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Find Porsche news from today and latest stories covering Porsche cars from expert Torque News reporters. Since 1931, Porsche has been designing cars for the people. Starting out as a small vehicle development and consulting company, they designed vehicles for the German government before and during WWII. From tanks and equipment to the Volkswagen Beetle, Porsche has had its place in history. Porsche’s first complete car came from the underpinnings of said Beetle, and became the 356. Porsche continued developing cars for motorsport and eventually the rest of the world. The company found huge success in the 911 model of 1968. Porsche is renowned for designing their automobiles with quality, refinement, and performance.

Porsche now offers a wider range of cars from the iconic performance in the 911, to the spacious Panamera sedans/wagons, and the luxurious Macan and Cayenne SUVs. The 718 Cayman and Boxster models are the entry level sports cars for Porsche and are getting ever so good over the years along with the new electric Taycan which leads Porsche into a new era of innovation.

On Torque News, we post daily news reporting regarding the various layers of Porsche’s lineup and give you a view on the latest news from the brand. We’re committed to sharing creative topics that will intrigue enthusiasts and inform buyers.

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Porsche Lightens 2019 Cayenne Significantly Through Use of Aluminum

By Marc Stern on September 2, 2017 - 1:32PM

Porsche unveiled its 2019 Cayenne to the automotive press in Atlanta this week. The automaker was able to shed about 140 pounds thanks to extensive use of aluminum body and panel pieces.

Porsche Cooks Up Carbon Fiber Wheels For Top 911 Turbo S

By Marc Stern on August 29, 2017 - 5:56PM

With a top-end of 205 mph and 0 to 60 time of 2.8 seconds, the Porsche 911 Turbo S needs top wheels to handle the stress of speeding through turns and corners. To handle this chore, the automaker is manufacturing special carbon fiber wheels.

Audi A-3, Porsche Cayenne Lead In Car Seat Quality

By Marc Stern on August 24, 2017 - 11:23PM

Two vehicles from the Volkswagen Group led this year's J.D. Power Seat Study. Based on the responses of more than 77,000 new car and truck owners, Audi's A-3 led in cars with no problems reported; Porsche's Cayenne led the SUV category with 0.8 problems per 100 vehicles.

Laguna Seca Will Be Site Of Next Porsche Rennsport Reunion In 2018

By Marc Stern on August 16, 2017 - 10:42PM

Porsche has announced that the next Rennsport reunion will be held in 2018 at Laguna Seca. This will be third consecutive West Coast outing that brings together spectators, classic and current Porsches, drivers and more. Previously, the reunion had been held every four years.

Six Ultra-Rare Porsches To Go On Block at Coys Auction

By Marc Stern on August 4, 2017 - 6:23PM

When the hammer falls Saturday at the Coys Auction scheduled for Schloss Dyck, Germany, a number of rare Porsche models, Ferraris and others will be available to buyers. A total of 80 vehicles are available. Of special interest is a model and cast car collection that is the result of 30 years of collection.

Porsche Continues To Set Sales Records As July Sales Are Up A Bit

By Marc Stern on August 2, 2017 - 12:46PM

Volkswagen's performance subsidiary Porsche continued to set sales records in July where sales for the month and for the year-to-date were up.

Porsche Reconfirms Move Out Of LMP1 Enduro Series Into Formula E

By Marc Stern on July 30, 2017 - 11:14PM

After four successful years of LMP1 endurance racing, Porsche is pulling the plug on the effort in favor of an entry in the FIA Formula E (electric) category. The automaker will be boosting is GT endurance effort, though.

Germany Bans Thousands of Porsche Cayennes From Road Until Emissions Glitch Fixed

By Marc Stern on July 28, 2017 - 9:57PM

Germany's Transportation Ministry has banned the sale or use of 22,000 Porsche Cayennes because the crossovers have "defeat devices" in their emissions software control stack.

Porsche Recalls 22,000 Cayenne V-6 TDIs Over Diesel Defeat Device

By Marc Stern on July 27, 2017 - 11:53PM

Porsche has been ordered to recall another 22,000 3.0-liter V-6 Cayenne TDI models after German investigators found "defeat" software included in the code of test vehicles.

Porsche To Change Direction as It Readies Pure Electrics For Its Product Mix

By Marc Stern on July 20, 2017 - 8:38PM

Change is in the air at Porsche. The high-performance automaker and key portion of Volkswagen's bottom line is looking at adding pure electrics to its lineup, as well as sharing platforms to increase vehicle diversity.

Porsche Studies Fate of Diesel Power in its Vehicles

By Marc Stern on July 20, 2017 - 2:48PM

Porsche may drop diesel power from its lineup entirely by the end of the decade. The automaker, stung by the diesel emissions scandal that has had tremendous impact on VW, Porsche's parent, plans to include a diesel model in its 2018 Cayenne, slated for release in September.

Are VW parts callbacks the start of a much larger industry recall?

By Marc Stern on July 8, 2017 - 2:31PM

Volkswagen's recall of 450,000 SUVs that have been affected by failing parts could be just the tip of the iceberg. With industry consolidation, it is quite possible that as many as 13 other carmakers and suppliers could also be facing their own set of callbacks.

10 Cars Burn Out In Hamburg's Porsche Dealership

By Armen Hareyan on July 6, 2017 - 4:04PM

One day before the G20 meeting ten cars were burned down at the Porsche Zentrum in Hamburg-Eidelstedt. There is no trace of the perpetrators. The police are checking whether there is a link with the forthcoming summit.

Porsche reports modest June sales increase led by Macan, Panamera

By Marc Stern on July 6, 2017 - 11:25AM

Led by the mid-sized Macan crossover and the upscale Panamera sedan, Porsche sales for June were up a modest 0.8 percent. Macan sales were up a surprising 53 percent, while Panamera's year-to-date sales were up a solid 36 percent.

Porsche Takes You Inside The Turbines of Its New 911 GT2 RS

By Armen Hareyan on July 1, 2017 - 10:48PM

Porsche just unveiled its iconic new 911 GT2 RS, which is the most powerful 911 so far built by Porsche and here is what the auto media thinks about it. The Porsche 911 GT2 RS comes with 700 HP and costs $293,000.

Porsche Expects Continued Success as Motorsports Unit Changes Leadership

By Marc Stern on June 27, 2017 - 10:06PM

There has been a change atop Porche's highly successful North American Motorsports unit. Jens Walther, who has headed the unit for seven years, has moved to Porsche Leipzig as director of sales and marketing while Dr. Dan Ambruster, a 17-year veteran of the unit.

Porsche Recalls 17,986 Panameras, Cayennes To Fix Potential Stalling Problem

By Marc Stern on June 19, 2017 - 12:47PM

Porsche has announced the recall of 17,986 2010-12 Panamera and Cayenne models for problems with camshaft adjuster fastening screws. If the screws loosen, the camshaft adjusters may fail, leading to stalling issues.

Porsche Macan continues to sell quite well as sales advance.

Led by Macan, Panamera, Porsche Sales Up 3.7 Percent in May

By Marc Stern on June 5, 2017 - 9:53AM

Porsche sales continued to trend upward in May as Macan and Panamera continued to sell well. Sales were off a bit for the automaker's other models.

Germany probes Porsche, Audi use of emissions-cheating software

By Marc Stern on June 2, 2017 - 9:48PM

Porsche was charged by Germany's Transportation Authority that it had used emissions-cheating software in some of the Audi subidiary's vehicles.

Audi has added a number of Q5s and Q7s to its fuel pump recall

Nearly 300,000 Audis, Porsches Added To Fuel Pump Recall

By Marc Stern on May 15, 2017 - 9:53PM

Volkswagen has expanded a fuel pump recall to add nearly 300,000 Audi and Porsche crossovers to the 142,000 first recalled in 2016.

A 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 recently smashed the lap time record at the Nurburgring.

Porsche 911 GT3 Smashes Former Best Lap Time At Nurburgring

By Marc Stern on May 10, 2017 - 3:35PM

The 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 set a mark that should stand for at least a year when it smashed the best lap time on the North Loop of the Nurburgring by more than 12 seconds recently. Porsche uses the North Loop, a 14-mile race track to vet its models and their performance.

Porsche Chairman Oliver Blume Discussed Plans For The Mission E recently.

Porsche Chairman Fills In Details On the Electric Mission E

By Marc Stern on March 14, 2017 - 11:39PM

Porsche used the Geneva Motor Show to launch an important future addition to its lineup the Mission E model in the Macan crossover series. Porsche Chairman Oliver Blume discussed the model's details.

VW Finally Pleads Guilty To “Dieselgate” Scandal

By Marc Stern on March 10, 2017 - 11:40PM

In a first, Volkswagen has admitted its guilt in Dieselgate as the automaker pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court, Detroit, to three felony counts that included conspiracy and obstruction of justice.

Porsche has recalled 18,000 2015-17 Macans to repair problems with the passenger occupant detection system.

Porsche Recalls 18,000 Macans To Replace Their PODS Sensors

By Marc Stern on March 9, 2017 - 10:58PM

Porsche has recalled 18,000 2015-17 compact crossover Macans to replace the sensor mat on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) which protects front seat passengers by turning the airbag on.

The Porsche Macan Mission E will join Volkswagen's expanding electric vehicle family as the carmaker moves ahead with plans for 30 electrics (VW) by 2025.

Which Porsche Is Next On Electric List? The Macan Mission E

By Marc Stern on March 8, 2017 - 11:22PM

As part of its expanding committment to electric vehicles, Porsche plans an all-electric version of its popular compact crossover Macan. The automaker has also been authorized to add another electric to its lineup.

Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo will debut next week at the Geneva Auto Show.

Porsche Debuts Its First “Practical” Model; Is It Sport Or A Wagon?

By Marc Stern on March 2, 2017 - 11:31PM

When the Geneva Auto Show opens next week there will be a new series of cars joining last year's newcomer, the Panamera. In this case, it is Porsche's first "practical" vehicle, a sports wagon called the Sports Turismo.

Slowly, VW Continues To Recover From Dieselgate Scandal

By Marc Stern on February 28, 2017 - 11:04PM

Slowly, but surely Volkswagen seems to be turning the corner as it comes out from under the weight of its self-inflicted diesel emissions scandal and things look better. Tuesday, Consumer Reports noted that Audi and Porsche were the top two designees on its Consumer Brands Report Card.

Porsche will unveil two Panamera sports-sedans next month in Geneva. It is the first time hybrids will be the automaker's flagships.

2nd Porsche Panamera Sedan Model Reaches 60 In 3.2 Seconds

By Marc Stern on February 25, 2017 - 11:03PM

At next month's Geneva Auto Show, Porsche plans to debut two Panamera models, the Panamera S E-Turbo and the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. It is the first time that a hybrid will be the automaker's flagship model.

Porsche Named Most Dependable In Latest J.D. Power Survey

By Marc Stern on February 23, 2017 - 12:00AM

If you are looking for the most dependable cars on the road – after three years of ownership – the makes to look at are Porsche and Lexus.

Audi Fires 4 Engineers After Bombshell Report Tying Audi Chief To Dieselgate

By Marc Stern on February 20, 2017 - 10:13PM

Dieselgate, which seemed to be sliding to a courtroom finish, burst forth a second day as four key diesel engineers were reportedly dismissed by Audi, the VW division that has been identified as the heart of the scandal.

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