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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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Mercedes-Benz G-Class - a 4x4 powerhouse
Mercedes-Benz G-Class - a 4x4 powerhouse
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)
iPads rejoice - perfectly snug on the passenger seat
iPads rejoice - perfectly snug on the passenger seat
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)
Creatively parking the car
Creatively parking the car
Happy boy, driving AMG-goodness on the open road
Happy boy, driving AMG-goodness on the open road
Driving the E63S around track surely gets the blood pumpin'...
Driving the E63S around track surely gets the blood pumpin'...
The smartphone cradle is an interesting alternative to the integrated media screen
The smartphone cradle is an interesting alternative to the integrated media screen
Automatic lights
Automatic lights
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)
Two persons can sit comfortably in the Smart EQ fortwo
Two persons can sit comfortably in the Smart EQ fortwo
Smart fortwo cabrio in green
Smart fortwo cabrio in green
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)
Mercedes-Benz 3-cylinder Suprex engine
Mercedes-Benz 3-cylinder Suprex engine
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
Parking garage full? Think again!
Parking garage full? Think again!
Electric power gauge inside the Smart EQ
Electric power gauge inside the Smart EQ
Smart Roadster steer - notice the F1-style gear flaps
Smart Roadster steer - notice the F1-style gear flaps

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