Known for blending outrageously powerful motors with understated exteriors, RUF Automobile GmbH has made quite a name for itself. But beyond the tire-smoking Yellowbirds, there are a few vehicles which, while possibly not headline material in themselves, help constitute an interesting, varied stable from a company capable of producing more than …
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Porsche 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 articleVW Moving in More Board Members at Porsche AG
At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer Porsche AG appointed Wolfgang Hatz to its Board of Management. From February 1, 2011, Hatz will head the Research and Development division, in addition to his prior function as Head of Engines and Transmissions Development for the Volkswagen …
Continue to the full articlePorsche to VW: Backoff!
Just moments ago, Porsche Automobil Holding SE released a joint statement from Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, and his Deputy Uwe Hück on the Ultimatum by Volkswagen and the State of Lower Saxon (more on the ultimatum after the release): “We trust that as in the past we are planning a successful future together with VW to …
Continue to the full articleNot Everything Designed by Porsche is a Classic. Or, is it?
Designed by Ferdinand Porsche and built by Volkswagen the Kübelwagen was used by the German Military during World War II. Surprisingly enough, this German version of the Allied Jeep was based heavily on the Volkswagen Type I (what we know today as the Beetle) another of Ferdinand Porsche’s legendary designs. The initial concept for the …
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