Hello and welcome back! Great to see you again. For the last few days you would have seen a holding page in place of this page. This is whats been going on! Continue reading
We’re Back! A Note From Matt Black
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Matt on: Eco-Friendly Cars
The very eco-friendly Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive
The green movement is in full swing in Europe with CO2 regulations, fuel economy pressures, manufacturing regulations and pressure to make recyclable vehicles. Somehow, a similar movement hasn’t reached South Africa yet, despite attempts by government and manufacturers to bring eco-friendly products to market. Continue reading
Driving Impression | McLaren MP4-12C
Best.Day.Ever!
Each year I write a list of the things I wish to achieve. One of the goals this year was to drive a sports car in anger around a track. I sort of achieved this. I got to drive the Ferrari 458′s big rival – the McLaren MP4-12C.
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I’m Going Away – For a Bit
You’ll find me here: St Lucia!
No posts till Monday 23 April! I’m on leave bitches – off to St. Lucia! First time I’m leaving Jo’burg for 2 years (Except Oppikoppi). See you on the far side!
Fiat 500 Matt Black (True Story)
I have my own car! The funky little Fiat 500 has been released in Abarth form, in 500 by Diesel form and now in Matt Black. Continue reading
Driving Tune: Slipknot – Wait and Bleed
This post doesn’t actually have anything to do with cars. I’ve just had a variety of Slipknot playing in my car the last few days.
This song is one of their best, and it received a Grammy nomination in 2001 for Best Metal Performance. Epic. Continue reading
Alfa Romeo 8C General Lee
Not sure if this is incredible or appalling. Someone bought an Alfa Romeo 8C, one of the most beautiful cars in the world, and painted it in the colours of General Lee. Continue reading
SA Motorsport – A Win and 2 Losses
This weekend I trust you all listened to my instruction on Friday and went to the motor-racing at Zwartkops raceway. The weekend marked one of the first events of the year. It was also marred by the loss of 2 South African motorsport stars. Continue reading
The Definitive Guide To Derogatory Auto Acronyms
I was chatting with my CEO last week and he mentioned that he was shopping for a new car as his current one is all wrong (More on this tomorrow). I suggested a BMW M3 for the IT entrepreneur. He promptly replies off with “Never! It stands for ‘Big Money Wasted.’” Yes. Part of the reason he won’t buy the M3 is because BMW’s acronym stands for something hilarious. Continue reading