Australian T3 - May 2018

TOMTOM GO 520

Location tech specialist TomTom brings

us the Go 520, a state-of-the-art sat

nav boasting worldwide mapping

smarts, a built-in SIM card and Wi-Fi

connectivity, so you’re always in the

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you’re on the go.

$299, tomtom.com

NINTENDO SWITCH

Nintendo’s latest release is kind of a

big deal, because it makes the console-

quality gaming experience portable in

a compact and colourful design that

will keep gamers entertained whether

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$469, nintendo.com.au

COMSOL 4 PORT CAR

CHARGING HUB

No more arguing over who gets to

charge their phone. This Comsol car

charging hub boasts four USB ports,

and for ultimate convenience, its

extension provides twin ports in the

front of the car and two in the back.

$49, comsol.com.au

GB150 4000

Breaking down is no fun, but in a

foreign country where you don’t speak

the language, it can be a real nightmare.

Go prepared with this powerful jump

starter that’s safe and can provide 80

jump starts on just one charge.

$479, no.co

NOCO GENIUSBOOST PRO

GB150 40 00

HUAWEI E5770 4G

MOBILE WI-FI

If the thought of not having internet

access to entertain the kids on your

next road trip makes you feel queasy,

you need the Huawei E5770. It offers

4G-powered Wi-Fi for 10 devices

everywhere, so just add a SIM with

good Euro roaming.

$169.98, mwave.com.au

THINKWARE F800 PRO

If you’re driving abroad, it makes sense

to be prepared for every eventuality,

which is where Thinkware’s latest dash

cam comes in. Its CMOS image sensors

let you constantly record what’s going

on around your car in Full HD, with

night vision and GPS to back it up.

$878.85, ryda.com.au

WINTER 2018 T3 31

he Euro road trip

fter a 10-year absence, F1 returns to France
this European summer when the French
Grand Prix takes place at the Circuit Paul
Ricard, near Marseille in Provence. And if
DanielRicciardofanciesaslightlylessintensedrive
afterwards, we’ve got the ultimate road trip – the Route
Napoleon. his spectacular journey links Golfe Juan and
Grenoble, and winds through two of the country’s
prettiest regions: Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur and
Rhône-Alpes. It follows part of the 324-kilometre route
takenbyNapoleonandhismenin1815,whentheexiled
French statesman marched from Elba to Grenoble.
Equally spectacular (although in a castles, not
coastline, sense) is the Romantische Strasse (Romantic
Road), which passes through southern Germany.
Highlights include the dramatic Neuschwanstein Castle
(Disneyland’s version was based on this 19th century
fortress) and the historic city of Würzburg, which is
surroundedbyvineyards.Forthesheerdiversityofthe
scenery, we recommend driving from Bucharest to

Vienna.AfterleavingRomania’scapital,youwillpass

through the Carpathian Mountains (home to Bran

Castle, said to be Count Dracula’s former digs) before

joiningthehigh-altitudeTransfăgărășanhighway,

which Jeremy Clarkson once conquered for an episode of

Top G e a r.Helaterdescribeditas“thebestroadin the

world.” After passing though Budapest (spending the

night here will allow you to visit its famous ‘ruin’ bars,

built into abandoned buildings), you’ll press on to the

finishline–thebeautifulAustriancapitalofVienna.

While you’re in the northern hemisphere, hop over

the pond to the UK and point your motor towards the

AtlanticHighway–theroadwhichweavesitsway from

theUK’sdeer-filledExmoorNationalParktoLand’s

End, the westernmost tip of Cornwall. he highway’s

total length comes in at around 380 kilometres, but this

spectacular route isn’t one to be rushed. he best bit?

You’ll be driving through some of England’s prettiest

villages, which means plenty of opportunities for

cream tea fixes and warm beer.

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Kit yourself out for fun and safety when it comes to hitting the tarmac

The essential gear