Porsche Panamera

2017.07.21Porsche Panamera

How Test-Driving the New Panamera Left Me Feeling Defeated

The Importance of Driving Position Yesterday, I wrote a blog post with the message, “Why do so many people in Japan not prioritize their driving position? Just like golf or tennis have correct forms, driving also has a proper posture, and I think it’s important to know about it.” After posting, a reader kindly left this comment: I’m really particular about my driving position~ When I sit in the seat, I first adjust based on...

2017.07.21Porsche Panamera

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2017.07.20Our Car Life

Why Motorsport Culture Has Not Taken Root in Japan

Unlike Golf or Tennis My husband said the other day, “With golf or tennis, everyone basically pays attention to and values their form, but when it comes to driving a car, why do people completely stop being conscious of their driving position or form? It’s the same thing, isn’t it?” …Huh? The same thing? I feel like it’s not quite the same, but at the same time, I can understand where he’s coming from. Certainly,...

2017.07.20Our Car Life

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2017.07.19Our Car Life

My Daughter Remembered the Story of the Alfa Romeo Giulia

Alfa Romeo, Giulia Before I knew it, I had 85 Hatena Bookmark readers. Thank you so much… The other day, my husband requested a brochure for the new Alfa Romeo Giulia, and he showed me the catalog when it arrived. I hardly knew anything about Alfa Romeo, and I even blurted out, “Giulia? Romeo and Juliet? What’s that?” So my husband started telling me all about it. Since Alfa Romeo became part of the Fiat...

2017.07.19Our Car Life

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2017.07.18Our Car Life

I’ve Never Been Tailgated While Driving a Porsche Panamera…

Driving the Golf on the Highway After a While During this long holiday, my family and I went to Oishi Plateau seeking some cool air. It was our second time visiting Oishi Plateau, and since we already knew the roads leading there were narrow, we decided to go in the Volkswagen Golf 7, which is easy to maneuver. We were soothed by the grasslands of Oishi Plateau, and the kids were happy too. On the...

2017.07.18Our Car Life

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2017.07.17Our Car Life

What Does the “Baby in Car” Sticker Really Mean?

The “Baby in Car” Sticker I’ve always felt a bit uneasy about the “Baby in Car” sticker. As a driver behind such a car, I wonder, “So what?” Does it mean “There’s a baby on board, so I won’t speed,” or “There’s a baby on board, so I might stop suddenly if needed”? I honestly don’t know what message it’s trying to convey to the drivers behind. Plus, putting that sticker on ruins the design...

2017.07.17Our Car Life

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2017.07.16Our Car Life

“I Want to Be Famous Enough to Appear on Ogiyahagi’s Car History…”

Ogiyahagi’s Car History Ogiyahagi’s Car History is a well-known car show among auto enthusiasts. Many guests say things like “I’m finally invited!” or “I’ve been waiting for the offer!”, so it’s clearly popular even among celebrities who love cars. And everyone watching has probably imagined “What if I appeared on Car History…” at some point. To be honest, I’ve daydreamed about “What if I appeared on Car History…” but then I realized something. Oh, I’ve...

2017.07.16Our Car Life

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2017.07.15Our Car Life

Three Things to Keep in Mind for Safe Driving in a Large Vehicle

The Panamera Is Big The Panamera is, simply put, huge. When you compare it to the size of a kei car, it’s surprising just how different they are. 【New Panamera】 Width: 1,937mm, Length: 5,049mm 【Kei Car】 Width: under 1,480mm, Length: under 3,400mm In other words, the Panamera is about 50cm wider and 1.5m longer than a kei car. What a giant! Naturally, it’s harder to make tight turns, so I always get nervous when passing...

2017.07.15Our Car Life

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2017.07.14Porsche News

Nobody’s Perfect – The Message Behind Porsche’s Advertisement

Nobody’s Perfect While browsing online, I came across this Porsche advertisement. Under the phrase “Nobody’s Perfect,” it says “1983 Le Mans Results.” Yes, this ad shows the results of the 1983 Le Mans race. In the 1983 24 Hours of Le Mans, Porsche dominated the top 10 finishers except for 9th place. Winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans is no small feat. In last year’s race, commentators, drivers, teams, and spectators alike were all...

2017.07.14Porsche News

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2017.07.13Porsche News

Jacky Ickx’s Courageous Act at the 1969 Le Mans 24 Hours Race

Watching the Carrera Cup Some time ago, I went to Okayama International Circuit to watch the Porsche Carrera Cup. I was even able to join the pit walk, and seeing all those Carrera Cup cars lined up like that was truly breathtaking. By good fortune, I was allowed into the Porsche-related lounge, where I found a brochure from the watchmaker “Chopard.” Since 2014, Chopard has been Porsche’s official timing partner and supports the Porsche Carrera...

2017.07.13Porsche News

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2017.07.12Our Car Life

I Can’t Thank Others Smoothly When They Let Me Pass

Women and Large Vehicles When women drive large vehicles, there are various inconveniences. First, in parking lots where you have to take a ticket to enter, grabbing the ticket can be quite a challenge. Because the Panamera’s doors are thick, even when parked as close as possible to the ticket machine, often the ticket is still out of reach. If there isn’t enough space to open the door, I’ve had to unbuckle my seatbelt, keep...

2017.07.12Our Car Life