WTA-Porsche Grand Prix Results Oct 5, 2008
Results Sunday from the Porsche Grand Prix, a US$650,000 ( 453,000) WTA Tour event indoors at Porsche Arena (seedings in parentheses). Singles. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Venus and Jankovic to clash in semifinal Oct 4, 2008
Venus Williams and Jelena Jankovic meet in semifinals of Porsche Grand Prix ... Sixth seed Williams needed a little over an hour to beat the third-seeded Russian 6-4, 6-2 and revealed the prize of a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabrio, worth $98,500, is a tempting target as she bids to win Sunday's final. (CNN -- International)
'Petit Le Mans' adds green competition Oct 4, 2008
"So, just like a team can monitor a car's progress around a racetrack by following its progress on a GPS, or can monitor by telemetry tire pressures or oil pressure and any number of elements of how the car's performing, IMSA has that same capacity and capability of monitoring each car's performance as it relates to the Green Challenge criteria."So, you have a clean diesel Audi competing against an E10 Porsche, competing against an cellulosic E85 Corvette and, when the checkered flag falls at... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Venus Williams, Azarenka advance in Stuttgart Oct 4, 2008
STUTTGART, Germany Venus Williams reached the Porsche Grand Prix semifinals, defeating third-seeded Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-2 Friday in the first match between the players ... She is playing in Stuttgart for the first time in 10 years and eyeing the red Porsche 911 sports car given to the champion. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Weekend Time Schedule Oct 4, 2008
WTA Tour, Porsche Grand Prix, Stuttgart, Germany ... WTA Tour, Porsche Grand Prix, Stuttgart, Germany. (International Herald Tribune)
Luxury brands rev up marketing at Road Atlanta Oct 4, 2008
At this weekend s Petit Le Mans race at Road Atlanta, luxury brands such as Patr;n Tequila and Oakley sunglasses will set up vending or hospitality tents in an effort to associate with the top car brands in the world, such as Audi, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche, and lesser-known but still luxury cars by Panoz Motor Sports ... TOP SPONSORS Mazda Yokohama Chevrolet Dave r's Patr;n Tequila Lowe's Geico Circuit City Char-Broil Michelin Audi Porsche Cooper Tires BP Oakley sunglasses GM/ Corvette... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Venus Williams defeats Safina to set up semifinal with Jankovic Oct 4, 2008
Venus Williams beat the third-seeded Dinara Safina, 6-4, 6-2, on Friday at the Porsche Grand Prix to set up a semifinal showdown with the next No. 1, Jelena Jankovic of Serbia. Safina has powerful groundstrokes, but in the American she met an opponent who can hit just as hard and who also had more precision. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
'Is that Paul Newman?' Oct 4, 2008
Newman ate lunch regularly at the steak house down the street, and was known to drive a souped-up Bug with a Porsche engine. This particular VW driver got out of the car and approached the officer, who soon shook his hand and patted him on the back. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Posh Picks Cars To Match Her Oct 4, 2008
When asked the question: "Bentley convertible or Porsche?" she said "It depends on what I'm wearing," reports Daily Star "Sometimes a little crazy, mismatched done right can be very cool," she added. Posh recently stepped out in dominatrix-style boots also said that she loves to wear saucy stockings. (Oneindia)
No mess, but an unsteady first lap Oct 3, 2008
The first episode touched all the keystones of the format, with a preview of the very sexy Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 "super sportscar", a test drive of the Porsche Carrera 911S, a What Were They Thinking. segment which revisits, far too briefly, Australia's failed 1963 Lightburn Zeta, and a typical Top Gear stunt - sending Brown into an underwater encounter with a great white shark behind the wheel of a caged Mini Moke. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Car firms see sales plunge in US Oct 3, 2008
Sales of Mercedes-Benz lost 16%, BMW fell 30%, and Porsche declined 45. Have you been affected by the issues raised in this story. (BBC News -- Americas)
Scouts rev up for auto-matic fun Oct 3, 2008
The inspiration for a car s design can come from expensive sports cars, such as Samuel Walsh, 9, who modeled his after a Porsche, or from a video game, like John Jansen s.. It s shaped like an anvil because in the game Runescape there are tons of anvils, said the 10-year-old scout. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
European Parliament votes for tougher emissions targets Oct 3, 2008
Chancellor Angela Merkel had been at the forefront of political efforts to modify a plan, put forward by the European Commission, that would penalize makers of larger and heavier vehicles, like Daimler and Porsche. Such cars produce higher levels of emissions than smaller models. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Jankovic, Venus Williams, Zvonareva, Petrova and Safina reach quarterfinals Oct 3, 2008
Jelena Jankovic won her first match since learning that she will regain the No. 1 ranking, beating Alona Bondarenko 6-2, 6-0 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Porsche Grand Prix ... Porsche Grand Prix Results ... STUTTGART, Germany (AP) - Results Thursday from the Porsche Grand Prix, a US$650,000 ( 453,000) WTA Tour event indoors at the Porsche Arena (seedings in parentheses). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
PORSCHE GRAND PRIX : Serena's loss at Porsche to prove costly Oct 3, 2008
Serena's loss at Porsche to prove costly - International Herald Tribune ... Serena's loss at Porsche to prove costly ... By dropping the second-round match at the Porsche Grand Prix, Williams will be overtaken by Jelena Jankovic when the new rankings come out Monday, the WTA said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
PORSCHE GRAND PRIX: Venus Williams advances in Stuttgart Oct 3, 2008
Venus Williams made a successful return to the Porsche Grand Prix after 10 years, advancing to the second round by beating Anna-Lena Grnefeld 6-1, 6-2 Tuesday ... Porsche Grand Prix Results ... STUTTGART, Germany (AP) - Results Tuesday from the Porsche Grand Prix, a $650,000 or 453,000 WTA Tour event indoors at the Porsche Arena (seedings in parentheses). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Car clothes for Posh Oct 3, 2008
When asked which car she preferred, a Bentley convertible or a Porsche, the 34-year-old star replied: It depends on what Im wearing. . (iAfrica.com)
BMW, Ford, Renault warn of prolonged car slump Oct 3, 2008
Porsche said US sales may rebound over the next few months as it introduces a new version of the 911 sports car. The Germany company's interest in building its stake in Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker, has made VW's stock a standout on global markets. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Belarus teenager upsets Dementieva in Germany Oct 3, 2008
Olympic champion Elena Dementieva lost to 19-year-old Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-1 Friday in the Porsche Grand Prix quarterfinals. Azarenka, grunting loudly on almost every point, saved a set point in the first set and improved to 1-2 against the fourth-seeded Russian. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Top Gear Australia kicks off Sep 25, 2008
They're relative unknowns and not obvious choices -- Cox is a London-based broadcast journalist who commentates on Moto GP, Brown a cartoonist with Sydney's Daily Telegraph and Pizzati a race driver for Porsche Australia and occasional stunt driver. The three had never met before Top Gear Australia but formed an immediate bond. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Jockstrip: The world as we know it. Sep 25, 2008
"He had planned to steal a Maserati, a Porsche or some other car like that, and ... he noticed ... employees had left a running Ferrari parked in the lot, and ... he got in an drove away," police wrote. The man was later stopped by officers and also allgedly admitted stealing a $1,860 diamond ring from Paul Thomas Jewelers. (United Press International)
More >> Sep 25, 2008
Porsches to the rescue ... Porsches to the rescue ... The German city of Stuttgart recently took delivery of two brand new Porsche Cayenne sport SUVs - not for recreational sport driving, but as emergency vehicles for its fire department's medical service. (India Times)
Keanu KOs Big Part of Paparazzo Suit Sep 23, 2008
A Los Angeles judge has thrown out the bulk of a lawsuit filed against by a paparazzo who says he was intentionally run over by the Porsche-driving A-lister ... Grimes, though, said there's an indication Reeves was merely driving away in his black Porsche 911 Cabrio when Silva, who was walking backward trying to get the shot, tripped over his own feet. (E! Online)
Reeves cleared of assault and battery Sep 23, 2008
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elizabeth A. Grimes ruled that snapper Alison Silva cannot seek punitive damages against the movie hunk, despite claiming Reeves' Porsche struck him in March 2007 ... The plaintiff claims her wrist was fractured in a fall after coming into contact with Reeves' Porsche. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Ramadan bazaar traders show off their ingenuity Sep 23, 2008
At Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman behind Noble Hotel, for example, Wan Mohd Ridzuan Harun, 21, drew inspiration from his boss penchant for fast cars by hinting that his baju Melayu were reminiscent of Lamborghini yellows, Porsche browns and Ferrari reds ... Incidentally, Ridzuan revealed that his boss does indeed own a Porsche which was used when they travelled from Kelantan to participate in the bazaar. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
At driving.ca Sep 21, 2008
- Watch the video, see the gallery and read the review on one of the most delicious cars on Earth, the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. - Check out the gallery on the Audi Q7 SUV, and don't miss a good read as Graeme Fletcher tries out a diesel-powered Suzuki SX4. (Ottawa Citizen)
This blows the cobwebs off Caddy's image Sep 21, 2008
Alternatives: Variously priced hot rods such as BMW M3/M5, Lexus IS-F, Jaguar XF S/C, Infiniti G Coupe/Sedan, Nissan GT-R, Shelby GT500, Chevrolet Corvette, Porsche 911, Audi S6, Mercedes-Benz CLK550. Like. (Globe and Mail)
2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS Sep 20, 2008
When Porsche first announced its intent to build an SUV to complement the sports car lineup, many people thought that perhaps the German automaker was about to forsake tradition altogether. That turned out not to be the case, however, as the sports car stable has continued to grow and improve, and the Cayenne, in its various forms, has sold more than 200,000 units in only five years to become Porsche's best-selling vehicle ... The GTS, like the Cayenne S, has earned an Ultra Low Emissions... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tested: Jag's new cat Sep 19, 2008
It may be a very expensive VW but this 4WD is really a cheap Porsche. Three Star. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Interbrand Announces the 2008 Best Global Brands Sep 19, 2008
Companies like Porsche (No. 75), Ferrari (No. (PR Newswire)
Start your engines! Classic Cars a part of Cohasset Day Sep 19, 2008
Dick Avery wouldn t trade his 1964 Porsche for any other car ... He has joined local chapters of Model A, Model T and Porsche car clubs. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Price brothers make mark at Holland Sep 18, 2008
At age 70, Tom still races with Jeff in Porsche road racing events at Mosport, Ont. and Watkins Glen. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Porsche maneuvers to take control of Volkswagen Sep 17, 2008
Porsche, whose speedy roadsters are synonymous with excitement and luxury, effectively claimed control Tuesday of Volkswagen, born as the maker of the so-called people's car and now Europe's largest automaker. The move by Porsche to increase its stake in VW from 31 percent to just more than 35 percent - a controlling interest under German law - comes amid rising tensions between the two companies, as well as within the Porsche family ... Ferdinand Piech, the chairman of VW, is a cousin of... (International Herald Tribune)
Road Test: 2008 Nissan Pathfinder V8 Sep 16, 2008
Porsche today released the first official image of its upcoming. . (The Gazette (Montreal))
Porsche reveals first official peek of new Panamera Sep 16, 2008
Porsche today released the first official image of its upcoming Panamera, the car that promises to shake up the market for large sports sedans and put Porsche on a new course. The Panamera Gran Turismo, designed and developed in Weissach and built in Leipzig, Germany, will likely debut at March's Geneva Motor Show with the full market launch in fall 2009, but Porsche is rolling out an extended teaser campaign now ... The online campaign is backed by a multi-stage direct mail campaign to select... (Canada.com)
The Top 10 Funniest Cars of All Time Sep 16, 2008
"That's right Dad. No matter how much you trick it out, you're still driving a minivan. Sorry, man, but the hottie you just drove past isn't looking at you. She wants you to move out of the way so she can smile at the guy in the Porsche.". Bodden's show, "101 Cars You Must Drive" premiered June 23 on SPEED and can be seen Mondays at 9 p.m. ET. Exclusive short-form content will be available on Speedtv. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Porsche Raises Stake In Volkswagen Sep 16, 2008
Porsche said it has raised its stake in fellow German automaker Volkswagen AG to more than 35 percent ... Porsche Automobil Holding SE previously held a 31 percent stake and has said it plans to raise that to a majority holding ... Porsche said that as a result of the latest deal, Volkswagen has become a Porsche subsidiary under the provisions of German securities laws. (KCRA 3, CA)
Fearlessly facing the final frontier Sep 16, 2008
What do you do when you already have the most exciting car on the market, a Porsche Carrera GT. "How do I top that?". (Globe and Mail -- National)
Porsche raises VW stake above 35 percent Sep 16, 2008
The Porsche corporate logo is seen at the International Car Show at Heysel, on January 22, 2008 in Brussels, Belgium. (Mark Renders, Getty Images) BERLIN (AP) - Porsche says it has raised its stake in fellow German automaker Volkswagen AG to more than 35 percent ... Porsche Automobil Holding SE previously held a 31 percent stake and has said it plans to raise that to a majority holding. (FOX23 News, NY)
Volkswagen becomes Porsche unit Sep 16, 2008
BERLIN Porsche raised its stake in fellow German automaker Volkswagen on Tuesday to more than 35 per cent a move that it said gives effective control over Europe's biggest car maker. Porsche Automobil Holding SE previously held a stake of a little more than 30 per cent and has said it plans to raise that to a majority holding ... Porsche said in a statement that as a result of this acquisition, Volkswagen. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
FREEWHEELING Sep 15, 2008
There were two each of a Porsche Turbo 997, Aston-Martin DB9, Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari F430 and Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Edition ... There was another father-son team; the dad, an attorney, said he would never let his son drive the family's vintage Porsche as fast as we were driving on the track ... Jan Otto, the driving enthusiast who started Supercar Life last year after wrapping his Porsche GT around a tree. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Automakers set to debut exciting, diverse lineup Sep 14, 2008
In its native country, the GT-R, better known as the Skyline, touts heritage and group following to rival the Corvette or storied Porsche 911. However, it is winning U.S. mass appeal, mainly by posting times on circuits and strips illogically fast for its as-advertised 480 horsepower. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Harley-Davidson V-Rod is a wicked fast low rider Sep 14, 2008
Harley-Davidson's V-Rod drew its power from a Porsche designed 1130 cc DOHC, eight-valve Revolution V-Twin, liquid-cooled motor with electronic sequential port fuel injection. Exhaust exited via a unique and stylish, two-into-one-into-two, single right-side system. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Porsche Provides Sneak Peek of New 911 During First U.S. motorexpo at the World Financial Center Sep 13, 2008
The new 2009 Porsche 911. (PRNewsFoto/Porsche Cars North America, Stefan Warter/Porsche AG) NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES ... New Yorkers are first to view the latest version of Porsche's iconic sports car NEW YORK, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Visitors to the first United States motorexpo here next week will be in for a special treat: a sneak peek of the new Porsche 911 before it goes on sale later this month in North America. (PR Newswire)
Union Says Rally in Support of `Volkswagen Law' Attracts 40,000 Workers Sep 13, 2008
Volkswagen Union Rally vs Porsche Attracts 40,000 (Update1) ... Heidler was carrying a sign reading, ``Hands off VW: We are fighting for our future, with Porsche or against it ... Stuttgart, Germany-based Porsche 30 percent of Volkswagen while Lower Saxony owns 20 percent. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Porsche clan shows rare division over Volkswagen Sep 13, 2008
The Volkswagen chairman, Ferdinand Piech, broke ranks with Porsche, a company controlled by his extended family, by tacitly backing VW employees in a boardroom showdown as thousands protested outside. A person briefed after the board meeting Friday said that Piech was not present during a VW supervisory board vote, allowing 10 members from the carmaker's labor unions to outvote the nine remaining shareholder representatives - including three Porsche executives - on a motion concerning VW's... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
The Porsche that sells for a VW price Sep 13, 2008
The People's Porsche ... It may be a very expensive VW but this 4WD is really a cheap Porsche ... It was developed in conjunction with Porsche and is named after a nomadic Saharan desert tribe, the Tuareg. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Down Under adventures for Top Gear Sep 12, 2008
Pizzati, who was a professional driver with Porsche Australia, says it's a dream come true. "I can't believe it," he told AAP.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
MD Johnson, Inc. Advises Mary Byrne, Manager of Nissan of Fife, L.L.C. and Fife Automotive, L.L.C., on the Sale of Nissan of Fife to Larson Motors, Inc. Sep 12, 2008
Larson Motors, Inc. currently owns and operates Toyota, Scion, Mercedes, Porsche, VW, Audi, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Hyundai dealerships and now the Nissan of Fife dealership. Robert Larson, President of Larson Motors, Inc., started selling Dodge vehicles at his father's dealership in 1972 and operates Larson Motors, Inc. with sons Rob and Josh, along with his partner and wife, Jennifer. (PR Newswire)
Boomers Fuel Auto Trends Sep 12, 2008
"Transportation As FashionIn a article about baby boomer car picks, AutoPacific listed the most popular models among the older group of baby boomers, those ages 55 to 62.GMC Sierra Mercedes-Benz CLS-class Pontiac Solstice Porsche 911 Toyota Land Cruiser Chevrolet Corvette Nissan Titan Audi A8 Porsche Cayenne Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade Chrysler PT Cruiser Porsche Cayman BMW Z4 Ford F-350 Acura TL Mazda MX-5 Miata Jeep Wrangler Saturn Vue Audi A4 Volvo S80CNW Marketing Research, a... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
That new car smell on your European vacation Sep 11, 2008
Through a well-established but little-known program casually known in the industry as overseas delivery, buyers of a BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, Volvo or Saab can pick up their new car at the plant where it was made, drop it off at a port city for shipping and enjoy some serious road trip R&R along the way ... With the exception of Porsche, these manufacturers offer roughly between 5 percent and 10 percent off the U.S. sticker price Volvo's 7 ... (With Porsche, there are no price... (MSNBC -- Politics)
What Does a DIYer Really Want? Tools that Do More Sep 11, 2008
The Porsche of Multihammers ... The new P'7911 Multihammer, a cooperative effort of Metabo and the Porsche Design Group (of sports car fame) combines all the essential functions of a drill with the power of a pneumatic hammer. (Pekin Times, IL)
Porsche introduces the Cayenne S Transsyberia Sep 10, 2008
At the upcoming 2008 Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris, to be held from October 2 to 19, Porsche will unveil a special edition of its popular SUV that will be commercialized as the Cayenne S Transsyberia. Porsche designed the vehicle to commemorate the Cayenne S's success in the Trans-Siberian Rally ... At the upcoming 2008 Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris, to be held from October 2 to 19, Porsche will unveil a special edition of its popular SUV that will be commercialized as the Cayenne S... (Auto123)
EC to sue Germany over Volkswagen law Sep 10, 2008
Volkswagen's biggest shareholder -- Porsche -- has a 31 percent stake in the company ... Volkswagen's biggest shareholder -- fellow German automaker Porsche, which has a 31 percent stake and has said it plans to raise that to a majority holding -- opposes the government's plan. (CNN -- Money / International)
Where they stand: Candidates' energy positions fuel debate Sep 10, 2008
A number of European automakers, such as Volkswagen and Porsche, pay millions in fines each year for not complying with CAFE. McCain advocates making the penalties high enough that it will be worth it to the companies to comply. McCain also proposes a $5,000 tax credit for a zero-carbon-emission car, such as cars that are battery-powered. (USA Today -- Money)
German trade surplus shrank in July Sep 9, 2008
The German luxury carmaker Porsche said last week that sales in North America nearly halved in August on the year as demand for its core 911 sports coupe plummeted. Recent surveys have also been downbeat. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Lutz embraces clean air, but can he clean up GM? Sep 9, 2008
Some of the most innovative new ideas for cutting emissions and gas consumption come from luxury makes like BMW and even Porsche. It's easier for them to pass on the higher costs. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Porsche Adds 2010 Cayenne S Transsyberia to an Already Powerful SUV Line-up Sep 8, 2008
New, Special Model Pays Tribute to the Three-Time Rally-Winning Original MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 8 /CNW/ - Winning Porsches come in many shapes, and nowhere is the competitive Porsche Motorsport DNA more evident than in the latest version of the Cayenne range - the new race-inspired 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia ... The rally marathon, which is held every spring, is a two-week race that traverses Russia, Siberia and Mongolia and covers over 7,100 km. It is called, simply, the Transsyberia... (Canada Newswire)
Doubts about rail bond Sep 8, 2008
Comparing the state's budget to a household, it would be like buying a Porsche to impress neighbors while dropping medical insurance and taking the kids out of good schools. We need more than a bullet train. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
The Liberals are effectively saying ''let them drive Ferraris.'' Sep 8, 2008
The Liberals are undermining these efforts to protect the bank balances of Porsche and Ferrari buyers ... When you say that sensible economic management has to take precedence over pandering to particular interests, not only do you stick it to the "Porsche Drivers" but it also nails the rent-seekers who argue that the luxury car tax would stifle green innovation in the motor vehicle industry ... Lindsay, if you are so certain that "The Liberals are undermining these efforts to protect the bank... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Latest Porsches reflect the past Sep 7, 2008
This summer I've had a chance to bookend Porsche by driving the very first Porsche - the Gmund Porsche 356-001 (so called because it was fettled in Gmund, Austria, in 1948, during the company's brief hegira from Stuttgart, Germany) - and the latest generation of the 911 sports coupe, the 2009 Carrera and Carrera S.. The chance to drive 001 came courtesy of Klaus Bischof, the manager of Porsche's museum, whom I met at California's Pebble Beach this month ... The company has the DNA of founder... (Boston Globe)
Toyota to join the party Sep 7, 2008
Australians go distance AUSTRALIANS were to the fore in the Merdeka Millenium 12-Hour Endurance race in Malaysia last weekend with Alex Davison combining with Team Porsche Club Singapore Racing teammates Darryl O'Young and Weng Sun Mok to win the race in a Porsche 911 GT3 RSR.. The all-Australian Wall Racing team of David Wall, Barton Mawer and Damien Flack finished third in a 996-model Porsche. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mystery of the missing millionaire Sep 7, 2008
Are you, "Do I take the Porsche today or the Ferrari?". John Seigesmund, attorney and investor: Oh, no. We are comfortable but I would describe us as upper-middleclass. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Tension grows between Porsche and VW ahead of takeover Sep 7, 2008
FRANKFURT (AFP) - Time is running out and tension is growing: the takeover of Volkswagen by Porsche has sparked union anger and possibly raised tempers within both companies ... German media reports last week spoke of a possible departure of Porsche boss Wendelin Wiedeking, who could be sacrificed by dealmaker Ferdinand Piech to appease unions ... Piech, a co-owner of Porsche and president of the VW supervisory board, was said to be highly irritated by tense relations between Wiedeking, one of... (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Something rotten in every state Sep 6, 2008
Its members must have rubbed their collective hands with glee to be given a free kick at the Coalition who, it was claimed, are more interested in giving a tax break to Porsche drivers than working families. The Treasurer, Wayne Swan, even brought in photocopies of a flashy red Porsche and a nice, pleasant, working family. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
