Last weekend I had the pleasure of checking out a brand new Porsche Macan Turbo. It was all-to-brief, but I did get to drive it around the backstreets of Swansea, on Tasmania’s east coast. First Impressions – Outside The Cayenne might be the latest in a long line of non-911’s that saved Porsche, but it doesn’t have a long line […]
I’ve been away for a few days on King Island for work, with no internet connectivity or phone connection. Let’s just say it was hard work to put aside the connected lifestyle. At least I had a soothing view: While I didn’t see any Saabs on the island, at least I got to fly in one on the way there…..
As I sit here writing this, we’re around three hours from the end of Le Mans. Porsche is leading with the #2 Audi catching them at a pace fast enough to take the lead. Can Porsche hold on and claim a Le Mans victory in it’s first tilt in 14 years? It’ll be an outstanding achievement if they can. But
So the results from the Saab vs Spyker poll from last week – i.e…… Which car do you think we’ll see available for sale first? The Spyker B6 Venator, or An electric Saab? …. were almost split down the middle. Spyker held a handy lead right from the get-go but the Saab pollsters chimed in later and the result evened
Spyker Vs Saab, Victor Muller, Porsche-Porsche-Porsche and GM’s Recall Read Post »
Time for a little light-hearted amusement…… One of my favourite sports shows has a question every week – Who would you rather be? There are two possible answers and they usually pose an upside and a downside. e.g Who would you rather be? Prince Charles, or Prince Harry? It sounds easy at first, but think about it. One’s going to
I was just looking up some Saab 9-3 TiD information for a friend when I came across this price list for the Saab 9-3 in Australia, circa 2008. Some will say it allows customers the freedom to choose the exact model that suits their taste as well as their budget. Others will say that’s bollocks. Either way, it’s just a
Saab Australia’s Hilarious 2008 Saab 9-3 Price List Read Post »
I was born in Melbourne, so I’m genetically programmed to hate everything about Sydney*. I live in Hobart, so I think Launceston’s a hole**. Geographic rivalry is about as old as mankind itself. It started when the first cavemen argued over who had the best hunting ground and it hasn’t stopped since. As a Saab guy, I have a natural
I’ve had Gavin’s 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint Veloce parked in my front yard for the last few months. The best part of the deal is that I had his OK to drive it once or twice a week – just to keep it lubricated, of course 🙂 The car left our humble abode this afternoon. It’s heading back to
Farewell, My Little Italian Buddy – Alfasud Sprint Read Post »
For those who are wondering, it’s been quiet here because I was away for work, and bracketing that trip is the demise of my computer (which will hopefully be fixed soon). I’m actually enjoying the hiatus. I had to get back online for this, however. My thanks to ctm for posting this press release from NEVS in comments. A few
Targa Tasmania finishes tomorrow but while the hard-nut competitors trade times between the West Coast and the finish line in Hobart, entrants in the kinder, gentler Targa Tour are relaxing near the finish line after a pleasant amble around the state. The Targa Tour – known as the Historic Rallye this year – is a chance for paying customers to
I love Victor Muller. And I love the Spyker B6 Venator. I think the chances of it ever being built in numbers are very, very slim, but I love it anyway. Bloomberg have released a video today, with Victor talking about the Venator and the convertible bond that you can use to buy a (convertible?) Venator. VM covers some other
Victor Muller Talks About His “Bond Car” – Spyker B6 Venator Read Post »
