German car authority KBA has begun probing Porsche over suspected incorrect fuel consumption data for the company's gasoline-powered cars, according to a report from Business Insider. A Porsche spokesperson told Reuters in an email that "The current procedure has already been able to find no conformity deviations in the large majority of vehicles," …
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All New Porsche Orders Halted In the UK & EU, Some Cars May Need To Be Scrapped
According to a story we read, Porsche's production lines for all models destined for the UK and Europe will temporarily close in order to retool in preparation for new Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure emissions and fuel economy test standards set to come into effect in September. The UN Economic Commission for Europe determined …
Continue to the full articleFinally, There’s an Approved Solution for the Cayenne Diesel
Even though demand for Porsche diesels is falling, a fix was still needed for more than 38,000 Porsche Cayenne Diesel models affected by "Dieselgate". Porsche has finally reached agreements in the U.S. and Europe that will allow more than 38,000 3.0-litre V6 TDI vehicles with “Generation 2.1” and “Generation 2.2” engines to be brought into line …
Continue to the full articlePorsche to Recall Nearly 21,500 Cayenne Diesel Models Across Europe
Last Thursday German Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt accused Porsche of utilizing a "defeat device" in certain Cayenne Diesel models (all utilize the 3.0 liter TDI VW Engine). This, in turn, forced Porsche to recall nearly 21,500 models across all of Europe (7500 or so of the affected Cayennes are located in Germany). Essentially, inspectors …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Issues Stop Sale Order For Cayenne Diesel Vehicles
Early last week we explained how Porsche is now embroiled in the ongoing investigation into Volkswagen's emissions cheating issues. Shortly after news broke about the fact that certain Cayenne diesel models were now being reported as having some type of cheat device, Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Cars Canada issued a voluntary stop sale …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Cayenne Diesel Implicated In Volkswagen’s Emissions Cheating Scandal
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Volkswagen Group's V6 TDI engine has now been found to use emissions cheating software similar to that used on their 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engines last month. Unfortunately, the 3.0-liter TDI engine, the subject of a new report released today by the EPA, can be found in the engine …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Confirms They Will Build A 4-Cylinder Boxster And Cayman
Rejoice, my friends, because paradise will be arriving in Porsche dealerships in the near future. After months of denying the possibility, Porsche's top dog; Matthias Müller, has confirmed that the next-generation Cayman and Boxster are scheduled to receive a boxer four-cylinder engine in an interview with German magazine Auto Motor und Sport. …
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