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The day I sold my car

Looking back at my years with Smart Roadster

Feb. 13, 2020
This week I sold my car, I now no longer own one. I look back at my years of owning a sports car, if you're looking for a reason to buy one you should check this out.

This week I sold my car, I now no longer own one. For me, this is something of a change as over the years I owned various sports cars that were like a hobby to me. My discovery of cycling and the birth of my son changed this. But if you're looking for a reason to buy a sports car, read along!

Around town in an electric car

Driving the Smart Electric Drive (EQ fortwo)

Nov. 16, 2018
For one week I drove the electric Smart EQ fortwo in and around town. I found out what it's like to drive electrically: fun!

Earlier this month I drove around town for a week in an electric vehicle, a brand new Smart Electric Drive (EQ fortwo). I used it to commute, for my daily groceries and to visit family, friends and customers. What's it like to drive a fully electric car on a daily basis?

Beast of the Green Hell

Driving the Mercedes-AMG GT R

May 31, 2017
Blog post about an amazing AMG Circuit day at the race track of Zolder, Belgium.

This month I received an invitation to join Mercedes at the Zolder circuit in Belgium to drive in "the beast". The Mercedes-AMG GT R, a furious green coloured performance car that gets its nickname from the Nürburgring where it was developed. It was an incredible experience, well worth a blog post!

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Twisty mountain roads - pure fun in a Roadster! (near the French/Spanish border)
Twisty mountain roads - pure fun in a Roadster! (near the French/Spanish border)
Not your average Taxi...
Not your average Taxi...
Charging using an ordinary power outlet
Charging using an ordinary power outlet
Happy boy, driving AMG-goodness on the open road
Happy boy, driving AMG-goodness on the open road
Matte grey finish with black accents - young, serious, but still a lot of fun!
Matte grey finish with black accents - young, serious, but still a lot of fun!
The S63s interior is second to none: amazing details, very high-end
The S63s interior is second to none: amazing details, very high-end
Automatic rain wiper
Automatic rain wiper
Who needs a boat trailer anyway?
Who needs a boat trailer anyway?
Smart Roadster steer - notice the F1-style gear flaps
Smart Roadster steer - notice the F1-style gear flaps
Boxes of Heineken 0.0% in the Smart
Boxes of Heineken 0.0% in the Smart
Driving the E63S around track surely gets the blood pumpin'...
Driving the E63S around track surely gets the blood pumpin'...
The G-Class Professional is pretty hardcore
The G-Class Professional is pretty hardcore "function first"
Charging the car on a public parking place
Charging the car on a public parking place
Styling on the car is mature and full of customisation options, you can have the Smart look anyway you'd like
Styling on the car is mature and full of customisation options, you can have the Smart look anyway you'd like
4.0L V8 Twin turbo AMG engine
4.0L V8 Twin turbo AMG engine
If you use the appropriate flowers, you might even find yourself a nice bride!
If you use the appropriate flowers, you might even find yourself a nice bride!
Quick access to the trunk is possible through the window, in addition to the flip-down hatch
Quick access to the trunk is possible through the window, in addition to the flip-down hatch
Two boxes of beer fit comfortably in the luggage compartment of the Smart
Two boxes of beer fit comfortably in the luggage compartment of the Smart

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