How to Simplify Your Driving Life

Resolutions do not only pertain to yourself, but also concern your vehicle. This year, take the time to not only think about how you can better yourself, but also how to can make your vehicle more efficient, clean, and running steady. Here a few useful tips to help your vehicle and to bring in the New Year.

1.     Take the time to organize

By keeping your vehicle clean you will be able to keep organized and will help to start the New Year off on the right foot.

2.     Be a more cautious driver

We all know to well when we are driving that there are many other motorists who are not as careful. Take the time to take a second look and slow down when driving.

3.     Ease on the road rage

Everyone wants to start the New Year off on the right foot, but screaming at the vehicle in front of you is not always the best way to begin. Take a depth breath and take the time to look at your actions before you cause an accident.

4.     Check your tire pressure

Take the time to check the air pressure in your tires cannot only help to save on gas mileage, but also can prevent serious issues such as a blowout.

5.     Schedule for regular checkups

Taking your vehicle into the shop can help prevent further issues and will keep your car running smoothly throughout the entire year.

By taking the time to follow these small resolutions throughout the year, will help keep your vehicle and you happy throughout the New Year.

Advantages of going Green with Automobiles

Today more companies are deciding to make the transition to produce electrical and hybrid version of their vehicles. Many people are also jumping on the bandwagon of not only saving money for themselves, but lessening the carbon footprint they are leaving behind. Here’s a look as to why making the switch to an eco-friendly automobile could be a smart choice.

Financially:

·      If you buy a new eco-friendly car, you may be eligible for as much as $3,000 as a tax credit. However, this does not necessarily apply to every brand and type of hybrid vehicle.

·      Your insurance company may offer lower rates on some eco friendly automobiles.

·      Your wallet will be thanking you. By switching to an electric powered or hybrid vehicle you will be saving and spending half as much on fuel or none at all.

Environmentally:

·      By eliminating the use of fuel it will lead to less pollution and will reduce harmful effects on the environment.

·      Using less or no oil at all limits the amount of carbon emissions that are released into the air and helps to have a lesser a chance of polluting water and land sources.

Car costs:

·      Most of the green vehicles are more fuel efficient in comparison to standard gas powered vehicles. By making the switch you will be sure to see a major improvement in your gas mileage.

·      Not only will you be saving on the road, but also limiting the amount of time your car needs to be spend in the shop.  Eco friendly vehicles are built differently in regards to handling and operating causing less maintenance.    

Making the switch seems like a smart choice to and beneficial financially and environmentally in the long run.

Start Preparing Your Porsche for Safe Winter Driving

Wheels and tires transmit the power of a Porsche vehicle from the chassis to the road. They have a huge impact on your safety – especially under cold weather conditions.

Porsche Tequipment winter wheel and tire sets are made with snow, icy, and cold weather conditions in mind. The tire com­pound in Tequipment winter wheel and tire sets is chemically formu­lated to help resist hardening due to cold temperatures. This increases our winter tires’ ability to grip while decreasing braking distance compared to summer tires in cold conditions.

Addition­ally, our winter wheel and tire combinations have been exten­sively tested by Porsche so the tires will meet Porsche specifica­tions – as indicated by the ‘N’ des­ignation on the side wall.

We offer models of Tequipment winter wheel and tire sets for the 911, Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, and Panamera. With winter around the corner, we recommend speaking with your dealer to learn more about safe cold weather options.

For more information about Winter Wheels and Tires, please visit [URL] or contact your authorized Porsche dealer. 

Walter's Porsche

Walter Payton: This story is about Walter's Porsche and his love for football, cars, and Porsches. Especially his, affectionately called Walter's Porsche in this story.

Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1954 ? November 1, 1999) was an American football running back who played for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons. Walter Payton was known around the NFL as "Sweetness", and love for Porsches. People always talked about Walter's Porsche. When he would drive down the street they would say. "look, there goes Walter's Porsche" He is remembered as one of the most prolific running backs in the history of American football, and a s the owner of his Porsche, Walter's Porsche. Payton, a nine-time Pro Bowl selected, once held the league's record for most career rushing yards, touchdowns, carries, yards from scrimmage, all-purpose yards, and many other categories. Walter's Porsche was his prized possession. His eight career touchdown passes are an NFL record for non-quarterbacks but not as great as Walter's Porsche. He was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993 but no mention of Walter's Porsche. Hall of Fame NFL player and coach Mike Ditka described Payton as the greatest football player he had ever seen?but even greater as a human being, he mentioned that all he ever heard was about Walter's Porsche !, Walter's Porsche!, Walter's Porsche! Ditka mentioned how he would always drive to the Riverside and admire Walter's Porsche with him.

Payton began his football career in Mississippi, and went on to have an outstanding collegiate football career at Jackson State University where he was an All-American, that was before he had Walter's Porsche. He started his professional career with the Bears in 1975, who selected him as the 1975 Draft's fourth overall pick, that was when he bought his first Porsche, called Walter's Porsche. Payton proceeded to win two NFL Most Valuable Player Awards and won Super Bowl XX with the 1985 Chicago Bears. After struggling with the rare liver disease primary sclerosing cholangitis for several months, Payton died on November 1, 1999, aged 45, from cholangiocarcinoma. His legacy includes the Walter Payton Award, the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, and a heightened awareness of the need for organ donations.

Payton would love to drive to the river. At the Riverside he would sit and admire Walter's Porsche, his own. The car that sat at the Riverside was Walter's Porsche. Payton's true love.

The Best Twitter Profiles for Car Lovers: 2013 Edition

If you’re a social media fan (like we are) then you’re always looking for the coolest, most innovative individuals to “Like” on Facebook or “follow” on Twitter.  We know that because you visited our blog, that you’re also a car lover.  In today’s blog, we’re listing the most interesting and cool automotive Twitter followers we could find.  So, open up our browser (or smartphone) and get ready to jot these down.  Enjoy!

@Porsche - need we say more?

@Jalopnik – a hilarious site that creates an innovative spin on automotive news

@KelleyBlueBook – Great source for automotive commentary, news, and auto expert facts

@edmunds – they empower the automotive consumer with cars, news, pricing, research and more

@BBC_TopGear – awesome group of guys that do the craziest stuff when it comes to cars

@CarandDRIVER – a worldwide leader in providing objective results and expert vehicle reviews.

@cartalk – Just people talking about cars, that just so happen to be REALLY knowledgeable!

@Carmagazinenews – Up-to-the-minute car news and information.  They also have the scoop on new cars!

@DanicaPatrick – Racecar driver of the #7 & #10 goDaddy.com cars, you might have heard of her!

@InsideLine – Edmunds InsideLine is an online car magazine featuring the latest reviews, blogs, photos and HD videos

These are just a FEW of our favorites; do you have any that you would like to add?

Add Us to Your Circles on Google+

Have you logged into your Google+ Profile lately?  Well, if you have, you’ll realize there were a TON of new aesthetic changes!  Google+ recently released a new way to managing your profile content on Google+.  Now, you have access to a jumbo Google Cover Image at the top of your page and app integration.  We recently upgraded, so feel free to check us out right here:

https://plus.google.com/+PorscheofSanDiego/about

See you on Google+!

Top V-Day Tunes for Car Lovers

Lets paint the scenario…

You’re driving down a winding road on Valentine’s Day Night, the top is down, the stars are shining and you’re contemplating the next step after a romantic dinner.  The conversation is great, until you reach a few seconds of pure silence.  Your palms begin to sweat, your muscles ache and you’re not sure what to do.  Don’t worry, here are a few great musical tunes during Valentine’s Day:

“Car Wash” by Rose Royce

“Changes” by David Bowie

“Mud on the Tires” by Brad Paisley

“She’s Lost Control” by Joy Division

“Drive My Car” by the Beatles

“Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen

“Photograph” by Def Leppard

“Vincent,” by Don McLean

“Vacation” by the Go-Go's

“Red Barchetta” by Rush

“Summer Nights” from the “Grease” soundtrack

“I Can See for Miles” by the Who

“Route 66” by Depeche Mode

Have any auto related tracks to add to the list?  Feel free to do so below!