The eighth generation of the Porsche 911 is here. On the eve of the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show—November 30-December 9—the new 911 celebrated its world premiere. With an exterior that unmistakably reflects the Porsche design DNA, a more muscular look and a completely new interior layout, the new 911 is both timeless and modern.Read Full Story
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VW Canadian class settlement provides benefits for approximately 20,000 3.0L Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche diesel vehicles
Volkswagen has confirmed its agreement to resolve consumer claims in Canada regarding approximately 20,000 affected 3.0L diesel vehicles, subject to court approval. The full agreement and summaries of its terms are available at www.VWCanadaSettlement.ca. As noted in the December 2017 announcement of the agreement, the proposed settlement provides for cash payments and other benefits toRead Full Story
Most powerful Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, a plug-in hybrid with 680 horsepower
Porsche is expanding its hybrid range by adding a plug-in hybrid to the Panamera Sport Turismo model line. Combining the 4.0-litre V8 engine from the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo with an electric motor, the 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo delivers a total output of 680 horsepower and 626 lb.-ft. of torque, making itRead Full Story
Porsche introduces Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo
Porsche is expanding the Panamera family with the addition of a new body style. The all-new Panamera Sport Turismo will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show (March 7 – 19, 2017). Four different versions will be available for ordering at launch: Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and the Panamera Turbo. Just likeRead Full Story
Hagerty’s list of top 10 classic cars to buy in 2017
Hagerty, the classic car valuations and insurance provider, has released its list of best classic cars to buy in 2017. The list focuses on cars that are poised to be strong investments in terms of value growth and smiles-per-dollar. “One of the most exciting trends emerging is younger enthusiasts driving interest in newer vehicles,” saidRead Full Story
Dilawri and OpenRoad to build new flagship Porsche Centre in Richmond, British Columbia
The Dilawri Group of Companies and OpenRoad Auto Group have partnered to build and operate a new flagship Porsche Centre in the Richmond Auto Mall. Construction of the new state-of-the-art dealership is set to start in 2018, with plans for completion in 2019. “This is an excellent opportunity to provide our customers with greater accessRead Full Story
Porsche achieves 18th overall Le Mans victory at 2016 event
Porsche has achieved its 18th overall Le Mans victory at the 84th running of the famous 24-Hours of Le Mans. Porsche achieved victory over a strong challenge from the #5 Toyota of Sebastien Buemi, Anthony Davidson, and Kazuki Nakajima in the final quarter of the race. The Toyotas were able to run for 14 lapsRead Full Story
Limited edition 2016 Porsche 911 R
Celebrating its world debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show, the new 2016 Porsche 911 R follows the tradition set by the first road-homologated race car bearing the name in 1967. Produced as part of a limited production series, the original 911 R (R for Racing) was entered in rallies, in the Targa FlorioRead Full Story
New Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport for the racetrack
Porsche has added a new sports car for amateur and club racing to its Motorsports fleet. The Cayman GT4 Clubsport made its world premiere on Nov. 18, 2015, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 385-horsepower mid-engine entry level racer for motorsport, which is not legal for road use, is based on the street-legal CaymanRead Full Story
Iconic motorsport vehicle set to cross the auction block
Gooding & Company has added the 1969 Porsche 917K, chassis 917-024 (estimate upon request), featured in the film Le Mans (1971) to its Pebble Beach Auctions, which will be held August 16-17, 2014. Set in the golden age of the sport, Le Mans (1971) is one of most watched and revered racing motion pictures everRead Full Story
Porsche’s new Macan compact SUV also a sports car
Its name comes from the Indonesian word for tiger. As the first Porsche in the compact SUV segment, the Macan combines the handling characteristics that typify Porsche. The vehicle will be available in two versions: Macan S and Macan Turbo. Standard features include active all-wheel drive and the Porsche double-clutch transmission (PDK). The Macan SRead Full Story
Dilawri Group opens Canada’s first new concept Porsche dealership
The Dilawri Group of Companies has opened the doors to the new home of Porsche Centre Vancouver at 688 Terminal Avenue. The impressive new facility is the first in Canada to feature Porsche’s new global corporate identity with its striking exterior, expansive showroom and state-of-the-art service centre. The move will allow the Dilawri Group toRead Full Story
Porsche 911 Voted Best New Design for 2013 by Canadian Automotive Journalists
A paragon of design, performance, and all-around automotive excellence, the Porsche 911 celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2013. Along the way, Porsche has been the recipient of many awards and accolades. The latest to be bestowed upon the legendary sports car came from the Automotive Journalist Association of Canada (AJAC). The association named the PorscheRead Full Story
40 years of Porsche design at Stuggart’s Porsche Museum
The world’s first black timepiece, the legendary exclusive spectacles and the Porsche 911 – for decades, all these products have stood for a unique design by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. In 1972, he founded the Porsche Design Studio in Stuttgart, the head office of which was relocated to Zell am See in Austria in 1974. FromRead Full Story
Porsche announces Cayenne Turbo S Version for 2013
The new Cayenne Turbo S, coming to Canadian dealerships in February 2013, will sport a 550-hp engine and be the top-level model in the Porsche Cayenne range. The Turbo S comes with an advanced active chassis that allows it to surpass the driving performance of many sports cars. All of the basic Cayenne properties suchRead Full Story
Lighter, faster, more agile: the new 911 Carrera 4
The typical Porsche all-wheel drive with rear-focused layout in the new Porsche 911 Carrera 4—the latest 911 variant—guarantees maximum vehicle dynamics on a wide variety of road surfaces and in all weather conditions. The new all-wheel drive 911 is being launched in four versions—as the 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S and each asRead Full Story
Porsche new 2013 Cayenne Diesel
The Porsche Cayenne sport utility family gets a new member for 2013: the Cayenne Diesel. The newest Cayenne model joins the Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo. Originally introduced to the diesel-dominated European market in 2009, clean diesel technology and its many consumer benefits will now available to Porsche customers in CanadaRead Full Story
Porsche introduces all-new 2012 911 Carrera
At 48, the Porsche 911 Carrera is younger than ever. The completely redesigned seventh-generation sports car icon with its sleek and stretched silhouette, exciting contours and precisely designed features is undeniably 911 in looks, but incorporates numerous updates and innovations. Exterior The 100 mm longer wheelbase and reduced overall height underpin the fresh, athletic yetRead Full Story