Tests and Features

With a 3.8-litre naturally aspirated engine that produces 475 horsepower and howls at 9,000 rpm, a chassis optimized for track driving, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires that are practically slicks, the 1,430-kg 911 GT3 is THE Porsche for true connoisseurs who are quick to push it to the …

Not everyone can afford a Ferrari or Lamborghini, but we can all afford to dream! That’s why the Car Guide ranks the best Grand Turismos (GTs) and Sports Performance Cars every year. We’ve lumped together two very exclusive categories of vehicles: GTs and Sports Performance cars. GTs are very powerful, …

You know what’s funny? There are 19 models in this category, most of which cost upwards of $100,000, while there are just 10 in the significantly more affordable sub-compact group! First place on the podium goes to Porsche, a brand that has put all of its eggs in one basket …

Interesting fact: As prices for a vehicle category go up, so does the number of models in the category! There are no fewer than 18 models among the convertibles (4 to 5 seats) and roadsters (2 seats) between $50,000 and $100,000! Once you cross the $100,000 mark, you officially fall …

Bari, Italy - An introduction of the all-new Porsche 911 Targa would be incomplete without a brief look back at the history of the model. Looking back into the annals of automotive history, Porsche will always be able to brag about the fact that they built legendary cars—and also the …

When Porsche released the Cayenne in 2003, a lot of people thought the German brand’s end was nigh. How wrong they were! Now Porsche is releasing another new model: the Macan, a luxury compact SUV. In Canada, the Macan will initially be offered in two trim levels, the S and …

What a week coming up! We’re travelling to Germany to test the new Macan, Porsche’s first compact SUV. The Macan is styled after the Cayenne, but it’s smaller. With a ticket price of $54,300, the base trim (the S) comes with a twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 that delivers 340 horsepower and …

When I got the invitation for the Porsche Camp4 media day at Mécaglisse, I accepted immediately. It’s what any sane automobile journalist would do, especially one that has made performance test drives a sort of speciality, seasoned by a few races and rallies. But then, in a fit of inexplicable …

2013 has been a great year to be a gearhead. It seemed like every couple of weeks one automaker or another was announcing an exciting new vehicle or releasing a special edition of a well-loved favourite. There were also some important things going on behind the scenes, too, that revitalized …