European Brands Buy Into EV Potential Building High-Power Charging Along Major Highways in Europe
Nov 29, 2016
Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche have signed a memorandum of understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. The goal is the quick buildup of a sizable number of stations to enable long-range travel for battery electric vehicle drivers. ... Continue reading
Nov 22, 2016
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. has once again climbed slightly this year, to 11.6 years, according to industry experts at IHS Markit , a leading provider of business information and analysis for the global automotive industry. Registrations for light VIO, including ... Continue reading
2016 LA Auto Show: Porsche Unveils Most Spectacular 911 Ever +VIDEO
Nov 17, 2016
LOS ANGELES - November 16, 2016: Porsche will tackle the 2017 racing season with an all-out newly developed GT racer. The new 911 RSR makes full use of the breadth of the Le Mans 24 Hours GT regulations, and in addition to systematic lightweight design, features the ultra-modern, flat-six engine positioned in front of ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2016
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2016 -- Finalists for 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) were announced Tuesday at Automobility L.A., the conference that precedes the Los Angeles auto show. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen 3.0 TDI Fix Or Buyback Plan Announced
Nov 15, 2016
Washington DC November 15, 2016; David Shepardson writing for Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) has reached an agreement with U.S. regulators for a mix of buybacks and fixes for 80,000 polluting Audi, Porsche and VW 3.0-liter vehicles, two sources briefed on the matter said Tuesday. The agreement includes ... Continue reading
Porsche Opens New $60 Million Experience Center and Motorsport Headquarters in Los Angeles
Nov 14, 2016
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. today officially opened its second Porsche Experience Center (PEC LA) in the United States. ... Continue reading
2016 LA Auto Show To See Debut Of Porsche Panamera and Porsche Panamera Executive Models
Nov 10, 2016
Porsche is continuing to increase the model range of the new Panamera: At the Los Angeles Auto Show, the sports car manufacturer will be presenting the luxury sport sedan with a new 330 hp V6 turbo gasoline engine, along with an extended wheelbase Executive version as yet another body option. ... Continue reading
Nov 4, 2016
ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2016 -- Vintage car photographer Royce Rumsey, Champion West Coast Swing dancer Brandi Tobias and online jewelry boutique Topazery have just released a new lifestyle video that captures essential elements of the vintage lifestyle, from a classic Porsche Speedster and beautiful vintage jewelry to fun en ... Continue reading
October 2016 US Auto Sales Scoreboard - AIADA
Nov 2, 2016
Washington DC November 2, 2016; The AIADA reported that sales in October slowed from the pace they enjoyed earlier in the year. However, the month's relatively minor decline in sales suggests that the market may have plateaued at a healthy pace. ... Continue reading
Nov 1, 2016
ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2016 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced another record breaking October sales result of 4,506 vehicles. ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Magazine 2017 Car Of The Year Finalists
Nov 1, 2016
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2016 -- Today MOTOR TREND announced all the finalists in contention for its Motor Trend Awards "Golden Calipers" for Car of the Year, Truck of the Year, and SUV of the Year. ... Continue reading
Oct 23, 2016
* Endurance racing will likely loose its most dominant competitor in the LMP1 class of the World Endurance Championship after the 2017 series according to a report in the respected German publication Auto Motor und Sport. Audi, say the publication’s anonymous sources, will be edged out by sister car company Porsche a ... Continue reading
Porsche September 2016 US Retail Sales
Oct 5, 2016
ATLANTA, Oct. 3, 2016 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced an all-time September sales record of 4,479 vehicles. September 2016 s ... Continue reading
2018 Porsche Panamera Hybrid Model Unveiled
Sep 9, 2016
Sustainability and performance – bridging contradictions the Porsche way MISSISSAUGA, ON - September 9, 2016: The Paris Motor Show will see Porsche unveil the third model in the Panamera line: the 2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid with controlled all-wheel drive and an electric range of 50 kilometres in the New European Drivi ... Continue reading
Porsche US Auto Sales - August 2016
Sep 1, 2016
ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2016 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced August 2016 retail sales of 5,181 vehicles. This 3.5 percent increase ... Continue reading
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