Monthly Archives: November 2012

Newsflash: The return of driving pleasure? The Alpine is back!

Posted on November 5, 2012 by justdrivethere

With the new Toyota GT86, Toyota and Subaru did something we all wanted a manufacturer to do: Bring back excitement in new cars. As I have said already, new cars are now increasingly boring, and to really get some spark … Continue reading →

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France and the luxury car

Posted on November 5, 2012 by justdrivethere

Think France, and often visions of luxury follow. Not only stuff like the Chateau de Versailles, Louis the 14th, Paris or Champagne, but also products like high end watches, fashion, expensive wines and food, luxury hotels and the French Riviera. … Continue reading →

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Sergio Marchionne, or how not to lead a car company

Posted on November 1, 2012 by justdrivethere

Okay, so this article might be one big huge rant, but I seriously have to let out some steam. As I wrote earlier, one of the problems in the French auto industry has to do with leadership. Let me add … Continue reading →

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