Porsche Plans to Acquire 20 Percent Stake in Volkswagen
Sep 25, 2005
BERLIN September 23, 2995; Geir Moulson writing for the AP reported that Porsche AG said Sunday it plans to acquire a stake of about 20 percent in Volkswagen AG, a move aimed at strengthening ties between the automakers and preventing a future hostile takeover of Volkswagen. Porsche said Volkswagen has become "a signif ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Names Porsche(R) Boxster(R) Top-Rated Upscale Roadster
Sep 23, 2005
The respected independent evaluation organization gives the Boxster, redesigned for 2005, an 'Excellent' overall score in its annual test of the industry's new vehicles ATLANTA, Sept. 22 -- Consumer Reports, an independent and trusted source for information and advice on consumer products and services, selected the Por ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2005 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Sep 15, 2005
Lexus Top Brand, Maxima Top Car, Titan Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Results of a study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. reveal high owner satisfaction with new 2005 model year cars and light trucks. AutoPacific's VSA (Vehicle Satisfaction Award) study is an industry benchmar ... Continue reading
Porsche(R) to Build Hybrid Version of Cayenne(R) SUV
Sep 13, 2005
Company Also Reveals Record Sales/Revenue Results and Unveils Cayman S(R) at Frankfurt Motor Show ATLANTA, Sept. 13 -- At its press conference today at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Germany, Porsche announced its decision to build a hybrid version of its highly successful Cayenne SUV, revealed provisional results f ... Continue reading
David Donohue / Jay Leno Team Set Speed Records in Porsche CARRERA GT
Sep 7, 2005
Leno to Oversee Auction of Record-Setting Carrera GT Donated by Porsche with Proceeds to Benefit Victims of Hurricane Katrina ATLANTA, Sept. 7 -- History was both made and remembered over the Labor Day holiday when a Porsche Carrera GT production car driven by race driver David Donohue and NBC Television "The Tonight S ... Continue reading
Aasco Motorsports-New Century Porsche Set for Historic Phoenix Race
Sep 7, 2005
Aasco Motorsports-New Century Porsche Set for Historic Phoenix Race AVONDALE, Ariz., September 7, 2005 - For the first time in history, the Grand American Road Racing Association will spilt their two classes of racecars into two separate races. The landmark event, the Phoenix 250 at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports August 2005 Sales
Sep 1, 2005
Porsche Starts New Fiscal Year with 7 Percent Increase ATLANTA, Sept. 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced August retail sales in the United States totaled 2,735 cars, an increase of 7 percent comp ... Continue reading
Volo Auto Museum Offers $1 Million for James Dean Death Car
Aug 29, 2005
VOLO, Ill., Aug. 29 -- The Volo Auto Museum will pay $1 million for the missing 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder that James Dean drove to his death on Sept. 30, 1955. Most likely stolen, the car disappeared in 1958. "Historically speaking, it is one of the most important cars of all time," Volo Auto Museum President Greg Grams ... Continue reading
Consumer Report Says Quality Not Incentives Most Important For Auto Buyers
Aug 16, 2005
Incentives Are a Short-Term Fix for Automakers, Study Says DETROIT August 16, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that a new survey of U.S. vehicle owners released Tuesday indicates that while this summer's employee discounts may give automakers short-term sales gains, improving quality is more important i ... Continue reading
Henzler Leads Porsche Podium Sweep in Denver SPEED GT
Aug 15, 2005
For Immediate Release Henzler Leads Porsche Podium Sweep In Denver SCCA SPEED GT DENVER (Aug. 14, 2005) - German Wolf Henzler darted from the pole position in his No. 66 Applied Materials/Farnbacher Loles Porsche 911 Cup to open a large margin early during Sunday afternoon's SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Rou ... Continue reading
New York City's Fine Motor Auction & Luxury Lifestyle Expo
Aug 10, 2005
NEW YORK--Aug. 10, 2005--Beginning on September 9th car enthusiasts will have the first-ever opportunity to view and purchase luxury automobiles and motorcycles from the largest and most distinctive collection of rare vehicles ever assembled for auction in Manhattan. The inaugural Rand/Workman Fine Motor Auction & Luxu ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports July 2005 Sales
Aug 2, 2005
Sales Increase for Month and Fiscal Year End ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2005; Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced July retail sales in the United States totaled 2,804 cars, an increase of 4 percent compared to J ... Continue reading
NHTSA Model Year 2005 Complete Rollover Ratings
Aug 2, 2005
Model Year 2005 Rollover Ratings NHTSA has released rollover ratings for model year 2005 vehicles. Comparative results can be viewed by class (SUVs, Pickups, Vans or Passenger Cars). The white bar in the Rollover Rating graphic represents the range of percentages for all vehicles tested in a given vehicle class (passen ... Continue reading
Porsche(R) Will Build Fourth Model Line: Porsche Panamera(R)
Jul 27, 2005
Board Approves Four-Door Sports Coupe for 2009 Launch ATLANTA, July 27 -- The Supervisory Board and the Board of Management of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, gave their approval today for the development and production of another Porsche model line. To be called Panamera, the new car will be a premium-class sp ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2005
ATLANTA--July 27, 2005--The Supervisory Board and the Board of Management of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, gave their approval today for the development and production of another Porsche model line. To be called Panamera, the new car will be a premium-class sports coupe with four seats, four doors, and a choi ... Continue reading
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