Okay, y’all: let’s talk turbos. R&D Chief Wolfgang Hatz stepped out from the lab this past week to talk about how Porsche intends to meet increasingly stringent government fuel economy standards. His theme? Reality: “If you look at euro per g/km then it’s turbo. Then at the end of the decade electrification has to be […]
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NYIAS: Porsche Answers Prayers, Grants Targa GTS To World
Last year saw the return of the 911 Targa, the perfect way to tell people that while you could have a convertible 911, you prefer a hardtop made out of glass. And while the retracting platform space opera of the Targa’s roof opening and closing is pretty cool, more than one person looked at all […]
Porsche Says Book Your Winter Driving Experience Now
The abominable snowman is a pain. Ice, cold, frostbite, snow: these are not appropriate for North Carolina. However, they are appropriate for your Porsche. “No!” you exclaim. “What about salt destroying the undercarriage? And crawling over ice on rear-wheel drive?” To that, we would say, watch this: Now that your fear of breaking your Porsche […]
Tax Rule For Business Owners Set To Expire At End of Year
Note: This article does not constitute tax advice. Tax law is subject to change. Talk to your tax advisor for full details. If you are a small business owner and drive a lot for your business, a specific tax exemption could save you money. IRS Section 179 includes a vehicle depreciation write-off for 2014. It […]
Amazing Photos Show Factory Where 918 Spyder Is Made
In the deep corners of our mind, we wonder: Where is the 918 Spyder constructed? How is it conceived? Can you eat a candy apple while you watch it being built? Until recently, the only way you could see the special room where Porsche builds these gifts to humanity was to buy one. Plunk down […]