#40 - SUMMER 2018
GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED 2018 Change is in the air as Goodwood celebrates its Silver Jubilee THE PRICE OF TECHNOLOGY Is our obsession with technology costing us too much in the long run? CARS DRIVEN LATELY Test driving the BMW X2, the Mercedes A Class and the Volkswagen Polo
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Summer! Yes, it’s summer and we’re in the midst of the long, scorching days were it’s practically a nightmare walking out of the door, from an Ac’d room to the hot air outside. Getting into one’s car requires caution. Cars need to be aired and seats, well seats need to be covered unless one wants to end up with burnt thighs. All those women out there who wear skirts in summer and those men, who are lucky enough to wear shorts to work, know what I am talking about! Irrelevant of the heat and what should be lazy summer days (wish I knew the meaning of those) we are here with another issue of our Wheelspin magazine. One event the Wheelspin team attended in full force this summer is the Goodwood Festival of Speed that takes place every year in the UK in early July. Both Ben and Pierre attended this event and in this issue Ben writes about his experience and the cars that caught his eyes there. Another article penned by Ben in this issue is about technology in cars today. In this article Ben delves into the issue of how much these technologies are really costing us. An article that is sure to get us thinking! I, on the other hand, have chosen to bring to you some thrills from our recent test drives. Cars which we have loved driving and which we are sure you will enjoy reading about. There is never a dull moment for us and as we finalise work on this magazine, we are moving full speed on to the next season of our TV programme to start again in October. But until you can have us back on your screens, we invite you to relax, maybe with a chilled glass of whatever you fancy, and enjoy the read!!
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GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED 2018 Change is in the air as Goodwood celebrates its Silver Jubilee
13 THE PRICE OF TECHNOLOGY Is our obsession with technology costing us too much in the long run?
TEST DRIVES 9
CARS DRIVEN LATELY
Test driving the BMW X2, the Mercedes A Class and the Volkswagen Polo
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It is always hard to break the mold when something is always right and near perfect. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This year, the Goodwood Festival of Speed celebrated its 25th Jubilee. It was probably too easy to lay on the usual array of supercars in the paddock, the classic car hill climb and not to mention the up close and personal feel of the paddock. Yet, as I arrive at Gate B, on the former RAF base of Westhampnett, I sense a slight change. by Ben Glover
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FEATURE• Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 by Ben Glover
The pure rawness of petrol and high octane fuel has made its way into my nasal cavity and put an even bigger smile on my face. From the noise of a heavy 1970’s Ferrari V8, to the putting from the open exhaust from a 1956 Maserati 250F it is good to be up close and personal to these special machines. Having begun life in 1993, Lord Richmond and his vast estate have played homage to some pretty eventful moments, all recorded in testimonial within the special edition Press Pack issued to us on arrival at the media tent. It was going to be a good day. Goodwood FOS is the best place to show off some tech, this year the manufacturers did not disappoint. We’ve all had the lecture about how much we need to act now to save the planet, and I totally agree, but are we being clever about it? This year saw manufacturers no longer at the start line in the ‘Hall of Motoring’. Instead, what used to be a showcase for the latest vehicles to drive, became an aviation display, the core of Goodwood’s being. Manufacturers who are jumping on the green bandwagon have had many changes to deal with including WLTP (Worldwide harmonised Light vehicle Test Procedure). This new process that has been phased in from 2017, measures fuel, energy consumption, range and emissions in passenger vehicles in Europe. This is designed to provide figures closer to real-world driving behaviour. It tests vehicles with optional equipment and with a more demanding test procedure and driving profile.
on one charge, iconic gullwing doors, large screen and interactive cabin with endless software updates to keep everything up to date. There was a slight facelift to the car of 2018 and an updated, large screen which now shows more charging points across Europe then when first launched. This meant that you never had to worry about charging up the X as it would simply plan it’s own route when it needs a top up. There is even driverless technology which is not far off! And I may have done Malta a favour; my contact at Tesla told me the company often only targets a market where infrastructure can handle the product. In essence, we have been pushing for this on this island for years. He was keen to hear about the dynamics and surface area of our islands and then he paused. If we can have new tarmac laid out on our roads, our capital city modernised for today then I am pretty sure Tesla would have a good reason to give us a go. Oh, and my contact casually mentioned about an ‘affordable’ SUV that has just been developed. Roughly the size of the the Range Rover Evogue, the Model Y hits the USA and Europe in March 2019. You heard it here first. You are welcome!
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TESLA
Having recently joined the JLR family I had to see what future tech parent company Tata have invested in. Sure, the Hybrid models and full electric versions of the Discovery, PHEV Vogue and Range Rover Sport P400 e (stunning in black and full blown off-roader) were on show from the 4x4 side of the family, but the show stopper was the Jaguar I-PACE.
First stop, Tesla and an exclusive! Three years ago you could have given me a million Euro and I wouldn’t switch to electric power. That was until I stumbled across the Model X. For £70,000 you get the basic of the range, 0-60 MPH in 2.9 seconds, 351 miles
Jaguar’s first fully electric car has stunning performance: 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, 298 mile range and a fully touch screen interior. Instant torque and all-wheel drive system make handling magnetic. The sustained power at the top end is fully provided by the 90Kw
The Tesla Model X
The Jaguar I-PACE
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battery thanks to the high energy density lithium-ion pouch cells. A rapid 50Kw DC charger ensures an easy top up that has plug in points found across the UK (and please here in Malta). The I-PACE is a comfortable cabin and space to be in, even for my 202 cm tall frame. It can comfortably seat 5 and no doubt be a comfortable ride. No wonder it stole the show on the stand with at least three orders placed whilst I was sat in the figure hugging sport seats.
FORD Last year saw Ford reveal some monsters; the Edge and it’s GT40, the latter stealing the show in a stunning fleck paint blue. At Wheelspin TV we have been a fan of the Focus and Ford were keen to demonstrate its parking assist. Not only will the car measure the gap, it will park itself for you. Now, if I was going to have a standard feature for the Maltese market this would be it. We are not a nation of great car parkers!
MINI Mini, now in the hands of BMW, were the first to declare they were going all electric with their iconic brand, being built from its home in Oxford, UK. When the announcement came we were not quite ready for this, thought it was too premature and that the ‘tiny’ car could just not maintain its heritage. You, like me, might change your mind. The Electric Concept was making its UK debut at Goodwood and many parts constructed from 3D printing. The Reflection Silver matt paint job with yellow graphics was a head turner. No need for a grill as there are no parts to cool, the radiator area has been covered to enhance aero efficiency. This British beauty may be frowned upon from the ‘old school’ Mini lovers. Those of a later generation however were already taking orders whilst it sat behind it’s big brother, already a Hybrid model. It has still maintained the ‘frog eye’ LED headlamps and rear cluster lights imprinted in the shape of the Union Jack flag. Performance, for the time being is still under wraps, but look out Malta, I think this could be the car we will all be driving if the price is right.
The Mini Electric Concept
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The Ford Focus
BMW The Germans were back and since launching their own ‘supercar’ hybrid in the form of the i8 I was keen to see a cross over into the very sexy new 8 Series. In a concept stage and in a gold fleck dark green paint job, it’s laser yellow LED lights pierced through even the daylight. The broad and menacing front end of multiple air dams was clearly in place for something big to suck on. With an 850i in production form next door this was a beast that certainly wasn’t sporting a hybrid engine.
The BMW M8
FEATURE• Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 by Ben Glover
The two seater Z4 had it’s UK debut at FOS. Dressed in a matt copper gold paint it was silky smooth and a world away from the Z’s we are already used too. I always felt the bonnet was too long, it under performed but did handle well. This concept Z4 will give us a taste of what will be coming our way in the future. The cabin had both driver and passenger LED screens that wrapped around its curvy design. Specs were not available, but this was one pretty Z!
The BMW Z4
Fans of Forza Horizon 3 on the Playstation/XBox may be familiar with the Fenyr Supersport. The animated dream is a reality at FOS. With a limited production of just 25 this year it is the first hypercar to use carbon fibre & graphene composite, weighing the car in at 1,450kg.
The Fenyr Supersport
POLESTAR Another debut at FOS for Polestar, the ‘electric arm of Volvo. The Polestar 1 just oozed hints of the S60 coupe, and dare I say it, almost Maserati style grill. This offered a luxury and quality look. Powered by a 2 litre 4 cylinder supercharged + turbo charged engine, coupled to 2 rear electric motors there was 600BHP on tap. 1000 Nm of torque ensures it can leap off the line in supercar territory. Many hybrids are compromised with boot space due to the electric motors but Wheelspin managed to get a peek inside what was otherwise a ‘closely guarded secret’. Housed just behind the rear seats was what can only be described as a ‘flux capacitor’ style box with thick orange cables into small housing. Polestar didn’t give too much away as the technology invested was at a premium. This was a handsome car and I hope, like its little brother, Polestar 2 coming in at a price of £30,000, will be equally affordable.
The Polestar 1
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With its reverse door system and extreme one-off aerodynamics this futuristic car was pretty special. The car on show donned diamond encrusted headlights and low down pose. The performance was backed by a 3.8 flat six Boxer engine, 800 BHP and a 0-60 in 2.8 seconds. The disappointment I had was with the build quality. I noticed the Daytime Running LEDs were virtually coming off the front end, the headlights appeared a bit ‘tatty’ and often panels just did not have a tight fit.
ASTON MARTIN Every boy’s dream on one stand. With the full range from DBS, DB11, Vantage and the stunning carbon fibre Superleggera Aston did not disappoint. Whilst past models have been very similar looking, the cars on display were all different in their own right, yet still resembled AM’s family features including deep slot grill,
The Aston Martin DB11
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The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
double air vents on the bonnet and of course luxurious leather interior. In future models AM are turning to Mercedes to power their V8s. This in turn may help with the emissions and development costs, yet true Aston fans love the music of the V12 as it sings at speed, something that you just don’t get in the new machines.
THE SAMSUNG FUTURE LAB Housed in a dark cube this space showcased some technology that we will no doubt be seeing in the future. Various stands had automotive vehicles powered by smartphones and forward thinking projects such as Mars rovers and a robot cocktail bar. The star of the show was the Robocar - the world’s first driverless racing car that is about to have its own race series. It self propelled itself up the historic Goodwood Hill Climb at speed and without incident. You might resemble hints of something out
The Aston Martin Vantage
of a sci-fi movie and you’d be right. Designed by Daniel Simon of Hollywood film making fame, this awesome machine is offspring of the Devbot; driven by man or machine. Part of the Future Lab project was the Einride T-log, a self driving truck that aims to cut world CO2 emissions with it’s fully charged battery. Already being trialled in it’s home of Sweden, development is being aimed at the logging industry. Who is to say we may see more of these HGVs on our roads in the future. Goodwood FOS knows it must progress with the future, adhere to the changing world we live in and respond accordingly. Yet, it will not give up the past, because without it, we would not have now. As the age of normally aspirated power is being phased out, it is really exciting to see what we will all be driving in the next twelve months, let alone the next ten years. And that, in part, is all thanks to a festival of speed.
The Einride T-Log The ispace Space Rovers
The Robocar completing the Goodwood FOS hill climb autonomously
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The Robot Cocktail Bar
CARS DRIVEN LATELY When the heat starts to kick in, driving may not be a pass time we would choose to do for a full day. Yet when the cars driven are the latest vehicles to hit the showrooms, one does seem to forget the scorching heat outside. That is as long as the first item on the test list is the cars Climate Control or AC system. Luckily, the cars driven over the last months proved well in this sector so the driving, albeit in the heat, proved to be a very pleasant ‘task’! Words: Fleur Balzan Images: Robert Vassallo
BMW X2 One of the latest vehicles to arrive in Malta recently was the new BMW X2, a vehicle that has practically creating it’s own new segment. The BMW X2 is not exactly an SUV or a hatchback, yet it sits in between these two segments. It is a car that is lower than an SUV yet as spacious as one. One may just call it a ‘style oriented’ crossover as it is definitely very rich in styling and good looks.
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The car is beautiful to look at. It has an extravagant design with striking side lines and a BMW logo which sits on the C Pillar and which is simply eye catching. It has an angular sporty bumper and shorter overhangs which give the car an even sportier image. The interior is luxurious and easily recognisable as BMW yet with features that make driving a very pleasant and easy task. It has a neat centre panel, an 8.8 inch screen operated through BMW’s rotary knob and a head up display that works wonders to keep your eyes on the road
without ever losing track of the speed being driven at. The model driven is the XDrive 2 litre diesel M Sport, that produces no less than 187bhp, with an automatic 8 speed gearbox and with CO2 emissions being at 131g/km. The car offers a very comfortable ride. The steering wheel is weighted yet the car feels agile. Once on the road one does realise that BMW has indeed invested a lot in the vehicle’s architecture. Besides a beautiful drive, the car is packed with security features and driving
assistance systems that go a long way in making one feel immediately confident behind the wheel. Amongst the features the X2 offers is the voice recognition that one wouldn’t want to live without once experienced. Other security features include high beam assist, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection to mention only but a few. Definitely a complete package for comfort, drive, safety and luxury! The new BMW X2!
MERCEDES A CLASS I have to be utterly truthful and admit that ever since the Mercedes A Class had a drastic makeover and changed from a boxy ‘MPV’ to a more classic hatchback, I have been totally in love with the car.
‘changed’ 3rd generation vehicle. Other than the year, I remember all the details. It was summer too, yes also my birthday in mid July and I was accompanied by two friends, one of whom, a fellow journalist.
It would be asking too much from me to remember which year it was when I attended the media launch of this
It was a media launch to remember not only because the company was great and we were driving through some very
beautiful scenery in Slovenia, but mainly because the car had thoroughly left us stunned. Stunned in a very positive way! So the Mercedes A Class had changed direction and was now destined to attract a younger generation to the Mercedes Benz clientele. And so it did! So what’s so different in the new 4the generation Mercedes A Class? Well, the car is still very stylish but its face has grown to resemble its older sibling, the Mercedes S Class. This was done through the introduction of a more aggressive bumper, sleek headlights and longer taillights. Let’s also not forget the smooth sidelines and twin exhaust pipes that give it an elegant yet sporty look. This car has been shaped into a very attractive yet elegant beauty! One that I am sure is the desire of many men and women alike! Yes Mercedes has managed to keep this treasure and aim it not only at the young and the very young at heart but also at
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TEST DRIVES • Cars Driven Lately by Fleur Balzan
practically every age group wishing for a car that thrills! And thrill is something that it surely does as the car just has the wowww factor that nobody can deny. The model driven is the Mercedes A Class A 180d with a 7 speed G tronic automatic gearbox. I will spare you the figures but I will only mention that the car has a top speed of 202km/hr and also comes in adaptive suspension that stiffens a little on sport mode. Even as I write I crave to drive this car again!!
Emotion is second name to this car and we haven’t even mentioned all the features and gadgets it comes with. Probably the main feature in this new model is Mercedes’s new MBUX multi media system. Forget the ‘ok google’ or the ‘alexa’ command words. The ‘in word’ here is ‘Hey Mercedes’ and whatever you want to know or need to do whilst in your vehicle is only a ‘Hey Mercedes’ away! Brilliant to say the least!
ending security systems with which Mercedes are prime to keep you and all passengers and pedestrians around you utterly safe at all times. Why do I feel there is so much more to say about this car? Well it’s probably because there probably is. I may just need to hang on to it for longer than a day to discover all the perks. The problem, or not so much of a problem would be, that I would probably be tempted to keep it for much longer than a day!! Wouldn’t I be a lucky girl!!
Oh, and let’s not forget the never
VOLKSWAGEN POLO Probably one of the most popular ‘small’ hatchbacks on the road at any time is the VW Polo and the new generation of this model is no different. Except it can no longer be considered small! The 6th generation VW Polo is a lot similar to it’s older sibling the VW Golf. It is built on the new MQB platform that offers a balance between comfort and road handling. It has a longer wheelbase and is wider therefore being more spacious on the inside. VW obviously wanted to attract a wider and also younger clientele with this vehicle but at the same time they created a vehicle that appeals to people of any age group. The car styling features strong lines and an interior that is modern and attractive with a touch screen situated on the centre of the dashboard featuring all commodities such as Bluetooth and a well equipped media system. In this case the
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car also included sport comfort seats that go a long way to make ones ride even more comfortable. The model driven is the 1 litre TSI producing 95bhp and if anybody suggests this is too small an engine for this car, I will personally sit at a test drive to prove them wrong! The engine is extremely responsive
reaching 0 to 100km in just over 10 seconds and with CO2 emissions being as low as 103g/km, we can definitely see why the VW Polo is such a popular vehicle. The safety features are equivalent if not more than in other higher segment vehicles. These include blind spot alert, forward collision warning, pedestrian
monitoring and front assist with autonomous emergency braking. All these and more! Would surely recommend this car to anyone looking for a smaller yet spacious and stylish vehicle!
OTHER TEST DRIVES There were other vehicles we have had the opportunity to drive over the last weeks. Amongst them is the very luxurious and utterly elegant and sporty Volvo XC60, an SUV that is pure pleasure to drive.
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Another vehicle recently driven is the KIA Stonic, the new crossover by this popular brand. Smaller than an SUV yet filled with features, the KIA Stonic is one to look at in this crossover segment that has become so very popular right now.
All test drives were aired on our TV programme over the last season and these may be viewed again on our facebook page.
FEATURE• Online Crime by Ben Glover
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TECHNOLOGY BY BEN GLOVER
We have all seen the charity adverts. You know, the ones that start with some very light but eerie piano music, a soft but deep voice trying to lure you into giving money. You get sucked in and before you know it you are giving at least €20 a month via direct debit. Spare a thought for my friend Steve, who might just need his own charity after a little road traffic accident he had in his brand-new SUV.
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The SUV market, as you know, is massive. Every manufacturer seems to be in on the action, and Volkswagen are no exception. The T-Roc is a handsome devil that sits on the same platform chassis as a Golf, making it agile and one of the best handlings in its class. The basic S model starts from approximately €27,000. Not content with this Steve had decided to go for the top of the range R-Line weighing in at about €34,000 (sport pack, digital dashboard, DSG etc.). And it goes on, by the time the optional extra came in, God knows how massive the total price must have been! Pretty much a good deposit on a house here in Malta. Less than two weeks into being on the road the T-Roc was hit, not at great speed, at a junction of a main road. A Corsa was pulling out as he was turning in, clipping the offside rear wheel, raising it off the tarmac for a matter of seconds. As it came down it bounced slightly and activated both side airbags. Not just the little balloon type ones we are used to seeing in the movies, or those crash test dummy slow motion videos. These were full size curtain bags that deploy from the B-pillars, stopping the glass from smashing in on occupants. For side impacts they will do the job of looking after you, that is of course, unless you get hit by a train. Now, these things make a noise when activated, similar to that of the daily fireworks on a Feast day. They are deployed via a mini explosion that can cause a superficial burn. At the end of the day they save lives, so why does a little abrasion matter? With a large burn on his right forearm and slight amount of tinnitus Steve stepped out of the car to survey the damage. The T-roc suffered its own superficial scratch from the large alloys, no body damage, all good. The Corsa less lucky and would need a bumper replaced. Thankfully no one badly injured. In fact, the only injury was to the insurance claim. Two weeks later, after an investigation, the Corsa driver admitted fault and paid the excess. The T-Roc, however, last I heard, was being sent to the scrap yard in the sky or ‘recycled’. All this from a 10 MPH impact to the wheel. There is no doubt, the car had done its
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job when it came to safety but the faults were so great it was easier to write it off than repair. This in turn has a knock-on effect to the rest of our insurance claims, in some cases, increasing premiums. And here is my point: is our obsession with technology costing us?
oxygen pressure is low, the internal battery needs charging and if the doors are open. It’s pretty much a ‘second wife’ with its stern female voice. All this stuff we dreamt as kids whilst watching TV shows like Knightrider.
Now, if you have a crack in the glass of your LED/HID headlamps a small mortgage is required just to replace it. I love tech. I love tech in our everyday lives; smartphones, tablets, my coffee machine. I adore the fact I can store my documents and iTunes via the Cloud. I love it in cars; the intelligent radar system, voice activated controls, the advanced safety features. My Range Rover has the best offroad capability on the planet, and it really only ever gets used for the school run (I once used the hill descent control during a heavy rain shower going downhill but apart from that it has been mainly on the tarmac). It also has WiFi. The ambulance I drive during the day reminds me that the
Why do we pay a bit extra for luxuries for something that drops in value quicker than a Donald Trump Tweet? Is our obsession with technology costing us too much in the long run? Back in the 1990’s (or the ‘dark ages’ as my teenage son calls it) it used to be a case of replacing a bulb in a broken head lamp for under €1. At worse if the entire headlamp needed replacing then you either popped to your local dealer or you went to the scrap yard to trawl for what looked like your car and picked it
FEATURE• The Price Of Technology by Ben Glover
yourself. This was great fun on a Saturday morning in the freezing cold. Now, if you have a crack in the glass of your LED/HID headlamps a small mortgage is required just to replace it. Then, in some cases, it’ll need reprogramming into the car’s ECU to acknowledge it has an alien part on board. And ask yourself this, if you drive a fairly modern and new car when was the last time you could just flip the bonnet, reach in and do the simple job of replacement? You can’t. Some dealerships charge up to an hour’s labour cost to do the job for you. My neighbour has just bought the Fiat 124 Spider, it is basically an MX5 in a prom dress. It’s almost €2,300 more in price and built in the same factory as the Mazda. In my opinion, the MX5 is a better car and more iconic. I asked him why he didn’t choose the MX5, and he said ‘I wanted the Bose sound system, the enhanced exhaust and the 1.4 Turbo unit, but mostly the in-car entertainment system’. It does look stunning. Sounds like it should and it certainly wakes up the entire east of
the island when he leaves for work. Then I pointed out, the big tick for choosing the car was the Bose system, a standard option on the MX5 and at a cheaper price. There was a slight silence and I swiftly exited like a boss. Pierre and I were lucky to attend the Goodwood Festival Of Speed in the UK recently (see my article in this edition) and I was blown away by the amount of tech filtering through to our cars in the future. Electric and Hybrid were playing a big theme with manufacturers scrambling to be the first to link performance with saving the planet. The Mini Electric Concept, debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2017, was reincarnated for this year’s FOS with production starting in 2019. The striking paint job and 3D printing method makes this car revolutionary. And expensive. No word on the price yet but you can bet your bottom dollar it’ll be more in price than a basic petrol/diesel model, which, in the near future, will be the only Mini you can buy.
Perhaps that is it. We may well have to pay through the nose for our expensive technology as the world is changing. We are already hit by the amount of plastic ending up on our glorious seas and the harm we are doing to marine life, let alone ourselves. I’m not saying cars are solely to blame—of course they are not—but the way we dispose of them does not help. Perhaps new technology will not only benefit us as consumers but the planet we have already messed up by ourselves. New technology is contributing to a better planet, our island that was once polluted by aging diesel engines and now replaced with more efficient emitting blocks, is testament to that. Yes, all this development and technology comes at a price, but is this just our delicate planet calling in karma?
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SPOT INFO
The SEAT Arona The SEAT Arona is one of the latest addition to the SEAT range, and has started to pull in major awards already. The new crossover to suit the modern life. The new SEAT Arona doesn’t just do it differently. It does it with class. With
comfort. With strong exterior lines. A super spacious interior. Commanding dashboard and steering wheel and a central 8” display screen. Now it’s your turn to make a statement and stand out from the crowd.
Sicily - the charm of Marzamemi Just 45 minutes by car from Pozzallo is the quaintest fishing village you can come across – Marzamemi. The rows of colourful one storey fishermen’s houses are interrupted by the tonnara the disused tuna processing plant, the original was built by the Arabs in the X Century, the Palazzo Principe Villadorata and the Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola. The central Piazza Regina Margherita is everyone’s meeting place. The village is a sea of colour, the bright blue doors and windows, the potted red geraniums, the multicoulored wooden fishing boats, all against a background of the Mediterranean Sea. If you like Sicilian delicacies visit Campisi – Pomodori secchi, smoked swordfish, Pate di Olive Neri, anchovies and of course the traditional bottarga (dried tuna roe) Typical restaurants? You’re spoilt for choice. Now is the time to go to enjoy the colourful tranquility with Virtu Ferries.
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Do your thing and visit Continental Cars Ltd., Testaferrata Street, Ta’ Xbiex. Price starting from € 16,400 including Government Scrappage Scheme.
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