Downsizing trends are not only taking over the entry-level 718 Boxster and Cayman, and the updated ’991.2’ 911, the Macan is the latest recipient of the new mechanical philosophy. Porsche has just announced the Macan four-cylinder. It becomes the nameplate’s new entry-level model and is expected to be the most […]
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Porsche reports record global sales in 2015, Macan a clear favourite
Porsche has reported a new annual sales record following a very successful 2015, which saw global sales jump 19 per cent. The German company sold 225,121 vehicles around the world in 2015, setting a new record. It easily surpassed its previous record, set in 2014, when 189,849 vehicles were sold. […]
Porsche Macan GTS revealed, coincides with MY17 updates
Porsche has revealed a new Macan variant called the GTS. It sits neatly between the Macan S entry model and the flagship Macan Turbo. Under the bonnet the new sporty version gets the same 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 as the Macan S, however, output has been boosted from 250kW to 265kW. […]
Porsche considering compact SUV to slot below Macan – report
We all know SUVs are the flavour of the month at the moment, and even more so for small and compact SUV/crossovers. Porsche is now reportedly considering a small SUV to sit beneath the Macan, to cash in on the trend. The Porsche Macan is the company’s smallest SUV (pictured), […]
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, […]
Porsche 911 & Boxster Black Editions announced with 2016 update
Porsche Australia has announced the 911 Black Edition and Boxster Black Edition for the MY2016 update. These bring additional standard equipment to the popular sports cars, with up to $25,000 in added value. Following on from the ever-popular ‘black’ and ‘dark’ themes that have been introduced in the industry in […]
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 […]
Porsche Exclusive announces Macan Turbo Impulse Red options
Porsche Exclusive is churning out more option packages, this time for the relatively new Macan Turbo. The option pack adds a number of cosmetic enhancements to personalise the SUV. Starting with the main highlight, it’s the Impulse Red Metallic paint. This is a unique colour to Porsche Exclusive, giving the […]