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Porsche 911 Sport Classic special edition

September 3, 2009 by George Skentzos  
Filed under Car News, Porsche

Porsche has unveiled its special edition 911 Sport Classic in the lead up to its official debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Porsche is bringing back the tradition of exclusive series built in very small numbers with the 911 Sport Classic which will be offered in a production run limited to just 250 cars worldwide. [...]

World’s fastest car show, no speed limits!

It does seem strange doesn’t it, that each year, millions of people around the world flock to car shows of static displays of their favourite four-wheel objects, specifically designed to move us from one place to another.

It’s hardly what you would call the ideal environment to evaluate what is functionally, a moving object.

More Porsches, Suzuki tie-up; says VW boss

August 24, 2009 by David Twomey  
Filed under Car News, Diesel, Industry, Porsche, Suzuki

Volkswagen is looking at three new models for the Porsche line up to bolster sales for the German sports car maker and is interested in a small car tie-up with Japanese carmaker, Suzuki, according to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Martin Winterkorn.

Reuters Newsagency quotes an interview Dr Winterkorn, above, gave to the German business publication [...]

Video: 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift

August 20, 2009 by George Skentzos  
Filed under Car News, Porsche, Videos

Following its official debut yesterday, Porsche has released a new video showcasing the performance of its facelifted 911 GT3 RS.

Designed to be the ultimate rear-wheel drive sports car, the RS boasts a normally aspirated 3.8-litre six-cylinder boxer engine which generates an impossible 336kW.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS launched

Porsche’s 911 racecar for the road, the 911 GT3 RS, is making its way to the start line.

The most sporting road-going 911 of them all will bring increased engine power, reduced weight, slicker gearbox ratios and upgraded body and suspension changes when it goes on sale in Australia in the second quarter of 2010.

Spied: 2011 Porsche Cayenne

August 17, 2009 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under Car News, Porsche, spy photos

Porsche’s upcoming 2011 Cayenne SUV has once again been spotted undergoing testing in Germany.

The exterior follows in Porsche’s philosophy of evolutionary design but from the spy pictures, it appears clear that the new model features a much sleeker appearance than the current Cayenne.

Volkswagen agrees to purchase 42 per cent of Porsche, merger ahead

August 14, 2009 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under Car News, Porsche, Volkswagen

Following news yesterday of Volkswagen and Porsche likely being held under the parent company name of Auto Union, news this morning from Reuters Newsagency can confirm that following weeks of negotiations, VW has agreed to purchase a 42 per cent stake in Porsche, totalling a US$4.7 billion investment.

The move will combine the two German manufacturers, [...]

Auto Union name set to return as VW, Porsche parent – report

August 13, 2009 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under Audi, Car News, Porsche, Volkswagen

Reports out of Germany this morning indicate that the boards of Volkswagen and Porsche have agreed on a deal that would combine their businesses, potentially under the historic Auto Union name.

The combined group would reportedly be led by current VW CEO Martin Winterkorn and, under the new entity, Porsche would operate independently from the other [...]

Video: 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo facelift

August 10, 2009 by George Skentzos  
Filed under Car News, Porsche, Videos

Porsche has has released a video showcasing its new generation 911 Turbo Coupe and Cabriolet models.

Rather than bore you with endless text, sit back and watch the new models in all their glory while the rather polite narrator fills you in on all the facts.

2010 Porsche 911 Turbo facelift revealed

August 7, 2009 by Matt Brogan  
Filed under Car News, Porsche

Porsche has today released details – as well as one grainy image – of its facelifted 2010 911 Turbo model and, consistent with brand’s tradition of minimal styling changes, the main alterations to this year’s model take place beneath the skin.

As well as a moderate increase in price, the 2010 model receives more power, better [...]

2011 Porsche Cayenne SUV spied

August 5, 2009 by George Skentzos  
Filed under 4WD, 4x4, Car News, Porsche, SUV, spy photos

Porsche’s new generation Cayenne SUV has been spotted yet again undergoing testing in Germany, this time with slightly less camouflage.

In keeping with the Porsche philosophy of evolutionary design, the new Cayenne is seemingly much sleeker in appearance than its predecessor.

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