Could This Mean The End Of GT Cars And The Likes Of
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Juno said:
Don’t forget to add the fact that cars by European law will not exceed the speed limit (without an annoying continuous warning noise if you do) from 2021 or thereabouts 
Imagine being passed by a 2020 Honda Jazz which is not limited whilst you cruise in your GT3
HoHoHo said:
Juno said:
Don’t forget to add the fact that cars by European law will not exceed the speed limit (without an annoying continuous warning noise if you do) from 2021 or thereabouts Imagine being passed by a 2020 Honda Jazz which is not limited whilst you cruise in your GT3
Quoted from The Times...........
“All new cars will be fitted with devices that make sure they automatically keep to the speed limit in a move billed as the biggest overhaul of road safety in more than 50 years.
Within the next three years, models sold in Europe are expected to use technology that detects limits and slows down vehicles travelling too fast.
It will be one of 15 new safety features fitted as standard to cars, HGVs or buses. Other measures include technology that detects when drivers are losing concentration or falling asleep, a system that keeps cars in the centre of lanes and accident black boxes that record vehicle movements.
All cars will also be fitted with automatic emergency braking, which brings vehicles to a stop when pedestrians…”
Of course it remains to be seen if it happens around 2021or whenever but if it doesn’t I’m sure it will do at some stage in the future that’s for sure
“All new cars will be fitted with devices that make sure they automatically keep to the speed limit in a move billed as the biggest overhaul of road safety in more than 50 years.
Within the next three years, models sold in Europe are expected to use technology that detects limits and slows down vehicles travelling too fast.
It will be one of 15 new safety features fitted as standard to cars, HGVs or buses. Other measures include technology that detects when drivers are losing concentration or falling asleep, a system that keeps cars in the centre of lanes and accident black boxes that record vehicle movements.
All cars will also be fitted with automatic emergency braking, which brings vehicles to a stop when pedestrians…”
Of course it remains to be seen if it happens around 2021or whenever but if it doesn’t I’m sure it will do at some stage in the future that’s for sure
Let’s see how they deal with this first...
https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/emissions/are-e...
The ecomentalists have a reality check coming. Zero carbon in the next 20 years is a slim possibility, in the meantime we will need gas and oil to keep the lights on and the cars running.
https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/emissions/are-e...
The ecomentalists have a reality check coming. Zero carbon in the next 20 years is a slim possibility, in the meantime we will need gas and oil to keep the lights on and the cars running.
BubblesNW said:
Let’s see how they deal with this first...
https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/emissions/are-e...
The ecomentalists have a reality check coming. Zero carbon in the next 20 years is a slim possibility, in the meantime we will need gas and oil to keep the lights on and the cars running.
Got bored reading that but it doesn’t appear that electric vehicles are going to be any better overall. I look forward to the first 25 mile snowy traffic jam on the M25 with 25000 electric vehicles stuck in it! I wonder if the helicopters that air lift them out will be electric as well?https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/emissions/are-e...
The ecomentalists have a reality check coming. Zero carbon in the next 20 years is a slim possibility, in the meantime we will need gas and oil to keep the lights on and the cars running.
Edited by Juno on Thursday 25th April 22:31
If you want to know how dull motoring will become take a trip to Switzerland...combine the amount of speed cameras they have installed in the last five to ten years with severe speeding penalties and you have a very regimented driving experience on major roads. Waze and similar systems are banned so there’s no cheating! I am guessing that will come here.
Cheib said:
If you want to know how dull motoring will become take a trip to Switzerland...combine the amount of speed cameras they have installed in the last five to ten years with severe speeding penalties and you have a very regimented driving experience on major roads. Waze and similar systems are banned so there’s no cheating! I am guessing that will come here.
Life without Waze is worse than life without a GT 
Juno said:
Cheib said:
If you want to know how dull motoring will become take a trip to Switzerland...combine the amount of speed cameras they have installed in the last five to ten years with severe speeding penalties and you have a very regimented driving experience on major roads. Waze and similar systems are banned so there’s no cheating! I am guessing that will come here.
Life without Waze is worse than life without a GT Cheib said:
Juno said:
Cheib said:
If you want to know how dull motoring will become take a trip to Switzerland...combine the amount of speed cameras they have installed in the last five to ten years with severe speeding penalties and you have a very regimented driving experience on major roads. Waze and similar systems are banned so there’s no cheating! I am guessing that will come here.
Life without Waze is worse than life without a GT Juno said:
It’s starting to sound like a life with E-Pipe and slippers and a Sunday run to Church in a 2VoltCV, how boring!
Even race circuits are constantly bringing down the noise limits.
Hey, don’t dish my all time favourite motor (after Porsche’s, that is)! Even race circuits are constantly bringing down the noise limits.
2CV = balls out driving most of the time: revvy engine: rifle bolt 3speed gearbox: great roadholding: handling, err... interesting: what’s not to like? Never ever boring. Always fun, with loads of character.
Unfortunately, I never tracked/raced/rallied mine, but I picnicked in it - seats easily removed to seat three rug-rats & one’s significant one for al fresco munching.
As I’ve mentioned on here before I’ve had two. In fact I sold the family Porsche & ran a 2CV for nearly a year, as sole transport. Great cars but prone to tin-worm attack.
So I’ll take the 2CV, slippers, & Sunday run out scenario. I’ll pass on the pipe & church, though.
Cheib said:
If you want to know how dull motoring will become take a trip to Switzerland...combine the amount of speed cameras they have installed in the last five to ten years with severe speeding penalties and you have a very regimented driving experience on major roads. Waze and similar systems are banned so there’s no cheating! I am guessing that will come here.
There is no band of Waze. It's only the speed camera function of such apps that is banned...Dr S said:
Cheib said:
If you want to know how dull motoring will become take a trip to Switzerland...combine the amount of speed cameras they have installed in the last five to ten years with severe speeding penalties and you have a very regimented driving experience on major roads. Waze and similar systems are banned so there’s no cheating! I am guessing that will come here.
There is no band of Waze. It's only the speed camera function of such apps that is banned...Gassing Station | 911/Carrera GT | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff