Category: Drive_

2016 Top Marques. #prologue. the Jag F Type vs 911 Carrera S Drag Race (Epic Fail)

April 18, 2016

There is one fixed point in my year. Actually, no. There are many fixed points in my year; birthdays, celebrations, deadlines. What I mean is there’s a fixed point, a weekend every year, where I shut the windows and lock the door behind me and whatever the weather I go to Monte Carlo, Monaco. I’ve done … More 2016 Top Marques. #prologue. the Jag F Type vs 911 Carrera S Drag Race (Epic Fail)

Flabbergasted Drive → Maserati Gran Turismo in Mamaia, Romania

January 7, 2016

Hello and welcome to the The Vega which is a hotel where you’ve probably never stayed, in a place you’ve never heard of called Mamaia, in a country you’ve probably never visited called Romania. Mamaia is a resort on the shore of the Black Sea, it lies on a strip of land around five miles … More Flabbergasted Drive → Maserati Gran Turismo in Mamaia, Romania

Flabbergasted Drive → 1000 Words on the VW Golf? Easy Peasy.

November 23, 2015

I write for an Italian car magazine called Kerb and last week my editor asked me to write 1.000 words on the Golf. “What?”, I said, “How dare you? 1.000? Who do you think I am? I can do better!” “No”, he said, “You don’t understand. Not about the latest Golf. The Golf. All seven … More Flabbergasted Drive → 1000 Words on the VW Golf? Easy Peasy.

Flabbergasted Drive → Maserati Quattroporte: Empirical. Hazmat. Jargon. The big Maser’ Means Business.

October 30, 2015

  Hello and welcome to Modena! I know the title makes no sense, but bear with me, ok? I’ve always maintained that English is the easiest language in the world to grasp, and the most difficult to master. Yes, on one hand, it only has about three grammar rules and you can usually use three words to … More Flabbergasted Drive → Maserati Quattroporte: Empirical. Hazmat. Jargon. The big Maser’ Means Business.

Flabbergasted News & Views → Seat IBe. It Never Happened.

October 12, 2015

I’ve always maintained that the Range Rover Evoque sold in such big numbers not because it was cheap, or well-equipped or because it was designed by Victoria Beckham. No, it did sell stupendously because it never really changed from concept to production. It was first introduced as LRX Concept at the North American Auto Show … More Flabbergasted News & Views → Seat IBe. It Never Happened.

Flabbergasted Drive: Alfa Romeo 4C → Naoki drives the 4C in Japan

July 28, 2015

Our man in Japan has been driving the Alfa Romeo 4C, and Japanese is such a beautiful language, we thought it would be shame to translate his review of the Alfa Romeo 4C. So here goes, 読書をお楽しみください！ (which means, Enjoy the Reading in Japanese) ” この車は、軽量、コンパクト、ハイパワーです。自分で車の限界を楽しむ事が出来ます。ステアリングにはアシストがなく、ソリッドな手応えです。 コーナリング性能も高く、直進安定性も素晴らしいです。 加速も鋭く、道路に吸い付くように走ります。 カーボンモノコックのシャシーの剛性が強い事も感じることができます。 FIAT500のミラーにジュリエッタのウインカーレバーを共通部品です ロータスエリーゼとポルシェボクスターの中間的な車です。 私は一般的な人間です。 お誘いは嬉しいですが、自分の事が世界に広まる事は希ません。 ” Japan, … More Flabbergasted Drive: Alfa Romeo 4C → Naoki drives the 4C in Japan

Flabbergasted Drive: Subaru Impreza → We’ve been Subaruing

February 10, 2015

Hello and please, Hush! … Keep it quiet. Close the windows and lock the doors. Turn your favourite social network off. You ready? Right. There’s something I have to own up to you. I had never ever, not even once, driven a Subaru Impreza. Ok. I said it. I feel lighter. You’ve taken this burden off … More Flabbergasted Drive: Subaru Impreza → We’ve been Subaruing

#LeaveMeFlabbergasted on Alfa Land : Alfa Giulietta

January 21, 2015

Let’s begin with an ending, let’s begin with the verdict. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is, possibly, the most complete car you can buy today. An ideal all-rounder. You see, there’s just nothing missing. We’ve driven both the Quadrifoglio Verde (Cloverleaf), the top of the range model, and the 2-litre diesel. Let’s start with the latter. Francesca, our personal … More #LeaveMeFlabbergasted on Alfa Land : Alfa Giulietta

Flabbergasted Drive: BMW i8. → Timing Is Key

November 20, 2014

Hello and well, welcome to the future! Don’t go in too soon, don’t take out too soon. Timing is key. It’s a basic rule and it applies to most things in life. Fishing, hunting, gambling. It certainly applies to the stock market. After Summer 2009, the EUR/USD exchange rate was about 1,49. The British Pound Sterling, … More Flabbergasted Drive: BMW i8. → Timing Is Key