Honda CR-Z (2011) long-term test review

Is the Honda CR-Z a future classic? 23 September 2011The usual schlepp into my Godalming-based office over the last working week turned into something to be relished. The Goodwood Revival turned the West Sussex and Surrey roads I ply into a mobile motoring museum. It was such a joy to see so many historically important, beautiful and iconic cars that I found myself driving very slowly to and from work, doubling my commute time. As I passed a seemingly endless procession of pristine Jaguars, Bentleys, Porsches, Fords and Aston Martins I wondered whether our Honda CR-Z hybrid would elicit the same response 50 years hence. In 2060, would its darty lines, innovative drivetrain and overall foresight stand the test of time and be seen...

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Porsche 911 Carrera S (2012) first ride with Walter Rohrl

There's a special treat for Porschephiles in the new October 2011 issue of CAR Magazine: we've nabbed the first ride in the new 991-spec Porsche 911 - alongside rally ace Walter Rohrl. The new 911 is one of the highlights of 2012, and our European correspondent Georg Kacher spent two days riding shotgun with Rohrl around Alpine passes in the new 911 Carrera S. Don't miss the eight-page feature in the October 2011 issue of CAR Magazine, on sale today. Click here for a free digital preview. Riding in the new 991-spec Porsche 911 with Walter RohrlKacher had to brace himself for some rapid cross-country...

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