Any car nut or driving enthusiast would love to get their hands on an original 1973-74 Porsche 911 Carrera RS, but they are very rare, and very expensive. The next best thing is a well-sorted remake, like this 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera RS replica. Based on the awesome Carrera 3.2 […]
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2012 World Car of the Year winner is the Volkswagen Up!
The 2012 World Car of the Year results are out, and it’s the Volkswagen Up! that has been crowned the overall winner. Awards were announced at the 2012 New York International Auto Show, currently underway in the US. The annual awards are a result of 66 international journalists from 25 […]
Ferdinand Alexander Porsche dies at age 76 – creator of 911
The creator and designer of perhaps the most iconic sports car in the world, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche ‘Butzi’, has died at age 76. His legacy will carry on for many years to come. Ferdinand Alexander Porsche is the grandson of the Ferdinand Porsche, and son of Ferdinand Anton Ernst Porsche […]
Australian vehicle sales for March 2012 shows steady growth
The official VFACTS figures for March are out, and it’s the Mazda3 out in front once again. The popular small car went to 3818 new homes last month, followed by the Toyota HiLux (4×2 and 4×4 combined), with 3561 sales, and the Holden Commodore, going to 3187 drivers. Perhaps the […]
2012 World Car of the Year top three announced
The top three finalists for the 2012 World Car of the Year, including for the World Performance Car, World Green Car and World Car Design of the Year have just been announced at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Every year, a collection of 66 motoring experts and journalists from 25 […]
TechART 991 Porsche 911 aero kit and more at Geneva
Renowned Porsche tuner TechArt has unveiled a number of packages at the 2012 Geneva show, including the all-new aerodynamics kit for the 2012 991 Porsche 911, as well as the TechArt Porsche 911 GT Street R, TechArt Magnum, and the TechArt GrandGT. Sitting in a bright yellow colour scheme, this […]
Ruf Rt 35, Ruf CTR 3 Clubsport, Ruf RXL, Ruf RGT 8 unveiled at Geneva
Porsche tuner and vehicle manufacturer Ruf Automobile has unveiled four new models – the Ruf Rt 35, Ruf CTR 3 Clubsport, Ruf RXL, Ruf RGT 8 – at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Celebrating the Ruf Turbo’s 35-year anniversary, the Ruf Rt 35 Anniversary special is based on […]
Porsche 911 driver caught with toothpaste on number plate
A man in China is facing a 2,200 yuan fine (approximately AU$325.50) for revising the number plate on his Porsche 911 using toothpaste in a attempt to deter police from tracking down his car. Police noticed the Porsche 911 and its rather strange-looking sevens on its number plate. The police then […]