2007 U.S. Auto Sales Dimmest Since 1998
Jan 4, 2008
DETROIT, Jan 3, 2008; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported nthat major automakers reported lower U.S. sales for December led by a 9 percent slide at Ford Motor Co as the industry closed out its weakest year in over a decade and faced the prospect of deeper declines in 2008. Ford's slide and gains by Toyota Motor ... Continue reading
New Aerokit for the Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé
Dec 5, 2007
Stuttgart - December 5, 2007: Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has developed a special Aerokit for the 911 Turbo Coupé. It includes a front spoiler lip and an entirely new engine cover design with fixed aerofoil. The characteristic front lip and the distinctive rear spoiler lend the typical turbo silhouette an ... Continue reading
Japanese Cars Continue to Dominate Consumer Reports' Latest Car-Owner Satisfaction Survey
Dec 4, 2007
South Korean Cars Make First Appearance on CR's Most Satisfying List; Domestic Models Gain Ground in Family and Luxury/Upscale Categories for the First Time in Five Years YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Japanese vehicles continue their domination over domestic and European brands in Consumer Reports' A ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Releases Annual 10 Best List
Dec 3, 2007
General Motors Makes Strong Showing with Three Cars, Other Domestic Carmakers Drop off of List for 2008 ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 3 -- Car and Driver, the world's number one automotive enthusiast magazine, today announced the winners of the 26th annual 10Best cars sold in America. Winners will be featured in the January 2 ... Continue reading
Miss the 2007 LA Auto Show? See It All With Press Pass Coverage - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Dec 2, 2007
Another great Los Angeles Auto Show ended yesterday, but you don't have to feel left out. If you missed any or all of it, you can relive the show through the modern miracle of Internet television, right here on The Auto Channel. The weather, the women and the vehicles were beautiful, and weâve captured almost all ... Continue reading
Nov 26, 2007
--New Englanders can browse all the 2008's under one roof without sales pressure; starts Wednesday, November 28-- BOSTON, Nov. 26 -- The 2007 New England International Auto Show, only the second public show hosted by the new Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, is set to open on Wednesday, November 28, at 10:00 AM fe ... Continue reading
California Governor Visits Porsche Stand at LA Auto Show to See 108-Year-Old Electric Car
Nov 16, 2007
LOS ANGELES--California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today visited the Porsche stand at the Los Angeles Auto Show to see the worldâs first advanced electric car, a 108-year-old vehicle that led to the first hybrid car that were both developed by Ferdinand Porsche at the turn of the century. Ironically, this tech ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: 2008 Porsche 911 GT2
Nov 15, 2007
The new GT2 is the fastest and most powerful production road Porsche 911 ever, with a top speed just over 200 mph Vastly lighter than the 911 Turbo after dropping from all-wheel-drive to rear-wheel drive, loads more powerful and efficient thanks to twin turbos and clever intake manifold innovations, and more racetrack- ... Continue reading
TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 13, 2007
Imagine being at the Los Angeles Auto Show, smack dab in the middle of all the action, in the automotive center of the universe. Now imagine being nose deep in all the LA excitement while sitting naked at home on a beanbag chair eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without having to go through the hassles o ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Announces Plans and Attractions for 2008 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 12, 2007
DETROIT, Nov. 12 -- In less than 70 days, the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will open its doors to more than 6,000 media from across the globe on Sun., Jan. 13, 2008 at Cobo Center. Recognized as a premier automotive showcase, the NAIAS will celebrate its 20th year as an international event and wi ... Continue reading
108-Year-Old Porsche Hybrid Pioneer Car En Route to Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 9, 2007
VIENNA, Austria--Photo of 108-Year-Old Porsche Hybrid Pioneer Car En Route to Los Angeles Auto Show is Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress Porsche workers get ready today to air freight a 108-year-old "zero-emission" car over 6,000 miles from Technical Museum in Vienna to the Los Angeles Auto Show ... Continue reading
China to Become Porsche's Largest Market in 5 Years, Top Sales Official Says
Nov 6, 2007
SHANGHAI - The marketing chief of Porsche, Klaus Bernig, has told German magazine Auto Motor und Sport that he expects the company's sales in China to surpass the sales in its domestic market within the next five years, according to a Deutsche Welle report. "The United States is our largest market, which represents 38 ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports Record October Sales for Canada
Nov 2, 2007
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced record sales of 156 for the month of October in Canada, an increase of 18 percent over the same period last year when sales were 132. The previous best Octo ... Continue reading
Porsche Sales up 22 Percent for October 2007
Nov 1, 2007
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced second-best ever October sales of 2,862 units in the United States. In the first 10 months of this year, Porsche has sold 29,140 new cars, which is on track ... Continue reading
Porsche Introduces New Interactive ''Web-Cinema''
Oct 31, 2007
ATLANTA--Porsche today announced it has launched a new "Web Cinema" on its Web site that offers Porsche sports-car fans and admirers the ability to view extraordinary Porsche films. This new Web technology gives browsers a virtual front-row seat to experience much of what embodies Porsche's legendary sports car driving ... Continue reading
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