There’s more to driving than just sitting down and turning the key. I feel like much of the enjoyment that even regular, non-enthusiast drivers had was lost once even bad cars became pretty much okay.
This section of the blog tells stories about cars from my perspective.
Renault 4: perfecting the cheap small car
Going to see family that lives far away can some times bring with it unexpected benefits. One such trip helped me understand what makes the Renault 4, a car I’ve never really cared much about, a great machine worthy of respect. The Renault 4 is an excellent example of a car not trying too hard…
In love with the Island Car
In love with the island car The guide to the neglected and faded cars of Croatian islands. Sitting on the terrace of the apartment I’ve rented for the summer on the Croatian island of Korčula, I have the privilege of looking directly towards the sea which is just around 20 meters from me. This is…
Why Croatians love diesel
Rattle is the way to go around here. Driving between smaller towns and villages in Croatia, you’ll pass about a dozen diesel Golfs, Octavias and other cars before finding a petrol-powered machine. The nation (and the broader Balkans region) is obsessed with diesel cars – often to the point of outright mocking anything that isn’t…