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Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:35:53 -0400 Lifestyle/Fashion http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/website/tcc-feed.jpg http://www.thecarconnection.com/reviews http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_boxster_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_boxster_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta 2008 PORSCHE BOXSTER STYLING | [10 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "Subtle, but effective muscular enhancement of the fender lines" ConsumerGuide: "Racy design puts the tachometer appropriately dead-ahead" Cars.com: "Shares a lot of traditional Porsche styling cues" Porsche styling is among the most distinctive and recognizable on ...]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:48:49 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_cayman_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_cayman_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 PORSCHE CAYMAN STYLING | [10 out of 10] Car and Driver: "The going-away view is arguably the sexiest perspective in the current Porsche lineup" Autoblog: "The Cayman squats especially close to terra firma parked in the driveway" ConsumerGuide: "Racy design puts the tachometer appropriately dead ahead" The Porsche silhouette ...]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:51:50 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_cayenne_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_cayenne_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "A slightly more aggressive stance than last year's model" ForbesAutos: "The Turbo model's front end features two thin vertical bars in its larger grille, as well as unique horizontal turn indicator lights" Motor Trend: "Cramped, somber, and plasticky interior" The 2008 Porsche ...]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:46:54 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_911-carrera_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_911-carrera_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta  2008 PORSCHE 911 STYLING | [10 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "Gauges are closely placed and may seem daunting at first" ForbesAutos: "Familiar Porsche look that is instantly recognizable" Car and Driver: "A great interior, classic lines, and Porsche cachet" The Porsche 911 is one of the true icons in the automotive world, as ...]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:43:41 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/porsche_cayman_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/porsche_cayman_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta To bring you the most knowledgeable and comprehensive review on the 2008 Porsche Cayman, the experienced editors and reviewers at TheCarConnection.com looked to some of the best reviews on the Web, then added their own comments and insight from driving the Cayman and Cayman S. Likes -Agile and responsive in all respects -Sonorous ...]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 20:55:06 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/porsche_cayenne_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/porsche_cayenne_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta The auto experts at TheCarConnection.com consulted with a number of review sources while putting together this comprehensive review covering the 2008 Porsche Cayenne. And to better serve shoppers who might be considering the Cayenne, TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven it and added their expert opinion and impressions. Likes ...]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 19:30:16 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/porsche_911-carrera_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/porsche_911-carrera_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta The supercar enthusiasts at TheCarConnection.com read and researched a wide array of road tests to write this definitive review of the 2008 Porsche 911. The editors at TheCarConnection.com also drove the Porsche 911 and have added details and more driving impressions where they help you make a better buying decision. Likes: - Classic ...]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 16:31:13 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/porsche_boxster_2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/porsche_boxster_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta TheCarConnection.com's editors researched a wide range of road tests of the 2008 Porsche Boxster to write this definitive review. TheCarConnection.com's resident experts also drove the Porsche Boxster to help you decide which reviews to trust where opinions differ, to add more impressions and details, and to provide you with the best ...]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 16:29:42 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/porsche_boxster_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta Porsche's latest special edition is a new Boxster variant that will make its public debut at the New York auto show in April. The new Boxster RS 60 Spyder, Porsche says, is an homage to the racing Spyders of the early 1960s, winners at Sebring and holders of the nickname "giant killer." Based on the current-generation ...]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/porsche_boxster_2008?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta Two months ago at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Porsche announced its plans for building a hybrid version of theCayenne sport-utility vehicle. Now, at the L.A. Auto Show, Porsche showed the concept for the vehicle, which is due to arrive before the end of this decade. To give the public an idea of what such a version has under its ...]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2007 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_cayenne_2009 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_cayenne_2009?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta Among the SUVs and sportscars decorating Porsche's stand at the 2007 Frankfurt auto show , is the new 2009 Cayenne GTS, a midline version of the sport-utility vehicle with V-8 power and new exterior trim.The lowered and skirted GTS gets the sporting features that other Cayennes have lacked -- most notably, a six-speed manual gearbox. ...]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_cayenne_2009?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta Buy a car and get a briefcase, watch, pocket knife, sunglasses, pen, and keyring for free. That's the deal with the launch of the Porsche Design Edition 1 of the Cayman S. Exactly 777 of the two-seaters will be built by the German firm. The car has been developed in conjunction with Porsche Design Studio, created by Ferdinand ...]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2007 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_boxster_2005 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_boxster_2005?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta Boxster Porsche's least-expensive convertible is offered with only minor changes for 2005, in base and S trim levels. A 225-horsepower, 2.7-liter six-cylinder engine, coupled to a five-speed manual transmission, comes standard, while the S receives a 258-horsepower, 3.2-liter six-cylinder powerplant and a six-speed manual gearbox. ...]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_carrera-gt_2005 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_carrera-gt_2005?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta (2004 model shown) Carrera GT The limited-production Carrera GT entices wealthy enthusiasts who can afford in excess of $400,000 with a racing-bred mid-engine design and 5.7-liter V-10 engine that delivers a supersonic 605 horsepower. The GT's unique monocoque structure and subframe are made of carbon fiber, with a flat bottom and a ...]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_cayenne_2005 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/porsche_cayenne_2005?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta&utm_campaign=Yahoo%2BBuzz%2BBeta Porsche's first-ever truck (heck, it's even their first four-door vehicle) shares platforms and certain systems with the Volkswagen Touareg, and is about as sporty an SUV as they come. The base Cayenne S includes a 340-horsepower, 4.5-liter V-8, while a 247-horsepower 3.2-liter V-6 was added to the model mix during 2004. For the ...]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0400