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New cars may cost up to 10,000 francs more from 2020 under Swiss CO2 laws
Car advocates have warned new laws restricting CO2 emissions, set to come into effect in 2019, may make some car models up to CHF10,000 more expensive in Switzerland.
'Bling bling': Geneva Motor Show opens to public
Luxury figured high on the menu as Europe's biggest annual car show opened to the public on Thursday, featuring everything from "hypercars" to flying cars, and more traditional high-end automobiles, encrusted with diamonds.
Swiss motorways to get charging points for electric cars
Charging points for electric vehicles could be installed in motorway rest areas from next year, the government has said.
'Car explainers' outnumber 'booth babes' at this year's Geneva Motor Show
Long synonymous with scantily-clad women draped over pricey vehicles, this year's Geneva Motor Show is almost void of 'booth babes', as automakers strive to polish their images following the #MeToo movement.
A petrolhead's guide to driving Swiss mountain roads
The Local recently asked its readers why they love living in Switzerland. My answer? Because it's paradise for petrolheads, writes contributor Ross Bennie.
81-year-old convicted of vandalizing neighbours' cars
A court in the canton of Vaud has convicted an 81-year-old man for a four-year spate of vandalism which caused damage to the tune of 13,000 francs.
German maker Borgward to relaunch in Geneva
More than half a century after going belly-up, German automaker Borgward is set to rise from the dead to make an appearance at the Geneva Motor Show next month, organisers said on Tuesday.
Average new Swiss cars have bigger engines
Driving cars with bigger engines may be politically incorrect in some quarters but that isn’t stopping many Swiss motorists.
Toyota recalls 18,000 cars in Switzerland
Toyota has recalled 18,000 cars in Switzerland as part of a global recall involving more than 6.5 million vehicles.
Swiss auto parts supplier faces German probe
Swiss industrial group Autoneum says it is one of six car parts makers under investigation in Germany for suspected price fixing.
Swiss use cars to make half their annual trips
Swiss residents each travel an average of 20,500 kilometres a year inside Switzerland and abroad with half this distance covered in a car, a government report says.
Parking stalls too small for XL Swiss cars
Swiss motorists are driving increasingly large cars but the size of parking places for vehicles hasn’t kept pace with the change.
BMW 'stopped Swiss buying cars abroad'
<p>German automaker BMW said on Thursday it would appeal a Swiss fine of 156 million francs ($163 million) imposed after competition authorities said the company prevented the Swiss from buying its cars abroad.</p>
Swiss designer wants $11 million for red-and-gold 'dream' car
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">A gold and ruby-encrusted <span lang="EN-US">Mercedes SLR McLaren, the pride and joy of Swiss entrepreneur Ueli Anliker, is soon to be up for grabs for anyone willing to meet the sizzling </span><span lang="EN-US">sale price of 10 million francs ($11 million).</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><strong><span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></strong></p>
Police swipe Swiss teen's home-made bike car
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">A 17-year-old driver has been caught by a police patrol as he rode a home-made mix of a car and a motorbike, police said.</span></p> <p> </p>
Swiss to crack down on speeding drivers
<p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-size: small;">A Swiss organisation has collected enough signatures to force a vote to crack down on speeding drivers.</span></span></p> <p> </p>
Bern drivers bid for special car plates
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 24.0pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-size: small;">Road traffic authorities in Bern have launched a promotional YouTube campaign to invite drivers to apply for special car plates, a report says.</span></span></p> <p> </p>
High number of accidents on Swiss roads
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The number of fatal crashes in Switzerland fell in 2010, but the number remains too high, a new report has said.</span></p> <p> </p>