July 17, 2008Porsche has announced that beginning in 2012, Boxster and Cayman production will move from Valmet Automotive in Finland to Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. Valmet has been building Boxsters since 1997, and has produced over 200,000 Boxsters and Caymans. As with Valmet, Porsche will still build the engines and transmissions in Zuffenhausen, Germany, and ship [...]
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July 17, 2008Porsche has release details on the new 2009 911 Carrera 4, and in addition to the same styling features the 2009 Carrera 2 models get, the C4 models also feature a return of the rear reflector bar. The rear is also 1.73 inches wider than the C2. But, that’s not all. The important thing is [...]
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July 17, 2008Recently, CAR was talking to some Porsche engineers about reducing CO2 emissions. One of the technologies that a lot of car makers are looking at is “stop-start” technology, which is currently common in hybrids. This is where your engine shuts off when you come to a stop, then starts itself again when you are ready [...]
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July 17, 2008A group of about 20 Carrera GTs recently met up in California for a drive. This you gotta see! [source: YouTube]
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July 17, 2008The rumors were true. After saying they had no diesels in the works, Porsche did a 180 and announced they will offer an oil-burning pepper in March 2009. The diesel Cayenne will use the Audi TDI V6, which displaces 3.0 liters and is good for 240 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. Now, if they [...]
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July 17, 2008If the sweet sound of the flat-six howling behind you isn’t music enough for you, you will be pleased to know that for the first time, XM Radio will be available in the 911 for 2009. If you pony up for XM Radio in your new 911, you will get a free three-month subscription, so [...]
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July 17, 2008The mid-season replacement for the 911 is on its way, and it is packing some sweet changes. Besides the minor styling tweaks that feature a revised front bumper and LED taillights, the big news is the direct-injection engines and the new dual-clutch transmission. First, the engines. Both the 3.6 liter and the 3.8 liter engines [...]
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July 2, 2008AutoTelegraaf is reporting that the Panamera will start production in April 2009. Porsche plans to build about 20,000 Panameras per year, and it will debut in March 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show. The 4,000-lb 4-door is expected to offer the same engines as the Cayenne, however, the V6 model may not be available until [...]
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July 2, 2008Here is a nice review of the Boxster RS 60 Spyder. They give the car 5 stars, and although they say it could use more power, they praise its handling: In corners though, the RS 60 plays its ace card. You should expect sure-footed handling from any mid-engined sports car, but this RS 60 is [...]
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July 2, 2008Some folks in Wisconsin got a call from the Sheriff awhile back. It seems a landowner found a car in their pond and wanted it out of there. The Sheriff told the folks if they helped get it out, and there was no foul play involved and it wasn’t reported stolen, they could have it. [...]
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