Daniel Achterhuis
@danielcars05
20 | 🇬🇧 🇳🇱 YouTuber and Podcaster | Panda 100HP + BMW F31 | Formula 1 obsessive | Check out Daniel Drives below!
Introducing… Brian the BMW F31 320d! 🤌 I’m super pleased to be back in a 3 Series, and excited to finally own a Touring model. They truly are the Swiss Army knives of the car world.
Looking to buy a used Polestar 2? There are plenty of tempting deals to be had, but what is the ownership experience really like? I explain my honest opinion in the latest Daniel Drives YouTube video 😁 ⚡️ The GOOD and the BAD… 😮 (it’s mostly good!) youtu.be/p86tsri-N10?...
Another one departs the stable! Yep, I’ve sold my Polestar 2 👋⚡️ First of all, it was an amazing car and I was incredibly lucky to own it. Having 408bhp and 660NM of torque at my disposal was far too tempting at times! (Thread)
My video from the Goodwood FOS has gone live! I take my first look at the Renault Twingo E-Tech, reveal my thoughts on the upcoming BMW M3, and dream big on the Cartier lawn. Enjoy! 🏁 👉 youtu.be/5MAJw-xYgXs?...
I’ve never really known which class the Polestar 2 sits in. Is it a hatchback, coupe, SUV (hope not), crossover? Very weird proportions, but looks great!
That’s another Goodwood Festival of Speed ticked off! Motorsport icons, future technology, and a field full of ‘Eggs (IYKYK) 😎 I will never tyre of the FOS chaos 🏁
My current steed alongside the exact car that got me into cars; my Grandad’s 1986 Citroën 2CV. It’s recently had a top-end engine rebuild, alongside a plethora of other bits and bobs ❤️ 🇫🇷
I’m very grateful to have been invited along to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with BYD. You can expect plenty of social media and YouTube coverage over the weekend 😎 This will be my 5th FOS. It’s probably my favourite day on the automotive calendar. Bring it on! 🙌
You can fit anything in a Dacia Spring! You just need plenty of patience and a Stanley knife 😅
6 years of Daniel Drives on YouTube! 🙌 Thank you so much for your support. I’m really proud of some of the content produced, and it’s lead me to meet so many great people. I’ve got plenty of exciting films in the pipeline, so why not subscribe? 🙂 youtube.com/@danieldrive...
1 week, 1600 miles, 3 currywursts (must try harder), and a tonne of laughs along the way. What a privilege to road trip around Europe for what was the fourth time! 🙌
Home time today :( 450 miles ahead. These EVs are pretty decent at chewing through the miles 🤪 Great music and snacks at the ready. Feeling thankful for the past week 🇫🇷 🇧🇪 🇩🇪 🇱🇺
Apologies for the lack of video content over the past couple of days, but we’re back! This time, exploring the beautiful city of Strasbourg and some of the interesting cars parked up. Enjoy ☀️ youtu.be/-y4DGo6a_Ag?...
Here’s another road trip vlog for you all - filmed at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps. We said goodbye to Bruges in search for some automotive action, and it’s safe to say we found some! No vlog tomorrow, so take this one in! 😁 🇧🇪 🏁 youtu.be/kCQwbUrsfkA?...
Our 4th European Adventure begins here! This time, in my Polestar 2 Dual Motor. Is taking an EV as hard as people say? We board the ferry to Calais, and head into Bruges for an evening of exploration, food and beer. Enjoy! 🇧🇪 🎥 youtu.be/tRMVWdl-Xu0?...
"I always have a thing I say about Lexus... it's like the Japanese Mercedes." 🤓
Project Panda is officially underway! 🔧 Special thanks to my Grandad for the A+ transportation. The little 100HP is now with @asathorp.bsky.social (the Panda guru) who is going to hopefully resolve the engine woes and get it running smoothly again 🙌
The ultimate test for any car - the tip run test! Can’t say I’m entirely thrilled to have a load of rotten wood in the back, but still 😅
I had a lovely bank holiday weekend up in the Yorkshire Dales. My first bigger trip in the Polestar, my first couple of nights in my new tent, and I managed 2/3 of the Yorkshire Peaks 😅 I’m still achey now! A reminder that the UK can be a beautiful place ☀️
Gave this a little spray down yesterday. It may still be broken, but at least it’s not covered in tree detritus! Shouldn’t be long until this sees the road again. I can’t wait 🐼
My first car with a fully panoramic roof, it even has a mini projector at the front which displays the Polestar logo on the glass. A neat touch! 👌
I’ve bought a tent. A nice weekend ahead in the Yorkshire Dales! Dog not included… 🐕
Went for a good drive in my Polestar today. It feels pretty dynamic considering it weighs over 2 tonnes. Quite the machine! ⚡️ I’m taking it camping next weekend up in the Yorkshire Dales. Looking forward to it.
I’ve always been a G-Shock guy, but today my first @omologato.bsky.social arrived - a TIFOSI x British Racing Green (no. 008/100). Isn’t it absolutely stunning? It’s refreshing to see such strong attention to detail paired with a real dedication to excellent customer service 🙌
Petter the Polestar is stickered up! Just waiting for Royal Mail to get their shizzle together so I can assign my plates 😅
The greatest era of ////FIAT? 🇮🇹 🤌 I’d love a 20v Coupe someday!