9.1.1. Three innocent little digits, yet they're enough to evoke visions of an iconic German sports car in even the most petrolophobic car-hater. Unless they're American car haters, of course, then … [Read more...]
Audi R8 Spyder V10 Review
The Audi R8 has been with us for ten years now. Launched in 2007, way before the whole 'Porsche are buying VW........no, VW are buying Porsche' debacle, its task in life was to knock the 911 off its … [Read more...]
Porsche Cayman – Driven and Reviewed
Porsche Cayman I don't want to jump on the bandwagon or anything here but, to be completely honest, I didn't care much for the original Porsche Cayman. Visually I found it, well, a little half-baked … [Read more...]
Porsche Macan – First Drive
Porsche Macan (Ma-caan) Believe it or not, Porsche's assault on the SUV market started over 12 years ago with the somewhat divisive Cayenne. This is the Porsche Macan (Ma-caan), and what's perhaps … [Read more...]
VW buy Porsche, what’s the big deal?
VW Buy Porsche So, in a bizarre twist of events, Volkswagen have finally bought the remaining 50.1% shares it didn't already own in sports-car giant Porsche in a deal that cost VW a … [Read more...]
You can’t kid a kidder, even with a fancy car!
Here’s my somewhat early entry into 2012’s ‘stating the bleeding obvious competition’: ‘Cars are no longer simply a means of transport, they are an expression of our character’. There you go, a winner … [Read more...]
An Idiot (hopefully) Aboard – The Bucket List (cars to drive before you die)
Having been recently inspired by the hilarious second series of ‘An Idiot Abroad’, I’ve decided that it is my duty to draw up a bucket list with a difference. Instead of a predictable procession of … [Read more...]
Frankfurt Motor Show 2011
Well well well, the Frankfurt motor show opened its doors to much fanfare on Tuesday and I’m delighted to say that it appears to have on show some of the most interesting new models I’ve seen for … [Read more...]
Early to Mid Life Crisis – Only a 911 can save me
Nineteen and a half years. Assuming every penny of it was banked, that’s roughly how long it would take Mr U.K. average to earn the amount that I’ve recently valued my life at for insurance purposes. … [Read more...]
Lotus to expand their horizons with some new Lotus Models?
Lotus’ owners Proton have recently revealed that they are planning to move the brand upmarket. Their aim is to produce cars to compete with the likes of Porsche and Ferrari, priced between £80 and … [Read more...]