Is a sporty Porsche hybrid right for? We try the latest Cayenne plug-in
The third incarnation of the Cayenne hybrid is the best. It’s not perfect by any means – and whether a battery-backed sporty hybrid will work for you depends very much on where and how you use it. But...
View ArticleHybrids aren’t the real deal for economy on a high speed drive
It’s impossible to drive up to the gates of Edinburgh Castle at this time of year. Nothing to do with emissions in the ‘old town’, it’s just the mass of meandering tourists cause the council to block...
View ArticleIs the Porsche Cayenne e-hybrid as smooth as you would expect for the money?
I’m not sure our specced up £72K Cayenne Hybrid moved me as much as I expected. I always think every Porsche will be the ultimate in techno-sportiness but the electric-petrol version does have issues....
View ArticleThe pain of scuffed alloys on a Porsche – ouch!
I’d never buy a car with scuffed alloys. So it pains me greatly when I give back a car with damage to the wheels. It smacks of typical motoring journalist – careless in everybody’s car apart from...
View ArticleWhat you really need to know about the Mercedes AMG GT S
So what do you really need to know about the Mercedes AMG GT S? Well, here’s my tick list of things that you might not discover from an hour-long test drive… The seats are ridiculous hard! Trust me,...
View ArticleThe Porsche 911 Turbo S – does more than charm the pants off your girlfriend
Now, if you’re reading this, you already know the latest Turbo S is one of the best performance coupes out there. For 2017, power and fuel economy are up, there are some lighting tweaks front and...
View ArticlePorsche 911 Turbo S – if you want bling buy a Lamborghini
Seems odd that the interior of the Turbo S feels little different to that of the ‘standard’ 911. I suppose if you want bling there is always the Lamborghini Huracan – to be tested here next month. The...
View ArticleThe Porsche 911 Turbo S will fit you like a well-used glove
Anyone who drove a Porsche 911 Turbo back in the 1970s will remember it as a no compromise beastie. The coupe has been evolving constantly since then into this latest 2017 model. A consummate...
View ArticleThe sensational Porsche 911 Turbo S – but would I buy one?
You might think a £150,000 supercar branded Porsche would inspire a gush of words about the wonders of handling and performance. The 911 Turbo is a brilliant driving machine. It does everything you...
View ArticlePorsche Targa 4 GTS – the car for all seasons
Don’t want a convertible but love to let the sunshine in? The Porsche 911 Targa offers the best of both worlds. A folding, glass roof for the British summer – added security for the rest of the year....
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