Are you a Have or a Have-Not? Fri, May 4, 2012 16:05 BSTCONSUMER attitudes towards cars and driving have changed rapidly since the mid-2000s, when fuel was still less than £1 per litre, people knew nothing about any recession … More »Are you a Have or a Have-Not?
CONSUMER attitudes towards cars and driving have changed rapidly since the mid-2000s, when fuel was still less than £1 per litre, people knew nothing about any recession and cars seemed much more affordable.Years down the line some manufacturers are bearing up better than others. Prestige manufacturers like Porsche, BMW …
Drop-Dead Desirable (Porsche 911 Cabriolet … Wed, Apr 18, 2012 14:07 BSTENGINES – Unsurprisingly it’s petrol power all the way for the drop-top 911. Just like its tin-top cousin, the Cabriolet variant can be had with 3.6 and 3.8-litre, six-cylinder … More »Drop-Dead Desirable (Porsche 911 Cabriolet …
ENGINES – Unsurprisingly it’s petrol power all the way for the drop-top 911. Just like its tin-top cousin, the Cabriolet variant can be had with 3.6 and 3.8-litre, six-cylinder motors. Power hits the mid 300 horsepower range, and Porsche’s PDK semi-auto gearbox has proven to be a popular optional extra since its introduction.EXTERIOR …
- Valet in Jeep Grand Cherokee crashes … Mon, Apr 16, 2012 14:01 BST
A valet was left red-faced after he caused an astonishing pile up of cars worth around £270,000 in Miami, US. More »Valet in Jeep Grand Cherokee crashes …
A valet was left red-faced after he caused an astonishing pile up of cars worth around £270,000 in Miami, US.
First Drive: Porsche Panamera GTS Wed, Mar 14, 2012 13:05 GMTYOU HAVE to envy those people who are lucky enough to have choice. Try not to begrudge those more fortunate than oursselves, as their success (or good fortune) means … More »First Drive: Porsche Panamera GTS
YOU HAVE to envy those people who are lucky enough to have choice. Try not to begrudge those more fortunate than oursselves, as their success (or good fortune) means they can choose somewhere to live, their holidays and their cars to suit their exacting needs. And car manufacturers in particular are not shy about tailoring …
- First Drive: Porsche Panamera GTS Wed, Mar 14, 2012 11:37 GMT
YOU HAVE to envy those people who are lucky enough to have choice. Try not to begrudge those more fortunate than oursselves, as their success (or good fortune) means … More »First Drive: Porsche Panamera GTS
YOU HAVE to envy those people who are lucky enough to have choice. Try not to begrudge those more fortunate than oursselves, as their success (or good fortune) means they can choose somewhere to live, their holidays and their cars to suit their exacting needs. And car manufacturers in particular are not shy about tailoring …
First Drive: Porsche Boxster (981) Mon, Mar 12, 2012 09:05 GMTTHE BOXSTER has always been a divisive car. Some people love it and others would prefer to see the back of it, but if you’re in the latter category, it’s probably best … More »First Drive: Porsche Boxster (981)
THE BOXSTER has always been a divisive car. Some people love it and others would prefer to see the back of it, but if you’re in the latter category, it’s probably best to look away now.The latest version, designated 981 to the outgoing car’s 987, has been launched with the largest assortment of changes the Boxster has yet …
Footballer Bendtner gets drive ban Wed, Feb 22, 2012 11:00 GMTPREMIER League star Nicklas Bendtner was banned from driving for 56 days and fined £660 today after admitting speeding at almost 104mph in his Porsche.The Danish striker … More »Footballer Bendtner gets drive ban
PREMIER League star Nicklas Bendtner was banned from driving for 56 days and fined £660 today after admitting speeding at almost 104mph in his Porsche.The Danish striker was late for a flight from Newcastle Airport when he was caught by a Northumbria Police traffic officer on the A696 dual carriageway, which has a 70mph …
- Going nowhere fast: Porsche driver gets … Mon, Feb 20, 2012 13:42 GMT
We've all thought about cutting the odd corner or wondered why a perfectly dirvable section of the road was coned off - well, one driver just found out exactly why. More »Going nowhere fast: Porsche driver gets …
We've all thought about cutting the odd corner or wondered why a perfectly dirvable section of the road was coned off - well, one driver just found out exactly why.
First Drive: Porsche 911 Carrera S … Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:01 GMTTRADITIONALLY Porsche purists have overlooked the firm’s 911 Cabriolet model as, in their eyes, it never offered the same level of performance as the tin-top version. … More »First Drive: Porsche 911 Carrera S …
TRADITIONALLY Porsche purists have overlooked the firm’s 911 Cabriolet model as, in their eyes, it never offered the same level of performance as the tin-top version. It was, for some, a car to be seen in rather than one you drove hard for the hell of it.This latest model, the 991 in Porsche parlance, promises to be a different …
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG pricing announc … Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:00 GMTMERCEDES has announced the starting price of the new SLK 55 AMG, which is now available to order through franchised dealerships.At £54,950 on the road, it undercuts the … More »Mercedes SLK 55 AMG pricing announc …
MERCEDES has announced the starting price of the new SLK 55 AMG, which is now available to order through franchised dealerships.At £54,950 on the road, it undercuts the BMW M3 convertible by around £4,000. The M3 has four seats and a similar power output, but can’t match the SLK 55 for outright pace. It’s not a purpose-built …
- New Car A-Z: Porsche to Volvo (March … Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:00 GMT
PORSCHEThe headline news for Porsche fans is that the new ‘991’ 911 has arrived in Carrera and Carrera S form, in both coupé and cabriolet body styles. The other 911 … More »New Car A-Z: Porsche to Volvo (March …
PORSCHEThe headline news for Porsche fans is that the new ‘991’ 911 has arrived in Carrera and Carrera S form, in both coupé and cabriolet body styles. The other 911 models continue, including four-wheel-drive and turbocharged models, but are for now based on the previous ‘997’ generation of the car.A more aggressive version …
First Drive: Porsche 911 (991) Fri, Feb 3, 2012 17:00 GMTTHEY SAY the best things in life are free, but whoever 'they' are, they obviously haven't driven the new Porsche 911.It always has been a supercar for all seasons and … More »First Drive: Porsche 911 (991)
THEY SAY the best things in life are free, but whoever 'they' are, they obviously haven't driven the new Porsche 911.It always has been a supercar for all seasons and every occasion. You’ll see 911s in all sorts of driveways, and a lot of them are daily drivers. You'll definitely see them on race tracks, too. It’s a multi-talented …
Peugeot 406 Coupe (1997 - 2003) : PEUGEOTS … Tue, Dec 20, 2011 10:54 GMTIf asked what the most beautiful new car on sale was today, many would plump for a Ferrari 456, a Jaguar XK8 or a Porsche 911 Carrera. If you limit the budget slightly, … More »Peugeot 406 Coupe (1997 - 2003) : PEUGEOTS …
If asked what the most beautiful new car on sale was today, many would plump for a Ferrari 456, a Jaguar XK8 or a Porsche 911 Carrera. If you limit the budget slightly, what are you left with?
Confirmed at last: the next generation … Tue, Aug 23, 2011 13:38 BSTAfter months of speculation and leaked images, Porsche has finally unveiled the new 911 Carrera. More »Confirmed at last: the next generation …
After months of speculation and leaked images, Porsche has finally unveiled the new 911 Carrera.
Final farewell for 911 GT3 Thu, Aug 11, 2011 16:18 BSTPorsche is killing-off the 911 GT3 Cup with the most extreme version ever. More »Final farewell for 911 GT3
Porsche is killing-off the 911 GT3 Cup with the most extreme version ever.
Undisguised new 911 caught on tape Tue, Aug 9, 2011 13:10 BSTA lucky enthusiast spotted an undisguised next generation Porsche 911 at his local garage. More »Undisguised new 911 caught on tape
A lucky enthusiast spotted an undisguised next generation Porsche 911 at his local garage.
Porsche Panamera Diesel Tue, Aug 2, 2011 22:35 BSTPorsche puts a diesel engine under the Panamera's bonnet to produce the sensible choice in the range. It's still fun though. More »Porsche Panamera Diesel
Porsche puts a diesel engine under the Panamera's bonnet to produce the sensible choice in the range. It's still fun though.
The ultimate Porsche that isn't a P … Wed, Jul 27, 2011 13:33 BSTThe 750bhp RUF CTR 3 hypercar is based on a Porsche 911 but it's faster and pricier than anything Porsche makes. More »The ultimate Porsche that isn't a P …
The 750bhp RUF CTR 3 hypercar is based on a Porsche 911 but it's faster and pricier than anything Porsche makes.
Next Porsche 911 will have seven-speed … Thu, Jul 21, 2011 14:07 BSTA video of the new Porsche 911 testing appears to show a groundbreaking seven-speed manual gearbox. More »Next Porsche 911 will have seven-speed …
A video of the new Porsche 911 testing appears to show a groundbreaking seven-speed manual gearbox.
'My Porsche is a tractor' insurance … Wed, Jul 13, 2011 12:36 BSTCheeky drivers are claiming that their sports cars are farm equipment to lower premiums. More »'My Porsche is a tractor' insurance …
Cheeky drivers are claiming that their sports cars are farm equipment to lower premiums.
First Drive: Hyundai Veloster
HOW does the concept of a four-door coupe grab you? Usually the door count is one less if, as is the case, you use the industry convention of counting the car’s hatchback … More »First Drive: Hyundai Veloster
HOW does the concept of a four-door coupe grab you? Usually the door count is one less if, as is the case, you use the industry convention of counting the car’s hatchback tailgate as a ‘door’. Hyundai has gone one better with its Veloster coupe.We’ve been here before with an unusual number of doors. Mini’s love it or loathe …
