Larry Para, 46, works as a paramedic for the San Francisco Fire Department and lives on the peninsula. To say I've been hooked on cars my entire life would be an understatement. I guess it started with my Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars as a very young child.

gates of Porsche's headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart, has faded into the din of city traffic and I'm here, luggage in hand with four days ahead of me in what could quite possibly be the best Boxster ever built.

“With the 370Z, we are focusing more on the driving performance, as a pure driving sports car,” Shimada told Automotive News . But can Nissan really take on the much more expensive Boxster and Cayman with its modestly priced Z.

Volkswagen is set to debut a mid-engine concept at this year's LA Auto Show , and an Audi R3 derivative that could replace the TT is reportedly also being considered. With Porsche's increased stake in VAG , it was just a matter of time before rumors of sharing...

“Georg Kacher Porsche is preparing to piggyback VW and Audi’s roadster project and build a baby Boxster, a car that could be a true successor to the 356.”

I make this admission because I've lusted after Porsches since I first saw a 356 back when I was a nipper. It looked to my youthful eyes somewhat like a Volkswagen Beetle onto which someone had dropped a heavy weight and then smoothed out the dents to create a...

The original Boxster came only in base flavour; these cars were powered by a 2.5-litre flat-six that made 201 horsepower. That would remain the case until 2000, when the more potent S model was introduced.

In 1960, Porsche created the racing successor to the 550 Spyder , and named it the 718 RS 60 Spyder . Powered by a 1.5-litre engine that developed about 150 horsepower, the RS 60 proved its worthiness on the track, with a 1-2 finish at the Sebring 12-hour race...

Just thinking about cars like the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class and Porsche Boxster is exciting. The vehicles are convertibles, they look great, they go fast, and they have luxurious interiors.

For almost thirty years, award-winning author John Matras has written about cars. He’s been in all the major car magazines, on the web and written five books, and he’s even been translated into Estonian.

Porsche is offering customers a limited run of special vehicles for 2009. A list of enhancements will set the unique Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 and Porsche Cayman S Sport models apart- including more powerful engines and unique styling cues.

My colleague Bertrand Godin and I recently shared a 2008 Porsche Boxster S for a 7-day road test. At the end of the week, we both agreed on the sporty dynamics of this "little" German roadster.

Porsche is advancing in its conversion to direct gas injection. Following the Cayennes last year and 911s recently, the Boxster S and Cayman S also get the system late this autumn. The Cayman S goes from 295 horsepower to 320 horsepower, even though engine siz...

Buddy-wuddy in the pickup truck is refusing to let me in, as my lane closes down with construction-diversions and I am forced to merge. He keeps his jacked-up Dodge firmly alongside of me, pretending not to see my blinking signal.

In my humble opinion, the 2008 Porsche Boxster , even at $59,070, is the ideal sports car for those who want to learn how to drive aggressively and enjoy a perfect blend of balance and performance on the road.

Porsche is adding an S Sport model to its Cayman range. It goes on sale this autumn, priced from £49,890 and develops 303bhp from its 3.4-litre flat-six engine. Global production will be limited to 700.

“last time I drove a Boxster was nearly 10 years ago and, true to Porsche's philosophy, changes have been incremental and well thought out.”

Two special editions of the eleven year old Porsche Boxster and three-year old Cayman have been announced for global sale. Each has a more powerful version of the OEM's 3.4-litre H6 engine than has been previously seen in the cars.

More Power And Unique Design Cues Mark New Porsche Boxster S, Cayman S Limited Editions A comprehensive list of enhancements, led by more powerful engines and unique visual features, will distinguish the new, limited-edition Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 ...

Porsche is offering a limited number of 2009 Cayman S Sport and Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 models for sale in the U.S. starting this fall.

: deliciously coordinated delivery of sublimely engaging driving sensations you will not find anywhere else outside of Porsche. It's been said ad infinitum. I will say it again: no other automaker has distilled the thrill of driving as perfectly as Porsche.

VICTORIA - The most revealing episode in the scandal at the Insurance Corp. of B.C. is the case of the 1998 Porsche Boxster. The pricey sports car was damaged in an accident and declared a writeoff by ICBC's claims division.

In fact, the sound of that premium-combusted CO2 rumbling through the sculpted stainless exhaust tip is a gentle reminder there's a 3.4-litre flat-six engine putting out 295 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of torque resting midship behind the two comfortable sea...

“ld you call a Porsche sports car hard-core metal or a love bug? You can call a Porsche loveable when it's a Boxster. The Boxster is an embraceable,”

We have it on good authority that these renderings accurately show the 2010 Porsche Cayman S and 2010 Porsche Boxster S . In addition to the face-lifted looks, powertrain changes should make both cars faster and more fun to drive, with the Cayman S being boost...

ith a Porsche, you never need a limited edition to prove it is something special. But it sure doesn't hurt. New for 2008, the German automaker has released the Boxster RS60 Spyder. For all intents and purposes it's a Boxster S, though with a slightly more powe...

“TAKE: Every time we get into a Porsche, we marvel at how perfect the clutch and gearshift mechanisms work; their feel and operation is precisely what”

Don't let carmakers fool you. When they roll out a "special edition" of a vehicle it often means the regular version isn't so special anymore, and sales are slowing down. To build excitement they install a plaque with the word "limited" on it, load the car wit...

Sometimes the most minor changes can make a major difference. Take this Porsche Boxster, for instance, caught testing by our network of spies - the famous Porsche strategy of 'evolving' a car over a long period through continues to work, as the sharp roadster ...

Eager buyers have snapped almost 150,000 Porsche Boxsters since the storied German manufacturer launched its entry-level roadster in 1996. Many traditionalists looked down their noses at the 'cheaper' Porsche but the sales figures don't lie and it's thought to...