Articles by Antonie George

Antonie George is fast in making a 3D sketch but won’t back down from getting dirty. Currently a senior automotive engineering student, he is also part of the Formula Student team, developing a performance brake system for the car. When he’s not at the garage, Antonie spends time freelancing or reading juicy comments on automotive blogs while listening to old music.

Feelings sometimes get hurt when he’s expressing thoughts with utmost regard for truth. However, readers appreciate the perk and won’t mind a dose of properly launched sarcasm.

Dream Cars: His future 2-door garage promises to shelter a beefed up '67 Dodge Charger R/T for the track and a Colin McRae-spec Subaru WRX STI for dirt. Late nights catch him dreaming of a silver Koenigsegg Regera ripping on the Nurburgring.

Is the Ford F-150 Lightning a Proper Electric Alternative?

The electric pickup market is on fire. In the ever-increasing push towards sustainable mobility, big automakers are rolling out electric utility vehicles. Ford is stepping into this new market with the likes of the Rivian RT1, which has taken the world by surprise. Ford’s attempt at an electric pickup comes as an extension of its bestselling F-150 line, along with the resurrected ...

Genesis GV70 Brings Plenty to the Table

The 2022 Genesis GV70 is a brand-new small luxury SUV from Genesis. It was configured from scratch, and it aims to fight in the fiercely competitive segment comprising of the BMW X3, Acura RDX, Lexus NX, Lincoln Nautilus, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Land Rover Discovery Sport and Mercedes Benz GLC. As we are about to find out, despite its considerably lower MSRP compared to many ...

11 Fun-To-Drive Electric Cars

When the first modern hybrid cars hit the market, there was a lot of resistance from the public, with very little early adopters willing to risk their cash on the new technology. Issues such as range anxiety, poor performance and the lack of a charging infrastructure kept buyers at bay in the early 2000s. Then, as Tesla came along, bringing both a proper electric vehicle as well as a ...

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge – The Original American Muscle Car

Gran Turismo Omologato or GTO, has become synonymous with what happened to be the strongest muscle car dominance on American back roads and highways alike. When it came to life in 1969, nobody expected the success that Pontiac was about to gain with the GTO Judge. What followed in the years to come will remain in history as a stepping stone for the American muscle car community. A brief ...

2022 GMC Hummer EV Review: No More Gas Guzzler

The 2022 GMC Hummer EV. It sounds strange saying it. After all, who would’ve even remotely thought about associating the infamous Hummer gas guzzler with the idea of eco-friendly electric powertrains? And yet, GMC took the bold risky step towards electrifying one of its famous humongous SUVs. It is still big; it takes on off-road challenges and it is mighty expensive. Let’s have a look at ...

2022 Ford Bronco – The Legend is Back

It’s been 25 years since Ford put a halt in the production of the Bronco. Built between 1966 and 1996, the Ford Bronco was adored by the American public looking for a compact off-roader that could double as a sports utility vehicle. Although it served many Americans as a great workhorse for 30 years, the Bronco was discontinued in the mid-90s as the demand for 2-door SUVs dropped ...

17 Most Dangerous Things to Ignore on Your Car

Ever pumped up the volume on your car’s audio system just so you won’t hear that annoying rumble, at least not until you get home after a tiring day at the office? Or do you avoid rolling your passenger window down because it makes a squeaky noise? We all know that ignoring a problem won’t make it go away, no matter how hard we wish it would happen. While in some cases, annoyances can be ...

The 2021 Bentley Flying Spur is Sophisticated British Luxury

Before the third-generation Bentley Flying Spur, we were presented with models that heavily relied on their VW DNA, hidden well beneath their luxury shells. Admittedly, it was VW Phaeton DNA, yet in the world of uber-exquisite, extremely picky buyers, this may have been an undesired fact. Nevertheless, this is no longer an issue. The 2021 Bentley Flying Spur is now sharing its platform with ...

Preparing Your Car For Winter: 10 Useful Tips

As the first autumn leaves are finding their way to the ground below, we’re preparing for fewer daylight hours, stronger winds and lower temperatures. Although winter may still seem far away, chances are the first snowflake will drop sooner than we might expect. And while you can easily take out your winter coats, the scarves and gloves, there’s a bit more preparation to do when it comes to ...

Million Dollar Club: 20 Cars That Cost Over a Million Bucks

Owning a million-dollar car – for some, it’s an achievement to show how far they got in life while for others is just another hobby, admittedly, an expensive one. From unique exteriors made of exotic materials and insane amounts of power under the hood to precious stones and diamonds fitted within the bodywork, there are many reasons for why certain automotive examples would pass the ...

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