In a not unexpected move, Porsche announced earlier today they will increase their current 31% ownership in VW to an expected 51%. Porsche has slowly been increasing their position in Volkswagen since mid-2006. Cost of the transaction is estimated at around $20 billion (give or take a bit for debt). The official statement from the company is …
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Is a Porsche Cayenne Diesel in the Works for 2009?
According to reports coming out of Europe, Porsche may be considering a diesel alternative for the Cayenne line-up as early as mid 2009. It is rumored that Porsche has selected Audi’s 3.0L V6, delivering over 300hp. This is a marked turn around for Porsche and Porsche chief Wendelin Wiedeking who until now has always steered clear of diesel …
Continue to the full articleThomas Lamperstorfer new Managing Director of Porsche Switzerland
Christian Muschal has to resign for health reasons Stuttgart. On May 1, 2008 Thomas Lamperstorfer (42) is taking on the management of Porsche Switzerland, a one hundred per cent subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart. Lamperstorfer has fulfilled various managerial functions at Porsche AG over the past 15 years. Most recently he has …
Continue to the full articlePorsche to start production of the 911 again on Monday
Last week's explosion will not cause delays in delivery of the Porsche 911 series Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will be starting production of the 911 series again next Monday, March 3, at the main factory in Zuffenhausen. Production was stopped last Monday following a conflagration that occurred in the paint shop, in which a …
Continue to the full article993C4S.com Continues to Expand and Improve
Additional Resources Added A few weeks ago we announced that we were adopting a new look for 993C4S.com. As the site continues to grow and more and more readers send emails and comments with feedback, we're doing our best to incorporate those changes that make sense on a timely basis. Over the next couple of weeks we will be making some changes …
Continue to the full articleExplosion at Porsche’s Spray-Painting Facility in Zuffenhausen, Germany
There have been various reports all morning of some type of explosion on the Porsche Production line in Germany. Automotive News is now confirming that the explosion happened at Porsche's spray-painting facility in Zuffenhausen. …
Continue to the full articlePorsche reveals technologies of the future and environmentally friendly race car
Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany, has plans at this year’s Geneva Auto Salon to show off an environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient range of automobiles. The show, staged this year between March 6 and March 16, is traditionally used to reveal the most significant trends for the automobile season ahead. …
Continue to the full articleChanges at Porsche in the USA and France – Peter Schwarzenbauer Joins Audi Management Board.
Porsche continues to make changes to their executive team in an effort to continue record growth in their two most important markets. …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Recalling Almost 19,000 Cayennes Globally for Problems With Fuel Line
Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is rearranging the fuel line in the engine compartment of 18,856 vehicles of the Cayenne model worldwide. This affects vehicles which were produced between November 30, 2006 and January 18, 2008. …
Continue to the full articleWith new Release Porsche Improves on the Already Great GT3 RSR
It's tough to improve on perfection, but Porsche seems to have done it again with the newest release of their already mighty GT3 RSR. Singificant Improvements include: Significant improvement to front-end aerodynamics Extensive Suspension upgrade to improve handling and grip New Transmission derived from the RS Spyder …
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