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Petrolhead's Blog

A talk about all things automotive.


The Seeds Of Neptune - Tomorrow, Maserati Will Name Their Future.

19 Feb 2020 4 minute read 3 comments ZackNorman97

Even as we are reeling from the sadness of Holden's demise, there is still some hope in the world that the cars which we know and love still have a strong, and fruitful future to look forward to. While a part of the world has seen one less automotive...

Six Feet Down Under - Ending 165 Years Of Holden.

18 Feb 2020 8 minute read 0 comments ZackNorman97

There are days where the heart falls heavy with grief, at the loss of someone we love, or an idea that we adore. As a sign of the times, the automobile is undergoing a rapid shift into a new future, and as it charges forward, some things are destined...

Swansong Of The Old Guard - Ferrari 812 "GTO".

14 Feb 2020 7 minute read 0 comments ZackNorman97

After my continuous streak of writing horological posts, I think it's time for a break. It's been a while since I last made a car related post, and about time, too. Moreover, what is a better partner to timekeeping than automobiles, given the blood r...

Maserati's New Soundtrack

27 Jan 2020 3 minute read 0 comments ZackNorman97

The Italian automotive industry has birthed us some of the most exotic, and charismatic cars throughout history. From the ruins and ashes of two world wars, it has sparked decades of romanticism in a world forged by iron. One such company that comes...

Ancestry - A Beetle's Spirit Remains Alive.

21 Jan 2020 5 minute read 3 comments ZackNorman97

The end of a year, while a sign of a journey's close, sometimes begins with a fresh page, and a new story to follow. Yet, some things are destined to end, without a future to look on. On December the 31st, 2019, Volkswagen released a heartfelt video...

Who's fault is it? - How not to buy a car...

13 Jan 2020 6 minute read 0 comments ZackNorman97

A few days ago, an interesting, and expensive case of buyer's remorse has spilled over into a lawsuit, emerging from the purchase of rather unique, and collectable automobile. While I ponder upon the intricacies of this particular case myself, which...

A car that F.U.C.K.S, though not literally.

10 Jan 2020 4 minute read 0 comments ZackNorman97

Before you accuse me of profanity, there is a meaning behind the acronym, and in itself there are no expletives. I will explain myself more in a moment, but before that, I would like to narrate some context. As of December 9th, Singapore opens the do...

Norman's List - Exciting Cars To Look Out For In 2020.

31 Dec 2019 10 minute read 0 comments ZackNorman97

The automobile is an idea that has been in conception since the late 1700s, at which point it sparked an imagination of the idea that one day mankind will traverse across the Earth atop a self-propelled carriage, where we are not bound by rails, nor...

Into A Crystal Ball - A compilation of automotive news.

24 Dec 2019 7 minute read 1 comment ZackNorman97

Over the course of the past week, there has been a plethora of interesting news and developments from the world's automotive industries. It has thus prompted me to compile my favourites for your view today. So feel free to have a soothing drink in ha...

A British Bruiser - Aston Martin Vantage V600 Le Mans (1999)

16 Dec 2019 6 minute read 2 comments ZackNorman97

Britain may not have created the automobile, but it certainly has remained truly the finest place on Earth to refine one. The island nation has gifted humankind with the very best of refined craftsmanship, with a can-do attitude, and stiff upper lip,...