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Holiday dossier

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editorial

Holiday time at last!

Throughout a busy working year, we all look forward to the summer months. These are the months that are teeming with fun days out with the family, unexpected barbecues with friends, neighbourhood parties and festivals. But topping the list of the summer programme for most of us has to be a well-deserved holiday. We work hard all year round so that we can get away from it all in the summer months without having any worries.

But to be able to leave with true peace of mind, it’s important to be well prepared. Especially when you’re planning to drive to your holiday destination by car. Here at LeasePlan, we feel that the driver’s safety is of paramount importance and this is why we’re putting the spotlight on driving holidays in this issue of Intentions. In a handy overview, you’ll find everything you need to know about the laws of the road in our neighbouring countries. And we’ll also give you some tips on preparing your car for the journey.

You should also try out our quiz to test yourself on whether you’re still up to date with important traffic rules. Certainly something you should look at when planning to take the car.

Did you know that your smartphone can also be a convenient tool during your trip? There are a number of apps that can help you get to your destination. And once you’ve arrived, there are other apps that can provide assistance.

The majority of people will already have booked their holiday destination well in advance, but if you’re still undecided, be sure to check out the Escape column, where you can get a taste of a few top destinations.

The whole LeasePlan team wishes you a carefree holiday!

Pleasant reading!

Michel Van den Broeck Managing Director LeasePlan

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LeasePlan News

Everything you want to know about…

08 Safety How well do you know the highway code?

10

Holiday dossier

·· Your 10-point checklist! ·· Follow the rules ·· I’m going on holiday and I’m taking… an app!

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22 Service LeasePlan and Carglass®: Partners right from the start

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Brugge 1.

2.

Antwerpen

3.

Gent 4.

5.

Genk

Leuven

6.

Bruxelles

Kortrijk

12.

Liège

7.

8.

A busy summer

Mons

9.

Charleroi 10.

Namur

During the quieter summer months, a number of roadworks (often structural) will be carried out in Belgium. So in order to avoid unex-

Rochefort 11.

pected delays on a fine summer’s day, below is a list of the major works planned for our motorways.

Bastogne

1. E40 between Aalter and Beernem Road-surface maintenance in both directions. So take note if you’re planning a day at the seaside!

2. E34 (A21) between Zoersel and Lille Road-surface maintenance in both directions.

3. E34 (N49) between Zelzate and Assenede The road-surface joints will be repaired in both directions. This road is often used as an alternative to the E40 when travelling towards the coast. So also take note to avoid unexpected delays.

4. R4 (Ghent ring road) between Evergem and SintDenijs-Westrem, in the direction of Zwijnaarde 5. E314 between Houthalen-Helchteren and Maasmechelen Repairs to the road surface in both directions during the night and some weekends until September. Single-lane traffic will be temporarily in force.

6. E314 near Maasmechelen Maintenance work to the bridge in the direction of the Netherlands, which can cause delays.

7. E19 on Woutersbrakel viaduct

2017. There are currently delays in the area in the direction of France.

9. E42 (A15) Thiméon-Sambreville There is a 16 km narrowing of the road in the direction of Bergen-Namur. These roadworks have been going on since last summer, but will enter the final phase this summer. This will cause delays between Fleurus and Sambreville.

10. R9 (Charleroi ring road)

Roadworks are being carried out on the southern side of the R9.

You should therefore take note if you’re planning to use Brussels South Charleroi Airport to get to your holiday destination.

11. E411 Aische-en-Refail, de Beez viaduct and Wellin-Rochefort (in the direction of Brussels)

These roadworks have been going on since 2013, but will con-

If you’re travelling from the south on the E411, you’ll need to take

tinue until 2016. It’s now in the second phase. There is currently

into account the roadworks being carried out in several places

narrowing of the road in the direction of Brussels.

8. E42 (A8) Kain-Lamain

throughout the summer.

12. E40 (A3) Herstal

Resurfacing of the sections Froyennes-Lamain and Lamain-Kain.

Three viaducts will undergo maintenance work over a 600-metre

These roadworks have only just started and will continue until

section, which could cause possible delays in both directions.

news

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The latest

by LeasePlan

Let us know!

Do you have any suggestions or feel that LeasePlan can improve in any area?

If so, please send an e-mail to info@leaseplan.be

eCall compulsory in new vehicles by end of year

Your trustworthy copilot My LeasePlan is expanding

Passenger cars sold from the end of this year must be fitted with the

The possibilities of LeasePlan’s online platform, My LeasePlan, are

eCall system as standard, according to new European directives. eCall

being expanded.

automatically alerts the emergency services over the mobile network following a traffic accident.

• In addition to being able to apply for such things as a resident’s parking permit, you can now also quickly find the order form for an MOT test on My LeasePlan. When you submit this order

This requirement for car manufacturers to fit their new cars with

form to the car inspection centre, your MOT test will be invoiced

eCall from the end of 2015 was announced by European Commis-

directly to LeasePlan. This means that you won’t have to pay for

sioner Neelie Kroes, who is responsible for the digital agenda. The

the test yourself in advance.

compulsory implementation of eCall had until now been blocked by a

• On My LeasePlan you can quickly see which tyre centre is storing

number of countries, which claimed that the hardware – which costs

your tyres. This additional feature of My LeasePlan is especially

about €100 – was too expensive. In the past, car manufacturers had

useful in the event you took over the car from a colleague.

also been reluctant to implement the system on a voluntary basis,

Other new features include an improved appointment scheduler,

with only 0.7 per cent of vehicles currently fitted with an eCall module.

the management of which has been simplified by the garages. This

Implementation would also require EU Member States to adapt their

means that you can now be assured that any maintenance appoint-

Emergency Call Centres and mobile networks for eCall.

ments you make via My LeasePlan will be properly booked in at your chosen garage.

The eCall system is triggered when, for example, the car’s airbags are activated or the impact sensors detect a collision. A text message will then be sent via the mobile network to the 112 Emergency Call Centre, and will include the GPS coordinates. Moreover, the driver will be able to make a voice connection to the Emergency Call Centre by pressing a button, although this will also be initiated once the automatic

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system has sent a message. This will allow the emergency services to assess whether the occupants are still in a conscious state.

LeasePlan drivers who take their car for repair at Carrosserie Karreveld will receive a brand-new Mercedes-Benz B-Class as a replacement vehicle. Twenty new cars of this model were recently delivered to this registered repairer in Machelen. ‘We’ve been working with LeasePlan for some time now and we’re very satisfied with the way things are going. They’re open to suggestions, listen to our questions and come up with appropriate solutions,’ explains Faton Bytyci of Carrosserie Karreveld.

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How well do you know the

highway code?

Congested roads, parking woes, aggressive driving behaviour and lack of concentration. These are the factors that are increasingly causing unnecessary stress while driving. However, something else that can lead to undue stress is insufficient knowledge of the highway code. Being able to apply traffic rules

1. What is applicable for this narrowing of the road? □ a. Each car driving on the

correctly is therefore a must for every road user. So we’ve com-

right must give right of way

piled a short quiz to test your knowledge and see whether you

to alternate vehicles from

can take to the road with a clear conscience. If you have more than two wrong answers, perhaps you should do something about refreshing your memory.

the left. □ b. Each car driving on the right ought to give right of way to alternate vehicles from the left. □ c. Cars driving on the left must give right of way to vehicles driving on the right.

2. Here, I’m allowed to: □ a. Double park provided

3. In a car park: □ a. The rule applies that

that I turn on my hazard

traffic from the right has

warning lights.

right of way.

□ b. Stop in order to load and unload, and to get in and out. □ c. Neither park nor stop.

□ b. Pedestrians always have right of way. □ c. The highway code is not applicable.toepassing.

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4. I want to turn left here:

5. The maximum speed on a motorway slip road is:

□ a. I need to stop first. □ b. I have right of way over

□ a. 120 kph.

the vehicle coming from

□ b. 90 kph.

the left.

□ c. 70 kph.

□ c. I must give way to the vehicle coming from the left, seeing that this is already on the road.

6. At this crossing:

7. I’m driving at 110 kph in the right-hand lane and approach

□ a. Drivers must moderate their speed so that cyclists

a vehicle in the middle lane

and moped riders have

travelling at 100 kph:

the opportunity to cross

□ a. I may continue at the

safely..

same speed and overtake

□ b. Drivers of vehicles are

the vehicle on the right-

required to give way to

hand side.

cyclists and moped riders.

□ b. I must always overtake

□ c. Cyclists and moped

the vehicle on the left-hand

riders must always give

side.

way to the traffic flow.

□ c. I may only overtake on the right-hand side when there is queuing and the traffic in one lane is flowing faster than in the other.

8. Here, I’m allowed to:

9. I’m at the end of the

□ a. Just stop.

motorway slip road and

□ b. Park and stop.

must join the motorway.

□ c. Neither park nor stop.

Which principle applies here when traffic is congested? □ a. The ‘zipper’ method of merging. □ b. Traffic from the right has right of way. □ c. Main carriageway has right of way.

roundabout: □ a. I must turn on my right indicator. □ b. I must turn on my left indicator. □ c. I may turn on my right indicator.

SAFER IN TRAFFIC WITH SAFEPLAN LeasePlan is also very concerned about your safety. This is why we have introduced the SafePlan programme, a new initiative which helps drivers develop their driving skills and adopt a safe driving style when confronted by risky situations. SafePlan goes much further than the traditional one-off courses and we ensure that each driver is provided with assistance throughout the lifetime of his or her lease car. Each participant on the programme will be individually coached and evaluated by means of a test drive. And they’re also taught how to deal with such things as stress and distraction when driving. SafePlan will be officially launched after the summer.

SOLLUTIONS: 1.a, 2.b, 3.c, 4.b, 5.a, 6.a, 7.c, 8.c, 9.a, 10.c

10. When entering a

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Are you going on holiday soon with the car?

Here’s your 10-point checklist!

The car is the most popular means of transport for travelling to a holiday destination – some perfect little spot where you can enjoy a well-earned rest.

But that’s more than can be said for your car, especially when facing a long journey.

1. Check your vehicle documents

least 1.6 mm over the entire circumference). Also check tyre

Before setting off, it’s important to make sure all the neces-

pressures (not forgetting your spare wheel). The weight of

sary documents are in the vehicle, including the registration,

the luggage usually means that normal tyre pressures are

the certificate of conformity and a green card for insurance

insufficient.

that is valid for the country you’re visiting and all the coun-

Our website provides an overview of the tyre centres in your

tries you’ll be travelling through. If you’re towing a boat or

area. You can also contact LeasePlan Driver Services on

caravan, please let us know well in advance, so that we can

+32 78 150600 or +32 2 7226000.

temporarily extend your cover. And don’t forget to take a European accident statement form with you.

If you have a breakdown, please contact LeasePlan Driver

2. Take care

to be carried without the prior consent of LeasePlan. If you

bulbs and fuses. A spare key can also be required because

do, you run the risk of having to pay the costs yourself.

many of the electronic devices can be activated with the key

LeasePlan Assistance will provide you with technical

code. You should also bear in mind that the driver – and in

assistance both at home and abroad. So don’t hesitate to

some countries all the passengers as well – must have a

call LeasePlan Driver Services if you have any questions and

reflective vest. If you wear glasses, certain countries require

make sure you store the number on your mobile phone:

you to carry a spare pair with you. Later in the magazine

+32 78 150600 or +32 2 7226000.

holiday destinations.

Services. Under no circumstances should you allow repairs

In some countries, it’s compulsory to carry a set of spare

we’ve listed the rules that are applicable in the most popular

5. LeasePlan Assistance at hand

3. Check the oil level

6. Don’t take too much luggage Don’t overload your vehicle with heavy items and things you don’t need. Try to distribute the luggage evenly and make

During long journeys, your vehicle will consume more oil

sure the heaviest items are placed above the axles. Avoid

than usual. It’s therefore advisable to check the oil level after

having loose luggage that can be dangerous in an accident.

1,000 kilometres to avoid any annoying breakdowns.

Braking distances of a laden vehicle are longer. This risk is

You can go along to most garages for a pre-holiday check-up,

increased if your vehicle is fitted with a roof box. Also bear

so be sure to book your car in!

in mind that excessive luggage, roof boxes and bike racks

4. Check your tyres Check the tread of your tyres before departure (must be at

do not help fuel consumption. Bikes on a roof-mounted bike rack, for example, can easily increase consumption by up to 25% at a speed of 120 kph.

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therefore in your body as well. If you wear contact lenses,

7. Check out your route Every summer there are days when traffic is extremely heavy.

That’s certainly the case during those weekends when road

you should make sure they are moistened regularly.

10. Don’t give carjackers a chance

traffic is particularly dense due to the numbers of departing

Always be vigilant when a stranger tries to attract your

and returning holidaymakers. So check the website of the

attention. In the event of a real problem, other people will

automobile club of the country you’re travelling through. In

also usually be asked to help. Never leave objects or clothing

France this is Bison Fûté (www.bison-fute.equipement.fr), in

behind in the vehicle. Always lock the doors, even when

the Netherlands the ANWB (www.anwb.nl), ADAC in Germany

driving. Try to avoid secluded places.

(www.adac.be) and the RAC in the UK (www.rac.co.uk).

8. Take periodic breaks Plan your journey time well, especially at night. Twenty per cent

LeasePlan would like to wish you an enjoyable and safe holiday!

For additional information, please contact LeasePlan Driver Services on our direct number: +32 78 150600 or +32 2 7226000.

of accidents at night are due to fatigue. So make sure you’re well rested before you set off and don’t hesitate to pull over at the first sign of tiredness. Take a break every two hours to stretch your legs and consider letting someone else take over driving. You can even plan your breaks to take time to enjoy some local places of interest.

9. The sun: friend and foe

112: THE UNIVERSAL EMERGENCY NUMBER The universal telephone number for emergency services

When the outside temperature is 31 to 35 degrees, the

throughout Europe is 112. This number should only be used in

temperature inside the car can be up to 55 degrees. It’s

emergencies, such as when your life, health, safety, or that of the

therefore important to cover your windscreen or to find a

environment, is in danger. So only use it when intervention by the

shady spot during a break. Always ensure there’s sufficient

emergency services is strictly necessary. The number can always

fresh air, even if your vehicle has air conditioning. Set the air

be reached free of charge on every landline or mobile phone, and

conditioning to five degrees below the outside temperature,

is valid in all 27 Member States of the European Union, as well as

but never below 20 degrees. When the air conditioning is in

in Croatia, the Faeroe Islands, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco,

use, it’s important to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehy-

Norway, Turkey, Switzerland and the Vatican City.

dration. Air conditioning reduces the humidity in the air and

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Rules, rules and more rules…

Every country has its own interpretation of the highway code. Intentions takes you on a tour through Europe to discover the most important traffic rules. If your final destination or the countries you’ll be travelling through are not in the list below, please check the website of the Flemish automobile association, the VAB: www.vab.be (> Reizen > Europese wegeninfo).

1. United Kingdom

5. Germany

• Drive on the left and overtake on the right.

• It’s compulsory to use a retro-reflective vest.

• Vehicles must be parked on the left-hand side of the road.

• ‘Grüne Welle’ (green wave): this road sign means that you can

• Motorists on a main road have right of way over motorists on a secondary road.

• Use of the safety triangle is prohibited on motorways. In the event of a breakdown, vehicles must have their hazard warning lights turned on to warn other road users.

• The principle of ‘queuing’ is applicable in the event of traffic congestion.

2. Spain • It is compulsory to carry two reflective vests in the vehicle.

• Take a complete set of spare bulbs.

• If you wear glasses, you must carry a spare pair with you.

• In the event of a breakdown, it’s recommended to have two safety triangles available (for placing one of them 50 metres in front of the vehicle and the other 50 metres behind it).

• When refuelling, all electronic devices, such as mobile phones, radios, etc., must be turned off.

3. Portugal • Outside built-up areas, it’s compulsory to toot your horn when overtaking, changing direction and when approaching a crossroads and other road users.

expect a sequence of synchronised green traffic lights, provided you keep to the prescribed speed.

• ‘Umweltzones’ (environmental areas): only vehicles with an environmental badge may drive within this defined area.

6. Luxembourg • When two vehicles drive towards each other at a crossroads and want to turn left, it’s compulsory to cross each other on the short left-hand side.

• It’s compulsory to use a retro-reflective vest.

7. Austria • It’s compulsory to use a retro-reflective vest (yellow, red or fluorescent).

• It’s prohibited to toot your horn in Vienna and in the vicinity of hospitals.

• Vehicles travelling uphill in the mountains have right of way.

8. Croatia • It’s compulsory to use your indicators during the entire overtaking manoeuvre.

• It’s compulsory to notify the police in the event of an accident.

• It’s compulsory to use dipped headlights on certain motorways.

• It’s compulsory to use a retro-reflective vest.

• It’s compulsory to notify the police in the event of an accident.

• Take a complete set of spare bulbs.

• It’s compulsory to use a retro-reflective vest.

• If you wear glasses, you must carry a spare pair with you.

4. France • It’s compulsory to use a retro-reflective vest.

• Vehicles travelling uphill in the mountains have right of way.

9. Switzerland • Vehicles travelling uphill in the mountains have right of way.

• It’s prohibited to overtake on motorways when the yellow lights of the roadside emergency telephones are flashing.

• It’s compulsory to turn on your dipped headlights in tunnels, even if the tunnels are well lit.

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• When two vehicles drive towards each other at a crossroads and want to turn left, it’s compulsory to cross each other on the short left-hand side.

• If you wear glasses, you must carry a spare pair with you.

10. Italy • It’s compulsory to turn on your dipped headlights outside builtup areas, both night and day.

• When two vehicles drive towards each other at a crossroads and want to turn left, it’s compulsory to cross each other on the short left-hand side.

11. Czech Republic • It’s compulsory to turn on your dipped headlights, both night and day.

• It’s prohibited to make a U-turn at a crossroads.

• A complete set of spare bulbs is compulsory.

• A retro-reflective vest is compulsory for the driver and all passengers.

• It’s advisable to pay a traffic fine immediately in order to avoid the suspension of your driving licence.

• It’s advisable to report any visible damage when entering the country. It’s compulsory to call the police in the event of an

• Vehicles travelling uphill in the mountains have right of way.

accident, who will then draw up a report. If the police are not

• Heavy fines are issued for changing lanes dangerously on the

notified, you run the risk of not being able to leave the country.

motorway or not doing so in adequate time.

• Some traffic lights are permanently on red, indicating that it is a

12. Poland

dangerous intersection. A green arrow signals whether or not you

• It’s compulsory to call the police in the event of an accident.

can drive on.

• It’s compulsory to drive with the car lights on.

• It’s prohibited for unqualified individuals to tow another vehicle on the motorway.

• It’s compulsory to use a retro-reflective vest.

• It’s prohibited to toot your horn in built-up areas.

• It’s prohibited to drive with a jerry can of fuel in the boot of the vehicle.

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I’m going on holiday and I’m taking…

an app!

The smartphone is an indispensable gadget for today’s modern professional.

But this smart device can also make your life a lot easier when you’re on holiday. Here are some useful free apps for Android and iOS that will help ensure a carefree holiday!

‘Have I really forgotten my charger?’

PACKPOINT

‘I’m sure I left it here’

CAR-PASS CAR LOCATOR

There’s nothing more annoying than arriving at your destination only

A strange city can be like a real labyrinth. After spending a long day

to realise that you’ve forgotten something important, such as the

enjoying yourself looking around town, you often can’t remember

charger for your mobile phone, your papers or your fuel card. Thanks

exactly where you parked your car. But this problem is now a thing of

to PackPoint, there’s a way to remedy this once and for all. This app

the past, thanks to the Car-pass Car Locator app. It works like this:

compiles a packing list that takes into account the nature of your

once you’ve parked your car, you save its exact position with the app.

trip, your planned activities, weather conditions, and so on. You can

It’s even possible to add a photo or some text. And then when you’re

customise the list to meet your needs and tick off those things you’ve

ready to go back to your car, just open the app and it will direct you to

already packed. This way you can go on holiday without any worries.

where you parked.

And if you think you might have forgotten something, simply check out the list on your mobile phone!

‘How do they say that here?’

‘Better take a pullover’

GOOGLE TRANSLATE

ACCUWEATHER

Sometimes you just need to know quickly how to say a certain word

Everyone hopes to have great weather when they go away on holiday.

in the language of the country you’re visiting. Do you urgently need

But we all know that’s not always the case. In order to help you

a toilet? Or have you left your watch back at the hotel and want to

decide what to pack in your suitcase and what to leave at home, you’ll

ask a local what time it is? If so, then Google has the perfect app for

need something that provides an accurate weather forecast. And

you. With Google Translate, you can look up the word you’re looking

while you’re on holiday, it’s handy to know whether you should take a

for in an instant. And this free app has no fewer than 90 languages

pullover with you on that boat trip or your bikini or trunks instead.

available, so you’ll have to travel a long way before this app-format dictionary won’t be able to help you.

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A pearl on the Adriatic coast

Nature full of surprises

Croatia is a country where you can soak up the Mediterranean at-

When you hear the name Tyrol, you think of nature, mountains and

mosphere and enjoy a pleasant summer climate with beautiful green

endless hiking trails. But there’s also much more! In addition to the

countryside. The Adriatic coast offers a view of thousands of mostly

beautiful natural environment with its imposing mountain peaks, gla-

unspoilt islands and bays. Be sure to take in the culture in Dubrovnik,

ciers and marmots, the Tyrol also boasts a number of other attractions

climb to the historic centre and enjoy the views of the old town with

that combine tradition and innovation. These include Swarovski Kris-

the surrounding bays. Explore the Istria peninsula, also known as

tallwelten, Alpenzoo Innsbruck, the Bergisel panorama restaurant and

‘Terra Magica’ because of its beautiful natural scenery, or explore the

the silver mine in Schwaz, all of which succeed in dispelling old preju-

capital Zagreb, where the history of the city is anything but forgotten.

dices of the Tyrol being a rather boring mountain region. Allow yourself

Split, Croatia’s largest port, is also definitely worth visiting. You can

to be pampered in the thermal baths of Aqua Dome Längenfeld or

also easily spend a day at the Plitvice Lakes, where the 16 lakes are

relax in a boat on one of the many Tyrolean lakes. You can also go for

all interconnected by equally spectacular waterfalls and form the

something more adventurous like rafting and canyoning or keep it less

most beautiful National Park in Croatia. And when the sun is shining,

physical and take the kids along to one of the toboggan runs or animal

you should consider yourself fortunate to be able to experience the

parks. The mountain region is made especially attractive by the beauti-

wonderful spectacle of green and azure minerals in the crystal-clear

ful Tyrolean towns and villages, like Sölden, Seefeld and Innsbruck,

water.

with their wonderful churches, individual charm, friendly atmosphere

Croatia

The Tyrol Austria

and places of interest. And when the meadows are in full bloom and the mountains lose their snow and stand out sharply against the blue sky, the Tyrol transforms into a true paradise for hikers or adventurers.

Dolce far niente

A promenade beside the boats

With a circumference of 158 kilometres, Lake Garda is the largest lake

The Côte d’Azur: a top destination that enjoys wonderful weather due

in Italy and is surrounded by imposing mountains, towering rocks

to its southern location, where you can stretch out in your deck chair

and picturesque villages. Swimming, sailing, windsurfing, mountain

on the pearly white sandy beaches or take a stroll along the many

biking, horse riding and mountaineering are just a few of the sports

little coves with a heavenly sea breeze. In addition to its coastline,

the area offers, making Lake Garda a top location for hikers and

the French Riviera also offers pleasant little villages and such popular

water-sports enthusiasts. From the town of Sirmione, you can go for

towns as Saint-Tropez, Nice and Cannes. Promenade alongside the

a sail on the lake in one of the multicoloured sloops. Or you can take

luxurious yachts, spot celebrities trying out the nightlife, win-

a cable car to the mountain peaks of Monte Baldo and enjoy the vista

dow-shop the most exclusive boutiques or enjoy some bouillabaisse

across Lake Garda. And if you have small kids then Gardaland theme

at a pleasant pavement café. But you can also take in the surrounding

park and Caneva World water park are a must. If, however, you prefer

countryside! Follow the small footpaths along the coastline and let

a city break, why not serenade from the famous balcony of Romeo

the panorama of cliffs, islets and endless sea take your breath away.

and Juliet in Verona, visit the shopping city of Milan or relax in a gon-

And if you still have some time, be sure to climb the Cap Sicié, which

dola on the canals of Venice. One thing you shouldn’t forget: dolce far

rises to a height of 360 metres above the azure horizon.

Lake Garda Italy

niente (delicious idleness), feet up and a glass of wine in your hand.

Côte d’Azur France

18 Intentions Trend

(or girls)

Boys and their toys Although the word ‘car’ in the term ‘car manufacturer’

suggests that these producers only develop cars, quite the opposite is true. Over the years, many manufacturers have also produced accessories and gadgets, whether it be mugs, caps or calendars. But a few of them have taken a more original course. And where did it all begin? With the pepper mills of Peugeot.

A spicy Peugeot

A cup of Audi espresso?

The truly original gadget from a car manufacturer is without doubt

We continue on the theme of eating and drinking with Audi’s

Peugeot’s pepper mill. The French manufacturer designed this

Espresso Mobile. This is a must-have for the coffee addicts among

convenient kitchen item back in the 19th century. Today, 200 years

us. For ‘only’ 200 euros, you get a mobile espresso machine and

later, the Peugeot pepper mill has become universal, not only in the

the necessary accessories, such as two cups, a cleaning cloth and

kitchens of ordinary people like you and me, but the most beautiful

18 espresso pads, with everything stored in a convenient bag. The

examples even adorn the tables of many top restaurants. So what’s

machine itself can be connected to the cigarette lighter in the cen-

the difference with other mills? The pepper mill’s grinder is equipped

tre console. So the next time you find yourself creeping at a snail’s

with a double row of spiral teeth that secure the peppercorns and

pace along the Brussels ring road, you can soften the pain a bit

guide them downwards where they’re held for perfect grinding. A pat-

by making yourself a fresh cup of espresso. And the machine fits

ented treatment protects the steel against corrosion without reducing

snugly in the cup holder of your car. Which means that after your

its sharpness or durability. Thanks to this effective mechanism,

pick-me-up on the road, you’ll be fully charged when you arrive at

Peugeot continues to be recognised to this very day as the benchmark

the office, and you won’t need to waste any time getting yourself a

for this indispensable kitchen item.

cup of coffee…

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Intentions Trend 19

The virtual vision of MINI A few years ago it seemed that Google Glass would be the must-have gadget of 2015, but nothing could be further from the truth. The concept appears to have now fizzled out. But it’s a gap in the market that MINI wants to fill with the MINI Augmented Vision system. At first sight, we’re not really ecstatic about the design. And even though they look more like stylish ski glasses than a technological tour de force, this is precisely what they are. These MINI glasses, which don’t actually look so ‘mini’, serve as an additional aid to driving the hip city car. They can be used, for example, as a GPS, but also for scouring the internet – if you have a Wi-Fi connection – for the perfect place to have lunch. Once you’re on the road, the MINI glasses indicate the current and permitted speeds, conveniently below your field of view. And this also immediately makes these glasses a lot safer than the current generation of standard GPS systems, which require momentarily taking your focus off the road and looking next to you. Even though driving with glasses like these on will take a little getting used to…

BMW i Pedelec We’re used to BMW being on the ball, and that can certainly be said about their electric cars, the i3 and i8. Real showpieces with an original look and the technology to go with it. But did you know that BMW has also ventured into designing electric folding bicycles? BMW has introduced the i Pedelec (Pedal Electric Cycle) as an urban mobility solution. This handy electric folding bike can even be stored in the rather small boot of the BMW i3, which means that you can park the car and continue your journey on the feather-light two-wheeler. The electric boost it gives means that there’s no need to reach your destination in a sweat. We do, however, have our doubts about whether it’s intended to be used for greater distances, although, that said, the i Pedelec does have a range of 25 to 40 kilometers. Whenever you brake or go downhill, the motor acts as a generator and supplies the battery with energy. Compact and green: the future of urban traffic.

Talk about being on the ball!

Car

20 Intentions Automotive

seeks

The Porsche Carrera is named after a notorious road race in Mexico.

name part 3

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Murciélago was a mythical fighting bull which refused to go down.

Where Ferrari has a prancing horse, Lamborghini has a fighting bull in its logo. Porsche sought it in the racing world, while Rolls-Royce sees ghosts.

Lamborghini: powerful, agile and fast In the 1950s, Ferruccio Lamborghini (born 1916) was a successful tractor manufacturer with a great passion for sports cars.

When in 1962 he had to return his newly bought Ferrari to the factory for repair four times within a short period, he’d had enough. He went to Enzo Ferrari, who lived less than 40 kilometres away, to lodge his complaint. Ferrari, who was 20 years his senior, was anything but impressed and palmed him off with something freely translated as: ‘Just stick to your tractors and leave sports cars to those who know something about them’. Lamborghini’s feelings were deeply hurt and he decided to give Ferrari tit for tat by designing his own sports cars. At least that’s how the story goes. He then found the perfect embodiment of his sports cars in the Spanish fighting bull: powerful, agile and fast. In 1966, Lamborghini struck his first blow with the gorgeous Miura, the fastest and most exotic car the world had ever seen. At the time, the Miura stud farm in Seville was the supplier of the most famous and notorious bulls in the bullring. Diablo, Murciélago, Huracan and Aventador all owe their names to mythical fighting bulls. Murciélago was the only bull ever whose life was spared in the bullring. This was done as a tribute, because even after being wounded 24 times by the matador, he was still standing.

Rolls-Royce and the underworld Manchester, 1904. Car salesman Charles Rolls and car designer Henry Royce were first introduced to each other by a mutual acquaintance. Rolls was so impressed with the first car that Royce had built that he decided to take all of Royce’s cars and sell them exclusively. The Rolls-Royce brand was born. Whereas many car makes get their inspiration from the animal kingdom, Rolls-Royce has a clear penchant for the mystical. Ghost, Phantom, Wraith (Old Scots word for spirit or ghost), and even the Spirit of Ecstasy, the mascot on the bonnet of every Rolls, are all names with a clear link to the underworld.

The story behind the Porsche 911 The most iconic German sports car is without doubt the Porsche 911. Originally, it was going to be called the Porsche 901, but seeing that Peugeot already owned the rights to model names with a zero in the middle and was threatening to take further action, it was renamed 911. Famous offshoots of the 911 are the 911 Targa and the 911 Carrera. The former stands out for its distinctive roof bar (used for the first time in 1966) and was named after the Targa Florio, the legendary road endurance race in Sicily that was held between 1906 and 1977 and which Porsche won on numerous occasions. For the origin of the name Carrera, we have to cross over the pond to Mexico, which, between 1950 and 1954 and again from 1988 until today, has been the stage of another illustrious road race: the Carrera Panamericana.

22 Intentions Service

LeasePlan and Carglass® have worked together as loyal partners for many years.

The fact that the two companies are so well attuned to each other has everything to do

LeasePlan and Carglass®: Partners right from the start

with their shared business philosophy, which always puts the customer first. And safety and efficiency are of paramount importance.

The collaboration between LeasePlan and Carglass® has been in place ever since the specialist in repairing and replacing car windows

‘Customer convenience and safety are the cornerstones of good customer contact’

started business. ‘In the beginning, we focused entirely on repairing and replacing car windows,’ explains Caroline Ameloot, Sales and

Caroline Ameloot, Sales and Marketing Director at Carglass®.

Marketing Director at Carglass®. ‘However, over the years this has developed into a true partnership. Both parties agree that the customer should be put first. And, just like us, LeasePlan attaches great importance to what the end customer thinks and wants. Together with

Safety first

LeasePlan, we try to give drivers a service that guarantees satisfac-

Furthermore, the partnership with LeasePlan also includes an

tion.’

automatic car check when one of its vehicles goes to Carglass®

The same corporate culture

with a damaged window. ‘These car checks have been introduced to optimise the safety of the drivers. When a car comes in for repair, our

The basis of this optimal collaboration lies in the shared values

people check tyre pressures, the oil level and the windscreen fluid.

ingrained in the corporate culture of both Carglass® and LeasePlan.

We also look at whether the car has any dents or scratches and, if so,

‘Customer convenience and safety are the cornerstones of good cus-

we’ll report this to both the driver and LeasePlan.’

tomer contact,’ continues Caroline Ameloot. ‘These are two aspects

LeasePlan recently decided to make Carglass® its preferred supplier

that play a major role in the whole story that Carglass® communi-

for windscreen wipers. Although Carglass® had already been replac-

cates. Cost control is the starting point. Our strategy is always to see

ing windscreen wipers for some time, this was primarily done as part

first whether repair is possible before carrying out replacement. And

of the car checks (Integrated Services) it carried out. So from now on,

the fact that repairing a car window is also more environmentally

LeasePlan customers can also go along to a Carglass® Service Centre

sustainable is of course a bonus. What’s more, it’s usually far less

to get their windscreen wipers checked and replaced, regardless of

time-consuming for the driver than a window replacement. In short,

whether a window needs to be repaired. And the fact that Carglass®

it’s a win-win situation for everyone.’ From the point of view of saving

also has 42 Service Centres throughout the country is a major benefit.

time, Carglass® has recently started using a new kind of adhesive to replace car windows. ‘This new adhesive has enabled us to reduce the whole window-replacement process by an hour, which is a huge advantage for lease drivers, for whom every hour counts.’

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