Audi, Porsche sales assist Volkswagen to record underlying profit
Record Audi and Porsche sales assisted Volkswagen swing to a record underlying profit in last year, although a larger than expected charge from the diesel emissions scandal indicated it missed for its operating profit. Sales of the German automaker’s high-end brand names lifted underlying operating profit prior to special items 14 percent to 14.6 billion
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Volkswagen finance arm’s profit up on huge demand for diesel cars
Volkswagen‘s funding arm anticipates to publish record revenues this year, it stated on Friday, due to the increased demand for diesel cars, an indication that the business’s emissions-cheating scandal has not prevented clients. Operating profit at Volkswagen Financial Services might surpass 2 billion euros ($2.1 billion) for the very first time, after the department formerly
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Due to Volkswagen’s emissions scandal Porsche will stop selling one of its best-selling SUVs
Porsche, one of the carmakers captured in the middle of Volkswagen’s ongoing emissions scandal has recently released a stop-sale order on one of its most preferred models, called Cayenne Diesel SUV. The SUV showcases the 3.0-liter V6 TDI engine named in the Epa’s increased allegations against Volkswagen. Those allegations assert that Volkswagen’s 2.0-liter TDI engine
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No Plans to Rival Tesla Model S, Says Porsche
For those car enthusiasts out there who have been keeping their eyes on the latest car news, they should have known that the Germany-based sports car maker, Porsche, is rumored to be prepping a vehicle model set to go head to head with the Model S from Tesla Motors. Well, rumors are rumors, it seems,
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Porsche Yet To Approve Ferrari 458-Rivaling Mid-Engine Supercar
Porsche as of late precluded any shot of another passage level games auto situated beneath the Boxster, and now there are reasons for alarm plans for another mid-motor supercar situated over the 911 and intended to tackle any semblance of the Ferrari 458 Italia could likewise be put on ice. The last we listened, the
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Report: McLaren considering a return to Le Mans
Porsche came back to Le Mans after a 16 year absence and it would appear that Mclaren is considering a comparative move with a 650s GTE. In a meeting with Autosport, Mclaren GT Project Manager Andrew Kirkaldy said “I would be exceptionally surprised if you don’t see a 650s running at Le Mans sooner or
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Porsche 911 Martini Racing Edition celebrates Le Mans comeback
After a 16 year absence Porsche is back this coming weekend at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. To celebrate the return and to pay tribute to the successes of the legendary Porsche Le Mans race cars such as the 917 and the 935 “Moby Dick”, Porsche Exclusive has unveiled the “Martini Racing Edition” of
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2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 rendered
Last month we showed you spy shots of a hot track oriented Porsche Cayman GT4. The flagship Cayman will sit above the recently unveiled GTS model and is expected to carry either GT3, GT4 or R moniker. This new model will narrow the cap between standard 911, or possibly even beat the entry level 911.
This is how Porsche disguised a first-gen Boxster prototype as a 911 Targa (video)
When Porsche launched the first-generation Boxster (the 986 series) in late 1996 it was a big surprise and during development was a pretty big secret and Porsche had very high hopes for this new model. At the time Porsche only had the 911 in production and was far from being what it is today with
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2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 spied with a huge rear wing
Porsche recently unveiled new range topping Boxster and Cayman GTS with 335 and 325 horsepower respectively. These numbers put both the Boxster and Cayman GTS very close to where the base 911 Carrera is with its 350 horsepower, but in a more compact and some say even in a better looking package. For some time rumors
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Porsche 911 Targa walkaround video at NAIAS, includes roof operation
Porsche has recently shown how the roof works on the new 911 Targa in this video that was recorded in the ongoing NAIAS at Detroit. Can be called as one of the most popular cars in the ongoing show, Porsche’s 911 Targa is actually a throwback to the original model from 1965. The roof section
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Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition announced, based on the Cayenne V6 & Cayenne Diesel
Porsche has recently introduced the Cayenne Platinum Edition. Designed to be stylish, the special edition comes equipped with bi-xenon headlights, privacy glass and 19-inch Cayenne Design II wheels with colored Porsche crests. The model has a Platinum Silver Metallic exterior paint but other colours such as Black, White, Meteor Grey Metallic, Basalt Black Metallic, Mahogany
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Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Exclusive Edition unveiled for the UK
Porsche has recently introduced a 911 Carrera 4S Exclusive Edition for the United Kingdom. The special edition model which has been designed to appeal to the understated British and so it comes with an exclusive grey exterior with a sporty designed body kit. In the interiors, the model is well equipped with premium leather upholstery
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9ff & SpeedArt file for insolvency
Well known Porsche tuners 9ff and SpeedArt have also now filed for insolvency recently. The details available about the situation are limited as of now, but we have come to know that the Dortmund District Court has appointed insolvency lawyer Carsten Koch to oversee things at 9ff in September. A similar decision has been handed
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2014 Porsche 918 Coupe gets rendered
Porsche unveiled the 918 Spyder at the recently concluded Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany and so Theophilus Chin decided to make a rendering of what a 918 Coupe would look like based on the unveiling at the show. Drawing inspiration from the 918 RSR concept, designer Chin has created a stylish super car that eschews
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