Monthly Archives: April 2014

Michelin Presents Wallpaper Wednesday: CLS-Class on Hot Vossen Wheels

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A Mercedes-Benz CLS is an impressive knee-length evening dress on four wheels, but when those four wheels are made by Vossen, suddenly the formal wear falls to the floor, making the room feel eight to 12 degrees warmer. If your computer desktop needs a thermal boost, click on the image past the jump for a logo-free version of this week's Wednesday wallpaper ... just make sure you prevent yourself from spontaneously combusting due to all the extra body heat this digital eye candy can provoke.

One Russian’s Path to a RWB Porsche

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This is the story of a Russian man who bought a German car and had it modified by a Japanese craftsman. Egor bought a turbocharged 1991 Porsche 911 off of eBay, and after a couple of months, he took delivery of his purchase. He celebrated the arrival of his challenging, rear-wheel drive, rear-engined sports car [...]

Throwback: Automobile Magazine Drives the 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo

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In some cases, “new” doesn’t always mean “better.” Automobile Magazine’s Preston Lerner certainly seems to subscribe to that philosophy regarding the Porsche 911 Turbo. He thinks the 2014 model, which packs 560 horsepower in S trim, is “magnificent” and “awesome.” However, he finds its sophisticated electronic aids somewhat remove the driver from the behind-the-wheel experience. [...]