Porsche continues to modernize its traditional Zuffenhausen location, this time with a new innovative paint shop. Completed in time to coincide with the beginning of the new Porsche 911 production, the workshop area is where the body shells are painted inside and out. Highlights of the new Porsche Paint Shop Cutting-edge technology; …
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Porsche Sold More Cars in China in August Than the US
In August 2011, Porsche's sales increased by 43.4% compared with the same month the previous year. This translates to a total of 9,031 vehicles delivered to customers. For the first eight (8) months of 2011 Porsche has sold a total of 80,412 vehicles, representing a 30.1% increase from the same period last year. While North America (particularly …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Powertrain Development Gets Some New Blood
Starting in October of this year, Jorg Kerner will take over from Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neußer as director of power train development at Porsche. The 41-year-old Audi veteran takes over at the Weissach Development Center as Neußer departs to take over power train development for the VW brand. Welcome to Porsche Of note is Kerner's most recent …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Tops JD Power APEAL Survey for the Seventh Consecutive Year
According to the latest study entitled “Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study (APEAL)” by J.D. Power and Associates, Porsche is still the most attractive car brand in the USA. The Cayenne SUV took first place in its segment. The Porsche 911 gained the most points in its class. The overall ranking is calculated from ten different …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Expansion of its R+D Facility in Weissach is Now Underway
It wasn't that long ago that Porsche announced the hiring of 100 new employees in Weissach, emphasizing the importantance of Porsche's Intelligence Performance platform. Today, not only did Porsche announce the hiring of another 100 employees, but the expansion of the facility as well. “The extension of our Development Center is a good, …
Continue to the full articleDoes it Seem Like You See a Lot of Porsche Boxsters and Caymans on the Road?
This might be why. As of this month, almost exactly 15 years to the month since manufacturing started, Porsche's production of the Boxster and the Cayman, exceeded the 300,000 mark. As with past production milestones, an anniversary model, a Boxster Spyder with Platinum Silver metallic finish and Carrera red natural leather interior trim rolled …
Continue to the full articleDon’t Lose Your Nut(s)
Porsche is recalling 1702 cars from the 2010 and 2011 model year. The Porsche models affected are the 911 GT2 RS, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S. Apparently, these Porsches built between May 18, 2009 and Sept. 17, 2010 and equipped with center locking hubs could experience premature hub wear causing the center nut to loosen and …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Wins Seven of Fifteen First Place Spots as “Sportiest Car of 2011”
German magazine "Sportauto" conducted their annual readers' survey asking participants to name "The Sportiest Car of 2011" in various categories. Last year Porsche won three first places. This year, seven. From the Boxster to the Panamera the entire line-up was represented. The top models of the 911 line dominated the winners group from the …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Museum Reaches Milestone of 1,000,000 Visitors
The Porsche museum had a little over 530,000 visitors after one short year in operation. Now, one and a half years later (two and a half years in total) the Porsche museum welcomed 13 school children from India as Jubilee guests to celebrate passing the million visitor mark. Museum director Achim Stejskal invited the class from Mumbai to …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Sales Up 50% From Same Period Last Year
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), today announced May sales in the United States of 2,817 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 1,873, an increase of 50 percent. Sales Figures Comparison Boxster/Cayman sold 331 in May of '11 as compared to 532 in the same period in the prior year. Year to date, Porsche has sold …
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