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Porsche SE reported a net income of 7.83 billion euros in 2012 after selling auto unit to VW

After Porsche Automobil Holding SE had sold what remains of its automaking business last year to Volkswagen Group, it posted an increase in the 2012 net income. Porsche Automobil Holding... Read more about Porsche SE reported a net income of 7.83 billion euros in 2012 after selling auto unit to VW

Porsche delivers 18.2% more sports cars globally in February 2013

Sports car maker Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG posted an 18.2-percent year-on-year increase in global deliveries in February 2013 to 10,454 new vehicles. The German sports car maker has... Read more about Porsche delivers 18.2% more sports cars globally in February 2013

Porsche upgrades the 911 GT3 R for the 2013 model year

Porsche introduced today the new 2013 911 GT3 R based on the 997 model generation. Featuring widened fender flares on the front and rear, the new 911 GT3 R looks brawnier than its... Read more about Porsche upgrades the 911 GT3 R for the 2013 model year

2013 Geneva Motor Show: Porsche 911 (991) GT3 is officially here

As expected, Porsche unveiled today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show the all-new 911 (991) GT3. For those who don’t know, this is the fifth generation of the 911 GT3 and honestly to tell you... Read more about 2013 Geneva Motor Show: Porsche 911 (991) GT3 is officially here

Chery names ex-Porsche designer Hakan Saracoglu as chief of Shanghai design center

Chery Automobile has appointed Hakan Saracoglu as chief of its design center in Shanghai. The appointment is part of the carmaker’s effort to improve its styling. Saracoglu will lead a... Read more about Chery names ex-Porsche designer Hakan Saracoglu as chief of Shanghai design center

Porsche 911 marks 50 years with memorable ‘Central Feature’ display at Goodwood

Goodwood is paying homage to the Porsche 911 at the 2013 Festival of Speed on July 11 to 14. Porsche 911, one of the most versatile and popular sports cars in the world, is the main... Read more about Porsche 911 marks 50 years with memorable ‘Central Feature’ display at Goodwood

Porsche Motorsports North America acquires Andial

Porsche Motorsports North America, Inc. (PMNA) has acquired the ANDIAL name. This means that the iconic company will remain with the Porsche family as Dieter Inzenhofer, its last active... Read more about Porsche Motorsports North America acquires Andial

Stuttgart prosecutors extended Porsche SE trading probe to board members

The probe over Porsche's botched bid to take over Volkswagen has been widened to cover members of Porsche SE's supervisory board, which include chairman Wolfgang Porsche and his cousin,... Read more about Stuttgart prosecutors extended Porsche SE trading probe to board members

Porsche 911 celebrates 5 decades of sports car tradition this year

There is no other model in the Porsche brand as valuable as the 911. The Porsche 911 was first unveiled in September 1963 at the IAA International Automotive Show as the model 901. Almost... Read more about Porsche 911 celebrates 5 decades of sports car tradition this year

Porsche announces entries for 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race

Two new Porsche 911 RSR race cars, which are based on the ‘Type 991’ model generation, at the Le Mans 24 Hours and in the World Endurance Championship for this year. The organisers ACO... Read more about Porsche announces entries for 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race

Porsche and hedge funds agree to move case from New York to Germany

Porsche Automobil Holding SE and several hedge funds seeking damages from the carmaker could now bring their case to courts in Germany, after agreeing Thursday that New York was the wrong... Read more about Porsche and hedge funds agree to move case from New York to Germany

Lumma CLR 558 GT-S body kit for the Porsche Cayenne

Lumma Design has unveiled a revised version for its Porsche Cayenne II customization program that it has dubbed as the S version. Heavy modifications were made to the original CLR 558 GT,... Read more about Lumma CLR 558 GT-S body kit for the Porsche Cayenne

Despite court win, Porsche faces more VW lawsuits

After the U.S. lawsuit filed by 26 hedge funds against Porsche SE was dismissed, the automaker’s shares rose on Friday. This is just one of several legal actions over its purchase of... Read more about Despite court win, Porsche faces more VW lawsuits

Porsche SE wins dismissal of hedge fund lawsuit over VW

The New York State appeals court ruled in favor of Porsche Automobil Holding SE and dismissed a lawsuit filed by 26 hedge funds that claimed that the automaker caused over $1 billion of... Read more about Porsche SE wins dismissal of hedge fund lawsuit over VW

Video: Porsche redefines the concept of motionless driving

The latest Porsche 911 video focuses on the concept of "motionless driving" through projection-mapping technology. Porsche’s newest ad campaign is for the 911 (991). Its clip demonstrates... Read more about Video: Porsche redefines the concept of motionless driving

Maserati will launch a Porsche 911 rival by 2015

Maserati appears ready to launch the mid-engined ‘4C’, which goes up against the Porsche 911, by 2015. It will be available with either V6 or V8 power. It will also be equipped with a... Read more about Maserati will launch a Porsche 911 rival by 2015

Porsche releases video showing construction of Panamera Sport Turismo

Porsche has unveiled a new promotional video that underscores the construction of the Panamera Sport Turismo concept. Porsche developed the Panamera Sport Turismo over several months and... Read more about Porsche releases video showing construction of Panamera Sport Turismo

Porsche about to give its approval and build the Pajun

After a year of research and heated discussions, Porsche is about to give its approval to a model that will be a direct competitor to the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. If... Read more about Porsche about to give its approval and build the Pajun

Ex-Porsche CEO and CFO charged with market manipulation

Wendelin Wiedeking and Holger Haerter, former chief executive and ex-chief financial officer of Porsche respectively, were charged with market manipulation by Stuttgart prosecutors over... Read more about Ex-Porsche CEO and CFO charged with market manipulation

Porsche to maintain its profit margins by reducing labor hours required to produce a vehicle

Porsche is aiming to maintain its industry-leading profit margins by reducing the number of labor hours needed to produce a vehicle. In a statement, Porsche said that by the middle of... Read more about Porsche to maintain its profit margins by reducing labor hours required to produce a vehicle

GM will close its Bochum plant in Germany in 2016

General Motors doesn’t believe that Europe's auto market will quickly recover and so it has announced that as soon as the current version of the Zafira minivan is replaced, Opel's Bochum... Read more about GM will close its Bochum plant in Germany in 2016

This is the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

The new edition of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car for one-make racing debuted at the end of the motorsport season “Night of Champions” celebration at the R&D Centre in Weissach. This is the... Read more about This is the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

2013 Porsche Cayman online configurator is ready for you

A configuration tool for the 2013 Porsche Cayman is now available online. Porsche had recently shown off the 2013 Cayman sports coupe in yellow and gray colors last week but if you prefer... Read more about 2013 Porsche Cayman online configurator is ready for you

Porsche may launch at least four new models by 2018

German carmaker Porsche would be introducing at least four new vehicles by 2018. The new vehicles include the Macan mid-sized crossover as well as a 918 Spyder hybrid sports car that will... Read more about Porsche may launch at least four new models by 2018