Last week, the European Union’s environment commissioner, Stavros Dimas of Greece, set off a national debate here by suggesting that the German government introduce a general speed limit on the autobahn.
While most of the famed highway already has speed limits, there are sections with none which attracts German gearheads like Marc Bongers and his specially modified 435 horsepower Porsche.
The New York Time's Mark Landler discusses the proposed limits - based on concern about emissions - with an unhappy Bongers as he takes his car out for 'a spin.'