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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
Make sure to skip the highway, take the country roads (in Spain, near Alicante)
Make sure to skip the highway, take the country roads (in Spain, near Alicante)
The Beast from Green Hell: Mercedes-AMG GT R
The Beast from Green Hell: Mercedes-AMG GT R
Automatic rain wiper
Automatic rain wiper
Smart in my garage, I can fit two of them...
Smart in my garage, I can fit two of them...
Charging using an ordinary power outlet
Charging using an ordinary power outlet
The Mercedes-AMG GT R at the Zolder Circuit in Belgium
The Mercedes-AMG GT R at the Zolder Circuit in Belgium
Smart fortwo cabrio in green
Smart fortwo cabrio in green
Electric power gauge inside the Smart EQ
Electric power gauge inside the Smart EQ
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
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
Mercedes-Benz G-Class - a 4x4 powerhouse
Mercedes-Benz G-Class - a 4x4 powerhouse
The less powerful A45 (left) is actually faster at the agility challenge than the S63s (right)
The less powerful A45 (left) is actually faster at the agility challenge than the S63s (right)
Electric drive train inside the Smart EQ
Electric drive train inside the Smart EQ
4.0L V8 Twin turbo AMG engine
4.0L V8 Twin turbo AMG engine
Smart fortwo cabrio featuring the special
Smart fortwo cabrio featuring the special "nightsky" style
Driving my Smart Roadster in the Pyrenees mountains (France)
Driving my Smart Roadster in the Pyrenees mountains (France)

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