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About justdrivethere

Automotive enthusiast, Travel seeker, Whisky aficionado

So, there’s a new Golf out…

Posted on September 8, 2012 by justdrivethere

38 years ago, the world discovered that golf no longer meant a game played by surgeons and lawyers. Volkswagen needed a replacement for their iconic Beetle. They had tried previously to change it, but enthusiasts would hear nothing of it. … Continue reading →

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If you could have only one….

Posted on September 4, 2012 by justdrivethere

It’s a question often feared by motoring enthusiasts. What it basically means is taking every single car you love, and choose only one. Usually, the first choice is the craziest vehicle you can think of, like a Pagani or Koenigsegg … Continue reading →

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French Car Troubles

Posted on September 3, 2012 by justdrivethere

The French automotive industry is in trouble. This headline seems to be the same for the past 50 years, but here we are in 2012, and it made the front pages again. The main symptom? The closure of Peugeot-Citroen’s flagship … Continue reading →

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Is Technology making Cars worse? (Mk1 Golf GTI and Opel Corsa OPC/VXR)

Posted on September 2, 2012 by justdrivethere

Following up on a discussion on Youtube’s Drive channel (which I can thoroughly recommend), I have a few points to add, following my own experience. Recently, I was very fortunate to test  drive two very different cars, yet their aim … Continue reading →

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The Awe of the Muscle Car (Chevrolet Camaro)

Posted on September 1, 2012 by justdrivethere

As a European, muscle cars are something that have often eluded me. Sure, I understood why people would buy them, but I had no idea why I should buy one. Driving one does feels like an occasion. Turn them on, … Continue reading →

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