Instead of spy photographers doing all the hard work spotting prototypes, Porsche has simply released its first collection of teaser images showing the new model undergoing testing. The new model, dubbed the 991.2, is set to feature only minor design changes over the existing lineup. A new front grille and […]
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Video: 2016 Porsche 911 spotted in near-production trim
An example of the 2016 Porsche 911 update has been well and truly spotted in Germany, revealing the exterior in pretty much full production guise. You’ll need to be a proper Porsche aficionado to spot the updates. There are revised headlight surrounds and lower clusters, a new centre grille, while […]
Porsche Australia announces price cuts with LCT change
Savings can be enjoyed across the Porsche MY16 range in Australia thanks to changes made to the luxury car tax (LCT). For all models with an official average consumption above 7.0L/100km, new starting prices are cut by $400. This is thanks to the LCT threshold which has been lifted $1300, […]
For Sale: 1984 Porsche 911 owned by James May
Former Top Gear presenter and well-known Porsche aficionado James May is putting his 1984 911 Carrera up for auction at the upcoming Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale. The car in question features the iconic 3.2-litre, naturally aspirated flat-six engine, good for around 170kW, with a moderate 88,513km on the […]
For Sale: 930 Porsche 911 Turbo owned by Steve McQueen
The Porsche 930 911 Turbo belonging to none other than Steve McQueen is going up for auction, featuring some interesting mods. The man Americans dubbed ‘The King of Cool’, who was famous for high-octane roles in car-chase films such as Bullit and The Getaway, purchased a Porsche 930 Turbo as […]
Porsche 911 ‘GT’ base variant in the works, prototype spotted
Porsche is reportedly working on a new 911 variant, dubbed the ‘GT’, sitting in as an entry-level version of the GT3. The news stems from an Autocar report in the UK that says the company is planning a 911 variant specifically for drivers. We understand it will be a stripped […]
Volkswagen Touareg driver confuses pedals, parks on Porsche 911
For most of us, parking is relatively easy. Not so for this Volkswagen Touareg driver in China though, who ended up mistaking a Porsche 911 for a parking space. Yes, we don’t know how anyone could either. But it seems the female driver here got a bit confused between the […]
Porsche global sales up 32% for Q1 2015, revenue up 29%
German sportscar maker Porsche has reported big increases in global sales, revenue and profit for the first quarter of this year, selling 32 per cent more vehicles than the same period last year. The company shifted 51,102 new cars during the first three months of 2015, helping to see revenue […]