
David Newton
Articles by David Newton
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The thrill behind the wheel: A lifelong inventory of automotive ownership
Taste in vehicles is subjective and thus lands automotive purchases all over the proverbial map. Whether…
Monday, July 19, 2021 -
A German car heritage, now electrified
If you traced the family tree on my mother’s side, you would find only Irish decedents. There are virtually…
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 -
Is the BMW M440i the best possible coupe?
Several months ago, I asked myself this question — is the 2021 BMW M440i the best coupe for the money?…
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 -
Buying a new car in a COVID environment
If you appreciate an interesting predicament (or read my earlier article), I have been struggling with…
Monday, December 21, 2020 -
Practicing social distancing in my car
Like many of you, I'm in my fifth week of working from home, and the fourth week into the stay-at-home…
Friday, April 17, 2020 -
What makes a car popular?
Like many of you, I prefer to own and drive cars that others will notice for the right reason — but…
Thursday, March 05, 2020 -
The latest in mid-engine sports cars: Would you choose foreign or domestic?
Like wine and cheese, we are often asked if we prefer foreign or domestic when it comes to our automobile…
Thursday, February 13, 2020 -
Changing your tune: Upgrading the 718 exhaust
Earlier this year, I reported my impressions of the first six months with my new 718 Cayman — mostly…
Monday, April 30, 2018 -
Living with the 718 Cayman: The first 6 months
I took delivery on my 718 Cayman on July 1, a little more than six months ago. The next weekend, I drove…
Monday, February 19, 2018 -
Let it snow: Winter shoes for your Porsche
Every self-respecting Porsche enthusiast should be educated on the fundamentals and importance of using…
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 -
Speed kills — or does it?
Tens of thousands of Americans die every year on our highways, and a large percentage of those tragedies…
Monday, November 06, 2017 -
Ceramic coating: An investment in your Porsche
My first Porsche was a 2009 Cayman dressed in Midnight Blue Metallic — dark as a starless sky and absolutely…
Monday, October 23, 2017 -
Porsche weekend detail clinic
I've always taken great pride in how my cars look, particularly my Porsches. But I also have a lot going…
Monday, August 28, 2017 -
Economies of scale: Learning from the past and planning for the future
I just returned from an aggressive tour of Germany — a weeklong trip from Berlin to Munich with several…
Friday, June 30, 2017 -
Milestones of a Cayman odometer
In my line of work as a project manager, milestones are noteworthy and consequential points in the lifetime…
Monday, April 03, 2017 -
My favorite mechanic
"You really have to see my doctor, he’s the best." The reason we feel free to endorse our physicians…
Friday, February 17, 2017 -
Is the Porsche Macan a practical vehicle?
If I've learned anything as the owner of more than two dozen cars in my lifetime, it's that every household…
Monday, December 12, 2016 -
Waiting in line for my next Porsche: The 718 Cayman
Last summer, I traded my 2009 Midnight Blue Cayman for a 2016 Macan S, with the self-imposed understanding…
Monday, October 10, 2016 -
You are what you drive
I largely agree with the adage "You are what you drive." While I don't claim the axiom is bulletproof,…
Monday, July 25, 2016 -
Change is inevitable — even for Porsche
When the rumors first flashed that Porsche's new Boxster and Cayman would be powered by a four-cylinder…
Friday, May 06, 2016 -
Home for the holidays — and waiting for driving season
As the holiday season came to a close, I pushed back from my dinner and reflected on Porsche-related…
Tuesday, January 05, 2016 -
Music to my ears: The attraction of a car’s sound
As a consequence of my venture into the world of writing, I've had the pleasure of interviewing a varied…
Friday, October 30, 2015 -
The 2-finger salute to my Porsche family
I was driving my Cayman with an associate who was getting one of her rare trips in my Porsche — rare…
Friday, September 04, 2015 -
In the rearview mirror: A Father’s Day tribute
Looking in the rearview mirror, I'm not sure I would have bought a Porsche if it weren't for my father.…
Friday, June 12, 2015 -
Porsche GT3: Conception to delivery
I first met my good friend Bryan on an excursion sponsored by the Porsche Club of America just weeks…
Monday, February 16, 2015 -
Temptation and allure of the Cayman GTS
My obsession with Porsche began in the early '70s when the two partners of my father's firm would occasionally…
Monday, October 27, 2014
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