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LA 2013: Porsche Macan revealed

Porsche has revealed its new Macan SUV in separate launch events at motor shows in LA and Tokyo. Of course, Porsche ambassador Maria Sharapova could only be in one place at once and LA got the sweets on that front. The Macan is destined to be Porsche’s best selling model and if you have a […]

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LaFerrari latest hybrid hypercar to attack Nürburgring

The 708kW LaFerrari is the latest in the triumverate of hybrid hypercars to attack the Nürburgring Nordschleife. It joins the brief video we’ve seen of the McLaren P1, with a rumoured 7:04 lap time, and the apparently all-conquering Porsche 918 Spyder. Of course, the 918 grabbed headlines recently when Porsche announced it had broken the […]

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2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in pictures

The lights have been turned off at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and the mammoth task of dismantling the huge displays has begun. To recap what you may have missed here’s a selection of 120+ pics reminding you what was on show.

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PDK-only for 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

UK publication Car magazine brings the scoop that the 991-based 911 GT3 RS will carry over the PDK transmission and electronic power steering from the just released 911 GT3 (pictured). Their source is very reliable, too, none other than Andreas Preuninger, Head of GT Cars at Porsche. There can be no mistaking Preuninger’s comments, either. […]

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What is the Porsche 919 going to be?

Word has come out that Porsche lodged a patent application for the wordmark ‘919’ back in October. The file was submitted to the German Patent Office and the term 919 has appeared on the official register in the past few days. This news could indicate Porsche has grand plans for an entirely new model. After […]

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AIMS 2012 gallery: Porsche

We love Porsche for many things. Chief among them is the Porsche–Australia relationship. It’s a genuinely strong one, thanks largely to Norman Hamilton who played a key role in the development of right-hand drive Porsches and began importing them here 61 years ago. One of the legacies of that relationship is the sight of a […]

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“A lot of horsepowers”

Harry Metcalfe from Evo is the latest person to blame for yet more Porsche 918 Spyder content. Here he chews the fat with Walter Röhrl, who was also kind enough to take Harry for a drive. We quite liked Walter’s description of having “a lot of horsepowers to drive with this car.” It’s an interesting […]

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Harris drives the 1987 Porsche 962

Driving is better than talking. So, as much as we love the 918 Spyder, we prefer last week’s Chris Harris video where he was lucky enough to drive the legendary Porsche 962, which we’re belatedly sharing with you now. That said, there is some awesome discussion in this clip with Norbert Singer, the brainchild behind […]

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What the hell is a Porsche Pajun?

You’re looking at a rendering for the rumoured Porsche Pajun. The what? It’s a baby Panamera which Porsche hopes will give the BMW M5 and its saloon rivals some sleepless nights. The Pajun is expected to join the Porsche model range in coming years, along with the 960 “Fefi” Ferrari fighter, as the company looks […]

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More 991 Porsche 911 spy shots

Autocar has a nice suite of images showcasing the all-new Porsche 911. The 991 model will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. As the reveal draws closer sightings are on the increase each time wearing less and less camouflage. Aside from the pics not much else is being said that we […]

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New Porsche 911 to offer 7-speed manual, but no KERS/hybrid tech

US website Car and Driver say their sources have confirmed that the 991 Porsche 911 will offer a 7-speed manual. It’s understood the new “top gear” will have a high ratio designed to aid better fuel economy. The shift should follow the usual H-pattern, with seventh up high and right alongside fifth gear. In addition […]

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Porsche planning a hybrid debut for Geneva

Porsche has revealed they will be bringing a new “parallel full hybrid model” to the Geneva Motor Show. The company says this move has been based on the success of the Cayenne S Hybrid. Also on show in Geneva will be the recently revealed 918 RSR (interior pictured above), which made its debut at Detroit […]