In January of 2013 Porsche delivered over 12,000 cars world-wide for an increase of more than 25%. That same upward trend continues in February. The sports car manufacturer handed over 10,454 new vehicles to customers the world over achieving an increase of 18.2% in comparison to the same month last year. This brings the total for the first two …
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Did You Know Frank Lloyd Wright Designed One of Porsche’s First Showrooms in the US?
UPDATE: 3-10-2013 We received this photo earlier in the week from one of our readers. Unfortunately, the showroom in this story was sold and gutted. It's being turned into a bank. What a waste. As Porsche enthusiasts, the majority of us likely know the story of Max Hoffman. Often heralded as the originator of imported European sports cars …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Delivers Over 12,000 New Vehicles in January
Porsche started the new year with a strong month in January. Delivering a total of 12,061 new vehicles the world over. This represents a 25.5% increase over the same period last year. “The new year started very well for us,” says Bernhard Maier, Member of the Executive Board Sales and Marketing of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. “We have an …
Continue to the full articleChina Roars Ahead as Porsche’s Fastest-growing Region
In 2013, Porsche China expects to continue building upon its spectacular successes from the past year and further establish its position as the leading luxury sports car maker in the market. The marque set another sales record in 2012, delivering a total of 31,205 cars across mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, realizing a growth rate of 28.2 …
Continue to the full articleA Conversation with Vic Elford at the Larz Anderson Porsche Club Concours
Last March, clutching my Amelia Island program with the dreamy race car driver on the cover, I hung onto every word at the Great Endurance Drivers seminar. In August, at the RM auction in Monterey, I was blown away at the $10M hammer price for the camera car, the Ford GT40 Gulf, used for the high-speed close-up action driving in Steve McQueen’s …
Continue to the full articleWhat is It About the Porsche 356?
What is it about a Porsche 356 that tugs at the heart of Porschephiles? The shape? The sound? The ride? The history? On the surface, 356s are not like 911s. The 911 is the signature car of the brand. Nor are 356s much like any other Porsche that came after them, when you think of all the features and doodads and baubles that modern …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Panamera GTS is the “Auto Bild Sportscar” of the Year
Having recently spent a little over a week with the Panamera GTS, it comes as no surprise to me that a majority of the 72,500 readers who participated in the eleventh readers' award held by Auto Bild Magazine picked the 430 hp GTS as the Auto Bild Sportscar of the Year. The Panamera GTS (Gran Turismo Sport) is a big car both inside and …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Breaks Ground on Cutting Edge American Headquarters
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. celebrated a landmark groundbreaking of its new headquarters, to be known as One Porsche Drive. Located adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the 26.4-acre site is the first complex to be built in the “Aerotroplis Atlanta” business district. Together with Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, Chairman …
Continue to the full articleBest Porsche Cyber Monday Deals
UPDATE: See 2013 Porsche Cyber Monday Deals for info on this year's offering. PLUS check out our list of 10 Porsche Gift Ideas for the Porsche lover on your list. Black Friday is history and now the serious shoppers get going with Cyber Monday. Last week we showed you our pick of 10 Porsche Related Gifts for Under $100 and now we have a few …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Sold 11,688 Vehicles in October!
Year to date, Porsche has delivered a total of 116,050 cars. This represents an increase of 15.6% as compared to the same time-frame of last year. For the month of October, sales of 11,688 Porsches were equal to a 24.1% growth over the same month last year. Strong Year-End Business Prospects With two months remaining in the calendar year, …
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