Monthly Archives: March 2012

Porsche 911 Carrera S vs Nissan GT-R – ADDENDUM

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

After publishing the previous post: AF: Why do you say you are disappointed? Flappypaddles: Because I wanted the Porsche to have the fastest lap time AF: That’s ridiculous, the result was obvious but you missed the point completely… FP: Whaddya … Continue reading →

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Porsche 911 Carrera S vs Nissan GT-R

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

As we get to grips with the new 991, Tiff Needell, for EVO, puts the car through its paces and gives us a head to head with the new GT-R; who comes out on top? Watch this; I can’t help … Continue reading →

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When good cars go bad – part 3

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

Seriously, was this really necessary? You have a spectacular car which by no means comes cheap. Performance is a given, it is a McLaren after all. First you choose a wishy-washy pale silver – fine, to each his own – … Continue reading →

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Gone Fishing

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

For those of you, like me, who did not have an opportunity to go to the Geneva Motor Show, here are some of the highlights. Like deep-sea diving, you will see weird and wonderful things, the colours will attract you, … Continue reading →

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Off With Her Head!

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

At the Geneva Motor Show, Range Rover introduced the concept of an Evoque Cabrio. Based on the 3 door coupe, this new model is being shown to gauge public interest and a decision of whether to go into production should … Continue reading →

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Fright Night

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Many years ago, more than I care to remember, a friend invited me to the theatre to see The Woman in Black for my birthday. I don’t remember much except for jumping out of my skin when a woman shrieked … Continue reading →

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On yer bike!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

The petrolhead & the cyclist are less friend than foe – let’s be honest. As one looks forward to the open road, the roar of the engine … one is hardly overjoyed to come round a corner to find a … Continue reading →

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