Porsche

Porsche Welcomes Pedro Mota as New Vice President, Marketing for U.S.

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Monday, August 27, 2018
Transport, Private transport, Coupés, Sports cars, Automotive industry, Roadsters, Flagship vehicles, Convertibles, Porsche, Porsche India, Porsche VIN numbers

ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Porsche announced today that Pedro Mota has been appointed Vice President, Marketing of Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), headquartered in Atlanta.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Porsche announced today that Pedro Mota has been appointed Vice President, Marketing of Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), headquartered in Atlanta.
  • The move marks a reunion with Porsche, where he had a variety of leadership roles in the United States.
  • "Pedro is a successful automotive executive with a track record of achievement in the premium sector.
  • About Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | One Porsche Drive, Atlanta, GA 30354 USA
    Established in 1984, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) is the exclusive U.S. importer of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman; Macan and Cayenne; and Panamera.

Project Gold: An Icon Reborn

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Friday, August 24, 2018
Porsche, Volkswagen Group, Laguna Seca, Automotive industry, Economy of Germany, Transport

The show car is based on an original body shell, and has an appearance as unique as its history.

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  • The show car is based on an original body shell, and has an appearance as unique as its history.
  • Developing 450 horsepower, this project celebrates its world premiere at Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on September 27, 2018.
  • "Project Gold" showcases the comprehensive skill of Porsche Classic in fascinating fashion," says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board of Porsche AG responsible for Sales and Marketing.
  • "Project Gold" represents Porsche Classic's spectacular contribution to the "70 years of Porsche sports cars" celebrations.

Porsche Design Chronograph 70Y Sportwagen PCA Edition

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Thursday, July 19, 2018
Porsche, Luxury brands, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, Automotive industry, Economy of Germany, Sports cars

The Porsche Design Chronograph 70Y Sportwagen PCA Edition is a members-only-offering accessible to the Porsche Club of America.

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  • The Porsche Design Chronograph 70Y Sportwagen PCA Edition is a members-only-offering accessible to the Porsche Club of America.
  • Each Porsche Design Chronograph 70Y Sportwagen PCA Edition, limited to 70 pieces, displays its engraved limitation number on the case back as confirmation of its exclusivity within the series.
  • The spinning Fuchsfelge rotor generates power, shifting it to the Porsche Design Chronograph 70Y Sportwagen PCA Edition, just like the wheel transfers power to the car from the road.
  • Designed and created by the legendary Studio F. A. Porsche in Austria and brought to life by carefully selected manufacturers, Porsche Design products are sold worldwide in over 130 Porsche Design stores, high-end department stores, specialty retailers, and the official Porsche Design online store.

"Mission E" to become the Porsche Taycan

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Friday, June 8, 2018
Transport, Private transport, Automotive industry, Sports cars, Coupés, Flagship vehicles, Convertibles, Porsche, Porsche India, Volkswagen Group

In preparation, the vehicle previously operating under the working title "Mission E" has now been given its official name: Taycan.

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  • In preparation, the vehicle previously operating under the working title "Mission E" has now been given its official name: Taycan.
  • The Eurasian name also signifies the launch of the first electric sports car with the soul of a Porsche.
  • Porsche announced the name for its first purely electric model as part of the "70 years of Porsche Sports Cars" ceremony.
  • About Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | One Porsche Drive, Atlanta, GA 30354 USA
    Established in 1984, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) is the exclusive U.S. importer of the Porsche 911; 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman; Panamera; and Cayenne and Macan.

Porsche Drive launches in Canada

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Friday, June 1, 2018
Transport, Automotive industry, Private transport, Sports cars, Porsche, Volkswagen Group, Coupés, Convertibles, Porsche 911, Porsche 997

BROSSARD, QC, June 1, 2018 /CNW/ - For the first time in Canada, individuals interested in driving an exclusive line-up of Porsche two and four-door sports cars for short-term rental, now have the opportunity via Porsche Drive.

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  • BROSSARD, QC, June 1, 2018 /CNW/ - For the first time in Canada, individuals interested in driving an exclusive line-up of Porsche two and four-door sports cars for short-term rental, now have the opportunity via Porsche Drive.
  • Porsche Drive was originally conceived and launched at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart in May 2014.
  • Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., a dedicated subsidiary of Porsche AG, imports and distributes Porsche vehicles in Canada.
  • In 2017, Porsche sold an unprecedented 8,249 units in Canada, up 17% over the prior year.

Porsche Cars Canada to appoint Colas Henckes as its Marketing Director

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Thursday, May 24, 2018
Porsche, Volkswagen Group, Automotive industry, Economy of Germany

TORONTO, May 24, 2018 /CNW/ - Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. (PCL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Colas Henckes as its new Marketing Director, effective July 2, 2018.

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  • TORONTO, May 24, 2018 /CNW/ - Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. (PCL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Colas Henckes as its new Marketing Director, effective July 2, 2018.
  • Henckes will join PCL from Porsche France where he held the position Marketing Director since 2008.
  • Henckes will carry the torch from incumbent Margareta Mahlstedt, who will become Marketing Director at Porsche Cars Great Britain.
  • Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., a dedicated subsidiary of Porsche AG, imports and distributes Porsche vehicles in Canada.

Porsche Recalls Toy Cars Due to Choking Hazard

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Porsche, Volkswagen Group, Automotive industry, Economy of Germany, Transport

Sold At: Porsche dealers nationwide and online at shop4.porsche.com/usa/ and other websites from April 2015 through March 2018 for about $25.

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  • Sold At: Porsche dealers nationwide and online at shop4.porsche.com/usa/ and other websites from April 2015 through March 2018 for about $25.
  • Importer: Porsche Cars North America Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.
    Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66826r...
    This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process.
  • Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
  • CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard.

Penske Automotive Elects Wolfgang Dürheimer As New Board Member

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Friday, May 11, 2018
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Trucking industry in the United States, Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group, Automotive industry, Porsche, Transport, Penske, Economy of Germany

"We welcome Mr. Drheimer to the Penske Automotive Group Board of Directors and look forward to his guidance as we continue to grow our company," said Penske Automotive Group Chairman Roger S. Penske.

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  • "We welcome Mr. Drheimer to the Penske Automotive Group Board of Directors and look forward to his guidance as we continue to grow our company," said Penske Automotive Group Chairman Roger S. Penske.
  • "As the auto industry continues to expand and evolve, his extensive experience in the premium/luxury auto sector will provide valuable insight to Penske Automotive Group."
  • From 1999 until 2011, Mr. Drheimer worked for Porsche AG, where he was a member of the Board of Management responsible for research and development.
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New Cayenne now available as a plug-in hybrid

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Transport, Automotive industry, Private transport, Roadsters, Sports cars, Flagship vehicles, Grand tourers, Porsche 918 Spyder, Porsche, Plug-in hybrid, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Panamera

The maximum torque of 516 lb-ft. is already available just above idling speed; the boost strategy matches that of the 918 Spyder supercar.

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  • The maximum torque of 516 lb-ft. is already available just above idling speed; the boost strategy matches that of the 918 Spyder supercar.
  • The Cayenne's plug-in hybrid drive enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and a maximum speed of 253 km/h.
  • The next stage in Porsche's journey towards e-mobility is the Cayenne E-Hybrid.
  • Thanks to the brand new chassis, Cayenne E-Hybrid offers the same sports car driving dynamics as all models of the new Cayenne generation.

2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Plugs in and Boosts Performance

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Transport, Land transport, Porsche Cayenne, Automotive industry, Sport utility vehicles, Porsche, Hybrid vehicle drivetrain, Sports cars, Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid uses the same three-liter mono-turbo V6 as the Cayenne, but significantly increases total horsepower and torque by integrating an electric motor.

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  • The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid uses the same three-liter mono-turbo V6 as the Cayenne, but significantly increases total horsepower and torque by integrating an electric motor.
  • In addition to enhanced performance, the new 2019 Cayenne E-Hybrid also adds the Sport Chrono Package, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), and Auxiliary Cabin Conditioning to its list of standard equipment.
  • In conjunction with the launch of the 2019 Cayenne E-Hybrid, Porsche will also introduce several new features to the broader Cayenne model line.
  • Porsche completely re-engineered the hybrid powertrain componentry at work in the Cayenne E-Hybrid as compared to the Cayenne S E-Hybrid of the previous generation.