There was a slip lane ahead with a car preparing remove the need to look down or left. Ed. birthday present. It was fabulous touring the Yorkshire did PM bleep in the first place? What exactly to join the main carriageway. I was uncertain Dales. We did 12 dales on day one with the Tan Hill Inn did it achieve? Why inflame the situation? Too whether the driver had seen me approaching, Keyless entry being our most northerly point. Day two was The Lakes many people seem to use their horn instead of and I was fearful of a side collision. I sounded my Regarding your ‘Technological thievery’ article including the Wrynose and Hardknott passes. What a slowing down or taking evasive action. The use horn briefly to make him aware of my presence. (Summer 2019). I have a 2015 Ford Fiesta with brilliant birthday present on some of the best drivers’ of the horn is rarely necessary. After 54 years, Unfortunately, the driver took this as a sign of keyless entry and start. I solved the issue of relay roads in the country. I think I’ve used mine about twice. It is not a aggression and pulled out alongside me on the attack by keeping my keys in signal-blocking The photo shows me at the side of the Leeds and replacement for filling in the gaps in one’s driving outer lane. He kept pace with me for some time, pouches, which when next to the car worked Liverpool Canal at Kildwick close to the B&B. skills, neither is it a warning that “I’m coming and after some distance, he suddenly drove in perfectly. Then my car was broken into and Steve McEnhill 10 11 Good Motoring Good Motoring Editor’s choice Jaw-dropping highlights

James and the team offer their at new V&A exhibition selection of out-of-the-ordinary ‘Cars: Accelerating the Modern World’ updates and ideas opens on 23 November - and looks amazing!

On Saturday 23 November, the V&A imagining an accelerated future. bubble car, and the Ford Nucleon, a will open an exhibition looking at the The section continues with the first- nuclear- powered concept car will be car as the driving force that accelerated ever production car, the Benz Patent on display. Get paid to track down Bee is for Bentley the pace of the 20th century. The Motorwagen 3 (left), introduced to the Returning full circle to the fantasy abandoned supercars The Bentley Motors site in Crewe might be famous for producing public in 1888. Although it wasn’t fast images of a future world, the its “flying B” models, but thanks to a new biodiversity initiative, the at the time, the technology developed exhibition ends with the Pop.Up Next An exclusive luxury marketplace, with company is now creating a buzz with the introduction of 120,000 rapidly, putting the thrill of speed at autonomous flying car co-designed by products for sale including private jets, islands “flying bees” of a different kind. With the help of local beekeepers, two the hands of the driver. Italdesign, Airbus and Audi (bottom). and yachts, is looking to recruit a supercar hives have been installed on grassland at the edge of the Cheshire site. The idea of ‘speed’ quickly grabbed On display for the first time in the scout to travel to the UAE and track down the Surrounded by wildflower meadows, each hive has the potential to the fascination of the public, inspiring UK, the car combines the four major owners or finance companies of abandoned create around 15kg – or approximately 50 jars of honey - a year. Sweet. a worldwide racing culture, pushing innovations transforming the future supercars and secure them for resale on the the design and technology of cars to of driving: electric power, autonomous site. The applicant will receive travel expenses, go ever faster. One such technology, driving, service-oriented, and flying. accommodation and living costs as well as an streamlining, is explored through the The car has transformed how we annual salary of £30,000 plus a percentage of Tatra T77 (top) from the Czech Republic. move, as well as our experience of any car sales. Its sleek curves and style were designed speed, forever changing our cities, Supercars are generally abandoned in the to decrease drag, but would influence environment and economies. It has UAE when the owners hit financial difficulties all areas of design, from cloche hats and revolutionised manufacturing around as there is no protection through bankruptcy in exhibition will bring together a wide- radios to meat slicers. the world, and introduced radical new the UAE and defaulting on finance payments ranging selection of cars that have ways of styling, making and selling. As is a crime under Sharia Law. This has led to a never been on display in the UK, each Impact we approach another major turning growing trend of luxury cars including Ferraris, telling a specific story about their The final section of the exhibition, point in automotive design, the Koenigseggs and Maybachs being left in Dubai impact on the world. ‘Shaping Space’, explores the vast exhibition examines how the car, in a as the erstwhile owners flee the country. This includes the first production impact of the car on the world’s mere 130 years has shaped the world Many cars are recovered by the police if car in existence, an autonomous flying landscape, nations, and cities. It we know today. they are left on public roads, but many are car, a converted low-rider, and a 1950s looks at how the petrol engine beat The exhibition Cars: Accelerating the abandoned by their owners at airports and concept car. early electric and steam-powered Modern World runs from 23 November parking lots. All the details can be found at Exhibition curator Brendan Cormier, competitors by promising the ability 2019 to 19 April 2020. Tickets cost £18. hushhush.com/supercar-scout/ explained the V&A’s mission to to travel the world, transforming champion the power of design to drivers into individual explorers. The change the world. “No design object exhibition looks at the geography of has influenced the world more than petrol extraction, how it was celebrated the automobile,” he said. “This early on as a miracle resource through Summer edition winners exhibition is about the power of design products such as Tupperware and Congratulations to Steve Jackson, from the Isle of Man, who was the lucky winner of the two-night break to effect change, and the unintended nylon, and how the 1970s oil crisis at Linthwaite Hall in the Lake District. We hope you have a wonderful stay! consequences that have contributed to inspired a new environmental We picked 10 names at random from the list of survey responses, so £20 M&S vouchers have gone our current environmental situation.” movement. Early cars from the 1950s to: Bob Fram from Devizes; Malcolm Watts from Horsham; David Holmes from Loughborough; Olivia Showcasing 15 cars and 250 objects that attempted to address fuel scarcity Hogan from Kettering; Dudley Masters from Haywards Heath; Douglas Smith from Mansfield; Neil across three main sections, the such as the Messerschmitt KR200 Atkinson from Bournemouth; Paula Tindale from Leeds; David Morley from Derby and Raymond Povlo exhibition examines how the car from Manchester. changed our relationship to speed, Finally, we received a record number of how it changed the way we make entries this time to our ‘Me and My Mag’ and sell cars, and how it altered the challenge. We have chosen this cracking landscape around us, from countryside to cityscape. picture from Mark Mansfield of Malpas near

Newport, who is enjoying the Summer Liberated movement edition of Good Motoring at Zell am See ‘Going Fast’ opens the exhibition, in Austria (right), with the snow-capped exploring the role of the automobile in mountains of the Tirol in the background. £50 imagining a future world of liberated is on its way to you, Mr Mansfield. movement and technological progress. Don’t forget to take this edition of Good Bringing together a range of 20th Motoring with you if you’re off somewhere century concept car designs, magazine lovely. Email [email protected] with illustrations, and film, the display your picture... and you could win £50! references popular culture, science- fiction and novel technologies to show the central role of the automobile in 12 Good Motoring Good Motoring 13 Editor’s choice (continued) Check out our great new ‘How to’ videos beautiful gardens to 5 visit this Autumn

Sheffield Park Where: near Haywards Heath, East Sussex A Capability Brown and Humphry Repton landscape, planted in 1905 by Arthur Soames with a fine collection of trees. Head towards the lake and walk the circuit to view the blazing colours reflected in the water. Don’t miss the spectacular Nyssa sylvatica plantings. Details: nationaltrust.org.uk CASTLE HOWARD Where: near Malton, North Yorkshire Ray Wood, in the grounds of this historic Travel like a VIP... for less Do take a look at the brand new series of short ‘how to’ videos we have house, is a lovely example of a woodland just published. These set out the basics of various car maintenance tasks garden. Created by Jim Russell, it includes you can carry out at home. The five videos, each lasting a couple of wild roses, rare magnolias, hydrangeas, how to upgrade a holiday without blowing the budget minutes, feature presenter Katy Brody offering friendly, practical tips on viburnums, maples and rowans, all home MOT checks, tyre pressure, tyre tread, oil levels and screen wash. providing a feast of autumn interest. Proper car maintenance not only helps keep you and your passengers Details: castlehoward.co.uk safe on journeys, it also reduces the risks of serious, expensive problems If you’re keen to travel like a celebrity rest before boarding a plane like an into the terminal like occurring in the future. CHATSWORTH but without the first class price tag, then A-lister, consider paying for lounge a VIP. Just drive to Some drivers may not realise they should be carrying out maintenance Where: near Bakewell, Derbyshire our partner APH has revealed its top access. Airport lounge access costs the airport, drop the checks. Others may not know how to perform the tasks. And others are Stay in the grounds of one of the most five insider tips on how to upgrade a from just £16 per person. You’ll enjoy car with the waiting just too lazy to bother. Well, there are no excuses now, and as Katy shows impressive stately homes in the country holiday before leaving the runway and complimentary food and drink, with a chauffeur and then in the five videos, the process really is within the grasp of every driver! – and with one of the most fascinating without blowing the budget. potential saving compared with the cost head to the check- histories. Plus there are 105 acres of garden of eating at an airport restaurant. in desks while your car is safely and To view the videos, please visit: to explore, with trails and a maze. Airport hotel carefully driven to a nearby security motoringassist.com/howtoguides/ Details: chatsworth.org Extend the holiday and avoid a 3am Fast track -equipped car park. alarm by checking in If you’re eager to speed through airport St Mary’s Vale to a convenient hotel security like a superstar, fast track Flight upgrade Where: near Abergavenny, Wales the night before you security passes and a larger luggage If you dream of flying business class Nestled beneath the summit of the Sugar fly off. Although allowance help to avoid dragging a but aren’t keen on paying the hefty Loaf Mountain, this lovely woodland pre-dawn flights can trolley suitcase price tag, it’s worth keeping in mind Classic cars for weekend fun provides a delightful canopy from the rest sometimes be the through queues that well-dressed, of the world. Dead leaves form a natural most cost-effective option and maximise to the departure polite travellers Fancy a couple of days at the wheel of an carpet, and as autumn progresses, the rich holiday time, the early wake-up call can gates. However, it’s can occasionally E-type Jag? Or an afternoon exploring the greens slowly turn into burnished reds, leave you feeling grouchy and stressed. worth keeping in be rewarded with a Cotswolds in a beautiful MGB-GT? We’ve oranges and yellows. For an extra touch of luxury, hotels mind that the cost rare flight upgrade. been taking a look at how you can make Details: nationaltrust.org.uk such as the Hilton London Gatwick for checking in luggage may increase at The chances are your motoring dreams come true, and Airport and the Sheraton Skyline Hotel the airport and fast track passes may be slim, but additional ways to increase how much it costs: BLAIR CASTLE Heathrow include indulgent facilities: limited, so pay for any extras at the time the chances include travelling alone or E-type Jaguar convertible from £499 Where: Blair Atholl, Perthshire make time for the fitness centres and a of booking. For example, Heathrow’s mentioning that a special celebration is for 24 hours. You get 150 miles included The nine-acre Hercules Garden includes a variety of dining options. fast track must be booked online no taking place, such as a honeymoon. - once these have gone it’s £2 a mile. Extra drivers cost £50 each. folly, landscaped ponds, a Chinese bridge later than one day before travel. GEM members receive discounts on greatescapecars.co.uk and more than 100 fruit trees, as well as a Lounge Access APH products and services. For up-to- Alfa Spider dating from 1972 - £199 per day. This series 2 Spider is statue of the Greek hero after whom the It can sometimes be hard to find a Meet and greet date discounted pricing and product often referred to as the Kamm Tail model due to the squared off rear garden was named. Follow the Sculpture seat in an airport’s departure lounge, Scouring around for an empty parking availability, visit partners.aph.com/ end. There are two very small seats in the back. vintage-classics.co.uk Trail, or take one of the spectacular especially if you’re space at the airport before a flight can gem or call 01342 859536. Please note, Supercar adventure day from £750. You get the keys to no fewer than longer walks into the wilder parts of the travelling in a dampen the holiday mood. Save time APH cannot guarantee the availability and eight dream supercars for this unforgettable day, with breakfast and Cairngorms. group together. To and money by pre-booking meet and pricing of any specific product or airport lunch included.Extra drivers cost £50 each. intotheblue.co.uk Details: atholl-estates.co.uk guarantee a calm greet airport parking. This is a drive-up and reserve the right to change or edit and comfy place to and drop-off service that lets you stroll details as necessary. 14 Good Motoring Good Motoring 15 Good Motoring competition For more details about the hotel, please visit leeds-castle.com

Enter About the prize The prize is for two people sharing a now! double room for two nights (midweek, Bank Holidays excepted) at Leeds Castle, and includes breakfast on both days, plus dinner for two on one night at the Castle View restaurant, with a bottle of house wine also provided.The prize must be redeemed by 30 May 2020.

ENTER NOW: Just answer this one question: Terms and Conditions Which English king lived at Leeds Castle? This promotion may not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Win a two-night break Please also note that some dates will not be available. This promotion Please send an email, with your answer, to us at is subject to our standard competition terms and conditions, which [email protected] you will find on our website motoringassist.com/goodmotoring( ). Or Please put Leeds Castle Competition in the subject line of your write to us, enclosing an SAE to the value of £1.95. In order to avoid email. Include your name and GEM membership number. Closing date any misunderstandings, we urge you to read the terms and conditions at beautiful Leeds Castle is 31 October 2019. You can also enter by post (address on p6). carefully before entering the competition.

Welcome to a wonderful 900-year-old property in the heart choose to either stay in one of the 4-star Stable verandah overlooking the castle reflected in its of Kent that was once home to Henry VIII and his first wife Courtyard Bedrooms or, as I did, in the 5-star shimmering waters. Nearby a white peacock was comfort of the 16th century Maiden’s Tower which flexing his feathers like a precocious doorman Catherine of Aragon. Russell Higham checked in was awarded AA Unique Bed and Breakfast of the at the restaurant’s entrance. Luckily, he moved Year 2017/2018. aside to let us in and enjoy a fabulous dinner An Englishman’s home is his castle, as the saying architect Christopher Carter and a Woodland Tastefully decorated in period style with warm, beginning with duck rillettes for me (apologies goes, and there are few as quintessentially Garden through which the River Len meanders earthy tones, my generously sized room (named to our moat-dwelling neighbours but that’s what English, or indeed as beautiful, as Leeds Castle — depending on which time of year you visit, you “Joan of Navarre’ after the second wife of King you get for waking me up early on a Saturday near Maidstone in Kent. Over its 900-year history, can feast your senses on the vibrant carpets of Henry IV) provided a dual aspect which looked morning!) served with kimchi and chilli ponzu, this gorgeous property has been occupied by six of daffodils, narcissi and anemones or the colourful out across both the golf course and the moat and a delicious shakshuka made with halloumi medieval England’s queens as well as King Henry splendour of azaleas and rhododendrons. — the ducks which float on it provide a very cheese for madam. These were followed by two VIII with his first wife Catherine of Aragon. More There’s also a nine-hole, par 34 golf course in the natural, albeit unrequested, wake-up call each of the finest sirloin steaks we could remember “It has a recently it’s been the home of Lady Baillie — an grounds as well as a bird of prey centre offering morning. The en-suite bathroom featured luxury eating, with not a trace of fat on them yet still Anglo-American heiress who threw lavish parties stunning falconry displays, and a picturesque moat toiletries by Molton Brown and a huge L-shaped wonderfully flavoursome, washed down with a host of there in the 1930s for leading politicians, royalty on which you can enjoy a punt whilst feeding the bath that seemed wide and deep enough to have very decent bottle of Rometta Sangiovese plus a attractions and international movie stars of the day, including ducks and swans that glide gracefully by. accommodated Henry VIII and a couple of his round of Kentish cheeses to finish (I can heartily Errol Flynn, Noel Coward and Charlie Chaplin. But what most visitors don’t realise is that, unlike spouses simultaneously. recommend the Canterbury Cobbler). which draw Often heralded as “the loveliest castle in nearly all of England’s national treasures and Breakfast (either full English or a well- Kent is not called the Garden of England for visitors from the world”, it has a host of attractions which stately homes that keep you behind a velvet rope stocked continental choice) is taken in the 17th nothing — and is less than an hour’s drive from across draw visitors from across the globe. There are to admire their riches from afar, Leeds Castle will century oak-beamed Castle View restaurant the southern half of the M25. It really is a fabulous several beautifully kept gardens including a actually allow you to sleep there and live like a where I also dined that evening. My partner treat fit for a king (or a queen). the globe.” Mediterranean Terrace designed by landscape medieval king or queen for the night. Guests can and I started with cocktails at sunset on the Good luck with your entry! 16 17 Good Motoring Good Motoring DRIVER HEALTH DRIVER HEALTH JOIN THE GOOD MOTORING READER PANEL driver vision: As a result of our recent Good Motoring survey, we have decided to eye-opening information launch our Reader Panel... and we are looking to recruit members! As you will be aware, there are lots of road safety and transport topics Dr Felicity Gill is a community optometrist. Day to day she assists patients covered in each edition of the magazine, so we want to give you the concerned about their own driving experiences and also those worried about an chance to share your thoughts. elderly friend or family member who is driving. She has assembled a selection of the most frequently-asked questions relating to vision and driving

I’m worried my elderly father is My optometrist has prescribed me driving specs but I don’t missing things when driving. I am think I need them. Is it OK to pooh-pooh her advice as I’m He should Q: concerned about his vision and Q: sure I can see fine when I’m at the wheel. jolly well hand his whether it has deteriorated to a dangerous licence in and be level. What should I do? No it is definitely not OK. When an optometrist advises glasses to drive this is in accordance with the DVLA I cannot believe How many I’m all for it. It grateful he didn’t A: his od kill someone. Recommending a visit to their guidelines. If your vision is borderline or does not meet the required they consider it do they expect to sell? certainly made provide the optometrist is the best advice you can level then glasses may be prescribed to bring your vision up to the legal to be Mysafe... car is getting olderI won’t - andbe buying so am one.I. I feel I needme think about sotion A: give. Driving is not just about clarity standard. Over time the vision system will start to fatigue and then the to make a decision about giving up, before I my driving in a to many of central vision so asking your loved one to vision correction will come into it own. become too much of a risk. After 70-plus years of read a number plate at 20.5 metres (67 feet) is Vision is checked initially when you take the driving test. The DVLA Q: new, critical way. yer rime safe driving I would just hate to be responsible proems not the best way of ensuring they are safe to then relies on you to self-certify that you meet the sight requirement for hurting someone else. continue driving. Eye exams are free for over from the age of 70. Recently, police have started to implement more Driving is a multi-tasking activity where your vision 60s on a two yearly basis - or more frequently roadside vision checks and following Cassie’s Law they have the A: refocuses from distance view to dashboard and now if recommended by an optometrist. They give authority to revoke a licence on the spot if they deem other road users to satellite navigation systems. Spectacle lens technology has experts the opportunity to check that vision be at risk. If you do need correction for driving talk to your optometrist adapted to provide the best possible correction. Maintaining is clear enough for driving, that field of vision about larger frames with thinner edges and consider driving coatings or the car is also important; ensure the windscreen is clean is sufficient using a visual fields machine and contact lenses. inside and out, replace or repair any cracks and ensure the ensures that eye conditions which might affect screen is demisted before driving. Replace worn wiper blades driving are identified and addressed if necessary. police have the authority to revoke and top up washer fluids and be sure to replace blown bulbs. An optometrist will advise a patient whether For some people ageing or eye conditions mean that sight their vision is still good enough for driving. a licence on the spot if they deem mayOur no plan longer isbe safeto circulateto continue to adrive. ‘What do you think?We’ email say: around reform a month the before system each They may simply need some driving spectacles Ultimately your safety and that of others must come first or if there are eye health issues the optometrist other road users to be at risk andedition driving with of poor Good vision Motoringmight put yourself is published, or others at startingGEM is calling with for thea detailed Winter check edition. of every driver’s The can help with the next steps. The most common riskemail of danger. will However, include stopping a few driving questions can cause a sense based onvisual the acuity topics and field we ofwill view be every covering, 10 years. GEM and road ageing change in the eye is cataract (clouding willof loss invite of freedom your and independence opinion on and speci feelings of c social aspects ofsafety those officer topics. Neil Worth We renewed can then the organisation’s include a of the lens inside the eye) and the optometrist is I’m finding driving at night more difficult. I have heard that isolation. call for the government to update driver vision laws to best placed to detect these, give advice on how yellow tinted lenses in spectacles might help me. Should I selection There are plenty of yourof alternative comments ways to get aroundin that such edition, as ensurewithout that a havingdetailed eye to examination wait three formed months part of to live with early cataract and if they worsen Q: give them a try? taxi, public transport, walking, biking or friendsto publish and family your feedback.the driver photocard licence renewal process, every 10 can refer a patient to the local eye hospital for lifts. years. treatment. There is no evidence to show that yellow tints are helpful. If we calculate the costs of keeping a car on the road for “Poor eyesight is linked to more than 3,000 injury Other common conditions include diabetes/ Darkness makes things indistinguishable to our eyes. reducingThis numbersdoesn’t of outings, mean then we it maywill be be that dropping the savings ourcollisions popular every Feedbackyear. We are worried section, that there by theare too diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and age-related A: Our visual clarity reduces and our pupils enlarge which way,on insurance, so if tax,you garage would services, rather fuel and save the sale your of the commentsmany people for after driving publication,whose eyesight has then deteriorated that’s to macular degeneration. emphasises any blur and discomfort due to light reflection car might mean that there is a financial gain to relinquishingstill ne!an unacceptable level,” he said. Any condition is better detected early as and scatter. Any tint on the lens will cut light further and make your licence. “It is entirely practical and sensible to require a regular intervention can often help delay or stop it our pupils open even wider, further increasing the blurring and The decision to continue or stop driving should be based on test of visual acuity and field of view every 10 years, from progressing. If an eye condition such as glare effects. Modern head lamps, with increased light density and a number of issues, notIf youjust vision, would for example like tohearing get loss, involved, something just thatdrop would an fit email in with tolicence renewal. Tests glaucoma or diabetic eye disease is affecting luminance, can also be to blame for increased night driving issues. stiffness of joints, slower reaction times, [email protected] etc. of this kind would not only make our roads safer, saving both eyes then you will need to inform the Modern lens coatings designed for driving specs will help to reduce It may be helpful to seek a professional, independent lives, disability and many millions of pounds through the DVLA who will arrange further checks to ensure reflections and glare giving better night clarity and reduced edge opinion on a person’s overall abilityand toput drive ‘Reader safely. For thisPanel’ inreduction your subject in the number line. of crashes, but they would also sight and field of vision are sufficient for driving. distortions. Ask your optometrist for advice about these. an independent driving assessment may be valuable. Or a GP play a vital role in the early diagnosis of other costly can give more holistic advice on this matter. medical conditions, irrespective of driving.”

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My car is getting older - and so am I. I feel I need to make a decision about giving up, before I Q: become too much of a risk. After 70-plus years of eerat safe driving I would just hate to be responsible for hurting someone else. Driving is a multi-tasking activity where your vision A: refocuses from distance view to dashboard and now satellite navigation systems. Spectacle lens technology has oster oer adapted to provide the best possible correction. Maintaining the car is also important; ensure the windscreen is clean inside and out, replace or repair any cracks and ensure the screen is demisted before driving. Replace worn wiper blades Don’t we just love those nostalgic depictions of palm trees that reach and top up washer fluids and be sure to replace blown bulbs. For some people ageing or eye conditions mean that sight up into a deep blue Mediterranean sky? They whizz past as the road may no longer be safe to continue to drive. We say: reform the system ahead shimmers seductively in the heat, stretching out empty before Ultimately your safety and that of others must come first and driving with poor vision might put yourself or others at GEM is calling for a detailed check of every driver’s you. The engine roars as you glide towards the sun-soaked Côte risk of danger. However, stopping driving can cause a sense visual acuity and field of view every 10 years. GEM road d’Azur… Russell Higham relives the golden age of motoring on a visit of loss of freedom and independence and feelings of social safety officer Neil Worth renewed the organisation’s isolation. call for the government to update driver vision laws to to a unique London art collection There are plenty of alternative ways to get around such as ensure that a detailed eye examination formed part of taxi, public transport, walking, biking or friends and family the driver photocard licence renewal process, every 10 lifts. years. If we calculate the costs of keeping a car on the road for “Poor eyesight is linked to more than 3,000 injury AA, car journeys these days are uite were intended purely as marketing materials to reducing numbers of outings, then it may be that the savings collisions every year. We are worried that there are too this idyllic, in ritain at least ut anyone with promote events like the Monaco Grand Prix or to on insurance, tax, garage services, fuel and the sale of the many people driving whose eyesight has deteriorated to a yearning for a time when the experience advertise cars by manufacturers such as Peugeot car might mean that there is a financial gain to relinquishing an unacceptable level,” he said. of motoring might have resembled the scene and Renault. Similar in style to the versions described above can take solace in the stylish that hung in French and Swiss railway stations your licence. “It is entirely practical and sensible to require a regular test of visual acuity and field of view every 10 years, rt Deco advertising posters of the s and to tantalise passengers with images of new and The decision to continue or stop driving should be based on s. Depicting luxurious and exotic sports exotic travel destinations, they were considered something that would fit in with licence renewal. Tests a number of issues, not just vision, for example hearing loss, cars, typically set against backdrops of deluxe ephemeral and disposable, to be displayed stiffness of joints, slower reaction times, dementia etc. of this kind would not only make our roads safer, saving hotels or glamorous resorts, they romantically publicly for a short while and then lost forever It may be helpful to seek a professional, independent lives, disability and many millions of pounds through the evoke the decadent elegance of that golden age when a newer advertisement was pasted over opinion on a person’s overall ability to drive safely. For this reduction in the number of crashes, but they would also of motoring. them. an independent driving assessment may be valuable. Or a GP play a vital role in the early diagnosis of other costly hen illustrators such as Georges Hamel and uckily, a few prescient admirers recognised can give more holistic advice on this matter. medical conditions, irrespective of driving.” Robert Falcucci designed these posters, they the potential of these posters as future

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GM Sep 19 PROOF P16 17 AD plus Motoring memorabilia.indd 3 16/08/2019 15:10 MOTORING MEMORABILIA As I sit there admiring a handsome sterling — and that’s before tax and buyer’s premium, that some of the designs she and Simon have silver clock in the form of a Rolls-Royce radiator taking the final sum to nearly a quarter of a commissioned feature locations that weren’t grill (complete with miniature ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ million pounds.” represented back in the Art Deco era: Scotland, mascot), Simon shows me some of the other It’s a veritable With values of vintage posters hitting such for example, or Windsor Castle and even the >> collectable works of modernist art and so unique items that he currently has for sale. Aladdin’s cave stellar highs, most motoring enthusiasts can only Costa del Sol, making them a great memento of preserved a small handful for posterity. My own personal favourites are a beautiful “ dream about owning works of this kind. It’s for a holiday somewhere or an unusual perspective These days, due to the limited number that mahogany and brass chauffeur’s tool-box by of all things this reason that Simon and his wife Georgina hit on a place you love. have survived, examples in good condition Louis Vuitton from 1910 and a stunningly rare motoring- upon the idea of creating Pullman Editions, an For the discerning collector seeking something can fetch lofty amounts amongst collectors candelabra with a Mercedes-Benz star on top enterprise offering new original posters which even more bespoke, Pullman also offers private and traders. One of the foremost international that was presented in 1937 to Rudolf Caracciola, related as well capture the heritage and stylish imagery of commissions where customers can choose to dealers in the field of motoring memorabilia a German racing driver who was considered by as beautiful the original Art Deco posters, but without the have themselves or their loved ones (or their is Simon Khachadourian who has been in the many to have been the greatest of all time. outlandish price tags. beloved vehicles) painted by Charles Avalon business for nearly 40 years. An incurable ‘petrol Simon has also owned and dealt in some rare Art Deco The couple have commissioned professional against whatever background they desire, but head’ since the age of two when his brother and vintage vehicles. “For a short while, I owned ornaments artists including the world-renowned Charles still in that iconic Art Deco style. took him on his first London-to-Brighton run, the car that Roger Moore drove in in the 1970 and Avalon, who has designed artwork for the Who knows, one of Georgina’s Pullman Simon saw the appeal of turning his hobby into film ‘The Man Who Haunted Himself’,” he told Concours of Elegance, to produce a series of Editions bought for a few hundred pounds a business after buying an old metal bonnet me. “It was a Lamborghini Islero - an absolutely decorations. 110 original designs in keeping with the spirit today might end up appreciating in value and mascot — a ‘flying speed nymph’ — for fifteen beautiful car and an excellent, if somewhat and style of the astronomically-priced vintage hitting the highs at auction houses in years to shillings (75p in today’s money) at Bermondsey under-appreciated, film - apparently Roger’s posters, yet retail at the slightly more earthly come... just like those posters of the 20s and 30s Market, South London in the early seventies. He personal favourite of all the movies in which he sum of £395. They are produced on 100 per cent are doing right now. sold it a year later for £90. starred. It certainly raised a few eyebrows as I cotton fine art paper; a print run of only 280 in If you want to try your hand at investing in Since those early days, he has owned and sold drove it around town.” each design means they are as exclusive as the collectible automobile memorabilia with a an assortment of automobile-related ‘objets de But it’s the vintage motoring posters that Georgina is glamorous cars and lifestyles they portray. view to turning your passion into profit, Simon luxe’ as he likes to call them; everything from capture his imagination the most. These can ” As well as being an affordable way of bringing recommends avoiding themes that are in what offering a small Meccano clockwork toys and large-scale also provide some of the best returns for a bit of Art Deco sophistication to a home or he calls a ‘bubble market’. “If you’re thinking models of Bentleys and Ferraris, right up to savvy collectors and traders. He describes one discount of even the inside of a garage, Georgina pointed out about buying a vintage poster, stick to the basic incredibly valuable vintage posters such as the particular piece, a framed 1930s lithograph 10 per cent on another advantage. “We’ve kept sympathetic to rules,” he advises. “Look for bold, clear design ones described above. by Hungarian designer Andreas Farkas that any Pullman the style of the era so that our posters are almost with crisp, clear printing; check strength and He now operates from the Pullman Gallery once graced the wall of Annabel’s nightclub in Edition poster indistinguishable from the original antique saturation (intensity) of colour; and always have in London’s smart district of St. James’s, next Mayfair and was recently auctioned at Christie’s. if you mention versions. However, we have brought them up to any repairs, mounting and framing done by a door to Christie’s auction house. It’s a veritable “The auctioneer’s guide price for it was £1,000 Good Motoring date by including cars such as the E-type Jaguar professional. Aladdin’s cave of all things motoring-related to £1,500 which was pretty good going to start. Below: Simon and and Mini Cooper that weren’t around in the “Finally, whatever you purchase, just make Georgina Khachadourian. when ordering. as well as beautiful Art Deco ornaments and Somehow the bidding just seemed to get out of Opposite: posters from Call 020 7730 1920s and 30s.” sure it’s something that’s going to make you decorations for the home, ranging in price from hand and became completely frenzied. the Pullman Collection 0547 or visit Also, in addition to the traditionally glamorous happy when you look at it… rather like buying a couple of hundred up to several hundred “When the hammer fell and the dust finally reprinted here with the pullmaneditions.com background scenes of Biarritz, Monte Carlo and a fine motor car, it should always, first and thousand pounds. settled, the poster had sold for exactly £193,750 owners’ permission. Nice that collectors know so well, Georgina says foremost, be an investment in pleasure.”

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then we do not always learn from our mistakes – tips for reducing after all, it’s always someone else’s fault… isn’t it?! There is a better way. It involves taking more distractions responsibility for the things we do rather than Mobile devices: Unless it is an emergency, you relying on technology to bail us out? We need to must not use your phone whilst driving (6 points, manage the risks that come with modern vehicles £200 fine). Consider putting it out of reach to and changing driving patterns. remove the temptation. Younger drivers call the glove box the phone box. Switch the phone to Visual distractions silent and turn off the Bluetooth: this will prevent Quick change of destination. Just Up since 4am... but no point stopping. Lunch on the go - I’m famished! n Infotainment: satnavs, emails, text messages, messages coming through, but it is still available in need to remember the post code... Home in less than two hours... Should be with you in 20 minutes... music an emergency. n Looking at people and events inside and outside Satnav: Plan the journey in advance so that you are the vehicle aware of your approximate route. Satnavs are great n Checking your phone for the last part of a journey if you have not been there before, how about using Google Streetview n Insects in the car SANDRA SAYS: before you go. This will give you a feel for the Many new vehicles will pick up destination and where the turnings are, so it helps that your phone is in the vehicle through the use reduce stress as the route will feel familiar. of Bluetooth. Newish technology means you can Music: Choose your favourites in advance such as receive a text or email and it will be displayed on on your phone’s playlist, with a stack of CDs - or the large inbuilt screen. This creates the temptation preset your favourite radio stations. This ensures to check what it says – either by showing the you don’t need to do any fiddling on a journey. Keep Lovin’ this song... Sí, sabes que ya llevo Blimey... where did they come from? He’s seeing Rita from accounts, I’m message or having it read out by the on-board the volume down to a reasonable level to allow you un rato mirándote... Despacito... How many? Now I’m terrified... sure. He just won’t admit it... computer. In either case the process of looking at to have more awareness of what’s going on around the screen to see where to press will take your eyes you. Plan your refreshments: – and your mind - off the road for a few seconds. breakfast before you set off forConsider work, havingnot while Auditory distractions you’re on the way. For longer trips, plan regular drinks breaks. Yes, cars have cup holders but when n Music you’re driving, you take a risk by choosing to eat n Talking books and drink as well. tips to help you banish n Listening to passenger conversations Take a break: We tend to look for distractions on n Using a mobile phone – hand held and hands long journeys to ease the boredom. Much better to free make regular stops of at least 15 minutes every two SANDRA SAYS: Phone conversations while driving hours or 100 miles. Get some fresh air by walking distractions around, have some coffee or light refreshments and cause you to visualise what you are talking about. This leads to worsening observation and poor enjoy a short power nap. Compiled by Sandra Macdonald-Ames Passengers: If you’re travelling with young children, perception of what’s going on around you, thus make sure there is plenty to keep them occupied, causing longer reaction times. Studies show you as this will help ensure they don’t distract you. Who can be dangerously distracted for up to five minutes wants the ‘are we nearly there yet?’ question five after ending a call. minutes after setting off? Older children should be OVER THE decades road safety has steadily drivers divide their attention between the main more able to understand the risks, so you can use been improving, and we can proudly say we have task (driving) and a second task (a distraction, Physical distractions them as a second pair of eyes. This helps teenagers some of the safest roads in Europe. Ironically, for example), there is a negative effect on n Smoking to develop hazard perception skills early. 6 n manufacturers have both helped and hindered driving performance. Sensible lane choice can Where drivers Eating or drinking this. Drivers who know they have few safety disappear, reactions are slowed, observations divide their n Sending a text By effectively managing all those features fitted to their vehicle are known to become more fixed, all-round scanning stops, “ SANDRA SAYS: Try doing any of these without potential distractions, we will be able to drive more carefully than those who have many. drivers get too close up behind others and find attention, there removing one or both hands from the wheel. anticipate hazards, become smoother, An example is ABS (Anti-lock braking) where it hard to keep speeds consistent. Drivers feel is a negative It’s not going to happen, is it? So you have the calmer drivers and stay on the right side drivers admit to relying on the system and less in control of the environment, they are more effect on driving inevitable loss of control. of the law. We are also less likely to be braking later, approaching hazards in the hope likely to become stressed, and this can lead to involved in a collision or near miss. We that if they get it wrong then ABS will aid them. tiredness and/or anger. Worryingly, 72 per cent of performance. Cognitive distractions n just need to discipline and willpower to As we now deal with more distractions than drivers in a survey have said they multitask when Thinking about the conversation you had make it happen! ever before - and as drivers we have the potential driving. n Mood – anger, happy, upset of getting it wrong more often - manufacturers Most of us believe we are above-average n Work or domestic thoughts are coming up with new safety features to drivers; we may have held a licence for a long n Tiredness help get us out of sticky situations. The lane time and nothing has gone wrong. Young drivers SANDRA SAYS: Take a call at home whilst watching departure warning, for example, causes the are more likely to feel invincible; they rate their a TV show, then you can ask a family member steering to give a little judder, alongside a driving skill as better than those who are more ” what you missed. As a driver, how often have you warning noise, if we wander out of our lane. So experienced, which is itself a risk. However, we finished a call and then asked your passenger what we get the chance to correct the error before are poor at acknowledging the reduction in the just happened, as you are unable to recall or make leaving the road or hitting someone. safety margins we’re willing to accept… until that sense of the events unfolding in front of you? There is much evidence that shows that where near miss – or something worse – happens. Even 26 27 Good Motoring Good Motoring Future mobility

Going with the current

The last few months have been busy in the electric vehicle WHEN IT comes to announcements about the We have low emission zones popping up all global shift towards electric vehicles, you might over Europe, including the Ultra Low Emission world. Many more manufacturers are joining the EV club or have noticed a surge (sorry) in the weeks leading Zone (ULEZ), geographically matching the upping their game, cities are launching low emission zones, up to this magazine making its way through your Climate congestion charge zone in central London. letterbox. Climate emergencies are being declared in many countries are planning to ban petrol and diesel vehicles and The PR machines of vehicle manufacturers, emergencies are quarters and the debate has reached more in charging point networks and others in the “being declared in society than ever before. This critical mass of there have been some significant announcements on improving industry have gone into overdrive with some many quarters... activity has been at least part of the catalyst for charging technology and practicality. pretty significant announcements. Why now? some big EV news. Well, we’ve reached the point where several big In manufacturing, one of the biggest Neil Barrett brings it all together... countries have told us about their aspirations announcements has been the upcoming for banning sales of new fossil fuel vehicles. production of an all-electric Jaguar XJ here >>

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>> in the UK. Their Castle Bromwich plant will is the removal of government subsidies for new motorists: rather than talking about an on- SIX ‘less there are still some challenges to be overcome. be churning out the modern replacement for the plug-in hybrid vehicles, so those thinking of the-road price, grants, dealer/manufacturer expensive’ Some in-depth testing from What Car? has petrol and diesel versions of the XJ in the near hedging their bets in terms of fuel sources will contributions and home chargers separately, it’s ELECTRIC CARS seen real-world performance between 57 and 259 future. It’s clearly great news for manufacturing Charging (an now need to go all in with 100 per cent electric if marketed as a bundle, with an extra bonus for miles, from 18 EVs. Battery technology needs to in the UK as well as for the many fans of the they want to pick up such a contribution. those who jump in first. OK, it’s not unique in Renault Twizy: £6,690 improve further – development sometimes feels iconic marque in Britain. EV) should Back to vehicle manufacturing and July was the the industry, but it helps keep things simple. Citroen C-zero: £17,020 like it is incremental rather than littered with While announcing the developments in the “ month for a plethora of announcements from This summer also saw the announcement of Smart EQ Fortwo: £17,695 step changes – but, subject to budget, one of the be as easy as West Midlands, Dr Ralf Speth, chief executive of brands spanning perhaps the widest possible a fully-electric Mini, set to go into production Renault ZOE: £17,720 biggest barriers to ownership has slowly but Jaguar Land Rover, acknowledged the challenge refuelling a range of price-points and prestige. towards the end of 2019 with the cars possibly (pictured below) surely been coming down for many drivers. of consumer confidence in EV. “Convenience conventional Lotus revealed the world’s first ‘fully electric hitting the streets from March 2020. The Mini Hyundai Ioniq: £27,250 All of these developments, when taken with and affordability are the two key enablers to British hypercar’ - the Evija - in London. There Electric’s body shell will be evolved from the Nissan Leaf: £27,995 the cultural shift towards greater environmental drive the uptake of electric vehicles to the levels vehicle. will be 130 of this model produced, starting in 3-door hatch model and will have no fewer than friendliness, will surely turbo-charge take-up of that we all need,” he told reporters. “Charging 2020, with an announced range of some 250 four distinct driving modes, with its ‘GREEN+’ electric vehicles. should be as easy as refuelling a conventional miles. Whilst not within the reach of the average option sacrificing some comfort to save more Finally, perhaps lost in all the excitement about vehicle.” motoring enthusiast, it’s a significant illustration power and increase that all-important range. brands, governments and stakeholders pushing A positive direction of travel in that area has of the EV revolution truly transcending virtually Indeed, that’s another important component the EV agenda forward, was the coming into been outlined by the UK government in recent the entire “luxury scale”. to all of this. In the world of the electric vehicle, force in July of the new EU rule meaning that weeks. At the time of writing, a consultation is range is king, arguably. It’s OK when time and all new four-wheel electric vehicles must make under way on mandating vehicle charging points Combination charging point availability are on your side an artificial engine-like noise when travelling at in all new-build homes with dedicated parking ” Another iconic British brand with something to but when many of the world’s drivers aren’t under 12mph, including reversing. So, whatever spaces and there’s a desire from authorities bring to the EV table is MG, with an interesting particularly time-rich and there are still some happens in this brave new world, petrolheads to see higher-powered, faster charge points focus on family-friendliness with their ZS EV geographic charging blackspots where you may can be sure that the internal combustion including – crucially – pay as you go charging by model. MG have made a notable offer: for the still need to go quite out of your way to re-juice, engine’s legacy will live on. n credit or debit card. Convenience-wise, the latter first 1,000 retail customers, with a combination could be a game-changer: simply tapping to of government and MG-matched grants, they pay rather than having to sign up for a charging can pick up the car from £21,495 including network could be another tick in the positives installation of a home charging point. As well column for someone waiting to make the leap. as MG shouting about the family-focused European capital cities with practicalities, it’s quite a practical pitch to Pop-up Low Emission Zones in place Worthy of a mention here is the extra bit of news now or coming soon that Dundee and Plymouth may see pop-up Note: correct at time of research; many charging points trialled in the coming year. For other towns and cities have implemented or EV owners who don’t have access to off-street 2040: are planning low emission zones parking, each of these ‘hubs’ have between Rest of UK, 2032: three and six chargers and will literally pop up France, Sri Lanka Source: urbanaccessregulations.eu scotland out of the pavement. They can be pushed back helsinki down when they’re not needed. As the charging network heads towards a critical mass at some point soon, this sort of clever thinking around the location of the hardware is going to become 2030: stockholm more important. india, ireland, It’s not good news for everyone. Balanced netherlands, against the news of investment in infrastructure edinburgh sweden copenhagen

amsterdam end of the road London berlin for fossil fuels? brussels your country-by- country guide to prague paris who’s aiming to end 2025: new petrol and diesel Vienna norway vehicle sales... From top: Jaguar’s vision of an XJ replacement; the electric MINI - due next Spring and the £2 million Lotus Evija.

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Spellbound on Pendle Hill

Alan Wakely continues his exploration of Britain’s lesser-known regions. In this edition he visits the Forest of Bowland and the area around Pendle Hill... wild, beautiful and off the beaten track

JOIN ME as we get to know two adjacent areas climbers is the village of Barley which, like the of outstanding natural beauty which seem to be hill itself, has a surprisingly rural feel despite its tucked away, attracting far fewer visitors than proximity to industrial activity. they deserve. Welcome to the Forest of Bowland The main part of the Forest of Bowland in Lancashire and the area around Pendle Hill. spreads from the Ribble Valley northwards. Officially they form part of the same Area of This is an area of wild and open hills, crossed by Outstanding Natural Beauty, but the two are only two roads of any importance, both starting separated by the valley of the River Ribble, in from Clitheroe. “Importance” is of course a which sits the town of Clitheroe. relative term. The one running north-west to These areas are probably so delightfully Lancaster is unclassified throughout, and the unspoiled because they are surrounded by other, running more or less due north to High National Parks – the Lake District to the north- Bentham is classified as the B6478 only as far west, the Yorkshire Dales to the north-east, and as Slaidburn. The views on both routes are around, but even the little hamlets have a sleepy, Top: Pendle Hill is not all miles, now maintained as a proper long-distance (admittedly a little further away, although the outstanding, especially as you head north. The timeless, air about them. This is wonderful that high, but the climb walking trail, called the Lancashire Witches’ approach is across open moorland) the Peak prize view, in my opinion, is from the Lancaster walking country, so it is no surprise that the can be very steep. Walk (more about the witches in a minute!). Above: Abbeystead District to the south. People visit the National road as you begin the long descent towards two largest villages in the forest, Dunsop Bridge Reservoir; the rather For many the full distance on foot may be a bit Parks in droves, but tend to pass by the very Quernmore. Ahead on the horizon are the and Slaidburn, both have places to eat. The misleadingly-named much. Like the drive, the walk is more impressive lovely countryside in between, which is a shame. purple fells of the Lake District across the sands Hark to Bounty Inn at Slaidburn (the odd name ‘Witch Way’ X43 bus if you go from south to north – and if you like of Morecambe Bay, and to the left is the sea, referring apparently to a noisy dog) was for service. the idea of being remote, then the section from Industrial shimmering in the distance beyond Blackpool years a popular destination for coach excursions Slaidburn north-westwards takes you even Pendle Hill is wild and beautiful, with a Tower. It is simply glorious. from Blackpool and Southport, although trying further from civilisation than the already lonely surprisingly isolated feel, given that it These are essentially hill and moorland to pass a coach on the narrow roads is less road. lies sandwiched between Burnley and roads, across wild country with sheep and common than it once was. However finding fuel Now to the witches! The local authorities have Clitheroe, both of which are substantial cattle grids – but the middle section of is a major problem, and drivers should ensure in recent years capitalized on the stories of the industrial towns. Indeed, there is the Clitheroe to Lancaster road comes off they have a full tank before leaving Clitheroe! Pendle Witches, doubtless inspired to do so by no really direct road between them the hills for some miles into the valley at a certain Harry Potter. Even the longstanding because of the hill. It is not actually the centre of the Trough of Bowland. Maintained X43 bus service from Manchester to Skipton has very high, but it is certainly steep. It’s also Totally surrounded by high moors, There is another way of crossing the Forest of been recently re-branded “the Witch Way”, but it prominent, because there are no other hills this is an enclave of real tranquillity Bowland and that is on foot. From Barrowford, runs entirely to the south of Pendle – never mind immediately surrounding it, making for very where time seems to stand still in south of Pendle, through Clitheroe and Bowland. In the area it is certainly possible to wide views from the top. The usual base for the silence. There are a few farmhouses Slaidburn to Lancaster Castle is a distance of 51 buy ceramic model witches, complete with >> 32 33 Good Motoring Good Motoring ON TOUR UK EXPLORATIONON TOUR

>> black cats, but anyone expecting or hoping for anything really spooky will be disappointed. The district is not in a constant state of celebrating Halloween, despite lifesize models of witches on broomsticks outside some of the What’s in a name... souvenir shops.

Devil Yet the witches were real people who should not be forgotten. Their trial at Lancaster Assizes in 1612 was well-documented, but by a clerk who clearly did not question the premise that the accused were in league with the devil. They undoubtedly refused to take Holy Communion in their local churches in the Pendle area, which was an offence at the time, but this may very well have been because they were secret Roman Catholics, when being one was also illegal. Charging such people with witchcraft pandered to popular prejudice, although the “witches” themselves did not help their situation by indulging in family feuds, and even brewing potions (which were probably in reality various herbal cures). They were found guilty of witchcraft and hanged. The designers of the long-distance walk have achieved the right balance, remembering each of the witches on wayside plinths, marking the probable route they followed, in custody, across the moors to their trials and executions in Lancaster. Some were old and may have been cantankerous or even vindictive women, but the Roger Crisp whisks us from the Lake District to the east coast, idea of their forced march through an area with such incomparable views is a sad one. Thank unearthing clues to local dialects, Roman and Viking invasions goodness we can enjoy its beauty securely and and local geographical features happily. It is a lovely place for a short break. n

TRAVELLING ON our busy roads can take though, means that your map now becomes time, yet it also offers the chance to travel back more like a book with tantalising clues and hints WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO STAY through time. Take a look at the names on the tempting you perhaps to explore off the main Forest of Bowland under the Tudors and Stuarts. signposts and places you pass through. ...your roads. Our next route starts in the Lake District. Each of those names is telling you something Check out forestofbowland.com for a range of Head for the village of Barley and hunt for some about the village, town or city. If the name ends “map now Kendal ideas and tips to ensure you get the most from creepy crawlies, nocturnal animals and spooky in “-ness” you are probably on an Old English becomes Previously its full name was Kirkby-in-Kendale, your visit. spiders on Thursday 24 October between 10am headland, promontory or a projecting ridge of coming from the Domesday Book as Cherchebi. and noon (surely they’ll all be asleep and won’t land. On the huge headland from Chester to more like a A “kirk” in the north of England and in Scotland Try their ‘walk of the month’, accompanied by a want us prodding and poking...?). You will also have Birkenhead and Hoylake, in Cheshire, you’ll book, with is a church. Scotland’s original religious free detailed downloadable guide sheet. At time the chance to create some natural bat crafts and find Ness and Neston. On the Kent coast are institution was actually the “Kirk of Scotland”. of writing, the promoted walk was a six-mile follow trails within the great outdoors. Sheerness and Dungeness. Further north on the tantalising It is a word which links to the Old Scandinavian journey from Tosside on the Yorkshire/Lancashire Lancashire hot pot - Suffolk coast next to Aldeburgh is Thorpeness. clues and “kirkju-by” - the ‘by” meaning, as it still does border to Slaidburn, with its 10th-century church. lamb stew topped with Stay at The Pendle Inn, Barley (pendle-inn.co.uk), In Shropshire, northeast of Shrewsbury there in our place names, a settlement or farmstead. sliced potatoes - is a where your accommodation includes a lounge and are two, Great and Little Ness. Across the water hints... A “dale” is the widely found word for a valley. Notable events in coming weeks include the deservedly true pub mini-kitchen as well as a king-size bed. Doubles from Lancaster, on the current route, is Barrow- “Ken” here is short for the River Kent. So, Kirkby- classic main course. Bowland Foodie Foray (22 to 29 Sept), a from £59 per night. in-Furness, which sits at the far end of a massive in-Kendale meant the church in the valley of the celebration of seasonal, local produce with plenty headland. River Kent. of foraging and feasting. Check airbnb.com where you can find rates from Starting to decipher place names adds another around £52 per night for two. A luxury apartment dimension to any journey. And that applies to Lancaster Head for the Tithe Barn at Browshome Hall sleeping four in Blacko costs from £127 per night travelling in other countries too. Many of us In some places “Lan” can be a version of “long” near Clitheroe on Tuesday 1 October at 7.30pm and a Shepherd’s Hut in Ickornshaw sleeps two hardly ever use a map for finding directions in ” from Old Scandinavian, or “land”. Here though to hear Dr Bill Shannon giving a lecture on The for £48 per night. these satnav days. Deciphering place names, it is more romantically derived from the River >> 34 35 Good Motoring Good Motoring PLACE NAMES

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92630 GOOD MOTORING B122 EWT 08_09_19.indd 1 19/07/2019 13:22 Clockwise from left: The GX folds up for train travel; a full The unfolding story of charge takes seven hours; David enjoys the sunshine in the park; the GoCycle is quite heavy, so it’s easier to Mr Motton’s roll it along rather than carry it; the bike folds down small enough to fit in the boot of mobility most cars.

When we asked our road test editor David Motton to try living without a motor car for a week, he jumped at the chance... but he did insist on nabbing a portable electric bike to keep him mobile. Here’s his diary... Pics: Mary Balfour

CONTRARY TO the many ‘them and us’ stories in certain may as well ride one created by an ex-car designer. Richard the left pedal forward (out of the way of the frame as it folds), geeks. You expect Bluetooth connectivity in a modern car, daily papers, it’s perfectly possible to enjoy driving cars and Thorpe used to work for supercar manufacturer McLaren then put the bike on the kickstand. Undo the clip holding the but GoCycle reckons it was first to have a Bluetooth enabled riding bicycles. In fact, many of my colleagues in motoring Cars, but left to set up his own electric bicycle company. The frame together, and rotate the front half towards the back half. production bicycle. journalism are keen cyclists. first model, the G1, was launched in 2009. There are now three Undo another clip to lower the handlebar stem, and use a Downloading the GoCycle Connect app allows the bike But it’s one thing to be shoe-horned into Lycra for a quick bikes in the range, and the GoCycle GX is the latest. rubber loop to secure the bars to the frame. to communicate with a smartphone. Once connected, the spin at the weekend, quite another to ditch the car altogether. I arrive at GoCycle’s Chessington HQ to collect my GX, and That’s all there is to it. Folding the pedals makes the bike app turns the rider’s phone into a dashboard for the bike, Could I go without a car for a whole week? To do so would be shown its features. The key difference between the GX and more narrow, and taking the saddle out reduces the height and gives a choice of different levels of electrical assistance. shrink my carbon footprint, but would it be practical? other GoCycles is the folding mechanism. While the other (it then sits snugly inside the rubber loop). But leaving the Stretchy straps on the handlebar hold the phone securely in To find out, I swapped my car keys for an electric GoCycle... models use quickly detachable wheels to reduce the bike’s saddle in place makes it easier to wheel the bike around. place. and committed to seven whole days without a car. size for easy storage, the GX has a hinge in the middle of the I’m working from home today, but sneak out for some fresh frame. This allows a quick and easy fold with the wheels still TUESDAY air on the GoCycle over lunch. The app gives me a choice of MONDAY in place, so the bike can be wheeled along the pavement or a The GoCycle is modern in just about every way. It’s not just City, Eco, Custom and On-Demand modes for the electric If I’m going to have a bike rather than a car for a week, I train platform. Folding the GoCycle is quick and easy. Rotate the looks, or even the electric motor. This is a bike for gadget motor, which offers a maximum of 250 watts of help, like >> 38 39 Good Motoring Good Motoring Folding bicycle GEM goes to war Looking back Looking back to the start of World Mobile canteens were provided to War 2 80 years ago, we found the Women’s Voluntary Service and some fascinating archive pictures the Regional Commissioners for from editions of Good Motoring. The Civil Defence, proving enormously three pictures shown here help useful in cities after air raids. We will recount the contribution made by be on the look out for other historic the Company of Veteran Motorists. pictures in forthcoming editions.

Clockwise from left: The GoCycle’s saddle All you need to know: height can be adjusted to suit short and tall riders; The GoCycle GX the handlebar grips are costs £2899. It weighs comfortable; weighing in at 17.8kg and the One of the many mobile canteens nearly 18kg, you wouldn’t manufacturer claims a presented by the Association to the want to lift the GX for Regional Commissioners for Civil Defence. very long; the GoCycle range of up to 40 miles. This one went to Newcastle. app creates a digital Check out gocycle.com dashboard.

a non-stop tailwind. Like any e-bike, you have to pedal, and the electric motor then chips in. Power builds progressively, the more the rider pushes on the pedals the greater the level of assistance. Cycling uphill is refreshingly easy. WEDNESDAY I have an early morning meeting in Crawley, 12 miles from home. Usually I wouldn’t hesitate to choose a car over cycling, The presentation of a mobile canteen by Mr H.W. Adams (left) on Presentation by Major-General Oldman (left) taking the bus or catching a train. But I stick to my car-free behalf of the Company of Veteran Motorists to Sir Hugh Elles, regional of a Mobile Canteen given to Reading by the resolution and opt for the GoCycle instead. I don’t even have commissioner of the Women’s Voluntary Service, at Bristol in 1941. Company of Veteran Motorists. to go to the shed to fetch it, as the small folded size means the GX fits neatly in a corner of the kitchen. FRIDAY Even first thing, it’s a warm day. But I arrive after 45 minutes, A busy morning, firstly at my son’s school sports day then barely hotter than if I’d strolled to the corner shop. I could heading to Horsham to help my parents buy a car. have ridden the same distance in a similar time on a non- The GoCycle starts the day fully charged (it takes seven Whatever your travel plans, make electric bike, but I’d have been hot, bothered and needing hours with the standard charger, and three-and-a-half hours a shower. Instead, with the GoCycle I arrive ready to get to with the optional fast charger). There are some steep hills on work. I would have been quicker by car, but I’d have missed the way to Horsham, and by the time I arrive at my parents’ sure you’re properly covered! out on the sunshine and fresh air. house the GoCycle app shows 60% charge remaining. Meeting over, I head home. I’m really impressed with the After doing the deal on the car, I turn around and head GoCycle’s comfort. The large tyres and short-travel rear home. The first big climb knocks the battery down to 40%, GEM has teamed up with travel insurance specialists suspension really take the sting out of bumps in the road. and I run out of assistance just before getting home. I’ve P J Hayman & Company to bring you a complete range of What’s more, the bike is fun to ride; despite having a hinge covered 34 miles or so, not too far off the 40-mile range that travel insurance policies. We can provide peace of mind in the middle there’s no feel of flex from the frame or the tall GoCycle says is achievable. protection to suit your individual needs including cover for: handlebars. SATURDAY THURSDAY ✔ Individuals, couples & families I leave the GoCycle at home and take my own road bike out. ✔ Leisure holidays & business trips I need to travel to Bepton in Sussex for the launch of the Ford It’s odd how quickly you get used to having an electric motor. ✔ Most medical conditions & disabilities Ranger Raptor. It should take just over an hour by car. Every hill is suddenly hard work again! ✔ Almost any type of activity The 100-mile round trip is a bit ambitious by bike, but do-able ✔ Coach holidays & cruises by train and bike. The train part of the journey takes just over SUNDAY ✔ Skiing & snowboarding an hour and 20 minutes with one change, and gives me time Time to relax. I swap back to the GoCycle, now fully charged ✔ Trips up to 18 months (e.g. a gap year) 10% to get some writing done – something I clearly couldn’t do in again, and enjoy one last spin in the sun. Discount the car. However, add in the ride to the station and the 10-mile Could I go car-free for good? At least for passenger-free for GEM So whatever your travel needs and wherever you decide to go, members cycle from Liphook to Bepton and the total journey time is journeys? Perhaps not completely. I found the lengthy round- don’t forget to pack your travel insurance! around two hours 15 minutes. trip to Sussex a little frustrating, even though I was able to Driving the Raptor keeps me occupied until 5pm (for any work on the train. And it’s a lot more pleasant travelling by pedants reading, it’s a commercial vehicle so doesn’t break bike in the summer than it would be in the winter. my car-free pledge!). I’m able to write my review on the But a week with a GoCycle has shown me that many of my way home, but I must admit to wishing I could have simply regular journeys could easily be made by e-bike. If I owned a jumped in the car to halve the journey time. GX, I could see myself driving a whole lot less. n For an instant quote, go to www.motoringassist.com/travelinsurance or call 023 9241 9031 quoting GEM (Lines open 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, closed Bank Holidays) 40 Terms & conditions apply. 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YOU know the feeling... waking up in pousada-hopping exploration began in earnest. anonymous hotel rooms, looking around, and The first night saw us staying at a castle near you could be anywhere. The problem is that the Spanish border, the Parador de Monterrei hotel rooms by and large look the same. Yes, (around £142 per night, half board). This stands they’re comfortable and have all the mod cons, on a hilltop overlooking the town of Verin. It The room but until you venture outside it’s often difficult to has only 12 rooms but each has a wow factor, “took our know where you are. with telescopic views across a lovely valley into But if you are visiting Portugal or Spain you Portugal. You could stroll around the ramparts breath can escape this hotel flavour-blur by staying before dinner, meet knights in shining armour in away - quite in magnificent pousadas and paradores. the corridors, relax on ancient stone terraces and These formerly state-owned castles, palaces, climb up huge towers. literally. It was a good Magical Over the border and then across the magical five-minute Douro Valley, our next stop was the pousada walk from Barao de Forrester (from around £109 with breakfast) at Alijo, a stately mansion in the heart reception. of town and a great base for driving up and down the ‘River of Gold’. We visited the famous port and wine estates and stopped at the delightful towns and villages of Pinhao and Lamego. It was hard to leave the Douro, but our next destination really took our breath away - quite literally. It was the majestic Santa Marinha ” pousada, which looms large over the lovely city of Guimaraes. I reckon it was a good five-minute walk from reception, up stone stairs, through hushed cloisters, grand panelled rooms and the widest corridors I have ever seen, to a suite monasteries and mansions offer unique overlooking the city. Dinner and breakfast at affordable accommodation with a huge helping this monastery were served in a vast monks’ of antique style and historic class. On the way refectory and the gardens and lake are well down to breakfast, which can take a while in worth exploring. some of these monumental buildings, you are From Guimaraes we headed north past Porto just as likely to come face to face with a full suit to the Pousada Monte de Santa Luzia (from £153 of armour and pass through ancient cloisters with breakfast) which looks down on the ocean- and along ramparts and corridors wide enough side city town of Viana do Castelo. Think Where to take a coach and horses. Eagles Dare and you won’t even be close to this On a previous tour of neighbouring Spain, citadel in the sky which perches above a Sacre Green alert I was blown away by the splendour of the Coeur lookalike basilica. From our balcony we Make sure you don’t paradores, staying in eight of them while looked down on planes taking off from the local come unstuck, like I did, when joining one Turning back time exploring the north of the country between airport and watched the waves crashing on the of these pay by the Santander and Madrid. rugged Atlantic coast like white ribbons in the kilometre sections. But this time we headed further west to wind. As you arrive at the Portugal where the pousadas - different name, I didn’t think it could get more plush and unmanned toll booths in the same product - cast a similar spell as we travelled gracious than this pousada, but then I hadn’t >> make sure you always choose a lane where around the beautiful Douro Valley and in and you can take a ticket. out of Porto. Our accommodation included a You hand this in and pay 12th century monastery, several palaces and a when leaving the road couple of magnificent mansions. and it usually amounts pousadas of Portugal to very little. You really have to experience these incredible properties to appreciate how they have been But if you go straight through the ‘inviting’ cleverly converted and expertly renovated green lane with the Touring Europe’s southwestern-most country is a proper treat, to provide top class accommodation while flashing lights, which retaining all of their historic charm. the locals use, and don’t especially if you plan to stay in its pousadas; traditional, luxury There are lots of different routes you can take take a ticket, you are in around Portugal and Spain. We took the ferry for a shock when you properties formerly owned by the government. Dave Balow set off to exit. I made this mistake to Santander, where as soon as we docked, our and was fined 30 euros find out more about this ‘affordable luxury’ holiday option Mazda MX5’s soft top came down, the satnav for not having a ticket jumped into use and around 1,000 miles of for a mile-long journey. 42 43 Good Motoring Good Motoring Portugal tour AUTUMN ON THE ROAD

ROAD TESTS Take a look in a typical car dealership, and you could 46 Mazda 3 be forgiven for thinking the saloon car has had its 48 Audi e-tron day. Superminis, small hatchbacks and SUVs all vie for attention on the showroom floor. But BMW and Renault Clio 52 Volkswagen still believe there’s a market for a three-box 54 Ford Galaxy four-door. The new BMW 3 Series (p58) and the Volkswagen 58 BMW 3-Series Passat (p60) are some of the finest of the breed. Take your pick 60 Volkswagen Passat between the upmarket badge and driver appeal of the 3 Series and the comfort and space of the Passat. Saloons may not be as popular MINI Cooper S 62 as they once were, but the best of them still have a lot to offer.

HOW WE RATE OUR CARS... PLUS: 50 Ask the experts An exceptional car and a clear class-leader. A very good car, among the best of its kind. 56 Used Volvo V60 Good, but not outstanding. An average car. Electric motorbike review 64 Below average. A car with flaws, or which lags behind most rivals. A very poor car. Best avoided.

<< experienced the delights of the Palacio do board) in the foothills of the Picos de Europa Freixo (approx. £220 per night with breakfast), mountains. This massive building stands in a beautiful pousada situated right on the banks the Fuentes Carrionas Nature Reserve and 46 of the Douro River and a short walk from the the exterior and interior reflect the theme of a ...All have historical old town of Porto. Built around 1742, hunting lodge, with impressive stone fireplaces the Freixo Palace is one of the most remarkable and wood panelling. Despite basking in “been restored examples of Portuguese baroque architecture. 30-degree temperatures for most of the trip, here to the highest Audi e-tron: the firm’s first all-electric When you are not walking around marvelling we encountered the first snows of winter, which 48 model: a rival for the Jaguar I-Pace. at the place, you can relax in the superb spa or made our stay even more magical. standards swim in the indoor or outdoor infinity pools. There’s a pousada of one type or another in and have The Mazda 3: worth a look for its or near most cities, towns and places of interest stylish looks and frugal running costs. Imposing in Portugal, and plenty more in spectacular superb I’ve never thought that a hospital could be locations in both countries that you’ve probably restaurants... the perfect place for great hospitality, but I never heard of. All have been restored to the discovered it could at my next pousada - at highest standards and have superb restaurants Viseu. The imposing 18th century building, serving regional cuisine. with its three statues of Faith, Hope and Charity So if you fancy a great touring holiday with a adorning the roof, is a lesson in how to convert difference, and want to enjoy driving your car on an important landmark. It started life as a huge mainly deserted roads through stunning scenery, convent then became a hospital. Now the old take a look at what’s on offer, in the knowledge 54 infirmary and mortuary have given way to a spa, that every night you will be staying somewhere ” restaurant and courtyard. The polished cherry very special . . . and quite like nowhere else. n wood interiors add an extra gloss. Once ‘discharged’ from hospital, we drove TRAVEL TIPS on to the walled city of Braganza, set in rugged Check prices and make reservations with countryside, for a stay at the stylish, modern Keytel International 020 7199 6360 (keytel. pousada Sao Bartolomeu. There’s an outdoor co.uk). Travel with Brittany Ferries (0330 159 7000, brittanyferries.com) between pool, and all the rooms have balconies which The Ford Galaxy: fantastic space and comfort Plymouth and Santander. The crossing takes for seven people travelling together. overlook the city’s beautiful medieval castle. approximately 20 hours. The return for two For the last night we hopped back across the adults in late September (including inside border into Spain for a stay at the Parador de cabin on both sailings) costs £842. The MINI Cooper S: fun to drive, and a Cervera de Pisuerga (around £180 per night, half 62 patriotic twist in its tail. 44 45 Good Motoring Good Motoring road test Space/practicality Safety Details and verdict

Price: £27,185 as tested What is it? How green is it? Who should buy it? The Mazda 3 has been awarded five stars by Hop into the front seats Performance: 0-62 in 10.3 secs An absolutely cracking family The 1.8-litre diesel engine we tested We love the car, but our advice is not Euro NCAP, with a 98 per cent score for adult and you’ll find plenty of Economy 56.5mpg hatchback we think should give the is focused on efficiency, delivering to buy one yet. Wait for the Skyactiv-X occupant protection, 87 per cent for child leg, shoulder and head Insurance: 17E Ford Focus, Seat Leon and VW Golf a 56.5mpg and producing 109g/km in petrol engine that’s due along by the occupant protection and maximum points for room. The seats can be set Tax: £170/£145 run for their money. It’s great to drive CO2 emissions. end of the year, as we think this will frontal full width impact. The Smart Brake low, guaranteeing plenty of and packed with kit. really impress. Support system also received full marks clearance between head and Our verdict: in low-speed tests and collision avoidance ceiling, even for six-footers. scenarios. Add to this the now usual line- Storage arrangements are Figures for the 1.8D 116ps GT Sport up of devices that includes ISOFIX child- generous and intelligent, with seat mounting and air bags. From a driver’s decent space in the glove box perspective, we found rear visibility to be poor. and bottle-holders in both doors. Mazda 3 Equipment Put a tall person in the back and you may hear some complaints, simply because the Driving and performance Standard kit across the range includes rear sloping roofline – which is one parking sensors, smartphone connectivity, a of the stylish exterior features clever kit that tweaks both torque and brakes as we drive into seven-inch touchscreen, rain-sensing wipers, we love – will inevitably bring and out of corners. auto high-beam assistance, adaptive cruise the ceiling right down to head When we tested the earlier version of the Mazda 3, we Noise levels in the cabin were impressively low, and the control and LED headlights. Specific to GT level. There’s also a slight suggested that the quality of the driving experience should suspension generally helped smooth out the ride, even Sport spec are vinyl leather door trim, the feeling of being hemmed in, Drive it away... put a broad smile on your face. Well if that’s a decent through some truly crater-like Scottish potholes. We drove excellent Active Driving Display and mirror which is not helped by the measure, then this all-new model could well produce a grin the GT Sport, which comes with 18-inch wheels and low- memory. The driver’s seat has power slide, small rear windows. Cash or finance?Finance of Cheshire cat proportions. First impressions of the car’s profile tyres, so for a smoother ride it would be as well to recline, height and lumbar adjustment. The Boot space is adequate, Best deals? A Mazda 3 GT Sport exterior were positive; it really is a very good-looking vehicle, try the less expensive SE and SE-L versions, both of which 12 speaker Bose surround sound system though the load lip is on the leased over three years and 30,000 with stylish lines and a particularly attractive rear. On the come with §6-inch wheels. Having said that, only the worst of incorporates AudioPilot technology. high side and the lack of any miles from LeasingOptions.co.uk inside, quality was evident, with a nice simple layout we surfaces led to noticeable bumps and lurches underneath. securing hooks means any works out at £262 per month. There’s were able to get used to quickly, vinyl leather door trim and a The Mazda 3 is, for the time being, only available with a Costs smaller bags you stow run the an initial deposit of £1,575 plus £199 generous array of kit included as standard. diesel engine (the arrival of the Skyactiv-X petrol engine is risk of being thrown around. in fees, while the deal works out to £14,116 overall. This was still a good Our test route began at Edinburgh Airport and took us expected in the next few months), which we liked very much. bit cheaper than Mazda’s own deal. south across a selection of roads (some excellent, some truly At the lower end of the rev counter we were aware of one or As well as excellent fuel economy, the Mazda 3 What’s it worth when I change? The appalling) towards the Borders and Northumberland. two rumbles and rattles, but these quickly disappeared as comes with a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty. sleek looks of the Mazda 3 mean it Although the steering seemed a little too assisted, it was speed increased. The 116hp isn’t really anything to get excited Servicing costs are is required every 12,500 should find favour with used buyers, always accurate and fast to react. We would have liked a little about - we found it reluctant to perform until it built up some miles or once a year, and there’s a monthly so it will be worth 45% of its new more connection with the front wheels, but by and large we revs - but it does guarantee economical progress on most plan that covers servicing for seven years. price in three years and 30,000 miles. had few complaints. G-Vectoring Control Plus is Mazda’s types of road. 4 Top marks for its stylish looks and frugal running costs. 6 Unremarkable acceleration and cramped conditions in the rear. Review: James Luckhurst James Review:

WE SAY: The attractive Mazda 3 is a worthwhile choice in a tough sector of the market.

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What is it? How green is it? Who should buy it? You get front, side and curtain airbags, three The e-tron’s front cabin Price estimate: £71,560 The e-tron is Audi’s first fully electric As a battery-powered electric vehicle, Anyone looking for an EV-powered Isofix child seat mounts and Audi Pre- provides more than ample Performance: 0-62 in 5.7 secs car and takes on the likes of the the e-tron produces no tailpipe SUV or premium green machine Sense Front and Basic to detect and react room and comfort. The driver is Economy 241-mile range Insurance: 45 Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X with emissions and can travel up to 241 should certainly add the Audi e-tron to impending collisions. Lane Departure afforded plenty of adjustment Tax: £0/£320 its image and performance. miles on a charge. to their list. Warning and cruise control with speed limiter in the seat and steering wheel, are also included, along with Parking System while the main instruments use Our verdict: Plus with a 360-degree display for the driver. A Audi’s digital display screen rear-view camera helps with parking too. Audi to good effect. The centre also offers additional safety packs. console will be familiar to anyone who has sat in one of Equipment Audi’s most recent models and the touchscreen buttons have Audi e-tron a satisfying ‘click’ when you The e-tron puts you in the lap of luxury with press them for the heating and its electrically adjusted and heated front ventilation controls. Driving and performance seats, leather upholstery and climate control. We’re not so impressed by the There’s also Audi’s Virtual Cockpit dash with optional virtual door mirrors. Drive it away... a 12.3-inch display. It’s complemented by a 10.1- They replace the normal glass inch touchscreen for the infotainment, while items with slimline cameras to Cash or finance? Finance At first glance, you could easily mistake the e-tron for one glide along with no apparent effort. below that nestles another 8.6-inch monitor beam an image of what’s behind Best deals? Audi’s own PCP deal shades any others in our book of Audi’s other upscale SUVs, such as the Q5 or even the Q8. The e-tron is very enjoyable to steer down any road. As well for the heating and ventilation. The e-tron has onto screens set in the upper thanks to its £4,254 deposit and This is a deliberate ploy on the part of Audi so that buyers as being quick off the mark, it cruises in supreme comfort on wireless mobile phone charging included. leading edge of the doors. They payments of £709 per month for choose the car not just for its EV credentials but because it’s the motorway or through town. In both circumstances, the save a tiny bit on aerodynamic 35 months. This is based on a also a very desirable car in its own right. That puts a lot of near total absence of noise allied to the cushioned ride and Costs drag that might extend the three-year deal with 10,000 miles weight of expectation on how the car drives and this has been ideally weighted controls instils a sense of calm that leaves battery range a smidgeon, but per annum and two services a hit and miss area for Audi on occasion with its 4x4 models. you relaxed at journey’s end. they seem unnatural to use included. The prices also include To make the e-tron all-wheel drive, Audi employs electric Point the e-tron down a country lane and it can up its game The Audi sits in the middle of the Jaguar I-Pace even after a lot of acquaintance. any available government EV grants. motors for the front and rear axles. This allows the car to to feel athletically enjoyable. It’s still a hefty car at 2.5-tonnes, and Tesla Model X on price at £71,560. It has a The rear seats have acceptable What’s it worth when I change? divide its considerable 407hp and 490lb ft of torque to deliver but much of this is carried low in the frame where the 241-mile range on a full battery charge and that space for two but not three, The desirability of the e-tron the best traction and performance. Plant your foot from a batteries are positioned. The effect is a high-riding SUV that can be topped up cheaply overnight. Car tax is while the boot is smaller than and increasing popularity of EVs standing start and it will tick off 0-62mph in 5.7 seconds, feels more like a hot hatch when pressing on through corners. pleasingly low for a car of this size (it would be we would hope for, due to the means the Audi should retain which isn’t as fast as a Jaguar I-Pace or Tesla Model X, but zero if the car cost less than £40k), while the battery packs infringing on the 54% of its new price after three more than brisk enough for a big SUV. Group 45 insurance rating is much the same as luggage area. years and 30,000 miles. More important is the way the e-tron feels so smooth and that of the e-tron’s fossil-fuelled rivals. effortless. Like all EVs, it’s very quiet even at higher speeds, but where it has its direct rivals licked is the way it seems to 4 Comfortable, elegant luxury SUV that makes EV driving very easy to appreciate. Review: Al Surttie Al Review: 6 The boot is a bit on the small side for a large SUV.

WE SAY: The Audi e-tron makes a compelling case for switching to an EV.

49 48 Good Motoring Good Motoring Q: I bought a second-hand electric vehicle (EV), which has ask the experts We’re here to answer been to the garage twice now with rusted-up brakes. your questions... Is this common? A: Corroded friction brakes is a Members of our panel of experts offer their growing issue with EVs in particular, responses to your questions. If you have a query, because drivers tend not to use them as send it to [email protected] much, prioritising regenerative braking instead that utilises the electric motor ‘in reverse’ to recharge the batteries. Q: I want to learn Therefore, the friction brakes do not generate sufficient heat to evaporate to ride a motorbike. A RARE SIGHT moisture. The resultant corrosion What’s the best way to flawless repair can cause the brakes to bind, which can be extremely dangerous. I get started? I spotted the big beast pictured below in Enfield Town, recommend that the brakes are stripped, cleaned and lubricated at Q: Q: My car sustained North London. Any idea what it is? the very least. You may wish to try using EV-specific brake pads, such A: The first formal step is to a nasty dent during the as Electric Blue from TRW Aftermarket. These not only tend to resist complete your Compulsory summer holidays; what Basic Training (CBT). Usually What you have seen there is a lovely thing called the RONART corrosion better than alternative brands but they are also quieter in A: are your views of paintless operation and produce less dust. lasting a full day (and costing W152, created in 1985 by a chap called Arthur Woolstenholme. dent repairs (PDR) that on average £120), it’s designed Originally called the Alicat, it soon changed to Ronart - RONa (his can be performed on your to ensure you can ride safely wife’s name) and ARThur! drive? Or should I think New videos: Maintenance basics on your own while you I believe the car was inspired by Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows about using a DIY kit? prepare for your full moped We have just published a series of short ‘how to’ videos that set out the basics of or motorcycle test. Once and Auto Unions of the 1930s. The donor is - and I use the word IS car maintenance tasks you can do at home. There are five short videos featuring completed, your CBT will be because I think you can still buy one - a Jaguar XJ6 and it used most It is a fairly complex topic, presenter Katy Brody offering tips on home MOT checks, tyre pressure, tyre tread, A: valid for two years, but you because it depends on the oil levels and screen wash. You’ll find them at: motoringassist.com/howtoguides/ of the powertrain. It had a good reputation and was beautifully built. must use L-plates. It also went like a proverbial train. Mind you, it was about the same damage sustained, especially size as a train! whether your paintwork is I think around 100 have been sold, most of them as kits but there scratched, chipped, or ‘broken’. If it is not, a suitable PDR expert have also been a few factory builds. By the way, many thanks to can manipulate the metal to Steve Hole, editor of Complete Kit Car magazine, for his assistance in create a flawless repair. DIY dent identifying the car. removal kits are available but you could make matters worse and this could cost you more, if you engage a professional paintless dent removal service subsequently.

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Price estimate: £15,000 What is it? How green is it? Who should buy it? Scoring a five-star rating for the Euro NCAP The latest Clio may look similar Performance: 0-62 in 11.8 secs The fifth generation of the once A non-plug-in hybrid will join the Anyone looking for a stylish yet test the new Clio has excellent occupant to the outgoing version, but Economy 64.2mpg highly popular and now fairly range later. However, for the lowest practical supermini should consider protection and good pedestrian safety. All it sits on a new platform for Insurance: 11E popular Renault Clio. This time CO2 figure Renault will offer an 85hp the new Clio. It’s at home being a first trim levels get autonomous braking which can Renault. This means the car is Tax: £130/£145 round the car’s smaller on the outside 1.5-litre diesel with emissions of new car for younger drivers or as a detect pedestrians and cyclists as well as other 12mm shorter and 8mm lower but bigger on the inside. 95g/km. family runabout. motor vehicles in city traffic. The Clio has a than before, but has a much Our verdict: speed limiter and lane assist as standard. larger boot and there’s more room for passengers, too. Figures for the Renault Clio TCe100 Equipment Renault claims the 391-litre Play 5dr manual boot in the petrol versions is the largest in its class. Renault Renault is pushing the high-tech nature of the has fitted a false floor to the Renault Clio new Clio. All versions gain a digital central boot which allows for a useful area to the instrument panel and a central hidden area for storing items dash control screen. Higher specification securely and also means that Drive it away... Driving and performance models include a larger portrait orientation there’s a smaller bootlip to lift central screen, which allows owners to items over in everyday use. Cash or finance? Finance customise the layout and includes new Interestingly, the diesel Best deals? The new Clio’s pricing connectivity features that mean owners can versions have a slightly smaller had yet to be confirmed at the time Historically the Clio has always been one of the more fun Detracting from the way the car drives is higher than monitor various functions within the car from boot at 366 litres. This is due of writing, but our experience is Renault’s own PCP deals are keenly and involving superminis you could buy – even in the less expected cabin noise. Part of this is from road noise with a mobile phone app. to the space taken up by the priced. Based on the estimated powerful versions. They felt nimble, nippy and exciting. some surfaces causing harsh resonance in the cabin. However, AdBlue system which reduces £17,000 list price of a TCE 100 The new Clio has a more grown-up character. It’s more some of it is wind noise from around the driver’s window. Costs harmful emissions. However, Play model, we’d reckon on a £190 comfortable, more stable and feels more solid on the road. That aside, the 100 and 130hp petrol engines are remarkably even the diesel’s luggage space monthly payment over four years However, push the little hatchback a bit in the corners refined and while not making the Clio a particularly fast car, is still bigger than a few cars in and 40,000 miles. This would need and you’ll find that fun element still exists. The steering is it does always feel willing, even at lower revs. Renault claims With first deliveries in October, final pricing the class above. For instance, a £1,500 deposit and comes in at particularly direct, with a small amount of driver input doing the 100hp 1.0-litre car will do 0-62mph in 11.8 seconds, while has yet to be revealed at the time of writing, the new Ford Focus has a 4.9% APR. There would also be an estimated cost of £5,000 to buy the a lot of work on the road. the 130hp 1.3 will accelerate from 0-62mph in 9.0 seconds. but expect a competitive package. The most 316-litre boot. car outright at the end of the deal. If you find an open stretch of armac,t then the Clio will flow What’s uncommon is that Renault has opted to fit a long- popular engine is expected to be the 100hp There’s also improved What’s it worth when I change? After well between the corners. This isn’t just because the steering geared five-speed manual to the petrol Clios. It feels a bit 1.0-litre petrol which has a CO2 figure of 100g/ rear-seat legroom that will four years and 40,000 miles, the gives reasonable feedback, but also because the suspension old-school not having a sixth to change into, particularly km and a combined WLTP fuel figure of accommodate taller adults with popularity of the Clio should see it has a suppleness that absorbs bumps well. The pay-off is more for motorway work. The diesel, however, is blessed with a 64.2mpg. If that’s not efficient enough for you, relative ease. return 40% of its price when new. body movement, but on the up side this means you can tell six-speed gearbox, although this doesn’t make the 0-62mph then the 85hp 1.5-litre diesel has a CO2 output easily how the car’s going to behave in bends. There are still time of the 85hp 1.5 engined diesel particularly quick at 14.7 of 95g/km and a 78.5mpg official figure. good levels of comfort too, if you’re just getting from A to B. seconds.

4 Large central touchscreen in the higher specification versions. 6 The petrol version’s manual gearbox is only five-speed. Review: Tristan Young Tristan Review:

WE SAY: Improved interior quality and room make the Clio an appealing supermini.

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4 There are so many combinations for carrying people and luggage. 6 This version is expensive to buy, with Ford Galaxy a lot to pay in tax for five years.

Driving and performance What is it? big windows that help remove any sense of Two other very useful safety aids are the turbochargers, still achieved better than It’s everyone’s ‘go-to’ being hemmed in. Elsewhere there are deep adaptive LED headlights (which help reduce 40mpg over a week-long test journey of MPV. You may be fed bins, cup holders, USB chargers, drop-down glare for other drivers) and automatic nearly 1,200 miles. The price tag and CO2 In a sector not known for thrilling up of seeing them in tables for second-row occupants and even a braking (designed to detect vehicles and output of 158g/km means you’ll pay £530 tax performance, this top-end 240PS Ford taxi mode, going in and UK power socket. pedestrians). in the first year, followed by a premium tax Galaxy offers plenty by way of driver out of Gatwick, but it is Staying with second-row passengers: the (currently £320) for the following five years, satisfaction. The two-litre engine with a spacious and versatile Luckhurst James Review: Galaxy does not treat them as second-class Equipment in addition to the £145 standard rate. eight-speed automatic gearbox ensures a family car. citizens. The reclinable seats slide back and positive, progressive drive at all times. Build forth, and there’s loads of accessible space We say: quality and a well-insulated cabin protect How green is it? for storing bags under the two front seats. We tested the top-of-the-range Titanium occupants from road and engine noise - it’s The Galaxy returns With all seven seats in use, you get 300 litres X version which, with all its extra kit The brilliant Ford Galaxy offers space and lovely and quiet, even at motorway speeds. respectable economy. of boot space. However, start the process of (including power tailgate, DAB, navigation, comfort for seven people travelling together. We had a few issues early on as our rear- The 240PS engine reconfiguring the interior and you’ll have up to blind spot information, fabulous panoramic seat passengers adapted to the wallow we version we tested an impressive 2,300-plus litres at your disposal. sunroof and 19-inch alloys) runs in at a experienced on winding rural roads, but claims a fuel economy hefty £43,945. The range starts with the 1.5 nothing too off-putting. Overall it was great between 32.5 and Safety Ecoboost at £29,960, but for the best all- Details and verdict to drive - completely trustworthy, positive 48.7mpg. round deal, we reckon the 2.0-litre EcoBlue and surprisingly engaging. 150 Zetec at £32,410 takes some beating. Price: £43,945 as tested Who should buy it? The Galaxy has a maximum five-star rating Performance: 0-62mph in 8.9 secs Space and practicality If you have a large from Euro NCAP, with an 87 per cent score Costs Economy: 32.7 - 48.7 mpg family or are looking for adult and child occupant protection. Insurance: 31 for loads of versatile There are three isofix mounts in the Tax: £530/£145 (+£465) The Galaxy’s versatility is its strongest asset. space, then the Galaxy second row, and drivers benefit from traffic It may be big but its running costs are Our verdict: For example, the third row of seats offers is likely to meet your sign recognition, a lane-keeping aid, tyre decent. If economy is your priority then look perfectly comfortable accommodation for needs. It’s practical, and pressure monitoring, quick-clearing heated no further than the EcoBlue diesel engine. Figures for the Galaxy Titanium X 2.0 TCDI grown-ups as well as children - as well as nice comfortable, too. windscreen and rear view camera. Even the ‘zesty’ model we tried, with its two EcoBlue 8-Speed Automatic

54 55 Good Motoring Good Motoring How much to pay Our preferred D4 in SE Lux trim can be had from £8,500 USED CAR CHOICE with around 70,000 miles on the clock for a 2014 car from an independent dealer. If you’re prepared to spend a bit more, you could have a car of the same age and specification but with 45,000 miles for £10,500 from Volvo’s own Selekt approved used car scheme. Overall rating (2010 - 2018) Volvo V60 We say: What’s in its favour? How reliable is it? What should I look out for? The only point holding back this Volvo from a five-star rating is, ironically, boot space. Otherwise, the V60 is a very As ever, our expert Al Suttie has the answers sound used bet. Others to consider BMW 3 Series Touring More driver-focused than the Volvo, the BMW 3 Series Introduction some reports of clogged up diesel particulate filters on Touring isn’t as practical but has plenty of choice of engines The Volvo V60, introduced in 2010, was much less square- early diesel models and a fault with the EGR (exhaust gas in the 2012-2019 generation. rigged in its styling than the V40 it replaced. While some recirculation) systems on early D4 versions causing an Volvo traditionalists might have mourned this, a great many engine warning light to illuminate on the dash. Neither is a Honda Civic Estate more buyers embraced this Swede with a slice of lifestyle major issue. Less premium in image but just as able an estate, the Honda about it. This allowed Volvo to compete on a more even Beyond that, make sure the tailgate opens and closes Civic is affordable to buy and run plus it’s good to drive. footing with Audi and BMW, helped by the sleek roofline of smoothly and the car is free of parking knocks as the the V60. swoopy styling can make it tricky to judge the car’s While that roofline traded outright carrying capacity for extremities. You should also be sure you’re happy with the appearances’ sake, the V60 was still a useful load hauler. rear-seat space if carrying adult passengers as it can be tight It also delivered a supple ride, good handling and superb for kneeroom in the back. safety thanks to all models coming with collision-avoiding emergency brake assist as standard. Power for the V60 came from a variety of petrol and diesel Which one to buy engines, offering anything from the very frugal DRIVe Attractive as the sporty R-Design model is with its 18-inch models to the very rapid Polestar. There was even a Cross alloy wheels, we’d seek out either an SE Lux or ES Nav Country version with optional four-wheel drive. A plug-in version of the V60. They offer a more supple ride and post- hybrid diesel D6 model was another choice for buyers that 2013 facelift models will come with the smoother-shifting arrived with a range-wide facelift in 2013 and coincided eight-speed automatic gearbox if that’s your transmission with a switch to eight gears for the auto of choice. Under the bonnet, we’d transmission. Manual and automatic opt for the 181hp 2.0-litre gearboxes were on offer in most turbodiesel that was V60s. used in the D4 models for its breadth of power, economy What to look for and reasonable There’s really very emissions. This has little to worry an official combined about when consumption of choosing a V60 57.6mpg, while the beyond the manual offers an normal used impressive 74.3mpg car checks. average. There were

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Price: £38,325 What is it? How green is it? Who should buy it? Lane departure, speed limit and front-collision Rear passenger space has never Performance: 0-62 in 6.8 secs BMW’s 3 Series is the achievable goal Both petrol and diesel offer excellent Though the 3 Series tends to be a warnings are standard, as is a reversing been the 3 Series’ strongest Economy 51.4mpg for any young executive, offering efficiency figures (the 190hp 320d company car, it has broader appeal camera, but most of the really clever safety suit, but the new car is at least Insurance: 29 excellent dynamics, badge cachet and diesel achieves 55.4mpg). A plug-in thanks to the badge, reputation for equipment is bundled into the £1250 Driving improved in that area, although Tax: £170/£145 plenty of clever technology, as well as hybrid is just around the corner too. fine handling, breadth of range and Assistant Professional package. That includes larger adult occupants may efficient engines. interior quality. Active Cruise Control, Automatic Speed Limit not fancy lengthy trips in the Our verdict: Assist, Crossroad and Cross-Traffic warnings, rear seats. Up front, there is a Evasion Aid, Lane Keeping Assistant and good selection of storage areas Figures for the 320d M Sport auto Wrong Way Warning, as well as several other for phones, wallets, keys and saloon safety systems. It’s a shame more of it drinks, including a moulding in isn’t standard. the door pocket specifically to keep bottles from rolling about, BMW 3 Series saloon Equipment and finding a good driving position is easy thanks to the range of adjustment across Drive it away... Driving and performance The standard kit list has been improved, and seat and wheel. The 12.3-inch includes three-zone climate control, ambient touchscreen media system fitted interior lighting and 8.8-inch touchscreen to M Sport models is logical and Cash or finance? Finance on all models, as well as 17- or 18-inch alloy easy to use on the move, also Best deals? BMW’s own finance deals looked tempting, but we found better The BMW has always led the compact executive class in over the BMW, which sacrifices a little in that department to wheels, depending on trim level. Sport spec controlled via voice recognition with V4B.co.uk. for a 320i SE saloon terms of driving appeal, with its rear-wheel-drive layout ensure it stays top of the class for driving dynamics. gets heated front sports seats and leather or using the centrally-mounted and this lease deal needs a £2,842 making for a sure-handling car. That poise is complemented When the road gets twisty, that balanced, rear-wheel-drive interior, while the popular M Sport offers rotary dial. deposit and £316 per month for 48 by a range of excellent petrol and diesel engines, whether chassis has a secure and planted feel that its rivals can’t match a more attractive bodykit, larger navigation Boot space is the same as the months. As well as the nine-month performance or economy is the primary requirement. The – though the Alfa Romeo Giulia gets close. The steering is screen, Apple CarPlay, real-time traffic and previous 3 Series saloon at 480 up-front deposit, there are also £360 320d diesel has always been the heart of the range, and it’s nicely weighted, and BMW’s small but chunky steering wheel sportier suspension settings. litres, which also matches the of additional fees and no maintenance an excellent engine for higher-mileage drivers looking for is a pleasure to use. All cars get a smooth-shifting automatic car’s key rival, the Audi A4. included in a deal that totals £18,053 over the four years. low fuel bills, although the 320i petrol offering is improved gearbox as standard, with the exception of the smaller diesels, Costs Split-fold rear seats are now What’s it worth when I change? After in efficiency terms for lower mileage users and drives nicely. which have a six-speed manual alternative. standard, which adds welcome four years and 40,000 miles, a 320i SE The more powerful engines are great, though aimed at the There is also the option of BMW’s xDrive four-wheel drive practicality. Electric folding saloon will retain 35% of its list price, enthusiast, and the cost rises accordingly. on several models, for those looking for more traction in The 3 Series should hold its value better than door mirrors are fitted on all which is about par for the course the But the 3 Series is also excellent on longer journeys, with tricky conditions. Choosing an xDrive has a small impact on any of its rivals, but that’s backed up by class- trim levels for the first time. small executive sector. improvements to the aerodynamics and thicker glass leading the efficiency figures thanks to the system’s increased weight, leading efficiency figures and servicing costs to increased levels of refinement and less road, wind or but is proving increasingly popular. that are better than most compact executive engine noise making its way into the cabin. These combine Overall, the 3 Series is still the finest-handling car in saloons’. Just beware of costly options. with a good ride quality, though other more comfort- its class, with great engines and the ability to cover long orientated models such as Audi’s A4 have a slight advantage distances in comfort. 4 High-quality cabin, looks and driving experience. 6 It’s not the cheapest, and options can easily bump up the price. Review: Paul Barker Paul Review:

WE SAY: The 3 Series makes small improvements that keep it top of the class.

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Price: £36,885 What is it? How green is it? Who should buy it? Already a Euro NCAP five-star car, the new If you need space, then the Passat includes a host of improved safety Performance: 0-62mph in 8.1 secs The latest Volkswagen Passat is a VW may not have a reputation The Passat sits firmly in the Passat is a master within the Economy: 42.2 - 44.1 mpg substantially updated version of the for being green, having caused traditional family car market and technology including adaptive cruise with sector. In traditional four-door lane keeping. This system will bring the car Insurance: 23E eighth-generation car and is available Dieselgate, but pick the plug-in is aimed at those covering higher saloon form the boot is 586 to a complete stop and then creep forward Tax: £210/£145 with a wide choice of petrol, diesel version and you can have a CO2 figure annual miles, be that for business or litres while in the estate, which and plug-in hybrid powertrains. well below 100g/km. pleasure. automatically in slow-moving traffic. The adaptive cruise control also links to the satnav will take the vast majority of Our verdict: so that the car will automatically slow for sales, it’s 650 litres. In this class Figures for the Passat 2.0 TDI 190 bends and junctions. that’s only beaten by the Skoda R-line estate DSG Superb. Equipment Working your way forward, rear-seat leg and headroom is ample. A six-feet tall adult can New technology and connected services are sit comfortably behind a driver Volkswagen Passat the some of the biggest additions to the revised of the same height. You can also Passat – the model is loaded with kit. The fit three adults across the rear instrument cluster now uses the latest digital seats without much squeezing. Driving and performance dashboard, the kind you’d find in cars from Final UK specification has sister brand Audi. There’s a new connected car has been more of a priority than crisp and engaging app which allows remote control of various yet to be set, but the estate handling. functions within the car. The Passat also is expected to come with a Drive it away... The steering is light and accurate, while the suspension is features the same matrix headlights that were powered bootlid. The boot floor For a car that doesn’t sell in huge numbers like the Golf perfectly comfortable and remarkably quiet over even very is flat and square. Cash or finance? Finance first seen on the new Touareg. Best deals? We were tempted or Polo, there’s an amazingly broad range of engines and degraded road surfaces. Wind and tyre noise when cruising The rear seats can be folded by Volkswagen’s own lease PCP powertrains in the Passat. These range from a 120hp 1.6-litre at higher speeds are among the quietest in class. Costs (40:20:40) from the back of the deal for £341 per month but its diesel through to a 272hp 2.0-litre petrol. There’s also a However, there are flaws in this refinement in a couple of car using levers near the tailgate hefty £5,171 up-front deposit plug-in hybrid with 218hp that will cover a claimed 35 versions at a couple of points. and when they are down there’s meant we preferred the deal from miles in pure-electric mode. And you can have manual and The 190hp and 240hp diesels still feel a little behind the no lip over the rear seats. That CarLeaseSpecialOffers.co.uk. For a The Passat is priced from £27,630, which makes it Passat 1.6 TDI SE DSG saloon, this automatic gearboxes and front and all-wheel drive in estate times. Under cold start and light acceleration from low almost £3,000 more expensive the Skoda Superb makes it easy to make the most deal came in at £373 per month and saloon forms. If you include the plastic-clad pumped speed, these two engines are on the rattly side of things. You range. While rivals may be cheaper to buy, the of the considerable luggage with a £2,238 deposit for a three- up Alltrack version you can even have the Passat as an off- won’t forget you’re driving a diesel. Passat should prove economical to run. The 120hp capacity. year, 30,000-mile period that has a roader (almost). They regain ground in terms of performance with strong 1.6-litre diesel is the most efficient conventionally total cost of £15,491. All versions, however, share one thing in common: behind acceleration and are quiet on a motorway cruise. Fitted powered model, returning 47.1-49.6mpg and What’s it worth when I change? emitting 109g/km of CO2. A low CO2 218hp plug- Not even the lure of the VW the wheel is a place you could sit in total comfort for many, with the smooth seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox, badge can save the Passat from many miles. And equally, none (even the 272hp all-wheel and in estate form, the 0-62mph time for the 190 diesel is a in hybrid will also be available soon, with an increased all-electric range of 34 miles. a mediocre residual value of 34% drive version) are what you’d call involving or fun. respectable 8.1 seconds and this drops to 7.9 if you choose after three years and 30,000 miles. Really keen drivers may be a little disappointed, but this is 4Motion all-wheel drive. The 240hp diesel, only available as what Volkswagen was aiming for. Long distance refinement a 4Motion, sees the 0-62mph time come up in 6.7 seconds.

4 Refinement is impressive with minimal noise entering the cabin. 6 The Passat is a brilliant car, but it’s completely devoid of fun. Review: Tristan Young Tristan Review:

WE SAY: Premium quality, great practicality – a seriously good family car.

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4 The MINI handles brilliantly; it won’t fail to bring a smile to your face. 6 There’s next to no room for rear seat MINI Cooper S passengers or luggage.

Monday What is it? on the road surfaces and the afternoon brings easily adjusted by the flick of a retro switch driving experience that’s fun and thrilling. It’s a 2019 version of a much better conditions, and an opportunity in a panel beneath the central display. Other We vary through the three different modes, There’s great excitement when a large fabulous, nippy and for an excursion to Brecon, some 10 miles options fitted to the car include a Harman alternating between the normal auto setting white truck arrives, drops its rear door very exciting car that away. There’s the usual bustle of shoppers and Kardon Hi-Fi (which allowed us to listen to and those brilliant paddle shifts. There’s and offloads the pretty MINI Cooper S. made its mark on the holidaymakers as we manoeuvre niftily into Test Match Special on digital, much to 23- and comment on the firm suspension, but it’s The delivery happens during a brief break rally scene more than a car parking space. Make no mistake, this is 13-year-old sons’ delight). purely an observation - and it would be hard between torrential rain storms, so for a few half a decade ago. Luckhurst James Review: a sports car. It looks like a sports car, with its to think of a car like this doing what it does precious moments there is an opportunity to three-pronged leather-covered steering wheel, Thursday on these roads whils offering armchair and take photographs and become acquainted. How green is it? its sporty seats and twin exhausts. It also drives cushion suspension. Understated, yet elegant on the outside, it Considering its like a sports car, thanks in part to the pricey Many Good Motoring reviews in recent years It’s getting dark as we pull onto the drive. resembles something space age on the inside. performance but brilliant ‘steptronic’ sport transmission have included criticism of speedometers The MINI has saved us one last treat. We Great big circular dials, flashing lights, lovely capabilities, we were with double clutch (£1700). The acceleration is where 30 and 70mph are not displayed. But open the door and a bright MINI logo is little buttons to press and retro switches to impressed by the stop- excellent, the low centre of gravity adds to its although the MINI is guilty of this failing, the beamed onto the stones. Lovely. Just lovely. flick, as well as a fantastic automatic gearbox start fuel-saving engine poise on bends, and the firm suspension feels optional head-up speed display (£500) does that works intuitively and simply. The and economy that spot-on. a fantastic job of ensuring we know just how interior is black, accentuating the dramatic touched 48mpg. fast we’re going without needing to glance Details and verdict effect of those bright buttons and shiny dials. Wednesday downward. If you’re following the satnav then Who should buy it? you get directions on the same display, though Price: £31,040 as tested Tuesday The MINI Cooper S We’re still finding our way across the vast array the graphics duplicated from the central Performance: 0-62mph in 8.9 secs blends funky retro of switches and dials, but generally everything screen. Economy: 32.7 - 48.7 mpg Our first journey takes us to the next village styling and brilliant seems intuitive. We certainly can’t miss the Insurance: 29 for a quick visit to the mobile post office. contemporary green/amber/red flashes from the perimeter of Friday Tax: £210/£145 The roads are still wet, and most likely pretty engineering into a great the central display that work in tandem with Our verdict: greasy after a few dry weeks. So we take it little sports car. If that’s the audible warning system if they don’t like A 120-mile test route takes us along some gingerly. The fun will have to wait for an hour what you want and you the way we reverse! The same colour coding of the best driving roads in mid Wales, and Figures for the MINI Cooper S Exclusive or two! Sure enough, the sun does its best can afford it, grab one! works with the eco, normal and sport settings, the MINI comes into its own to deliver a automatic.

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of traffic. With its glitch-free take up of power, the SR/F blends into the melee easily. What about that battery pack and motor, then? It’s Zero’s latest kit and the motor is a ZF75-10 unit that develops the equivalent of 110PS. This puts it on a par with its direct rivals, but the Zero also comes with a hefty 190Nm of torque, easily shading any of its competition. This more than compensates for the Zero’s 220kg kerb weight, and acceleration Get ready for the charge of the is instant, strong and linear - all key traits of electrically powered vehicles. a flap on the tank, while another lockable lid opens The SR/F has very rapid acceleration, so on the to reveal a handy storage bin with a couple of USB open road you’ll be able to keep pace with friends points in there. on bikes such as the MT-09 or Z900. They may get bike brigade the better of you on track days, however, as the Zero Commuter is all done at 125mph. That makes for very cheap riding and the SR/F is an To round off our electric-themed Autumn edition, Al Suttie hops Another key difference between the Zero and ideal commuter machine, which is a role it’s ideally petrol-engined bikes is how smooth the motor suited to in other ways. The riding position puts you aboard the Zero SR/F electric motorbike remains in the SR/F. No matter how hard you forward in the saddle but not canted too far forward twist the throttle, it just keeps spinning. There’s ELECTRICElectric so you stay comfortable for long periods. A standard ELECTRIC CARS are becoming ever more where power is taken from the motor straight to also no noise from the electric drivetrain, which SCOOTERS:scooters seat height of 787mm can be lowered or raised with common on our roads, yet battery-powered the back wheel via a toothed belt. No transmission makes it easier on the ears when cruising, though optional saddles, while wind protection is as good two-wheelers remain rare. This is due in part means no gears to shift and no lever for your left some might miss the characteristic sound of their LAW UPDATE as any in this class without a fairing or screen. to motorcycling being a pastime - rather than a foot to operate. It also means there’s no clutch lever preferred engine configuration. We also noticed n Riding an electric Strong, progressive brakes make easy work of scooter on the necessity - for most riders, so they can choose to pull on. a few more cars and pedestrians straying into our public road is stopping and ABS avoids any over-exuberance. The machines that have a dedicated focus on their style This can feel a little disconcerting to begin with path while riding the SR/F in town, so judicious use against the law tyres are Pirelli Diablo front and back, which offer of riding rather than economy and running costs. for anyone stepping off the Zero’s petrol-fuelled of the horn button is required. in the UK at the plenty of grip and confidence even on cold, damp However, there is an EV motorcycle that delivers rivals. Not so much when you’re riding along, but Even using that horn push a lot won’t deplete moment. roads. There’s lots of adjustment in the all-round on both fronts. The SR/F is an attractive roadster Straight-line as you pull away when your left hand wants to let the battery by much. What will is continual wide n An e-scooter Showa suspension, so tailoring the Zero to your from California-based Zero Motorcycles. This firm out the clutch through force of habit and when you open throttle use. Ride like this and you can expect is classed as a preferences is easy and the ride over all sorts of road has been building its reputation for several years, speed is the come to a halt at junctions and your left boot wants a range of 70 miles before a recharge is needed, Personal Light surfaces is excellent. Our only gripe is the front end “ Electric Vehicle and but the SR/F differs from other Zero models by most obvious to cog down into first. After a few miles, you get which is much the same as the tank range of is therefore treated can tip into bends a touch too readily at low speeds, taking on some of the heavy hitters in the unfaired area of used to it and stop trying to work controls that aren’t petrol motorcycles in this category. Ride with more as a motor vehicle. so a little more counter-steering was needed to roadster market. It has the likes of the Honda there. diligence and a 100-mile range is easily achievable. n If you are caught offset this. CB1100, Yamaha MT-09 and Ducati Monster 821 comparison Zero also offers the Premium model with quicker using one, you At £17,990 before you factor in any EV grants, in its sights and gives them a run for their petrol- between the Roundabouts recharging, so you can top up in around 30 minutes will face a £300 the SR/F can look expensive. However, factor in powered money, thanks to its performance. Another consequence of the Zero’s transmission set- depending on the charger being used. At home, fixed penalty and the low cost of recharging and that gap to cheaper Zero and its six points on your Straight-line speed is the most obvious area up is its tendency to creep forward at a low speed reckon on it taking four and a half hours for a full driving licence. petrol alternatives narrows. Depending on how of comparison between the Zero and its rivals. as you come up to roundabouts and junctions. top-up, which will cost around £3 on a low-rate many miles you cover annually, a commuter rider rivals. n You may only Yet there are key differences to riding an electric Unlike with a petrol-engined bike where you need overnight tariff. ride an e-scooter could make a case for the Zero extremely easily on motorcycle over a machine with an internal to feather clutch and throttle to retain smoothness, The SR/F uses the same charging connection as on private land, financial grounds. We would also suggest that the combustion engine. First off, there’s no gearbox the Zero does this for you. It allows you to approach most electric cars, so it’s quick and easy to hook up with the owner’s SR/F makes a case purely on riding, so expect to see because the SR/F has a clutchless direct drive unit gently and gauge the ideal moment to join the flow to a charging point. 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