Porsche still the most ‘APEAL-ing’ brand says J.D. Power
With a score 874 points, Porsche has somehow managed to top J.D. Power’s ‘Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout’ (APEAL) study for the 11th consecutive time. Not only that, but 3 of their models have also ranked highest in their respective segments. Trailing the German brand in the rankings are Jaguar (855), BMW (854), Mercedes-Benz (853), […]
Porsche’s emotional 17th win at Le Mans with the 919 Hybrid
Since the very first Le Mans 24 Hours was run in 1923, no other manufacturer has won the world’s toughest endurance race as much as Porsche. And on its 83rd running, they achieved a very emotional 17th overall victory with the 919 Hybrid. The last time the German manufacturer won at Le Mans was way […]
Chris Harris toys with the new Porsche Cayman GT4
Without a doubt, auto journalist Chris Harris is one very lucky man. Not only does he get to drive the most exotic sports cars in the world, but he gets to hoon them on track. The latest addition on his list happens to be the new Porsche Cayman GT4. Diving right into the specs, this […]
Chris Harris wrestles a Tuthill Porsche 997 R-GT on gravel
Unlike a modern 911 that’s purely a road-going affair, the Tuthill Porsche 997 R-GT was “born to run on gravel.” This monster was the brainchild of Richard Tuthill – a man who turned a standard Carrera Cup Car to compete in the WRC’s new R-GT Cup. Group R-GT was formed to allow GT-based rally cars […]
Chris Harris hoons a 458 Speciale vs a 991 GT3 on track
If you like watching car videos on YouTube like us, you’ve probably heard of Chris Harris. This so-called ‘auto journalist’ could be the luckiest man alive, because unlike us in the industry, he gets to hoon the fastest (super)cars in the world. And now, he’s back. In case you didn’t get the note, @harrismonkey left […]
The unsung heroes of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
When you think about racing heroes, you remember the drivers who have fought and won battles on track. Drivers who would eventually win world championships. But the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia decides to pay tribute to a special group of people behind these drivers. Names such as Martin Ragginger, Alexandre Imperatori, and Earl Bamber are […]
The 2014 Targa 911 is refreshingly retro by Porsche
The whole Targa trend started some 50 years ago, a short while before mini-skirts and bell-bottoms. The Beatles had just made it to the Billboard charts for the first time, and Sean Connery was James Bond. Porsche’s original 911 was born in a cultural revolution and broke the very essence of what a sports car […]
RM Auctions puts a Porsche 956 Group C Le Mans Prototype on sale
I can only imagine how 630 horsepower must have felt in 1980’s terms. This was when hairspray was new, and the car’s only serious rival was a black, talking Trans Am. Now, unlike a certain Pontiac with a thermal scanner on its nose, this car you can actually buy. Never mind that you’d have to […]
Motorhead captures a Porsche 962 win Le Mans and get groceries, too
“Wins Le Mans, and gets groceries, too!” There are very few cars that fit both bills. Japan’s Maiham-Media.com and Motorhead magazine allow us a peek at one of the most iconic race cars of the last 25 or so years, the Porsche 962, do a quick 400 km/h run to the nearest convenience store. Every […]
Car Maniacs roam the streets of Japan with Le Mans prototypes
“When I sleep, I never dream. I live my dreams, full throttle on the highway,” said Mr. A. For most guys, the only way we can relate to a Le Mans prototype is from behind a game console. Meet 3 gentlemen who prowl the streets in Group C racers. This epic video from Motorhead, custom […]