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Video Released of “Porsche Camp4 Canada” Where You Can Drive on Ice and Snow!

Porsche Camp4 Canada The other day, while watching the Porsche Channel, I came across a video introducing “Porsche Camp4 Canada”. This program is described as “an exciting experience where you drive a Porsche on a specially prepared ice and snow course, learn proper driving and vehicle control techniques from instructors, and enjoy thrills like never before.” While Porsche Japan’s website only features the “Porsche Track Experience” held in Japan, Porsche Canada’s site provides detailed information...

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Falling for the Thrill of the Circuit, Dreaming of a Future GT3! — Porsche Supporters Fil...

Hello everyone. This is Mina, the administrator of the “Welcome Home, PORSCHE” blog. It’s already the 4th installment of our interview series that started in May. This time, we spoke with Tomohiko Kimura from Osaka, a car enthusiast who has fallen in love with the thrill of the circuit and is enjoying a fulfilling car life. Chapter 1. Current Cars and Car Life 1-1: About His Current Cars — What cars does Mr. Kimura currently...

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Launching the “Porsche Owners File” Project Gathering Genuine Voices

About the Direction of This Blog Today, I’d like to continue from what I wrote earlier about “the direction of this blog.” Back in July, I wrote that I want to nurture this blog into a helpful resource for everyone considering purchasing a Porsche. That’s simply because I genuinely thought, “It would be great if such a blog existed.” (Here’s the article from that time↓↓) →[Reference Article] Welcome Home, PORSCHE – Seriously Considering the Future...

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5 Tips for Beautiful Photos of Your Beloved Porsche – Boxster, Panamera, and More

I’m on Instagram I also have an Instagram account (mostly posting Porsche photos), and when I scroll through my feed (if that’s what it’s called), I see so many beautifully shot photos of beloved cars. It’s really enjoyable and, above all, a great way to learn about photography. I used to take car photos without thinking about composition at all, but since starting Instagram, I’ve developed the feeling that “If I’m going to take photos...

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Summary of Porsche-Related Fairs and Events in August and September 2018

Porsche-Related Events Since I started digging into Porsche information, I’ve discovered that various Porsche-related fairs and events are held all over Japan. Not just dealer-hosted fairs inside showrooms, but also glamping experiences, races, and exhibition events… there are quite a few opportunities to see Porsches up close. So, here’s a roundup of Porsche-related fairs and events taking place in the summer months of August and September 2018 (…well, September is technically autumn). ① Suzuka 10-Hour...

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Thoughts on the Service from Porsche Dealer Salespeople

There Are All Kinds of Salespeople Today, I want to talk about the sales staff at Porsche dealerships. Not long ago, a follower on Instagram contacted me saying, “I recently bought a Porsche, but I have some concerns about how my salesperson handled things. Could you introduce me to your dealer contact, Mina?” Also, I received an email from a blog reader who wrote, “Reading your blog, Mina, I see that your dealer contact keeps...

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Is It True That “Porsche Drivers Are Nice People”?

Are Porsche Drivers Nice People? It was during an interview for this blog some time ago. The person I interviewed said, “There are a lot of nice people who drive Porsches.” I think my husband has said something similar before, and it seems many people share that opinion. When I think about the people around me who drive Porsches or those I’ve met at Porsche Experience Days, I really do feel they are all wonderful...

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Recommended Ways to Spark Your Wife’s Interest in Porsche

Sharing a Car Hobby as a Couple Reading messages on the blog and talking with car enthusiasts, I often hear things like “I envy couples who share a car hobby” or “My wife has absolutely no interest in cars.” The most common comments are along the lines of “My wife doesn’t oppose buying a car, but she’s not really interested in what we get” or “She knows about Porsche but doesn’t really understand its appeal.”...

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Toyota President Akio Toyoda Declares: “We Will Lower Japan’s Car Taxes!” — W...

The Problem of High Automobile Taxes in Japan A while ago, Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota and newly appointed chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, publicly stated that “Japan’s automobile taxes are too high, so I want to reduce all car taxes to the level of kei cars.” This statement was widely shared online. “I want to align all car taxes with those of kei cars. Kei cars are almost like public transportation in...

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Sightseeing in LA with the GLS450 – MALIBU CAFE, Santa Monica, and Griffith Observatory

Japan… so hot… Japan’s summer is hot… or rather, the humidity is intense. I returned from the US last weekend, my husband went back to work, and my daughter started kindergarten, so normal life has finally resumed. This will be the last post about our San Francisco and Los Angeles trip. So today, I’d like to share our sightseeing experience in Los Angeles. San Francisco and Los Angeles are about an hour and a half...