Porsche confirms big annual loss Nov 13, 2009
Porsche failed in an attempt to take over VW. German sports carmaker Porsche has confirmed it made a big full-year loss, largely due to its unsuccessful attempt to take over Volkswagen ... Porsche abandoned its long-running attempt to buy VW, Europe's largest carmaker, this summer, despite building a 51% stake in the company. (BBC News -- Business)
Road rage: Porsche vs. Crocs Nov 12, 2009
Porsche battles Crocs over Cayman name - Denver Business Journal ... Porsche battles Crocs over Cayman name ... But Porsche is worried you might confuse its $51,000 two-seater with Crocs shoe. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Clean Air lauds PACE Award winners Nov 11, 2009
Medium Employer (101 to 500 employees) -- Porsche Cars North America, a partner of Perimeter Transportation Coalition. Despite layoffs and other cost-saving measures, the company introduced a $25 transit subsidy this year, and it also allows employees to pay for transit passes through a pre-tax payroll deduction. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Aston-Martin CEO criticizes e-car hype Nov 11, 2009
Bez pointed out that professor Ferdinand Porsche already in 1900 had built an electric car with a driving range of 80 km. "There has not been much improvement since then," Bez said, referring to the still very limited driving range of today's e-cars. He also criticized technical approaches that aim at using the batteries of electric cars to stabilize the power grid, an approach currently discussed in the industry. (EETimes)
America's Dirtiest Vehicles Nov 11, 2009
" Many auto manufacturers are making concerted efforts to produce models that are easier on the environment; most offer hybrid, compact or turbocharged 4-cylinder versions, all of which record low pollutant scores. Next year will see the long-awaited arrival of several low- and emission-free options, like the compact but "ecoboosted" Ford Fiesta and the plug-in electric Chevrolet Volt. Some high-end carmakers are making considerable emissions efforts as well, but don't look to them for the... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Triumph's great escape Nov 11, 2009
McQueen might be best remembered for his fence-jumping stunt in The Great Escape or his role in Le Mans, which featured a 'co-star' in the form of a Porsche 917 K.. It is this car that inspired the TAG Heuer Bonnevilles blue and orange paint scheme and the fact that McQueen wore a TAG Heuer Monaco watch in that movie made it all the more perfect for TAG to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the timepiece. (iAfrica.com)
Along Comes the New Porsche Boxster Spyder Nov 11, 2009
Porsche will roll out a new incarnation of the at the Los Angeles auto show next month ... All this adds up a hair-piece destroying top speed of 166mph (267kmh) with the roof open, making it Porsche's fastest Roadster ... When mated to the optional PDK transmission and Sports Chrono Package featuring Launch Control, Porsche says the Boxter Spyder makes 0-62mph in 4. (BusinessWeek)
Leipzig drives for former glory days Nov 10, 2009
Porsche, the Stuttgart-based sports-car maker being bought by Volkswagen, builds Cayenne and Carrera GT models at a smaller plant. Like the rest of the east, Leipzig remains dependent on federal aid. (Business Report, South Africa)
Augmented Reality Is Both a Fad and the Future -- Here's Why Nov 10, 2009
The new Porsche Panamera ... The new Porsche Panamera. (FastCompany)
Christmas comes in with a growl Nov 8, 2009
Several non-Corvettes also participated in the Run, including Sharron Archer, who drove her 2008 Porsche Spider instead of riding in her husband s Corvette with the rest of the Show Me Vettes club. Anytime I go anywhere with them, they make me drive in the back, Archer said good naturedly. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
DRIVE: Don Rosen Imports Video Event Nov 7, 2009
What: Second-ever video contest for Audi and Porsche owners or those enamored with an Audi or Porsche, sponsored by Don Rosen Imports, one of the top selling Audi/Porsche dealers in the US. Shoot a 3-minute video that demonstrates your love for a Porsche or Audi vehicle - whether you own one or not. Prize money - $2500 for the best video or film that demonstrates how much someone loves an Audi or Porsche vehicle. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ford wows SEMA crowd with Mustang Cobra Jet dragster Nov 5, 2009
" Easy to see why when you see what makes it not only special, but exclusive: The 2010 Cobra Jet, like its predecessor, is a factory-built race car that is intended for NHRA stock and super-stock racing. Ford is going to make 50 of them, and all of them have already been claimed by dealers. The 2010 CJ will come with all of the features of the 2008 car with enhancements that include options for a full race-prepared automatic or manual transmission, drag race-specific shocks and springs, manual... (USA Today -- Money)
Actor Dyer 'upset' over car theft Nov 5, 2009
Dyer woke to find his Porsche and Mercedes missing. "My 13-year-old is really upset and scared. She feels unsafe in her own home," Dyer said. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Daimler, BMW, United Internet, Adidas May Move: German Equity Preview Nov 4, 2009
(PAH3 GY): The importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs said U.S. sales for October rose 15 percent from a year earlier to 1,642. The shares fell 1. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
The beast gets bigger Nov 4, 2009
Porsche 944 S2 Petrol, Cabriolet, 2 Doors, Manual 5. PORSCHE 944. (iAfrica.com)
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT LAND IN PB; THE CARS COME, TOO Nov 1, 2009
The Central Arkansas Corvette Club of Little Rock, the Ozark Region Porsche Club of Little Rock and the British Motoring Club of Arkansas, also based in Little Rock, were out in full force Saturday. The Porsches ranged in age from 1965 to 2005. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Volkswagen Said to Be Weighing Purchase of Karmann Assets, Not the Company Oct 31, 2009
Both companies are based in the state, which as VWs largest investor prevented a takeover by Porsche SE this year. Bankruptcy Filing. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
New Golf GTI is here! Oct 30, 2009
Some rival hot-hatches such as the Mazda3 MPS use a mechanical limited-slip diff to control the differing rotating speeds of their front wheels, though even the new Porsche 911 Turbo employs a similar set-up (albeit on the rear wheels) to the GTI.. Golf GTI buyers can also pay $1500 for adaptive dampers (called Dynamic Chassis Control) that were introduced on the Mk6 Golf and offer a choice of three settings, ranging from Comfort to Sport. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Asians top reliability lists Oct 30, 2009
DETROIT --- Asian automakers are still building the most reliable cars and trucks, with eight of the top 10 brands from Japanese and Korean companies, according to an annual survey by Consumer Reports. But several models from Ford Motor Co. are consistently scoring above Honda and Toyota, the perennial leaders. (The Augusta Chronicle)
School Leaders Enjoy Lavish Perks Oct 30, 2009
University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Harold Mauer drives a 2009 Porsche Cayenne ... "These are things that are helping individuals to live well. If you're being paid $300,000 already, can't you buy your own Porsche?". (7 KETV Omaha)
Get a hobby, Find a date Oct 28, 2009
I saw one of those whoop a vette and a porsche at the german car event at dekalb airport over the summer. I was smoking hot out there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Chrysler ranks last in predicted reliability Oct 28, 2009
Oct. 27, 2009 12:49 PM USA Today. When it comes to predicted reliability - coming after years of gab from Detroit about how its cars don't break down anymore - six American brands rank dead last in Consumer Reports' latest predictions on automotive reliability being released now. (AZCentral -- Business)
Candor in the face of hard times on PBS’s ‘Close to Home’ Oct 27, 2009
We first see symbols of affluence - quick teases of a Rolls Royce, a Porsche, and a couple of doormen idling in front of an apartment building - and lick our chops at the expectation of couples agonizing in their Park Avenue triplexes over how many fewer trips in their Gulfstreams to Cap d Antibes they ll be forced to make ... There is the Porsche lady who had to sell her car to pay for health insurance. (Boston Globe)
Audi gets new spark Oct 27, 2009
The R4 is likely to be developed with Audi's VW stable mate, Porsche. This family venture indicates that the R4 will share a chassis with the coming generation of Boxters and Caymans. (iAfrica.com)
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4-door cars for Indians Oct 26, 2009
That is perhaps the reason why Stuttgart-based automotive manufacturer of luxury high performance automobiles, Porsche hurried to launch its Panamera here ... Rod Wallace, MD at Porsche India, says he is planning to sell 50 Panameras here in the next 12 months ... Of the nearly 200 cars that Porsche will manage to roll off its showroom, the four-door sports utility vehicle, Cayenne will form the biggest chunk. (India Times)
'Supercar rentals' taking off in Singapore Oct 25, 2009
We definitely got a lot of stares and I saw some people gave us the thumbs-up approval for doing something different," said Pang. The Porsche was hired from Luxe Car Rental. The company opened in November last year and currently has seven cars in its stable, with plans to increase the number to 15. "In the US and the UK, supercar rental has been around for 15 years. And we think there is a very strong market, especially in Singapore, because there is a large number of affluent people in... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Full Story » Oct 24, 2009
Austin Martin, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Porsche, Mercedes and more. Open 24/7. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Viewpoints: Limits on execs' pay does little to firm Wall Street quicksand Oct 23, 2009
It's nice to know that there must be some pooh-bah at BofA, Citigroup or AIG who will have to live without the new $90,000 Porsche Panamera he was planning to buy. But Feinberg's decree doesn't extend beyond those seven companies, and the rest of Wall Street gives no indication of remotely understanding what the big deal is about compensation. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
As Toyota tips, VW steers for the top Oct 21, 2009
With nine brands, soon to become 10 with the planned 2011 takeover of Porsche, VW has set an aggressive goal of surpassing the unexpectedly troubled global leader, Toyota Motor Co. To get there, the Peoples Car company will need to address the one big obstacle in its path: the U.S. market ... Then-CEO Ferdinand Piech, grandson of Volkswagen founder Ferdinand Porsche, decided to hang on, launching an array of new products backed by a series of quirky marketing campaigns. (MSNBC -- Business)
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 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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
