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NewsPorsche announces 2017 Cayenne Platinum Edition
Porsche is taking the Cayenne platinum, announcing new Platinum Edition models that "will be recognizable by their distinctive sporty appearance." Set to hit the market for the 2017 model year, the Cayenne and Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum Edition variants "offer a high level of content at an attractive price," according …
NewsSay Hi to the Porsche Cayenne Platinum
While the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman was unveiled a few days ago at the Beijing Auto Show, not everybody needs a sports car. Consumers can turn to the Cayenne SUV, and if someone wants one that's even more exclusive, Porsche just announced a Platinum version of its biggest vehicle. This …
RecallsPorsche is checking Cayenne models as a preventative measure
Porsche is recalling 409,477 Cayenne models worldwide from model years 2011 to 2016 to the workshop for a precautionary check, 10,235 thereof in Canada. The reason for this is that a circlip could be loose on the bearing bracket for pedals. The correct assembly will be checked in the workshop.
NewsPorsche adds turbocharged 4-cylinder to Macan lineup
Porsche says it's adding a new base model to the Macan lineup powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder makes 252 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque, and, like the two other engines available in the compact crossover, comes mated to a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission.
News2017 Porsche Macan gets Four-Cylinder Power
A new base trim level will be added to the Macan lineup for the 2017 model year. Four-cylinder engines have recently been introduced in the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman models, and now it's the compact SUV's turn to get such a powertrain. The base 2017 Porsche Macan will feature …
NewsNaturally-aspirated Porsche 911 R a 'puristic sports car'
With stringent emissions regulations in the pipeline, Porsche has made it clear that its short-term future lies in forced induction—turbocharging, to be more specific. While the electrically-driven Mission E Concept may provide a glimpse at what's to come, announcements of the 911 Carrera and the newly-minted 718 Series adding snails …
News2017 Porsche 718 Boxster more powerful than predecessor
The evolution of the Porsche Boxster continues, with the German automaker announcing that the base roadster's turbocharged flat four-cylinder will make 300 horsepower—35 more than the outgoing six-cylinder model. Porsche, which announced in December that it was re-branding both the Boxster and Cayman models as the 718 Series , said …
New Models2017 Porsche 718 Boxster coming this summer
As we reported last month, Porsche will give its Boxster and Cayman models a numerical designation and reintroduce four-cylinder engines to the brand. The German automaker released a few more details regarding the new 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster. Although the car’s overall shape hasn’t changed, every body component is said …
ElectricA Hybrid Porsche 911 In The Works?
Since the first days of sports cars, there has been a simple mantra. Cars had to be as light as possible, meaning that equipment and size was usually kept to a minimum. However, a new restriction arose in the last few years: not only does today's sports cars have to …
NewsPorsche re-branding Boxster, Cayman as 718 Series
Porsche is re-branding its mid-engine Boxster and Cayman models as members of the 718 Series beginning next year. The German automaker said the Boxster and Cayman will be renamed the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman sometime "over the course of 2016." Porsche said the 718 designation pays homage to the …
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