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2023.06.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Breaking in the New Porsche 911 Carrera T: Surprising Changes Noticed After One Week

Changes After Receiving the 911 Carrera T It’s been two weeks since the delivery of the 911 Carrera T. Currently, I’m enthusiastically in the middle of the break-in period. The mileage is 500 km. Still 2,500 km to go until the break-in is complete (lol). By the way, the vehicle manual (911 2022 model) states the following about the break-in period. When new, it is necessary to perform a break-in to allow moving parts to...

2023.06.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.05.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (992) Review: How Does It Compare with the Base Model?

On a recent driving tour in Kyushu, I had the unexpected chance to get behind the wheel of a 992-generation Targa 4 GTS. Here’s what I thought of the experience. The 992 Targa 4 GTS The Porsche 992 Targa 4 GTS stands apart from the rest of the GTS lineup. That’s because, unlike the other GTS models, it doesn’t come with PASM sport suspension as standard; it’s available only with regular PASM suspension. This is...

2023.05.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.05.01Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz E250 (W213) Test Drive Review: A Benchmark for the Fundamentals of Great Mo...

Mercedes-Benz E250 (W213) Test Drive Review This test drive took place a little while ago, but I’d like to share my impressions of the Mercedes-Benz E250 (W213).Mercedes-Benz has just unveiled its new E-Class, but the car in this review is an early version of the current-generation model (W213). It’s the E250 Avantgarde Sport. Ride Comfort From the moment we set off, it was clear that this particular car has conventional coil-spring suspension rather than air...

2023.05.01Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

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2023.04.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Road-Testing the Porsche 911 964 Cup on Public Roads: Lightweight, Easy to Drive, and Ful...

A Legendary Porsche 911: Driving the 964 Cup Car The History and Features of the 964 Cup Car A “Cup” car is generally developed for a one-make racing series, where cars from the same manufacturer and model compete against one another. As its name suggests, the 964 Cup was built for one-make competitions such as the Porsche 911 Cup. Introduced in 1990, the car was based on the Carrera 2 and assembled in Weissach rather...

2023.04.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.03.30Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

GLB 200 d 4MATIC Review After 7,000 km: The Real-World Pros and Cons

Time flies: our Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 d, delivered in late November 2022, has now covered more than 7,000 km. Here are my honest impressions after living with it. Why We Bought the GLB 200 d 4MATIC Why We Chose the GLB 200 d The search for a family car with a relatively compact footprint and strong performance led us to the GLB 200 d. The deciding moment came when a friend let me ride in...

2023.03.30Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

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2023.03.13Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Winter Snow Driving in a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (991.1)

A Porsche for Winter: The Carrera 4 GTS March has arrived, bringing warmer temperatures and a welcome run of sunny, mild days. Our 991.1 Carrera 4 GTS has been with us for about a year and a half. It’s running beautifully: the engine revs eagerly, and the exhaust note seems to grow louder with every drive. We chose the Carrera 4 GTS because we wanted to own an all-wheel-drive Carrera. And since we wanted to...

2023.03.13Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.03.01Reviews & Test Drives

Test-Driving the New Toyota GR86 (RZ, 6AT): What Did a Porsche Owner Think?

I’ve written plenty of blog posts over the years, but to be honest, I’m reluctant to review Japanese cars. Say anything even slightly critical, and some fans are quick to jump down your throat. But that would defeat the point of an independent personal blog, so I’ll give you my honest take, without pulling any punches. Toyota GR86 The car I had the chance to test-drive this time was the new Toyota GR86 (RZ, 6AT)....

2023.03.01Reviews & Test Drives

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2023.01.29Reviews & Test Drives

New Toyota Supra (6-Speed Manual) Review: How Does It Feel to a Porsche Owner?

Toyota Supra When I think of the Supra, the first model that comes to mind is the A80, known in Japan as the “80 Supra” (1993–2002). Its larger body and dramatic departure from the previous generation divided opinion, but I loved it. I was especially drawn to the sculpted rear, the taillight design, and the cockpit-like driver’s seat that seemed to wrap around you. The Supra returned in all-new form in 2019. When I saw...

2023.01.29Reviews & Test Drives

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2023.01.22Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-AMG SL43 Review: Why Call It an “SL”?

My younger brother recently bought a new Mercedes-AMG SL43 (R232). The SL has always been one of my favorite cars. When I was younger, it was one of three cars I dreamed of owning someday: the 911, the SL, and the M3. I’ve owned an R129 SL500, and I’ve also had theR171 SLK350, the SL’s smaller sibling. Of all the Mercedes models, the SL has always held a special place in my heart. When news...

2023.01.22Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

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2023.01.17Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 Review: How Does It Compare with the Standard GLA and GLB?

Our blog’s test driver, TAKURO, bought a Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 at the end of the year, so I got an early look at it just after New Year’s. Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 When it comes to the current-generation GLA, my younger brother owns a GLA 200 d 4MATIC, which I’ve had the chance to drive a few times. I also bought its sibling, the GLB 200 d 4MATIC, last year, so I’ll compare the GLA 35...

2023.01.17Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz