Archive for September, 2009
Concern For the Environment Prompts Electric Cars
For some time now, environmentalists have been concerned about the damage caused to the environment. These concerns have stemmed from man’s use of his resources and how these resources have resulted into considerable negative changes in the environment. Th depletion of the ozone layer is one case in point. The environmentalists and governments have pointed [...]
The Porsche 997 – Is it the Safest 911 Yet?
When ever Porsche release a new 911 its always exciting to see because even after 40 years in the development and Porsche still manages to make some serious changes to what is becoming an iconic car which is definitely a car I have grown to love over the the last 40 years.The 997 body manages [...]
The Porsche Boxster
Designed by the Dutch vehicle designer Harm Lagaay, the Porsche Boxster is a roadster (also referred to as “spyders” or “spiders”) which was introduced just before the beginning of nineteen ninety seven. First in the series was the 986, a two and half litre six cylinder powered sports car which would become two point seven [...]
Cheaper Than a Porsche, Faster Than a Porsche
I am afraid I have to take issue with some of the comments that have been flying about regarding Honda’s reputation in this country. A rather sizeable group of people have been referring to the Honda range as ‘transport for the elderly’ and other such comments which really fail to do the Honda designers and [...]
Ferdinand Porsche
Ferdinand Porsche was born in Reichenberg. At the time that area was known as North Bohemia and later changed to Czechoslovakia. At the age of 18 Ferdinand Porche was recommended for a job in Vienna with Bela Egger, due to his remarkable mechanical aptitude. While in Vienna, he sneaked into some night classes at the [...]
