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2023.01.29Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive of the New Supra (6MT)｜How Did a Porsche Owner Feel?

Toyota Supra When I think of the Supra, the A80 model (1993-2002) — the ’80s Supra immediately comes to mind. Its larger body and drastically changed design from the previous generation divided opinions, but I really liked it. I especially admired the rear styling, the taillight design, and the enveloping driver’s seat. That Supra was redesigned in 2019. When I first saw the design in the announcement, I was disappointed, and I was surprised that...

2023.01.29Reviews & Test Drives

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2023.01.22Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Test Drive Report: New Mercedes-AMG SL43｜Why Name It “SL”?

The other day, my younger brother bought the new Mercedes-AMG SL43 (R232 model). When it comes to the SL, it’s a model I personally love as well—one of the three cars (911, SL, M3) I dreamed of owning when I was younger. In fact, I used to drive an R129 SL500, and I also once owned the R171 SLK350, which is like the little brother of the SL. I truly love the SL among all...

2023.01.22Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

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2023.01.17Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Test Drive Report: Mercedes-AMG GLA35｜How It Differs from Regular Models and the GLB

Our blog’s test driver, TAKURO-san, recently bought a Mercedes-AMG GLA35 at the end of the year, so right at the start of the new year, I got a chance to see it up close. Mercedes-AMG GLA35 Speaking of the current GLA, my younger brother owns a GLA200d 4MATIC, and I’ve driven it a few times. Also, I bought the sibling model, the GLB200d 4MATIC, last year, so I want to report on the differences between...

2023.01.17Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

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2022.12.30Reviews & Test Drives

The Husband Who Has Driven Over 100 Porsches Picks the 2022 Test Drive Car of the Year!?

2022 Test Drive Car of the Year Time flies, and 2022 is already coming to an end. The latter half of this year seemed to pass by faster than usual. The saying “Time flies like an arrow” truly fits. Especially December—I barely have any memories of it before the month was over (maybe just my poor memory lol). Thank you so much for following the blog “Welcome Home, PORSCHE” throughout this year. So today, I’d...

2022.12.30Reviews & Test Drives

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2022.12.27Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive Report: New Peugeot 308 SW GT BlueHDi

Peugeot 308 SW I have never owned a French car before. It’s not that I dislike French cars; in fact, I was captivated by the sheer beauty of the old Peugeot 306 Cabriolet, designed and produced by Pininfarina. It was one of the cars I really wanted back then. The Peugeot 306 Cabriolet. The blue body color combined with the tan interior was stunning. When I was younger, I dreamed of having a son someday...

2022.12.27Reviews & Test Drives

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2022.12.11Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

One Week with the GLB200d 4MATIC: First Impressions After 1,000 km

GLB200d 4MATIC While there are many reviews of the GLB250, the front-wheel-drive GLB200d without 4MATIC, and the GLB35 on YouTube, magazines, and web media, detailed reviews of the most popular and best-selling 4MATIC GLB200d are quite rare. This time, for those considering purchasing the GLB200d 4MATIC, I’d like to share my review after about one week of ownership and roughly 1,000 km of driving. The 202301 Model GLB200d 4MATIC The one that came to our...

2022.12.11Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

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2022.11.17Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Discovering the Charm of the Early Macan!｜This Is Porsche’s SUV!

Recently, I was able to borrow a Porsche Macan S (early model) for about a week, so I’d like to share my review. The Macan is broadly divided into three generations The Porsche Macan (95B model) has been on sale since 2014, undergoing several minor updates, making it a relatively long-lived model. It can be broadly categorized into early, mid, and the current late generation, with the early Macan’s distinctive feature being that the rear...

2022.11.17Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

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2022.11.10Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Test Drive Review of the Mercedes-Benz GLS580｜How Does the E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL Perform?

GLS580 4MATIC My younger brother, who occasionally appears on this blog, bought a car as usual. This time, it’s the Mercedes-Benz GLS580 4MATIC Sport Chauffeur Package. As of the time of writing this blog, the GLS580 has already been removed from the Japanese lineup, and currently, the only new models available are the GLS400D and the AMG GLS63. Previously, I considered purchasing the GLS400d and even test drove it. At that time, I was somewhat...

2022.11.10Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

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2022.11.03Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Test Driving the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS: Let’s See What the GT4 RS Can Really Do

Recently, among Porsche’s new models, the one that has caught my personal attention is the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. I’ve put in an order, but with production slots being quite limited, I’ve almost given up hope (laughs). This time, I had the opportunity to test drive the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, so I’d like to share my test drive report. 718 Cayman GT4 RS This is the top-tier grade of the Cayman, enhancing the performance...

2022.11.03Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

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2022.10.26Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Testing the Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S Cabriolet with PASM Sports Chassis

PASM Sports Suspension I’ve driven many current 992-generation Porsche 911s, but this time it’s a somewhat rare model equipped with the PASM sports suspension. The PASM sports suspension, also known as the PASM sports chassis, features a ride height lowered by about 10mm. The spring rates are increased, making it an option designed to boost performance even further. This PASM sports suspension is standard equipment on GTS models from 991.2 onward (except the Targa), as...

2022.10.26Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911