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As soon as I settle myself into my hire car when I return to the UK, I feel like I am being watched. There is simply no escaping the cameras. Everywhere you look – on motorways, dual carriageways, even country lanes – there is no escape from Big Brother, waiting to clobber you with 3 points and a hefty fine.
In Spain, things are very different. I think it must come down to the attitude of the people here. It is rare to see a speed camera on Spanish roads. Even when you do, you´ve normally received plenty of notice, even in the local English press the week before, announcing a temporary road safety campaign in a particular area, such as the Costa Blanca or the Costa del Sol. Continue reading »
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Spain often plays host to new product testing for major car manufacturers. In fact, on the winding road that leads from the city of Granada to the nearby Sierra Nevada ski resort, it´s a common sight to see disguised prototypes being tested to their full potential.
In Marbella for the last 4 weeks, we have seen something altogether different – not so much a disguised model being put through its paces prior to launch – more like a brand new, all-singing, all-dancing launch from one of the world´s premium car makers.
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