Archive for May, 2006

Porsche Cayman - Base model released £36k

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

Porsche has unveiled their base Cayman model and it is over £7,000 less expensive than the S version. Rather than using the 3.4l engine, as fitted in the S, the base model is to be powered by the Boxsters’ 2.7l flat-six. The unit develops 245bhp compared with the 3.4’s 295bhp and accelerates the Cayman from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds. The model is set to arrive in the Porsche Showrooms on 29th July 2006. It has different double-spoke alloys, and black brake calipers.

Mmmmmm. I’d love one of those! ;)

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Fast Women at Risk

Monday, May 8th, 2006

Women who drive high-powered cars are 10 times more likely to crash than those in more sedate machines, claims a new survey. Diamond insurance, which specializes in cover for female motorists, reckons customers with a Honda S2000, BMW M3 or Subaru Impreza are most at risk!

Cowboy clampers to get the boot

Monday, May 8th, 2006

Unlicenced clampers may have to hang up their denver boots of a new code of practice is backed by the Government. The British Parking Association hopes its rules will stop unlicenced firms which charge as much as they like for release. Tricks such as leaving dummy vehicles to fool motorists into thinking parking is allowed, will also be outlawed.