David Hurth

David Hurth is the editor-in-chief of OurRideLife.com. He is an avid automotive enthusiast and enjoys driving and working on sports cars. David has had articles appear in magazines such as Excellence and 9 Magazine as well as the blog TopSpeed.com.

Articles by David Hurth

• How the 356 shaped the Porsche we know today

  The Porsche 356 was the first production model to wear the Porsche crest. It was a car that started with…

  Monday, September 11, 2017

• Porsche’s electric past and future

  ​With increasingly strict government fuel and emissions restrictions around the globe, it is clear…

  Monday, August 21, 2017

• How turbocharging changed Porsche forever

  The naturally aspirated flat-six has always had a special place in the hearts of Porsche purists. If…

  Monday, July 24, 2017

• Building the ultimate early 986 Porsche Boxster

  The 986 generation of the Porsche Boxster currently has an amazing value. Early cars in decent running…

  Tuesday, June 13, 2017

• The history of eight-cylinder Porsches

  Porsche is known for flat-six engines, and it's no wonder why. Just think of the epic cars that have…

  Tuesday, May 09, 2017

• Saving the unloved Porsche 924

  ​Until the late 1970s, Porsche had used two layouts for their vehicles, and every car had its engine…

  Tuesday, April 11, 2017

• Celebrating 20 years of the Porsche Boxster

  This year marks the 20th year of production of the Porsche Boxster. Over time, the mid-engined roadster…

  Monday, February 13, 2017

• How front-engine models saved Porsche

  Porsche wasn't always a major automotive manufacturer. Sure, the German manufacturer has made some of…

  Monday, December 05, 2016

• The builds that came before the Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder

  Two of the more recent additions to Porsche's lineup are cars that many of us have been dreaming about…

  Monday, September 19, 2016

• Climbing the mountain of Porsche’s off-road history

  You probably know plenty about the off-road capabilities of the Porsche Cayenne and Macan, but did you…

  Friday, July 08, 2016

• Porsche Boxster 986 or 944 S2 — Which is the better purchase?

  The early Porsche Boxster (986) is quite a value on the used market. These days you can purchase one…

  Monday, May 02, 2016

• The winding road from Porsche’s 986 Boxster to the new 718 Boxster

  Porsche recently unveiled the 718 Boxster at the Geneva Motor Show. The new version of the roadster is…

  Monday, March 07, 2016

• Porsche 911 GT3 R gets ready for Daytona debut

  Porsche introduced the new Porsche 911 GT3 R last year. Now, we are quickly approaching the competition…

  Monday, January 11, 2016

• 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder: The Boxster we’ve been waiting for

  ​In late 1996, the Porsche Boxster first appear on the road. The roadster had great handling largely…

  Friday, October 23, 2015

• Porsches abound during Monterey Car Week

  Monterey Car Week ended Sunday, and as usual Porsche had a good presence at the events on the California…

  Friday, August 21, 2015

• How will Porsche’s turbocharged 911, Boxster and Cayman perform?

  ​You may have heard that the Porsche 911, Cayman and Boxster are scheduled to get a refresh for the…

  Friday, June 05, 2015

• Meet the 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder — the Boxster we’ve always wanted

  ​Unless you've been living under a rock, then you have probably seen at least some coverage of the…

  Monday, April 06, 2015

• Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS makes its world debut in Detroit

  ​At the recent North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Porsche unveiled the new Porsche…

  Monday, January 26, 2015

• Shelby Mustang GT350: The legend reborn

  At the LA Auto Show last month, Ford announced the all new Shelby Mustang GT350. And, just like that,…

  Friday, December 12, 2014

• Porsche 911 Carrera GTS: The newest driver’s 911

  The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (991) will make its debut at this month's Los Angeles Auto Show (Nov. 21-30).…

  Monday, November 03, 2014

• The new Porsche 991 may be very different from past GT3s

  When the 991 variant of the Porsche 911 GT3 was unveiled, it took purists a bit by surprise. It was a…

  Tuesday, September 02, 2014

• Porsche is getting serious about the Cayman and Boxster

  When the Porsche Boxster first went on sale, it took the place of the 968 as the company's entry-level…

  Friday, June 27, 2014

• Porsche 911 GT3 RSR starting the season off right

  The 991 variant of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR has had quite a bit of success in the short time it has been…

  Friday, March 28, 2014

• Porsche Targa gets back to its roots

  At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, one of the big debuts was the new Porsche 911…

  Monday, February 03, 2014

• Is the new Macan worthy of the Porsche badge?

  A few weeks ago, Porsche unveiled the much anticipated Porsche Macan. The new compact SUV is the German…

  Monday, December 02, 2013

• Future looking bright for Porsche Motorsport in 2014

  ​The 2013 endurance racing season is coming to an end, and Porsche racing fans have seen some great…

  Friday, October 04, 2013

• 918 Spyder: The future of Porsche

  At the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show, the Porsche 918 Spyder stole the show. You may be thinking,…

  Monday, September 16, 2013