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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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iPads rejoice - perfectly snug on the passenger seat
iPads rejoice - perfectly snug on the passenger seat
Smart fortwo cabrio in red/pink-ish
Smart fortwo cabrio in red/pink-ish
Nicolas G. Hayek, 1999 at his desk in Biel (photo: swissinfo.ch)
Nicolas G. Hayek, 1999 at his desk in Biel (photo: swissinfo.ch)
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!
Inside the smart fortwo - plenty of room for a tall guy (1.93M)
Inside the smart fortwo - plenty of room for a tall guy (1.93M)
The car's interior is quite spacious - even if you're tall
The car's interior is quite spacious - even if you're tall
The open roof doubles as an ergonomic cargo hatch
The open roof doubles as an ergonomic cargo hatch
Smart fortwo cabrio featuring the special
Smart fortwo cabrio featuring the special "nightsky" style
Breakfast at 8 am at the Zolder Circuit
Breakfast at 8 am at the Zolder Circuit
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
Automatic lights
Automatic lights
Not your average Taxi...
Not your average Taxi...
With three straps and some cardboard, you can easily transport paintings of all sizes
With three straps and some cardboard, you can easily transport paintings of all sizes
Driving the E63S around track surely gets the blood pumpin'...
Driving the E63S around track surely gets the blood pumpin'...
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
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
Smart in my garage, I can fit two of them...
Smart in my garage, I can fit two of them...
4.0L V8 Twin turbo AMG engine
4.0L V8 Twin turbo AMG engine

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