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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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Here is How To Claim Your Dieselgate Class-Action Settlement Suit Repayment

By Marc Stern on October 26, 2016 - 8:18PM

This story explores how to use the newly approved Volkswagen diesel repurchase program and tells you, frankly, it is a case of caveat emptor.

Dieselgate Class-Action Settlement Payment Program To Begin In November

By Marc Stern on October 25, 2016 - 9:11PM

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.

2017 Porsche Macan Is Recalled For Surprise Oversteer

By Will Maley on October 5, 2016 - 3:42PM

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.

More EVs Are In Porsche's Future

By Will Maley on September 19, 2016 - 4:04PM

Sports car builders are wondering what the future of their vehicles will look like as stricter fuel economy and emission regulations come into effect.

Porsche Shows You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It With the 2017 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid

By Will Maley on September 13, 2016 - 6:33PM

If you think hybrid vehicles are only built for squeezing every drop of gas, Porsche would like to have word with you.

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Porsche Offers An Even Faster Macan Turbo

By Will Maley on September 7, 2016 - 9:19AM

Do you ever find yourself wishing the Porsche Macan Turbo could go even faster? We have some good news.

Rumored: Porsche Works On An Electric SUV

By Will Maley on August 14, 2016 - 2:21PM

Porsche is busy at work getting on transitioning the Mission E concept to production model. But there is now talk of an electric SUV joining the Mission E in a few years.

Don't Hold Your Breath For A 911 EV In the Near Future

By Will Maley on August 3, 2016 - 8:46AM

Porsche is hard at work on their Tesla Model S fighter, the Mission E into production. With this new model, this has some folks wondering if Porsche could take some of the ideas and technologies the Mission E into the 911.

Why You Won't See Porsche At Detroit Auto Show Next Year

By Will Maley on July 26, 2016 - 1:45PM

This year's Detroit Auto Show saw a few automakers such as Jaguar and Land Rover deciding to skip for various reasons. We have learned about the first automaker that will be skipping it for 2017.

How A Misprint Caused Porsche to Recall All of the 918 Spyders

By Will Maley on July 15, 2016 - 11:14AM

Sometimes, a little thing can cause a big mess.

California to Volkswagen's Proposed 3.0L TDI V6 Fix: No

By Will Maley on July 15, 2016 - 8:43AM

It seemed that a possible fix was on the way for the Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche models featuring the 3.0L TDI V6 that were deemed to have illegal emission software. Unfortunately, that fix has been rejected.

2017 Porsche Panamera Blooms Into Something Sleek

By Will Maley on June 29, 2016 - 8:43AM

The biggest criticism of the current Porsche Panamera was its looks. The model was described by some as either being a squished frog or humpback. But you couldn't deny the performance and passenger space on offer.

Porsche Mission E vs Tesla Model S: The Competitor's Strength and Weakness

By Armen Hareyan on June 20, 2016 - 8:26PM

There is a new challenge in the electric car word and it is Tesla Model S vs Porsche Mission E. While the media is reporting promising competition from Porsche the initial production of the Mission E is expected sometimes in 2019. Where will be Tesla by then?

Porsche Teases and Announces A Reveal Date for Next-Gen Panamera

By Will Maley on June 8, 2016 - 9:15AM

We knew that Porsche would be revealing the next-generation Panamera sometime this year, most likely at the Paris Motor Show. But it appears the German sports car marker is planning to show it sooner.

Next-Gen Porsche Panamera Turbo To Be As Quick As A Former Supercar

By Will Maley on May 31, 2016 - 9:20AM

Supercars and hypercars provide an interesting look at what was considered to be state of the art at the time. From exotic materials to extensive aero and engineering work, these vehicles give us an idea of how far we have come when it comes to comparing them to standard sports cars.

Audi S8 Plus and Porsche Panamera Turbo Duke It Out

By Will Maley on May 26, 2016 - 10:54AM

In the land of performance flagship sedans, the Volkswagen group has two models to fill this niche.

Volkswagen is Close to A Fix for the 3.0L TDI V6

By Will Maley on May 11, 2016 - 9:55AM

Owners of Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen vehicles equipped with the 3.0L TDI V6, we have some very good news.

For Sale: One of the Rarest 911 Turbos

By Will Maley on May 9, 2016 - 3:06PM

Mention Flachbau (German for flat-nose) to any 911 fanatic and they'll go crazy with images of the 911 flat-noses from the eighties with their smooth front end. But there was 911 Flachbau built in the mid-nineties and is one of the most coveted Porsche models.

Amid Sales Slump Corvette Still Outsells Competitors from Porsche, Lexus

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2016 - 11:41AM

The Chevrolet Corvette has seen its slowest start to the year, down 20% through April 2016, but even with this slight downturn in sales, C7 Corvette is still comfortably outselling the top competitors from Lexus and Porsche – selling more units than the Lexus RC and all of the Porsche cars combined.

Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept At the 2012 Paris Motor Show

Next-Generation Porsche Panamera To Get A New Body Style and It's Coming to the U.S.

By Will Maley on May 2, 2016 - 11:58AM

Porsche has been teasing us for few years with the idea of a Panamera wagon. It was first shown at the 2012 Paris Motor Show as the Panamera Sport Turismo concept. Then numerous spy shots showed that Porsche was possibly considering it. Now a Porsche executive has confirmed that a Panamera wagon is real and is coming to the U.S.

Porsche Plans A Restoration of A Special 924

By Will Maley on May 1, 2016 - 10:47AM

2016 marks the fortieth anniversary of one of the most underrated Porsche models, the 924. This model was the first production Porsche model to feature a water-cooled engine and would be the precursor to the 944 and 968. To celebrate this milestone, Porsche is undertaking a restoration project on a special 924.

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2017 Porsche 718 Cayman Follows the 718 Boxster's Turbo Future

By Will Maley on April 24, 2016 - 8:30PM

Porsche made a surprising announcement last year concerning the next-generation Boxster and Cayman. Both models would drop their flat-six engines and use turbocharged four-cylinders. Was Porsche losing their minds? Apparently not as the 718 Boxster has earned raves with its turbo-four engines.

Porsche Gets Into the Mobility Program With Their Own Twist

By Will Maley on April 20, 2016 - 9:26AM

As automakers begin to look the future, there is a change in how vehicle ownership is handled.

A Distinctive Porsche 959 Goes Up for Sale

By Will Maley on April 16, 2016 - 10:24AM

Porsche never built a 959 cabriolet during its short production run in the eighties. But that doesn't mean this idea hasn't become real.

CARB Paperwork Reveals Updated 911 GTS Is Coming

By Will Maley on April 14, 2016 - 9:03AM

It seemed slightly odd that Porsche would introduce a second-generation of the 911 GTS in 2015; less than a year before the updated 911 with turbo flat-six engines would be revealed. But it seems it was meant to be a short production run.

Porsche Gives the Macan A New Engine

By Will Maley on March 10, 2016 - 1:45PM

There isn't a lot wrong with the Porsche Macan except for two things. The base Macan S drinks gas like its going out of style and it is quite expensive. Porsche decided to remedy these problems with a new base model and engine.

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Next 911 GT3 Will Feature A Six-Speed Manual

By Will Maley on March 5, 2016 - 3:40PM

If you cried at the launch of the current Porsche 911 GT3 because there wasn't the option of a manual transmission, then some recent comments by the man overseeing the model should make you happy.

Porsche Builds A 911 for the Purist

By Will Maley on March 2, 2016 - 1:17PM

Do you find yourself wishing for a Porsche 911 that was light-weight, packed a powerful engine, and came with a six-speed manual? Your wish has come true.

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The Under 90 Second History of the 911

By Will Maley on February 13, 2016 - 11:36AM

Trying to summarize the 50 plus year history of the Porsche 911 is a huge ask for anyone. Doing it in 90 seconds seems impossible.

Volkswagen Sends A Proposed Fix For The 3.0L TDI

By Will Maley on February 3, 2016 - 11:51AM

Volkswagen is crossing their fingers as they hope the proposed fix for the 3.0L TDI V6 passes muster with the EPA and California Air Resources Board.

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