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,…
What makes up Audi’s DNA? Light plays an important role here. A visit to the creative workshop of César Muntada, Head of Lightning Design at Audi, not only brought light into the darkness, but also a journey into the future at the speed of light. Anyone driving an Audi at night for the first time…
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…
I am already well over an hour later than I intended. Not even the border with Montenegro I have reached so far. No, it is not the hot red VW ID.3 Pro S blame. I didn’t even have to charge it when I left Sarajevo. But now the whole thing from the beginning: Around 10…
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…
Yes, you can charge your e-car in Bosnia and Herzegovina and reach all your destinations! This beautiful and unique country is a popular place to visit because of its wild nature that also needs to be protected. The road trips there are famous because travellers pass remarkable natural spots, small traditional villages and nature wonders…
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…
Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro To charge or not to charge, this is the question Is it possible to make a long road trip sustainable? I took the plunge and drove the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro 1080 kilometers from Augsburg to Sarajevo alone. My Stages Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro To charge or not…
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.
