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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 steer - notice the F1-style gear flaps
Smart Roadster steer - notice the F1-style gear flaps
Smart EQ fortwo (with full electric drive)
Smart EQ fortwo (with full electric drive)
Creatively parking the car
Creatively parking the car
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!
The smart cockpit - with lots of buttons
The smart cockpit - with lots of buttons
The open roof doubles as an ergonomic cargo hatch
The open roof doubles as an ergonomic cargo hatch
If you drive in the AMG GT S you feel like Bernd Mayländer (who drives a similar F1 Safety Car)
If you drive in the AMG GT S you feel like Bernd Mayländer (who drives a similar F1 Safety Car)
iPads rejoice - perfectly snug on the passenger seat
iPads rejoice - perfectly snug on the passenger seat
The arrival of the family car...
The arrival of the family car...
Mercedes-Benz G-Class - a 4x4 powerhouse
Mercedes-Benz G-Class - a 4x4 powerhouse
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
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!
Grippy tires provide plenty of contact with the tarmac
Grippy tires provide plenty of contact with the tarmac
96 bottles of beer inside the Smart... check!
96 bottles of beer inside the Smart... check!
Smart in my garage, I can fit two of them...
Smart in my garage, I can fit two of them...
It looks hungry.... for speed!
It looks hungry.... for speed!
The S63s is very comfortable for its passengers and there is plenty of space
The S63s is very comfortable for its passengers and there is plenty of space
Automatic rain wiper
Automatic rain wiper

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