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Porsche 911 Receives Most-Reliable Car Award

The Porsche 911...if you don't drive it, you've heard of it. There are, after all, 11 different models to the name. Well, something we always knew about the 911, just became fact. That is, in addition to being a sexy, speed-happy work of art that know how to handle the road like a champion fighter does his opponent, it's extremely reliable.

Indeed, an organization called Technischer Uberwachungverei (TUV) just awarded the…

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Porsche Experience Center Coming Soon to Los Angeles

When you come to Performance Porsche in Chappel Hill, you can expect the best customer-service experience around. We're always happy to compare models, share specs, and arrange test drives in the blink of an eye. In fact, we dare say that the only thing we're missing is a dynamically designed track for the ultimate test-driving experience, but who has that?

As it turns out, a select few Porsche dealerships around the world do…

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Motor Authority Labels 2012 Porsche 911 'Best Car to Buy'

We've talked quite a bit about the new 2012 Porsche 911 here at Performance Porsche, and we'll be the first to admit a slight obsession with the sleek, stylish automobile. So, naturally, when we discovered the 2012 Porsche had been named 2012's "Best Car to Buy" by Motor Authority, we weren't at all surprised. The Porsche was judged in the following categories: value, performance, style, and comfort. It easily rose to…

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Porsche Unveils New 2013 GTS

Porsche recently paired its popular Panamera line with its reliable GTS model to offer a Panamera GTS for the 2013 year. The concept premiered at the 2011 Los Angeles Autoshow. GTS is known for offering increased performance without making the car too frivolous for daily use, and now the Panamera line joins to spice-up the model a bit. The Panamera GTS model will offer the same 4.8 liter V-8...

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Try the Porsche Winter Driving Experience For Yourself

You've seen it in the movies. A sports car racing across a snow covered expanse and executing sliding and high speed drifting maneuvers. Well, Porsche wants you to experience the thrill for yourself.  

To prove that Porsche vehicles can handle themselves extremely well in ice and snow conditions if driven properly, Porsche is giving drivers the chance to experience a winter race track in Finland, near the Arctic Circle...

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Porsche Agrees...Segregating EV Charging Stations is Incredibly Passé

Porsche fans are loyal to the Porsche brand, but when it comes to developing new technologies, Porsche is open to working with other automakers. In this case, we're talking about electric charging stations.

Like the other automakers, Porsche knows there needs to be a standard for electric vehicle charging stations in order to make electric vehicles themselves, more viable. To help all drivers of electric vehicles, Porsche is teaming up with...

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2012 Porsche 911 To Arrive in 2012

2012 Porsche 911

Porsche fans have been waiting with baited breath for news regarding the 2012 Porsche 911. Well, the time has finally come and despite a seemingly unchanged exterior, the interior holds many new surprises.

In speaking about the interior, Stephen Turvil from motoring.co.uk says, "The cabin…has evolved like one of Charles Darwin's specimens."  

Drivers will find the cockpit will surround them comfortably while the leather seats and center mounted...

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"Mr. Hendrick is fortunate to have put you in charge of Porsche..."

Dear Colin,
 
Liz and I wish to thank you for making our purchase of the Cayenne the delightful experience it was.
 
You have a great team at Performance, who clearly know and love the Porsche brand, and - very importantly - enjoy the experience of being and working together.
 
Mr. Hendrick is fortunate to have put you in charge of Porsche.  Don't go away!
 
Warm regards,
 
Jim and Liz
 
PS: I touched the "SPORT" button on…
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Porsche 911 Cars Get New Artistic Hoods

Porsche is taking car art in a new direction. Instead of dressing up the car itself, Porsche is working to stylize the hood. In doing so they aren't just changing their emblem, Porsche is allowing artists to submit works of art to be featured on the hood of the Porsche 911.

Featured in the Porsche Museum in Struttgart, Germany, the "Colección Goméz" features South American artists works of art...

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Porsche/Volkswagen Merger Delayed

Since summer 2009, Volkswagen has owned approximately 49 percent of luxury automaker Porsche. They were planning to acquire the second half by the end of the year. But, things aren't really going according to plan. VW pulled the brakes on the plan, earlier this month, causing a ripple effect among European stocks...

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