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Porsche is reviving the legendary Speedster name on a limited-edition, open-top version of the 911 created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the firm’s in-house individualization operation, Porsche Exclusive.
The new car is only the third 911 Speedster to go into production, following on from models launched in 1988 and 1993.
To be unveiled at the Paris auto show alongside the similarly powered 911 Carrera GTS, the 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster is planned to be produced in a limited run of just 356 — a figure harking back to the original 356 Speedster that went on sale in 1953. So yes, the production run will be small, but the majority of those 356 Speedsters are earmarked for North American sale  … Details & Pictures
I really didn’t think it would be a big challenge to come up with a short list of five names for a column about amazing women who have had an influence on my life in the automotive world … that is until I tried to do it.
Many faces came to mind and narrowing down the choices took much thought, some pacing and a couple of middle-of-the-night revelations.
You see, I’ve always been intrigued and empowered by women who excel in their occupations and by those who can think outside the box to infiltrate professions that have traditionally been male dominated … Details
LONDON – The opaque visor of one of Britain’s most famous helmets has been lifted.
The identity of The Stig, the always-anonymous test driver on the popular television show “Top Gear,” has long been a closely guarded secret. On Wednesday, lawyers said the BBC had been refused an injunction blocking publication of a book revealing the identity of the character.
Shortly after, publishers HarperCollins said in a statement that a 33-year-old racing driver named … Details
Andrew Farah, vehicle chief engineer for the Chevrolet Volt, took the car for a lap around the parking lot in Dodger Stadium. He drove in EV mode and burned rubber without burning fuel. Check out t…Â Â Â
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