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2018 Porsche 911 GT3: You Magnificent Beast, You4.5/5

STUTTGART, Germany – Driving the GT3 on public roads, even the fantastic countryside roads that slither through the forests surrounding Stuttgart, feels like a waste. This car belongs on a track. Actually, the GT3 is super civilised on this type of roads, but driving at the posted speed limit is …September 3, 2017

2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo: Stylish and Practical4.5/5

So you want a practical vehicle, but you're not a fan of SUVs. You like luxury sedans, but only if they're sporty and eye-catching. If that’s the case, take a minute to consider the Porsche Panamera. Launched in 2009, it’s the first four-door car sold by the famous Stuttgart-based automaker. August 4, 2017

2018 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS: The Brightest Stars in the Constellation4.5/5

The new GTS models bring the total number of current Porsche 911 Carrera variants with turbo engines to 19, while the R, GT3 and GT3 RS remain true to the naturally-aspirated engine—at least for now. As it stands, the GTS lineup consists of five versions, including coupes and cabriolets that …February 8, 2017

2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid: Performance, Efficiency and Exclusivity4.0/5

The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is the latest addition to Porsche’s line of electrified vehicles and it comes with the technological advances introduced in the 918 Spyder. The previous version—namely the Panamera S E-Hybrid that launched in 2014—was the first of the brand’s vehicles to feature plug-in hybrid technology, but it …February 6, 2017

Porsche GT4 Clubsport and Clubsport MR: Two Race Cars Derived from the Porsche Cayman Coupe

KLETTWITZ, Germany – It’s not every day that an automaker offers a journalist the chance to test drive a real race car. So when they asked me to get behind the wheel of the Porsche GT4 Clubsport and Clubsport MR race cars along with the production version Porsche Cayman GT4 …September 28, 2016

2017 Porsche Macan: Two Less Cylinders4.0/5

The Porsche Cayenne’s success is undeniable, and even the brand’s purists have adopted it. In order to gain a bigger market share of the SUV segment and to follow the downsizing trend, Porsche presented the Macan, smaller than the Cayenne. As usual for a Porsche, this little SUV is offered …September 7, 2016

2017 Porsche Panamera: Trimming the Fat4.0/5

MUNICH, Germany – Porsche has completely redesigned the Panamera for 2017, the first major makeover for the German sports sedan since it was introduced in 2009. The changes are significant, and nothing but the badge has been left untouched. We got a chance to drive the 4S, and its higher-performance …August 26, 2016

2017 Porsche 718 Cayman: The Sound of Speed4.0/5

MALMÖ, Sweden – Porsche’s little mid-engined coupe gets a new name, new engines and—arguably—a new personality. It’s essentially the same car as the current-generation Cayman sold from 2014 onwards, but it’s been thoroughly modified to continue its battle against, among others, the Audi TTS, the Jaguar F-TYPE and the Alfa …July 19, 2016

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster: More Power, Fewer Thrills4.5/5

For the 2017 model year, Porsche is tacking on the number 718 to the Boxster and the Cayman coupe. The reason is elementary: it creates a more direct link between the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman with its most emblematic model – the 911 Carrera. Why 718, you ask? It’s …April 12, 2016

2017 Porsche 911 Turbo: Still at the Top4.5/5

If the accelerated pace with which Porsche is creating versions of its "new" 911 Carrera, which are now almost all powered by turbocharged engines, is any indication, the Stuttgart-based manufacturer is currently accelerating at full throttle. The Carrera and Carrera S were presented at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the Carrera …January 26, 2016

2017 Porsche Macan GTS: This is The One You Should Buy!4.0/5

Our first drive of the 2017 Porsche Macan took place in Tenerife, Spain. The Macan, which is the Cayenne’s little brother, first hit the market last year and immediately challenged its rivals in the fast-growing compact luxury SUV segment. We all know what a success it’s been already, as its …November 30, 2015

2017 Porsche 911 Carrera: Entering The Turbocharged Era4.5/5

The year 2016 marks the arrival of a new-generation Porsche 911, that iconic sports car created by the brand from Stuttgart. It gets some cosmetic revisions, but more importantly, a turbocharged engine in the Carrera, which had been equipped with a naturally aspirated engine since the very beginning. This philosophical …November 13, 2015

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