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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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Intern designs the look of new Porsche 911 race car

By Hawke Fracassa on June 25, 2011 - 9:58PM

Meet the next creative force in the auto world. Porsche Cars intern Anna Frey designed the livery that appeared on a 911 GT3 Cup race car that was driven Saturday in the 200-cars-from-25-countries Porsche Carrera World Cup Race at the Nürburgring track in Germany.

1,100 mile drive to Pikes Peak easy as pie for Porsche 911 GT2

By Hawke Fracassa on June 18, 2011 - 4:16PM

Seven-time Pikes Peak Hillclimb champ Jeff Zwart will drive Porsche’s fastest road car up the world’s most famous hillclimb. But as a precursor to that 12.42-mile race on Sunday, this weekend he drove 1,100 miles from California to Colorado to get there in his 620 horsepower 911 GT2 RS and arrived without incident. Zwart told TorqueNews.com today that his 911 delivered 22.3 mpg.

Porsche recalls 2010-2011 911 models with center locking hubs

By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2011 - 4:45PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of various 2010 and 2011 Porsche 911 models equipped with the race style center locking hub assembly due to early wear possibly causing the lugnut to work loose and release the wheel.

Reality Internet: Porsche GT3 crew will dish on race day

By Hawke Fracassa on June 10, 2011 - 6:29PM

Porsche Cars North America is entering a 911 GT3 Cup race car with a specially formed pit crew of six employee enthusiasts at the Porsche Carrera World Cup race on June 25.

The 2012 ZR1 smashes the Viper ACR's ‘Ring record - with video

By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2011 - 3:47PM

Today the folks at General Motors posted a video on YouTube of the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 on the famed Nürburgring race course in Germany – a video in which the ZR-1 turned a stunning lap time of just 7:19.63, effectively destroying the record held by the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR since August 2008.

Porsche Cayman S Black Edition gets $67,500 MSRP

By Hawke Fracassa on May 29, 2011 - 10:57AM

Porsche will start selling a limited-issue 2012 Cayman S Black Edition this summer. It will retail for $67,500 and only 500 of the sporty cars will be assembled. Peak speed when equipped with a 6-speed manual trans is 173 mph.

Cali ready to celebrate classic Porsche cars

By Hawke Fracassa on May 28, 2011 - 10:16PM

Porsche Cars North America and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca are planning Porsche's Rennsport Reunion IV at the track in California Oct. 14-16. Rennsport Reunion IV is expected to be a landmark event that collects Porsche vintage and current race cars and the drivers who made them great in one place.

Porsche adds boss, builds momentum toward new HQ

By Hawke Fracassa on May 27, 2011 - 1:03PM

Porsche Cars North America bolstered its communications staff on Friday, announcing the appointment of Nick Twork as manager of product communications. The new role makes Twork No. 2 on the Porsche PR team in America and comes at an opportune time.

Cars you should know: Porsche 959

By Roman Rosa on May 26, 2011 - 12:53PM

in 1986 every nerd on the planet rejoiced as someone had finally built a super car for them. This was a super car for the thinkers, the technology maniacs. It was not about pure testosterone and crushing beer cans over one's forehead, it was about using science to make the fastest production car on the planet.

Porsche to build new US headquarters in Atlanta

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2011 - 1:35PM

Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has announced that they will begin building a new North American headquarters near the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, which will share space with Porsche Business Services and Porsche Financial Services – housing nearly all North American corporate offices in one location.

Porsche applies GTS treatment to the 911 Carrera 4

By Adrian Dorofte on May 12, 2011 - 6:35AM

The new 998 generation of the iconic Porsche 911, that is undergoing the final experimental phase, will be officially introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Till then, the constructor from Zuffenhausen, Germany continues to garnish the current 997 lineup with exclusive models: today, it's the turn of the new 911 Carrera 4 GTS.

Electronic Arts teases Need for Speed - The Run

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2011 - 3:19PM

It seems like just yesterday when I was tearing open my fresh copy of Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed and gaming super-company Electronic Arts has already issued a brief look at the Next generation of the NFS series with a YouTube video of Need for Speed – The Run.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Interior

By John Matras on April 28, 2011 - 9:27AM

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0: Giant with the largest engine ever in a Porsche 911

By John Matras on April 28, 2011 - 8:47AM

The Porsche 911 has always been known as a giant killer, extracting a huge amount of power from a small displacement engine, but is some is good, more is better. At least that is what's behind--literally--the largest engine ever in a Porsche 911, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 limited edition.

Designer Calvin Klein’s Porsche 911 for sale on eBay

By Don Bain on April 27, 2011 - 8:43PM

You’d think if you could afford to purchase and provide tender loving care to a 1985 Porsche 911, you be happy just to find one in fair condition. But what if you found one, not only in excellent shape, but previously owned by fashion king Calvin Klein with only 59,000 miles being auctioned at a current bid of $24,100?

Porsche Panamera Turbo S debuts at New York show; more horsepower, bigger price

By John Matras on March 30, 2011 - 11:18AM

Have a need to take three of your closest friends to sixty miles per hour in a mere 3.6 seconds? May we suggest the Porsche Panamera Turbo S, to be debuted officially at the New York International Automobile Show on April 20 though Porsche released details and preliminary photos today.

Porsche promotes 'magic everyday' in new print and television ads

By John Matras on March 28, 2011 - 3:25PM

Porsche is rolling out an new advertising campaign that doesn't emphasize the sports car capabilities of its sports car models. Instead, the new Porsche ads will feature the everyday utility of the Porsche 911 and Porsche Cayman. Porsche is also soliciting home videos of people using their Porsches for daily run-of-the-mill activities. The theme of the campaign, appropriately, is "Engineered for Magic. Everyday."

Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid

By John Matras on March 21, 2011 - 12:46PM

Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid rear view

By John Matras on March 21, 2011 - 12:37PM

Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid slated for production

By John Matras on March 21, 2011 - 11:50AM

The Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid may go from zero-to-sixty in around 3.1 seconds, but more importantly, it went from 2010 Geneva Motor Show concept to production-bound supercar in just over a year. Actually hitting the road will take a little longer. The first customer cars will begin arriving in the United States "near the end of 2013," says Porsche.

Volkswagen-Porsche merger questionable due to legal issues

By Patrick Rall on March 17, 2011 - 12:58PM

The Volkswagen Auto Group (VAG) had originally planned to merge with Porsche Automobil Holding SE by the second half of 2011 but with massive lawsuits outstanding against Porsche, VAG may have to hold off on the merger until sometime next year – leaving Porsche SE scrambling to secure new investment options to carry the company until the merger occurs.

New hedge fund lawsuit filed against Porsche

By Patrick Rall on March 16, 2011 - 11:15AM

Even though a nearly-identical case was dismissed in late December, a handful of US hedge funds have grouped together to sue for Porsche for over $1 billion US dollars in short-selling losses.

The Porsche Panamera S Hybrid debuts at the Geneva Motor Show

By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2011 - 4:21PM

Porsche announced earlier this month that that the hybrid version of their popular Panamera sedan was on its way and as the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opened, the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid met the world.

Modernized 356 Porsche envisioned by a designer from Armenia

By Frank Sherosky on February 21, 2011 - 5:54PM

Thanks to freedom of expression, education and global communications, industrial design ideas now come from every part of the world, like the modernized 356 Porsche envisioned by Tigran Lalayan of Armenia.

RUF Automotive producing electric Porsches for field tests

By Don Bain on February 17, 2011 - 1:38PM

RUF Automotive, the German firm so adept at modifying vehicles they are considered a manufacturer, is developing electric Porsches for field tests this year. The vehicles will be produced in association with Seimens AG and adapted from 911 models. Data derived from testing will be provided the German Field Ministry of the Environment, who is sponsoring the trials.

Grand Cherokee Selected Official Winter Vehicle of New England

By Keith Griffin on February 15, 2011 - 2:09PM

The New England Motor Press Association has overwhelmingly selected the Jeep Grand Cherokee as its Official Winter Vehicle of New England.

Cadillac Joins Foray into Special Black Cars with CTS-V Black Diamond

By Keith Griffin on February 2, 2011 - 6:27PM

First Porsche was out with a special Black 911 Carrera and Boxster S and now Cadillac has announced its foray into special black models with the CTS V Black Diamond.

Semi-Finalists for World Car and World Green Car of the Year Announced

By Keith Griffin on February 2, 2011 - 10:09AM

The 10 semi-finalists for the World Car of the Year and six semi-finalists for World Green Car of the Year have been announced.

Hedge fund lawsuit against Porsche dismissal appealed

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2011 - 11:39AM

In late December, a US District Judge in New York dismissed the multi-billion dollar lawsuit filed by Black Diamond Offshore and Elliott Associates LP against Porsche for the investing impact felt by their failed attempt to buy up a massive chunk of Volkswagen and not surprisingly, that dismissal has been appealed by Black Diamond and Elliot on the behalf of their 39 plaintiffs.

Global markets still lacking a global automotive ETF

By Frank Sherosky on January 31, 2011 - 8:27PM

Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) cover just about every industry and sector except the one that is growing by leaps and bounds in emerging markets - the global auto industry.

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