Tag Archives: Porsche

The oldest car to wear the Porsche badge is to go under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s Monterey Car Week sale in August. Designed by Professor Ferdinand Porsche to compete in the 1939 Berlin-Rome race, it’s the only surviving car of its type and is the direct ancestor of the …

This is the extraordinary moment the all-new Porsche 911 was literally dropped off at an exclusive Alpine resort by helicopter. The iconic sports car – now in its eighth generation – has previously only been on display at motor shows. However, enthusiasts got an extra-special close-up of the 911 Carrera …

Since Aston Martin was founded in 1913 it has suffered some turbulent financial times, including bankruptcy on a couple of occasions. Despite this, the brand is strong and globally renowned. Currently in a stronger position than it has been for some years, it is a company with revitalised ambition. Probably …

Aston Martin is a company on the move. It has ambitious plans for the future as a global luxury brand and the first all-new model for several years appeared in 2016, the DB11 coupe. It was only a matter of time before a convertible version appeared and so now we …

Brit Neil Campbell has set a new European bicycle speed record – with a little help from a Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The 44-year-old beat his own record of 135mph at Elvington Airfield in Yorkshire. Neil’s bicycle was created by Cheshire-based Moss Bikes and is designed to be incredibly strong and …

Porsche’s anniversary year has moved up a gear with the opening ceremony of the “70 years of the Porsche sports car” exhibition in Stuttgart, Germany. On June 8, 1948, the first vehicle to bear the Porsche name was registered. It was the iconic Porsche 356 “No 1” Roadster. Since then, …

Fashion legend and renowned car collector Ralph Lauren has staged his latest show inside the private garage of his home in Bedford Hills, New York. Set against the spectacular backdrop of one of the world’s most spectacular automotive collections, Lauren presented his passion for cars and classic, enduring style in …

More than a third of Brits would be put off buying or renting a property based on the type of cars parked on the street, according to a new survey. Car leasing experts UK Carline carried out a survey of 1,023 people to find out what factors influence their opinion …

The Volkswagen Group cleaned up at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2016, despite being engulfed by the diesel emissions scandal. Top prize went to the Audi A4 3.0 TDI 218 Sport, while the Group (which consists of VW, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley and Bugatti) was victorious in nine of the …

It’s been tough, but we’ve finally drawn up our list of favourite cars and concepts from the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. What do you think? Mercedes-Benz Concept IAA Honda Project 2&4 concept Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo concept Citroen Cactus M Concept Bentley Bentayga Volkswagen Golf GTE Sport Concept …