If I could select only one word with which to describe the Monterey vintage automobile week, it would certainly be “overwhelming”. The sights, sounds, and smells had my head reeling for days, and now that it’s over, I’m still trying to come back down to earth. There is something about the historical significance present at an event like this one …
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Porsche Reports Best June Sales in History
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), today announced June 2013 sales of 3,700 vehicles, marking the best June in company history. During the first half of 2013, PCNA has delivered 21,309 vehicles in the U.S., for an increase of 30% over last year (a record-setting year itself). The Cayenne line experienced the most growth, with sales up …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Reports Best May Sales Month in History
Coming off a record month of sales in April, Porsche Cars North America announced today their best May sales month to date (3,928 Porsches sold, an increase of 38% over last year) and the second best month ever. So far, year-to-date, PCNA has delivered 17,609 Porsches. “Our two-door sports cars are still the heart and soul of the Porsche …
Continue to the full articlePorsche World Roadshow – What Is It and How You Can Attend?
UPDATE: We've udpated this post as of 7/24/2014 with new dates, venues and information. “Oh-my-God OhOhOh, I don’t think I can do this!!” screamed my driving companion as she pointed the 2013 Panamera GTS to exit the infield track and onto the big oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Entering the 24 degree banking from the Turn 12 kink at about 70 …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 911 Prepares for its 50th Anniversary
For five decades, the 911 has been the heart of the Porsche brand. Few other automobiles in the world can look back on such a long tradition and with such genuine continuity as the Porsche 911. It has been inspiring car enthusiasts the world over since its debut as the Type 901 at the IAA International Automotive Show in September 1963. Today it is …
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 articleDid the World’s Fastest Porsche 928 Break Its Own Record?
When Carl Fausett and team arrived at Bonneville this year in an attempt to break the world record they set last year, they were met by a course that was quite literally below water. A heavy rain had poured on the area the Saturday before leaving large and deep pools of salt infused water. Imagine driving your beloved Porsche through salt …
Continue to the full articleHow Much Would You Pay for the “Perfect” Porsche 993?
UPDATE: The auction has ended an the high bid was $120,300. It remains to be seen if the deal will be consummated. That's the question that high bidder for the 1998 Porsche 993 C2S will need to answer in order to drive home with this low mileage example available for sale on eBay. As of the time we're writing this post there are 48 bids and …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Worldwide Sales Increase 14% in May
May turned out to be a good month for Porsche. The company sold 14.1% more cars (for a total of 13,331 new cars) than the same period last year and is up 13% year to day with a total of 56,472 Porsches sold. In May, we notched up the greatest number of customer deliveries in our company’s history,” said Bernhard Maier, Member of the Executive …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Knows How to Throw A Party!
Porsche knows how to throw a party, especially when they have some exciting new cars to show off. On the eve of the NEW York Auto Show, the Big Apple welcomed Porsche’s top execs from both PCNA and PMNA as the company debuted the all-new Boxster and Cayenne Diesel to a packed house of lucky journalists and VIPs at a lavish downtown party. …
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