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Living with an electric car for 5 days

Posted on June 5, 2015 by justdrivethere

So the electric car. Nothing new there you’ll tell me, and you’d be right. In fact, in the 1900s, they were more popular than petrol-powered cars. Then suddenly they disappeared, only to reappear almost a century later and try to … Continue reading →

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The BMW i3: is it cool?

Posted on August 6, 2013 by justdrivethere

This week saw the unveiling of a new type of BMW, the i3. What puts this BMW apart is that it is a departure from what BMW usually stands for. You see, for almost half a century, BMW has been … Continue reading →

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The ideal sleeper? 2003 Volkswagen Jetta/Bora VR6 GLI

Posted on July 28, 2013 by justdrivethere

You may get the idea, from reading this blog, that I am sponsored by Volkswagen. Let me assure you, as much as I would love that, it is not the case. One of the reasons I like that brand, is … Continue reading →

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Buying an old car: Is conventional wisdom wrong?

Posted on May 5, 2013 by justdrivethere

Admit it, you have often thought about it. As modern cars become more and more perfect, and in the process boring, older classic cars tend to become more appealing. Yes you are less comfortable, going less quickly and more prone to … Continue reading →

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Montreal Auto Show, part 5: Mid-size

Posted on February 4, 2013 by justdrivethere

So here we are, after an entire week, with the final part of my recap of the 2013 Montreal Auto Show, which I cunningly called “Mid-size”. To the more discerning of you, you will notice that quite a few various … Continue reading →

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