Mini brings back the talking car - and this time you may want to slap it Oct 21, 2009
If the driver hammers the engine on a cold morning too quickly, a voice may say "Ouch, Im not warmed up yet!It also can be mildly encouraging: For instance, the voices can also offer congratulations for taking a curve with gusto and plenty of g-force; or say something like wow 4.5 seconds of full throttle, after a lengthy launch, says Bauters.It can also suggest the driver turn on the air conditioning if the program senses ambient temperatures are hot, or tell passengers to... (USA Today -- Money)
VW to buy half of Porsche by 2010 Oct 21, 2009
Porsche failed in an attempt to take over VW ... 9% of sports car maker Porsche by the end of 2009 for about 3 ... In August VW and Porsche agreed the details by which VW will merge with its German compatriot by 2011. (BBC News -- Europe)
Porsche "Family Tree" Oct 21, 2009
Porsche "Family Tree" ... But that's the challenge for this spot (via Cramer-Krasselt, Chicago) as it introduces the Porsche Panamera, the brand's first car with seats for four people ... The task is to persuade us that this is a true Porsche, even if you can have granny and a kid riding in the back seat. (AdWeek)
VW to buy 49.9 percent of Porsche by end of the year Oct 21, 2009
9 percent of Porsche by end of the year - Yahoo ... 9 percent of Porsche by end of the year ... A row of Porsche cars line up at a dealership in Melbourne. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Students set to rally at Northampton East Oct 18, 2009
They are two 1985 Ford Escorts, a 1993 Geo Metro and a 1975 Porsche 914. Some of the vehicles in the rally are professionally done but my kids do all the work to their vehicle, he said. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
European cars still speedy for 2010 model year Oct 16, 2009
The first four-door Porsche car arrives in 2010. The Panamera has the sleek, iconic look of a Porsche, but it's longer-- to accommodate the back seats, obviously, plus a hatchback cargo area and those two extra side doors ... Don't expect the Panamera to handle like a 911 or another of Porsche's two-seaters. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fantasy Springs to give away Porsche Panamera Oct 15, 2009
The Porsche Panamera ... Fantasy Springs to host first ever giveaway of new Porsche Panamera model Driving around the Palm Springs area, it is not unusual to see expensive sports cars ... One you will likely not see driving down El Paseo Drive for a few more months, however, is the brand new Porsche Panamera. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
SAP Beefs Up BI Offering With HP's Help Oct 15, 2009
"With this integrated, end-to-end BI offering, customers now get Ferrari and Porsche engine options, and you can expect us to break the posted limits," he added. RELATED ARTICLES. (SmallBusinessComputing)
SAP and HP Ally on Business Intelligence Oct 15, 2009
"With this integrated, end-to-end BI offering, customers now get Ferrari and Porsche engine options, and you can expect us to break the posted limits," he added. HP, which Neoware for $214 million in 2007, and SAP are currently developing tighter integration between the Neoview data warehousing appliance and SAP's NetWeaver Business Warehouse. (Datamation)
V10 'family' wagon Oct 15, 2009
Porsche - long the preserve of the rich and famous - may soon be a more affordable model. V10 'family' wagon. (iAfrica.com)
Porsche scorches Ring Oct 15, 2009
The Porsche that cracked its predecessor's record ... Porsche - long the preserve of the rich and famous - may soon be a more affordable model ... It may look all the same on the outside beyond that new paint scheme, but the new Porsche 911 Turbo has been tweaked to allow the legendary machine to slash its predecessor's Nurburgring Nordscheife time by a full ten seconds. (iAfrica.com)
Capcom's Dark Void(TM) and Tesla Motors Team Up to Bring Gamers 'Dark Void's Tesla Roadster Giveaway' Oct 14, 2009
The Dark Void Tesla Roadster Giveaway is the first time that Tesla Motors has partnered with another company to give away a Roadster, the record-setting electric sports car that's faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo and greener than a Toyota Prius ... The Tesla Roadster is faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo or an Audi R8 but greener than a Toyota Prius. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Volkswagen defies recession; Group's communications, the trump card Oct 14, 2009
When the VW group ac 00004000 quires Porsche next year, its 10-brand stable will include Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini , Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Skoda. Industry experts claim VWs success is based on a strategy introduced in the early-90 s of creating a portfolio of strong brands backed by high-quality advertising. (India Times)
Driving you closer to your dream car Oct 13, 2009
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Beechmont Toyota sets expansion Oct 13, 2009
Beechmont Toyota is part of the , which also operates Honda, Maserati, Porsche, Audi and Volvo dealerships in Greater Cincinnati. Most Read Stories. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Driving marathon -- 49 states in 9 days -- in a 1932 Ford roadster Oct 13, 2009
He revels in the exhaust note of a Maserati and the sharp creases of a Cadillac CTS. Chris strives to live a Porsche life on a Scion budget. Most commented posts. (USA Today -- Money)
Spy spots Merc AMG Oct 11, 2009
Porsche - long the preserve of the rich and famous - may soon be a more affordable model ... The new CLS will undoubtedly have more competition this time around as it will be entering the market along with the Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide and the upcoming Audi A7. (iAfrica.com)
No magical Massa comeback Oct 11, 2009
Porsche - long the preserve of the rich and famous - may soon be a more affordable model. No magical Massa comeback. (iAfrica.com)
Go big, go Grand Oct 9, 2009
Porsche 944 S2 Petrol, Cabriolet, 2 Doors, Manual 5 ... Porsche - long the preserve of the rich and famous - may soon be a more affordable model. (iAfrica.com)
Hot hatch heaven Oct 9, 2009
Porsche gets sentimental and unveils a classic that just 250 fans will get to enjoy. Aston Martin stirs the emotions. (iAfrica.com)
Toyota sports car is 'green' and mean Oct 9, 2009
Subaru and Porsche are among the few automakers in the world making that type of boxer engine, which allows for a quiet drive and a low-sitting mean look common in sports cars. Toyota chief engineer Tetsuya Tada said the ruby-red sports car, debuting at the auto show Oct. 23, will be relatively affordable at about $33,700, and it won't be a gas-guzzler, delivering the mileage of an equivalent standard car. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Norwegian fund slams VWs Porsche plans Oct 9, 2009
Norwegian fund slams VWs Porsche plans ... Norwegian fund slams VWs Porsche plans ... OSLO: Norways sovereign wealth fund, Europes biggest equity investor, on Wednesday criticised German vehicle maker Volkswagen (VW) for plans to take over some Porsche assets, which it called costly and unacceptable. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Lincoln’s Ken Hull wins amateur races driving 1972 Porsche Oct 8, 2009
Lincoln s Ken Hull wins amateur races driving 1972 Porsche - The Boston Globe ... Lincoln resident Ken Skipper Hull with his 72 Porsche ... Standing under a flagpole late at the 15th annual Weston Antique Car Show with three Porsches, he talks about his favorite: the one in the middle. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Porsche drives in its sedan, Panamera Oct 7, 2009
NEW DELHI: Luxury car maker Porsche launched its solitary sedan offering, Panamera, in the Indian market on Tuesday ... Precision Cars India, the official distributor of Porsche cars in the country, plans to sell 50 Panameras in the first year ... Porsche currently sells four other cars in India, sportscars 911 and Boxster and Cayman and Cayenne sports utility vehicles. (India Times)
Porsche drives in Rs 1.4cr Panamera Oct 7, 2009
Porsche drives in Rs 1 ... Porsche drives in Rs 1 ... NEW DELHI: German sports carmaker Porsche on Tuesday drove in its Panamera luxury sedan with a starting price of Rs 1. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Jaseri upbeat on sales of Porsche cars Oct 7, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Jaseri Automotive Group Sdn Bhd, the official importer of Porsche cars in Malaysia, hopes to sell 30 to 40 units of its newly launched four-door, four-seat luxury sedan Porsche Panamera cars a year, says chairman Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir ... We have existing (Porsche) owners and potential buyers all curious to see what a four-door Porsche sedan looks like, he told StarBiz after launching the Porsche Panamera S, 4S and Turbo models on Saturday ... Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir with a... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Toyota attempting to green the sports car Oct 7, 2009
Subaru and Porsche SE are among the few automakers in the world making that type of engine, which allows for a quiet drive and a low-sitting mean look that's a trademark for sportscars. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Business)
Toyota to show green sportscar with Subaru engine Oct 6, 2009
Subaru and Porsche SE are among the few automakers in the world making that type of engine, which allows for a quiet drive and a low-sitting mean look that's a trademark for sportscars. Toyota chief engineer Tetsuya Tada said the ruby-red sportscar, debuting at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, will appeal to car enthusiasts who remember the fun-to-drive "spirit of the 86.". (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
'Poor man's Porsche' under consideration: report Oct 5, 2009
Poor man's Porsche' under consideration: report ... Poor man's Porsche' under consideration: report ... For decades the preserve of the rich and famous, the iconic Porsche sportscar may soon be available as a more affordable model, according to a senior executive at the German car maker. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
VW seeks to cut ties with Magna: report Oct 4, 2009
The threat to halt orders from Magna would also apply to luxury sports car maker Porsche, which now belongs to the Volkswagen group. The development follows Chrysler's decision reported on Wednesday not to renew its contracts with Magna for the production of vehicles for the European market. (Yahoo! Asia News)
China's new car market dazzles with growth opportunities as tax breaks fuel demand Oct 4, 2009
Even Porsche has launched a relatively staid four-door sedan in China this year, which offers ample leg room for company executives travelling in the back seat. Gloomy predictions for car sales in China this year due to the financial downturn were swept away by a government stimulus plan that included tax breaks and sales tax cuts on some car models, fuelling a demand spurt as many factories slowed down production. (Business Report, South Africa)
Volkswagen, BMW Raise September U.S. Sales as German Carmakers Add Models Oct 3, 2009
Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- , Bayerische Motoren Werke AG and Porsche SE posted increases in U.S. car sales in September as new luxury models attracted buyers ... 85 euros and Porsche 2 ... Porsches U.S. sales rose 8. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Test Drive: Porsche Panamera is a fierce and sporty sedan Oct 2, 2009
Many people love the styling of the Porsche Panamera, while others think it's ugly ... But this is a turbocharged, 500-horsepower Porsche Panamera sedan ... It's Porsche's first sedan (a four-door, four-passenger sports car, to hear Porsche tell it). (USA Today -- Autos)
GAME ROOM: Review: Need For Speed: Shift Oct 2, 2009
And while we love the entrants from Honda, Porsche, Lamborghini, Zonda and others, we sorely missed Ferrari here. Weather Or Not: Granted this is a strong freshman offering from EA, but we really would've loved to race in weather, and for that matter, at night. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Volkswagen, BMW, Increase U.S. Sales in September on `Clunkers' Program Oct 2, 2009
Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Volkswagen AG, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG and Porsche SE posted increases in U.S. car sales in September, while Daimler AG sold fewer Mercedes Benz cars ... Porsche said U.S. sales for September totaled 1,581, an increase of 8. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Foreigner's Lou Gramm Selling Cars, Signing Autographs at Mecum St. Charles Auction Oct 1, 2009
An avid car collector, Gramm first offered one of his cars at a Mecum Auction 10 years ago, when they sold his 930 Turbo Porsche. He participates as both seller and buyer at Mecum Auctions, purchasing such cars as a 1967 396 Chevrolet Chevelle SS.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
At Rs 3,400 cr, record auto loan disbursal in Sep Oct 1, 2009
The next few weeks will see many new launches including Marutis new SX4 and multi activity van-O 2, General Motors Cruze sedan, Porsche Panamera, Volkswagen Beetle and Polo, Ford Figo, Hyundai Santa Fee, BMW Z4. Read business stories in. (India Times)
PLAYING IT COOL: With Porche's hot headlights Oct 1, 2009
Porsche plays it cool when it comes to hot headlights - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com ... Porsche plays it cool when it comes to hot headlights ... Hot, very hot, Porsche says. (USA Today -- Money)
Viewpoint: Forget Remaking the Auto Industry Sep 30, 2009
That's in the range of the ultra-luxury Porsche Carrera. Despite the high price, Tesla probably loses money on each Roadster it sells. (BusinessWeek)
Land Rover confirms production of the LRX concept Sep 26, 2009
"The new vehicle will help Land Rover to cope to the clamp down on carbon emissions and the need to improve gas mileage. Photo of Land Rover LRX concept at the North American International Auto Show in 2008 by Paul Sancya/APPreviousNextTo report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification. To view our corrections, go to . Guidelines: You share in the USA... (USA Today -- Money)
Battle lines Sep 26, 2009
Bus smashes into parked Porsche. Extreme thrill of freestyle jet-ski. (BBC News -- Technology)
Sales of luxury cars are slowly shifting upward Sep 26, 2009
The Dallas-based luxury-car group, one of the larger such groups in the United States, postponed a new body shop for its Mercedes-Benz and Porsche dealerships and delayed other additions at its Lexus facility in Plano, Texas ... "This economic cycle has been challenging for everyone, but I believe we hit bottom in the first quarter," said Ken Schnitzer, chairman of Park Place Dealerships, which includes Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Porsche, Maserati, Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Volvo dealerships. (AZCentral -- Business)
Peruvian platters Sep 26, 2009
Page last updated at 12:00 GMT, Friday, 25 September 2009 13:00 UK. Food business taking off in Peru. (BBC News -- Americas)
Ten Containers Loaded With Cars Found Empty At Tema Port! Sep 25, 2009
The vehicles, according to our information, were a Porsche Cayon, a Lexus RX 350, one Mercedes Benz, one Honda Accord, a Toyota Corolla, and two Toyota Camry cars. The Manifest covering the vehicles was said to have stated eight cars, with the eighth one being a Honda Infinity, but when the container was opened, there was no Infinity in it. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Jaguar XJ joins growing list of mostly luxury cars receiving HD Radio Sep 25, 2009
Jaguars enthusiasm and continued support for HD Radio broadcasts emphasizes the great value proposition associated with the technology," said Paul Faletti, Jag's vice president of marketing in the U.S. Tags: PreviousNextTo report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification. To view our corrections, go to . Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community,... (USA Today -- Money)
Why are doctors overbooking? Sep 24, 2009
BTW: The real reason for the overbooking is to hog patients which help pay Porsche and Ferrari Payments. " elcentro74 wrote on Sep 24, 2009 1:53 AM:" I go to see the doctors at Grossmont Sharp Clinic. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Investors consider stock market bandwagon Sep 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009. The stock market's powerful climb from its March low is converting skeptics into believers and leaving many investors wondering if it's too late to jump in. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Limit on stranding passengers backed Sep 23, 2009
Joan Lowy, Associated Press. Wednesday, September 23, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Forgotten graveyard stops condo development Sep 23, 2009
Forgotten Iowa graveyard stops condo development. Article:Forgotten Iowa graveyard stops condo development:/n/a/2009/09/21/national/a111956D08. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Census data reflect recession's social impact Sep 23, 2009
Sam Roberts, New York Times. Tuesday, September 22, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lotto winner returns to work a millionaire Sep 23, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009. (09-22) 21:23 PDT San Lorenzo, Calif. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ten-hour Petit Le Mans highlights Road Atlanta Sep 23, 2009
And there's an international appeal - you've got Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, all the great car makers here battling it out here. " Unlike Olympic competitions - or even college football games - however, there's no assigned seating, so patrons are free to roam the picturesque grounds, finding spots at favored turns or even on "Spectator Hill," which is located on the fifth turn. For those who prefer to watch the proceedings from a fixed location, there is a grandstand and a seating bowl for their... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Report on Afghanistan gives Obama tough choices Sep 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009. (09-21) 19:00 PDT -- The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan's call for more troops - "or else the mission will be a failure" - gives President Obama a stark set of options for the next step in Afghanistan. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Davis calls energy crisis over Sep 23, 2009
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends Sep 23, 2009
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Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Sep 23, 2009
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iPhone battery woes probed Sep 23, 2009
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Yahoo's Bartz wants more media cynicism of Google Sep 23, 2009
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Frankfurt Auto Show Sep 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009. Also post this comment to. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Gurney cruises to easy Grand-Am Utah 250 win Sep 20, 2009
Romain Dumas and Tim Bernhard finished fourth in a Porsche Riley. Burt Frisselle and Mark Wilkins were fifth in a Ford Riley. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Car lovers to dream again Sep 20, 2009
They had no plans to turn in their old Renault Clio, but still wanted to see the new Clios as well as rival VW Polos, and some Porsches. Chlodwig Lauser, a technical advisor for Porsche luxury cars, summed up the attitude of those who waited to slip into a 141,000-euro (208,000-dollar) 911 Targa 4S as: "I don't have the money but I'd like to sit once behind the wheel.". (India Times)
Google brand value 'on the rise' Sep 19, 2009
Toyota, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen and Porsche all saw their brand values fall. No longer a brand to bank on. (BBC News -- Americas)
DRIVE ON: See list of top 10 depreciating cars Sep 19, 2009
KBB, which tracks used-car prices and just started a listing service for selling them, says the Porsche 911, Kia Rondo and Hyundai Tiburon were among the biggest gainers in the month for appreciation ... He revels in the exhaust note of a Maserati and the sharp creases of a Cadillac CTS. Chris strives to live a Porsche life on a Scion budget. (USA Today -- Money)
GC Asia 2009: Forza Motorsport 3 Sep 18, 2009
John Wendl:Well, there's a new wheel that we're introducing with Forza 3, and that's in partnership with Fanatec that makes the Porsche branded wheel. It's a premium wheel; it has 900 degree support, it has an H pattern shifter, a clutch pedal, and we have clutch control in the game as well, it has really high quality force feedback. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
He’s making the Chase look easy Sep 18, 2009
It s still racing, but comparing Formula One to NASCAR is like comparing a Pinto to a Porsche. Sure, each model has four tires, a steering wheel, brakes, and an engine, but everything else - from the exterior body to the interior makeup - is different. (Boston Globe)
