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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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Smart Roadster - spice red
Smart Roadster - spice red
96 bottles of beer inside the Smart... check!
96 bottles of beer inside the Smart... check!
The spacious trunk is big enough for a laptop or two
The spacious trunk is big enough for a laptop or two
Mercedes-Benz G-Class - a 4x4 powerhouse
Mercedes-Benz G-Class - a 4x4 powerhouse
The S63s interior is second to none: amazing details, very high-end
The S63s interior is second to none: amazing details, very high-end
Who needs a boat trailer anyway?
Who needs a boat trailer anyway?
Charging the car on a public parking place
Charging the car on a public parking place
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)
The smart cockpit - with lots of buttons
The smart cockpit - with lots of buttons
Two persons can sit comfortably in the Smart EQ fortwo
Two persons can sit comfortably in the Smart EQ fortwo
1971 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG at the 24 Hours of Spa
1971 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG at the 24 Hours of Spa
Electric power gauge inside the Smart EQ
Electric power gauge inside the Smart EQ
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)
As hardcore is it is, the interior of the GT R is still top notch!
As hardcore is it is, the interior of the GT R is still top notch!
Central touch screen - like an integrated iPad
Central touch screen - like an integrated iPad
Smart Roadster steer - notice the F1-style gear flaps
Smart Roadster steer - notice the F1-style gear flaps
Extra sporty gauges on the dashboard: turbo pressure and engine temperature
Extra sporty gauges on the dashboard: turbo pressure and engine temperature
Creatively parking the car
Creatively parking the car

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