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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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The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI was one of the vehicles that felt the impact of Dieselgate. Der Spiegel, in a report, indicates it may have the "smoking memo" outlining the executive in charge.
Where Did The Dieselgate Affair Have Its Foundations?
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A report just out in the news points the finger of blame at the current chief executive at Audi as the prime mover in the Dieselgate scandal. According to an article in the German magazine Der Stern, they have obtained a "smoking presentation" that raises questions and points out someone who may be a chief architect of the scandal.
The Dieselgate drama continued to inch its way to a conclusion as a judge has approved an initial settlement of another part of the emissions case.
VW, Bosch Receive Preliminary OK Of Dieselgate Settlements
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The Dieselgate scandal keeps inching toward a climax. In the latest chapter, a U.S. District Court judge has approved an initial settlement for Volkswagen and Robert Bosch to take care of issues that apply to 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesels.
Porsche, the luxury performance division of Volkswagen, reported record sales in January.
Porsche Has Strongest Sales Month In January
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Porsche, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, reported a record sales month in January. Sales bumped up more than 5 percent in January 2017.
Volkswagen's diesel buy back program may have an intended consequence, it may keep the seven-year sales rebound alive.
Could VW Buy Back Program Be Today’s “Cash-for-Clunkers” Success?
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With industry-wide car sales slowing a bit, Volkswagen's diesel repurchase program may prove the law of unintended consequences. It was instituted to get cheating diesel vehicles off the road and in doing so it may also keep the sales recovery going.
VW and regulators agreed on a settlement valued at up to $4.04 billion covering 3.0-liter turbodiesels impacted by the Dieselgate scandal
Despite Steps In The U.S., When Will Dieselgate Be Ending?
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The Dieselgate scandal took another step toward winding up in th United States as Volkswagen agreed to pay up to $4.04 billion to take care of repairs 78,000 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesels affected by the diesel cheating scandal and buybacks to another 22,000 that cannot be repaired.
The Porsche Panamera has taken top luxury spot in the 2017 best residual value listings.
Is Your Vehicle Holding Its Value? Here Is KBB’s Listing Of Top Models
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Kelley Blue Book released the winners of the vehicles that it believes will retain their residual value best over the next five years.
1960 Porsche 356 Super 90
Well-Known Porsche Vintage Racers To “Drive Toward a Cure”
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Well-known vintage Porsche racers will battle it out in April in a lifestyle California road rally whose primary goal is to raise awareness of Parkinson's Disease.
The Dieselgate Scandal Took A Major Step Toward Conclusion As The Automaker And Authorities Announced A Potential $3B AgreementFar more quickly than anyone has been expecting, it looks as if Volkswagen may be on the verge of settling its emissions rigging challenge and forging ahead. According to sources, the automaker and the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) are near agreement on a resolution to civil and criminal probes. The investigations were launched in the wake of the Dieselgate scandal. <strong>Set
VW Dieselgate Nearing U.S. Conclusion As Parties Agree To $3B Settlement
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Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal took a major step toward its conclusion Friday as the automakers and officials with the Justice Department announced a tentative $3 billion plan to settle it.
The 2016 Porsche Cayenee Was A Sales Winner For The Automaker As Buyers Continued To Favor Crossovers And SUVs
Porsche Ends 2016 With 4.9 Percent Sales Increase, New Record
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Porsche Cars of North America ended 2016 on a positive note with its seventh consecutive record-breaking sales year and high expectations for 2017.
Nissan Qashqai, new Nissan compact crossover
Nissan Qashqai Banned From South Korea for Emissions Cheating; BMW and Porsche are Also Involved
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10 Nissan, BMW, Porsche models are banned from South Korea for emissions cheating. One is the popular Nissan Qashqai compact crossover coming to US shores.
There's a tune out with perfect betting advice. It's the kind of advice that keeps cars with their owners.
Sometimes This Tune Has The Best Advice When It Comes To Car Bets
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Maybe, if Brandon Marshall had listened to "The Gambler," he wouldn't be walking around while his Porsche heads to Antonio Brown. The wide receivers wagered "the pinks" on who would garner more yardage. In the last weekend of the regular season, Brown has an insurmountable lead.
Nitrogen Offers Stable Tire Pressure; Any Other Claims Are Just That, Claims Only
If You Monitor Tire Pressure Regularly, You Don’t Need Nitrogen
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Recently, information has appeared that indicates there are important reasons to use nitrogen in your tires. However, when you look closely at it, other than stable pressure, there's no reason to use it at all.
Judge Rebukes VW Owners For Taking Parts From Their TDI Buyback Vehicles
The Newest Dieselgate Cheat: Owners Stripping Cars Before Buybacks
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In the latest Dieselgate twist, it seems that some enterprising owners have decided to push the limits of the buyback agreement by gutting their cars of parts and then turning them in. Of course, VW is pissed off; the judge is peeved, and the FTC is outraged, as they well should be because the owners are wrong.
Autoliv Airbag System Parts Similar To The Items Shown Here May Result In Vehicle Recalls
Automakers Facing Recalls Due To Defective Autoliv Safety Parts
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Not every airbag-related recall is owned by Takata. Some are owned by other manufacturers like Autoliv whose products may ultimately result in the recall of 300,000 to 400,000 vehicles worldwide.
The Judge Has Approved In Principal The Newest Compensation Plan For 3.0-liter V-6 Diesel Owners
VW, Diesel Owners, Regulators Approve Major 3.0-Liter Settlement; Still Under Wraps
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With all the piece suddenly falling into place, it looks like Volkswagen has weatheed the Dieselgate scandal successfully. Though there are still some possible snags out there, by and large, the road is becoming smoother for the world's number two automaker.
VW, Regulators and Consumers Agreed To A Settlement For The 3.0L Version. An Earler Agreement Covered 2.0-Liter four-cylinder vehicles like the 2015 Jetta GTI
Dieselgate Gets More Costly As 3.0-Liter V-6 Portion Settlement Reached
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VW and negotiators for regulators and consumers have settled on a repair/compensation plan for 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesel engines, bringing a possible end to at least one section of the Dieselgate scandal.
Dieselgate Negotiators Spend A Long Weekend At The Table As They Faced A New Monday Deadlne
Dieselgate Negotiators Spend Tense Weekend At Table; Hearing Set Monday
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Playing a game of speed-up, negotiators burned the midnight oil much of this weekend as they sought to find a way to conclude this section of Volkswagen's self-inflicted diesel-rigging scandal. They have move into the 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesel area.
Porsche Says Goodbye to Audi
If All Commercials Were Like This One By Porsche, I Wouldn't Mind It
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Three years ago, Audi welcomed back Porsche to the top tier LMP1 class of the World Endurance Championship by laying down some rubber. Now with Audi stepping away from the WEC, Porsche decided to return the favor.
The FTC Wants To A New Round Of Questions Answered In The Dieselgate Scandal.
Is There A Smoking Gun In A Pile Of Wiped Dieselgate Cellphones?
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The Federal Trade Commission has asked the court to allow it to revisit a pile of wiped cellphones with Volkswagen's corporate witness in the criminal probe phase of the Dieselgate scandal.
Porsche Macan Four-Cylinder Soars to 40 Percent Penetration
Sales Respond Positively To Porsche Macan’s Power Options
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More than likely there a few nervous sales execs when the four-cylinder option debuted in the Porsche Macan. Those nerves likely faded quickly when the compact crossover soared to 40 percent sales penetration and stayed there.
The Porsche Mission E electric super-car is expected to sell about 20,000 copies a year.
Porsche To Embark On “Mission E-Possible” With New Electric In 2019
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Porsche has high hopes for the Mission E electric. The automaker hopes they can move about 20,000 per year or about a quarter of the number of Macan SUVs that it moves. The Mission E, a super-car unveiled at the Frankfort Auto Show last year, is expected to be lightning fast to 62 kph and still have a 300-mile-plus range.
Judge Grants Extra Time In VW Emissions Talks
Judge Delays Hearing So Second Dieselgate Agreement Can Be Found
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The judge presiding over the ongoing talks in the 3.0-liter V-6 portion of the Dieselgate Class-Action Lawsuit Settlement has given negotiators two weeks to resolve issues.
Porsche Plans To Sell Dieselgate Cayennes As Prime Used-Cars
Once Fix Is Set, Porsche Will Fix Diesel Cayennes, Sell Them As Used
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Once the court approves a proposed fix for 3.0-liter V-6 diesels involved in Volkswagen's emissions scamming scandal, Porsche will fix up to 1,500 brand-new Cayennes that have been frozen on dealer lots and offer the crossovers for sale as super used-cars.
Cayenne Owners Impacted by Dieselgate May Soon Get Payment or FixAt last, after months of back and forth, it looks as if Volkswagen and regulators – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) -- have agreed on plans to either fix or buy back about 80,000 Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesels. They have been at the center of an ongoing battle between the automaker and regulators to find an acceptable fix for Volkswagen's diesel cheating. Refer here Ac
Settlement May Mean Payments Soon In 3.0-Liter Dieselgate Scandal
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After months of back-and-forth, VW and regulators seem to have settled on a plan that may mean owners of 3.0-liter VW diesels may receive compensation or fix.
Porsche Named Top In J.D. Power Satisfaction Survey Index
For 2nd Year Porsche Provides Top Consumer Shopping, Buying Experience
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The the second year Porsche was named number on in the J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index. Indeed, its score grew by 72 points this year.
2017 Porsche Panamera Executive
Porsche's Panamera Family Grows
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It has been almost half a year since Porsche revealed the second-generation Panamera. Later this month at the LA Auto Show, the German automaker will introduce two new variants.
Dieselgate Repurchase Options Revealed
Here is How To Claim Your Dieselgate Class-Action Settlement Suit Repayment
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This story explores how to use the newly approved Volkswagen diesel repurchase program and tells you, frankly, it is a case of caveat emptor.
Judge Approves Dieselgate Suit Deal
Dieselgate Class-Action Settlement Payment Program To Begin In November
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Today was a major milestone in the Dieselgate class-action suit settlement as Judge Charles Breyer okayed the deal allowing owners to begin the process of obtaining payments for their turbodiesels.
Porsche Macan Turbo
2017 Porsche Macan Is Recalled For Surprise Oversteer
By Will Maley on
Oversteer is one of those things that auto enthusiasts enjoy because of tire smoke and how cool it looks. But it is only fun when you cause it. It isn't as fun when it decides to surprise you.
Porsche Mission E Concept
More EVs Are In Porsche's Future
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Sports car builders are wondering what the future of their vehicles will look like as stricter fuel economy and emission regulations come into effect.
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