Porsche's Stake in Volkswagen Goes to 31%
May 3, 2007
Washington DC May 3, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Germany's financial regulators have approved automaker Porsche's required takeover offer for Volkswagen, which it was obligated to make after acquiring more than 30% in the company, Porsche said Monday. Porsche has said it doesn't plan to acquire Volkswagen ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces 2007 April Sales in U.S.
May 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 U.S. sales for the month of April that totaled 3,015, a decrease of 10 percent from last April's historical record-setting result of 3,341. For April 2007, ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2007
ATLANTA--For the third year running, Americaâs most affluent consumers have declared Porsche the top luxury car available today. The Luxury Instituteâs 2007 independent, nationwide survey of luxury auto brands rated Porsche against 13 of the worldâs most prestigious car brands, including Acura, Audi, BMW ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces 2007 Best March Sales in U.S.
Apr 3, 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 its best-ever March sales in the United States. The company sold a total of 3,278 Porsches, an increase of 3 percent compared to March of 2006, which had be ... Continue reading
Asian Automakers Dominate Luxury Sector
Mar 28, 2007
Washington DC March 28, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Japanese and Korean automakers at the New York International Auto Show next week will showcase new offerings that could tighten their stranglehold on the luxury vehicle segment in the United States. More than seven of 10 of the 1.5 million luxury cars sol ... Continue reading
NY Auto Show Announces Dozens of World, North American Debuts
Mar 27, 2007
Press Preview: April 4th & 5th, Jacob Javits Convention Center NEW YORK, March 26 -- As the world's automakers prepare to wow the press with dozens of world and North American new vehicle introductions at the upcoming New York International Auto Show Media Preview (April 4th and 5th), the Show is offering a glimpse of ... Continue reading
Today's Pre-Owned Vehicles May Be the Better Bargain - VIDEO STORY
Mar 12, 2007
DETROIT - March 11, 2007: Compared to 20 to 25 years ago, automakers say today's "certified pre-owned" vehicles can be as good as buying a new vehicle and are a fraction of the cost. To "certify" a used vehicle, a dealer must perform a comprehensive multi-point inspection that meets the original dealer's specifications ... Continue reading
Mar 3, 2007
FRANKFURT, March 2, 2007; Michael Shields, European Auto Correspondent writing for Reuters reported that challenged to cut cars' output of climate-warming greenhouse gases, global automakers get the chance at next week's show in Geneva to prove they can make products that are fun to drive but won't wreck the environmen ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports February 2007 Sales
Mar 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 February sales of 1,967 in the United States compared to last year when it sold 2,700, representing a decline of 27 percent. The decline in Porsche sales fo ... Continue reading
IIHS: Bumpers That Can't Take Bumps
Mar 1, 2007
First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage ARLINGTON, VA â Most bumpers on midsize cars do little to resist damage in the kinds of low-speed collisions that are common in commuter traffi ... Continue reading
2008 Porsche Cayenne Makes It to North America on Saturday, March 3
Feb 28, 2007
ATLANTA--Some car industry experts said the day might never come. Proving them wrong, Porsche Cars North America is celebrating the launch of the next-generation 2008 Cayenne SUV, a more powerful new version of Porscheâs sport utility vehicle hitting U.S. dealer lots Saturday, March 3. The Cayenne has been arguabl ... Continue reading
Feb 18, 2007
Sheraton Hacienda del Mar is Backdrop for 2007 Cayenne Debut SAN JOSE DEL CABO, Mexico, Feb. 16 -- More than 2,200 participants from 85 different countries have raced into Los Cabos for "Days of Momentum", a two-week celebration surrounding the launch of Porsche's new 2008 Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo at the Sh ... Continue reading
Special OHANA ROAD Episode: Los Angeles Auto Show
Feb 17, 2007
OHANA ROAD, Hawaii's award-winning automotive TV show takes an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups
Feb 10, 2007
CONSUMER REPORTSâ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY â If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reportsâ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports January 2007 Sales
Feb 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 January sales of 2,984 in the United States compared to last year's record-setting January of 3,232, representing a decline of 8 percent. After taking the w ... Continue reading
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