In perhaps one of the most exciting battles in Formula E history, Porsche's António Félix da Costa pushed into the lead on the final lap to clinch his first victory as a Porsche works driver in the new Porsche 99X Electric. Team driver Pascal Wehrlein suffered a crash under braking on the first lap, causing him to retire from the E …
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High Altitude Training In Lesotho With The New Macan
I respect a deeply focused tool. The Land Rover Defender remained very true to its original intent right through the end of production. Wranglers only began attempting to be comfortable relatively recently. If the sort of sport you prefer frequently takes you miles off the beaten path, having the correct vehicle is key. But with that comes …
Continue to the full articleVIDEO: Quick Thinking 911 Driver Evades Armed CarJacker
The South African Police Service recently released crime statistics for 2016. Overall, crime in South Africa decreased between 2015 and 2016. However, certain crimes, such as Carjacking (Hijacking in South Africa) saw a sharp increase, +14.3% in the number of crimes committed. Unfortunately, for all of us, regardless of where we live, …
Continue to the full articleVideo: Chris Harris Drives The New 911 Turbo
I'd like to start by making it known that it is a shame Chris Harris' stuff has been moved from YouTube to a native video player on the Top Gear website. Mostly because this has made it so much harder for me to become aware of his awesome videos when they come out. This particular video was released last month, and I wouldn't have known about it if …
Continue to the full articleJörg Bergmeister Tears Up Porsche’s New Test Track, The Kyalami Circuit, In A 911 GT3 RS
Back in the summer of 2014 Porsche purchased the historic South African track, Kyalami Circuit. At the time of the purchase we speculated as to what their intent might be. Now, near 19 months later, we know. Porsche has completely renovated the track and this past week hosted media from around the world to test drive the new 2017 911 Turbo and …
Continue to the full articleHere’s Why We Think Porsche Purchased Kyalami, An Historic South African Grand Prix Circuit
Late last week, Porsche of South Africa participated in a short private auction, and walked away with something that is really very cool, the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit. The circuit had come up for sale, and was being eyed by a few local land developers putting the track in danger of becoming a series of housing developments or office buildings. …
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