The new Audi RS 5 Plug-in Hybrid was presented exclusively and symbolizes a new era of mobility in which performance, electric mobility and design form a harmonious unit. Its striking light design in particular – the “eyes” of the vehicle – underlines the emotional design DNA and clearly sets it apart visually from other models….
Oman fascinates with a unique blend of tradition, modern architecture and spectacular nature – especially in its capital Muscat. On my last visit to my second adopted home, I was able to explore Muscat with the Audi e-tron GT and combine electric mobility, design and Omani building culture to create a special perspective on the…
With the Audi RS e-tron GT, my first long e-road trip through Germany takes me to the land of poets and thinkers. In Thuringia, high above Eisenach, Wartburg Castle becomes an unexpected turning point and a story that changes everything Some trips are planned for years. They are like a silent wish that you carry…
This road trip was special. Not only because we were traveling fully electrically, but because this time I was able to experience Bosnia-Herzegovina through the eyes of a guest. My companion was the outstanding photographer Halil Al-Zadjali from Oman. It was his second visit to the country – but he was seeing many of the…
Tomorrow XX – Mercedes-Benz has once again invited us to provide insights into current innovations – this time with a clear focus on sustainability, the circular economy and material thinking. One year after the last event, which focused on the future of mobility as a whole, I am suitably excited: What new answers have been…
As a convinced tester of pure electric cars, I would never have thought that a mild hybrid could fascinate me so much – but the new Audi Q3 SUV with an efficient and partially electrified combustion engine with mild hybrid technology won me over on my drive at the IAA. A driving experience that merges…
At this year’s Sarajevo Film Festival, Porsche Sarajevo is once again causing a stir with an all-electric festival fleet. Film meets electromobility and shows how sustainability and glamor go together perfectly. A story of how cinema and modern mobility are taking responsibility for the future together. The evening sun bathes Sarajevo in warm gold. People…
Wireless charging for electric cars: Porsche presents an innovative wireless charging system at the IAA 2025. Simply park, charge automatically – perfect for homes, hotels and road trips. Find out why this technology could be the future of e-mobility. At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich I met Mayk Wienkötter from Porsche AG – a…
For me, e-mobility is much more than just a means of transportation – it is a matter close to my heart. It means freedom, progress and sustainability. And it shapes my travels, my writing and my view of the world.That’s why I was particularly excited when Audi presented its charging hubs opened. I was there…
Sarajevo – a city that connects East and West like no other place in Europe. Anyone who travels here is immersed in a mixture of history, cultures and cuisine. You don’t have to travel all the way to Istanbul to experience this symbiosis – Sarajevo offers it up close. What’s more, the city is surrounded…
The mountain villages of Umoljani and Lukomir are hidden between the rugged peaks of the Dinaric Alps. Here, landscape, legend and time merge into a mysterious unity. Mist becomes dragon’s breath, rivers become living creatures – and the stars dance like scales in the sky. Umoljani – The village of praying people A fine mist…
Yes, it works – and how!Anyone who thinks a road trip through Bosnia and Herzegovina in an electric car would be a challenge will be pleasantly surprised: the charging network is growing fast, nature is breathtaking and the sustainable travel style is perfectly suited to this special country. 🌿 Why Bosnia and Herzegovina is a…
The invitation from Mercedes Benz to an event with the illustrious name FUTURE EXPERIENCE at the beginning of November came as a surprise. The topics? Urban Futures, Biotech Materials, Hyperpersonality, Power converter, Solar lack, In-drive brake, Neuromorphic computing … There seems to be a lot going on at the home of the world’s most famous…
Efficiency is the new currency – with this guiding principle, Mercedes-Benz is driving the transformation of the automotive world. With pioneering technologies, sustainable concepts and innovative Drivetrains & Efficiency, the inventor of the automobile is redefining its leading role in the mobility of the future. Electrification: Vision EQXX and the one-liter electric car It only…
“Next time you pick me up, please use the same car!” My mother laughs after a 13-hour drive from Augsburg in Bavaria to Sarajevo. It was her first long journey in an electric car. And in a Porsche Taycan Turbo with 680 hp to boot. That was in April 2023. Even though I have been…
Alex Vaszi, CEO of Porsche Sarajevo BH, is a versatile manager. His career has taken him from Austria via Slovenia, Hungary and Chile to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since graduating in business administration and computer science from the Johannes Kepler University in Linz, he has made a name for himself with his expertise in the areas…
Women on Track – On March 8, International Women’s Day, Porsche Centar Sarajevo invited successful women to the race track in Grobnik, Croatia. True to the motto ‘Shift by Porsche’, they were able to get behind the wheel of various Porsche models and try out their skills on the race track and off-road. March 8…
Spring is here and with it the temperatures are rising again, inviting you to take a sustainable road trip through this beautiful country. I open the season with a trip to Herzegovina last summer. The journey by electric car first takes me from Sarajevo to Mostar. There, I visit a sustainable jewelry designer in the…
“Are you as spontaneous as me and want to experience the new Q8 in Cape Town this weekend?” “If it’s the Q8 e-tron, let’s talk on the phone!” “It’s the combustion engine, but it’s a total eye-catcher!” Three days later, I’m on a plane from Sarajevo to South Africa. Even though I only test e-cars,…
Is a car a commodity? Yes, it is. But not only – at least not according to me. The oldest wheel with an axle in the history of mankind is 5200 years old. And a lot has changed in the world of mobility since then. The car is synonymous with the ingenuity of the human…
We explore the magical winter landscape in Bosnia-Herzegovina with the new Ford Ranger Raptor
It’s raining in Germany. I drove from Sarajevo to Mainz in a Škoda Enyaq IV 80x. About 1330 kilometers. Charging stops in total: only three times. There is a reason why I embarked on the long journey with this electrical marvel. The destination is the home of Omer Halilhodžić, one of the most important car…
ID.5 Per performance Imagine you have an appointment in Slovenia. And then you spontaneously decide to take a few days off. You think spontaneity with an e-car is not possible? We have tested it with the ID.5. He looks great. The ID.5 Pro Performance with 150 kW (204 hp) in Blue Dusk Metallic Black. The…
On the occasion of Porsche Sport’s 75th birthday Freeway A8 Munich-Stuttgart. It’s Sunday morning and my Porsche Taycan Turbo with 680 hp is flying almost lonely over the highway. 250 km/h are quickly reached. I feel the gentle centrifugal force and the adrenaline in my blood rises higher and higher! Pure happiness! Follow me on…
Living Progress by Audi Audi invited to the Milano Design Week for the ninth time. In addition to two concept vehicles, future ideas were presented by the car manufacturer. All topics had one thing in common: sustainability! Audi’ s choice of Milan as the venue for the presentations of its visions of the future is…
When Car Maniac invited me to give me tips for my first long road trip with an e-car, he gave me the Juice Booster 2 with the following words: “With this adapter you will reach every destination!” And so it was. In February 2021, I travelled in sub-zero temperatures from Augsburg to Sarajevo in Bosnia-Herzegovina…
ECOLOGICAL FARM TRNULJA The Sleeping Beauty in Slavic Slovenia is considered the greenest country in Europe and the place where our mobility was discovered. No wonder that one of the best organic hotels in Europe is located there. At the Trnulja eco-estate, a healthy and deep sleep is guaranteed. This is not only due to…
ROAD-TRIP IN BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA Pomegranates, Figs and Co. – In the paradise of the Balkans Mediterranean climate is responsible for the fact that Herzegovina is home to wild pomegranates and figs. But the barren natural landscape has much more to offer My Stages ROAD-TRIP IN BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA Pomegranates, Figs and Co. – In the paradise of the…
OFF-ROAD TRIP WITH THE LANDROVER DEFENDER – PART 3 So close to heaven – In The Mountain Village Lukomir We visited Lukomir, the remote mountain idyll in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We were not only propelled back into a bygone era, but also straight into the universe! My Stages OFF-ROAD TRIP WITH THE LANDROVER DEFENDER –…
People in Bosnia and Herzegovina are fascinated by e-mobility, but are skeptical about it. Mayor of Municipality Sarajevo Center Srđan Mandić is a visionary. He is already in the process of building the first public gas station in Sarajevo. This year. I met him and asked him about it. A conversation about future urbanisation, his…
Off-Road Trip with the Landrover Defender – Part 4 Mountain Village Umoljani – In Search of the Stone Dragon Bosnia and Herzegovina is full of legends that continue to come to life. Mountain village Umoljani with its petrified dragon is one of the most mysterious places in this world. My Stages Off-Road Trip with the…
Off-Road Trip with the Landrover Defender – Part 5 Swiss Cheese Made in Bosnia and Herzegovina The best Swiss cheese can only be found in Switzerland? Not quite! We visited a cheese dairy in the Bosnian mountains and enjoyed a culinary treat. My Stages Off-Road Trip with the Landrover Defender – Part 5 Swiss Cheese…
Off-Road Trip with the Landrover Defender – Part 2 To the Wild Horses of Romanija Are there any wild horses left in the nature of Europe? We went looking for them in the Romanija region of eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina! My Stages Off-Road Trip with the Landrover Defender – Part 2 To the Wild Horses…
Off-Road Trip with the Landrover Defender – Part 1 Mystical Bosnia and Herzegovina – Descent into the depths The Balkans are considered to be the destination of 2021. We visited Bosnia-Herzegovina and were surprised by what this small country in the heart of Europe has to offer! My Stages Off-Road Trip with the Landrover Defender…
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TRAINING AT THE LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE CENTER “Release Brake, Steer, Smile!“ – Land Rover Experience Center in Wülfrath Become a superhero! We visited the Land Rover Experience Center in Wülfrath to take an off-road driving course. My Stages OFF-ROAD DRIVING TRAINING AT THE LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE CENTER “Release Brake, Steer, Smile!“ – Land…
HARD ROCK HOTEL DAVOS Good Vibrations Everything revolves around music! We were guests at Hard Rock Hotel Davos and resided like true rock stars in the Swiss Alps. My Stages HARD ROCK HOTEL DAVOS Good Vibrations Everything revolves around music! We were guests at Hard Rock Hotel Davos and resided like true rock stars in…
ABATON ISLAND RESORT & SPA Honeymoon on Crete We have found the perfect place for the Honeymoon, which is worthy to the gods of Greek mythology. The Abaton Island Resort & Spa in Crete is a perfect symbiosis of tradition and modernity, which has preserved its cultural authenticity. My stages ABATON ISLAND RESORT & SPA…
THE JAPANESE BY THE CHEDI ANDERMATT Inside the Japanese gourmet temple of superlatives Luxury après hiking or skiing combined with light food – we visited The Japanese by The Chedi Andermatt, the highest-located Japanese gourmet restaurant in Switzerland My Stages THE JAPANESE BY THE CHEDI ANDERMATT Inside the Japanese gourmet temple of superlatives Luxury après…
HONEYMOON IN GERMANY Schloss Elmau in Bavaria – honeymoon “on the doorstep” Freshly married lovers may also find a number of places “on their doorstep” where they can honeymoon wonderfully. With the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid we drove to the Alps and visited the world famous Hotel Schloss Elmau. My Stages HONEYMOON IN…
ROAD TRIP WITH THE MERCEDES GLA 250 4MATIC IN SOUTH TYROL – PART 4 Kissed Awake – Plars Castle in Algund Glamour was allowed to reside exclusively in Plars Castle in Algund, a romantic love nest in the middle of the South Tyrolean vineyards with only 12 rooms. A picnic for lovers was also included….
ROAD TRIP WITH THE MERCEDES GLA 250 4MATIC IN SOUTH TYROL – PART 3 Honeymoon at the Grottnerhof The historic winery Grottnerhof is an absolute insider tip! Hidden behind the 13th century walls are two luxury suites that are ideal for secluded honeymoons without having to sacrifice high standards. My Stages ROAD TRIP WITH THE…
Road trip to South Tyrol – Part 1 Romantik Hotel Turm – The bird whisperer It’s my first trip after the corona lock down and the ride feels so light and carefree. Our road trip with the new Mercedes GLA 250 4matic starts in Munich. My Stages Our road trip with the new Mercedes GLA…
Yes, the title sounds like a Bavarian Eberhofer crime novel. But we are on the road in South Tyrol and still guests at the Romantik Hotel Turm in Völs at Schlern. The owner Stephan Pramstrahler invited us to his hut on the Seiser Alm. We are still totally inspired by his raven and eagle owl stories, but also open and excited about further stories and tales.
For the 250th anniversary of Napoleon’s birth, we travel in the DS 7 Crossback from Paris to Marengo to get to the bottom of his legendary crossing of the Great Saint Bernard
Ich durfte mit dem Maserati Lavente S GranLusso den Oman entdecken (credit: Abduhlrahman Al Sinaidi) I press the start button. The 6 cylinder engine, designed by Ferrari, howls under the stylishly shaped hood. It is a unique sound in the car world and people love it. Me too. I fell in love with the Maserati…
Maserati Quattroporte GTS – Gentleman mit 530 PS Italian History Great historical personalities crossed the pass at the Great Saint Bernard at an altitude of almost 2500 metres. Up here is the border between the Aosta Valley in Italy and the Valais in Switzerland. Napoléon Bonaparte had his historical crossing immortalized in 1800 in a…
To visit the Serbian capital Belgrade with a Fićo is a journey into the past. The legendary Yugoslavian car is currently undergoing a revial. It is at least as popular as Tito’s time in all countries of the former Yugoslavia.
What is it like to drive from Munich to the Nürburgring in a limited-edition Audi R8 V10 RWS? “Can you let the engine roar a little louder for us? We’re sitting on the side of the road up ahead!” We’re stuck in a traffic jam in Nürburg. That’s actually annoying with a 540 hp car….
