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Altogether now!
As a journalist and more importantly as an enthusiast, many times I assume that everyone is like me…
May 4, 2009
First class travel
Paqpaq editor, TONIO DARMANIN, jets off to Spain for the launch of the new and much-awaited Mercedes E…
April 6, 2009
It just Getz better
by TONIO DARMANIN I have followed the recent transformation of the Hyundai brand with interest. They have always…
March 2, 2009
Move over James, I’m driving
by TONIO DARMANIN If I were the President of the Republic or the Prime Minister, I would have…
November 10, 2008
The heat is on
By TONIO DARMANIN In anticipation that the SUV market, which has grown consistently for the past 10 years…
October 6, 2008
Ain’t she Swede!
by TONIO DARMANIN Saab is one of those brands that I always enjoy discussing. The Scandinavian way of…
September 1, 2008
Talkin’ Bout an Evolution
by TONIO DARMANIN Tracy Chapman was actually talking about a revolution and that is what this radical model…
August 4, 2008
Cool roadster. Stunning coupé.
By TONIO DARMANIN I hate it, I absolutely hate it. The minute I start warming up to a…
June 2, 2008
To Palermo in a Tucson to test-drive the i10
Well, I must confess that when told that we would be driving up to Palermo to test drive…
May 29, 2005
French finesse with a German feel
The days of the boring saloon are over as can be attested by the shrinking segment, primarily because…
May 29, 2005