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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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The spacious trunk is big enough for a laptop or two
The spacious trunk is big enough for a laptop or two
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)
Grippy tires provide plenty of contact with the tarmac
Grippy tires provide plenty of contact with the tarmac
Micro Compact Car (MCC) from 1994
Micro Compact Car (MCC) from 1994
Mercedes-Benz 3-cylinder Suprex engine
Mercedes-Benz 3-cylinder Suprex engine
Smart Roadster - all black
Smart Roadster - all black
Smart in my garage, I can fit two of them...
Smart in my garage, I can fit two of them...
Driving the E63S around track surely gets the blood pumpin'...
Driving the E63S around track surely gets the blood pumpin'...
The arrival of the family car...
The arrival of the family car...
Smart fortwo cabrio in red/pink-ish
Smart fortwo cabrio in red/pink-ish
Happy boy, driving AMG-goodness on the open road
Happy boy, driving AMG-goodness on the open road
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
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
Who needs a boat trailer anyway?
Who needs a boat trailer anyway?
4.0L V8 Twin turbo AMG engine
4.0L V8 Twin turbo AMG engine
Electric power gauge inside the Smart EQ
Electric power gauge inside the Smart EQ
Make very - unbelievably! - sharp corners (with a turning cycle of just 6.95M)
Make very - unbelievably! - sharp corners (with a turning cycle of just 6.95M)
Open the cabrio roof and enjoy the weather, it's like playing outside for grown-ups (admit it: there is a child in all of us!)
Open the cabrio roof and enjoy the weather, it's like playing outside for grown-ups (admit it: there is a child in all of us!)

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