Tests and Features

True driver's cars are rare on the ground, especially in our modern era of electronic nannies, leaden luxury features, and a sharper focus on fuel economy. It's this scarcity that makes such an outstanding vehicle like the all-new 2014 Porsche Cayman stick out from the rest of the pack, even …

Start the engine. Press firmly on the brake pedal. Shift into Drive. Activate the Sport Chrono Plus button. Press the accelerator all the way down. Wait until the Launch Control Activated message appears on the dashboard. Hold the steering wheel tightly. Release the brake pedal abruptly. What happens next will …

You might have heard a lot of kafuffle over the last few months regarding Porsche's inexorable move away from offering manual transmissions in its sports cars. With the Porsche 911 GT3 no longer available with anything other than the brand's ultra-quick PDK dual-clutch auto, and word that the Porsche 911 …

The Porsche Panamera has been made over for 2014 and is now available in more trim levels. This includes the Executive versions, whose wheelbase has been extended to win over ultra-rich Chinese clients who prefer being driven over actually driving. Next, there’s the brand new E-Hybrid, which becomes the world’s …

A lot of car companies put together special events designed to say 'thank you' to loyal customers who have become ambassadors of the brand through their repeat ownership and vocal support of its products. Few automakers, however, go out of their way to stage elaborate driving experiences targeted exclusively at …

Porsche can never be accused of being a poser when it comes to hybrid vehicle manufacturing. In fact, the first such vehicle was developed more than a century ago by none other than Ferdinand Porsche himself with the Lohner Porsche Mixte introduced in 1900! As innovative as it was, it …

Despite all of the criticism initially levelled by purists, the Porsche Cayenne has been a master stroke by the Stuttgart-based manufacturer since it was introduced 10 years ago. This mid-size SUV has contributed immensely to Porsche’s profitability and markedly increased the brand’s sales figures. Many other manufacturers have since created …

When a car appeals more to your heart than to your mind, it can be very hard to see its faults. You may even find yourself forgiving the vehicle for its price, which all too often falls into the “exorbitant” category. The Porsche Boxster is definitely one of these cars, …

The Cayman occupies a unique spot in the Porsche “constellation.” Even though it shares several features with the Boxster, don’t jump to the conclusion that it’s a coupe version of the roadster. The truth of the matter is that it is more performance-oriented with a more rigid chassis and higher …

It only makes sense that Porsche - builder of all-weather sports cars like the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S and the Porsche 911 Turbo - would offer a winter driving school for rabid fans of the brand. It would seem to be equally logical to locate that course at Mecaglisse, which …