2014 Women’s World Car of the Year Awards Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2014 Women’s World Car of the Year winners have been announced, with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class named Luxury Car of the Year, and the overall Car of the Year. It was a hard-fought journey for the S-Class, though, as this year’s voting produced the closest results in the five-year history of Women’s World Car of […]
The Stig and Darth Vader Drive a Porsche 550 Spyder in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
While this article’s headline may sound like the result of a particularly spirited game of Mad Libs, we assure you that the Stig and Darth Vader really did drive a Porsche 550 Spyder on a snowy stretch of road in the Canadian city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The proof is contained in the 13-second video below: […]
2015 Cadillac Escalade: 2014 Luxury Utility Vehicle of the Year
The readers of AutoGuide.com have spoken: the 2015 Cadillac Escalade is officially the readers’ choice for the 2014 Luxury Utility Vehicle of the Year. Other categories include the Truck of the Year, Car of the Year, Sports Car of the Year, Utility Vehicle of the Year, Luxury Car of the Year, and Green Car of […]
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Debuts in Paris
Although it’s probably not the first thing you associate with the German high-performance car company, Porsche actually boasts a larger variety of plug-in hybrids than any other automaker. Not even Toyota, with its myriad of Priuses (Prii? Priuplets? Pria pets?), offers more plug-in hybrid models than Porsche. The latest is a new Porsche Cayenne S […]
Porsche First Half Sales Increase 8 Percent
Porsche is reporting that the company sold 87,800 cars in the first half of 2014, which is good for an 8 percent increase over last year’s numbers during the same period. Porsche also saw their revenue grow by 16 percent to 8.2 billion Euros (US $11 billion) and operating profit grow 8 percent to 1.4 […]
Here Are the Candidates for the 2015 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year
Last year, General Motors dominated the North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year awards, decided by 50 journalists from the U.S. and Canada. The all-new Corvette Stingray took the high honors for the Car of the Year while the redesigned Silverado was lauded as the Truck of the Year. GM will, however, have a […]
Global Porsche Sales Up 7.6 Percent Through First Half of 2014
Porsche is sitting pretty at the halfway point through 2014, with global sales reaching 87,803 units to date after global Porsche sales in June climbed 14.1 percent year-over-year to 16,325 vehicles. Porsche sales are up 7.6 percent around the world through the first six months, and the automaker has enjoyed significant growth in many key […]
There Might Be Three Porsche Flat-Four Engines
There’s been talk for some time now of Porsche rolling out a flat-four engine for the Cayman and Boxster, but a report from the UK’s CAR Magazine suggests that Porsche isn’t stopping at just one. No, see, flat-four engines are like potato chips—you can’t have just one. If you’re Porsche, you’re planning for three flat-four […]
Porsche’s First Quarter Sales in U.S. Hit Record High After Strong March
Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is reporting March sales of 3,808 units, which brings Porsche’s first quarter sales to an all-time high of 10,136. At the conclusion of Q1 2013, Porsche’s year-to-date sales totaled 9,649 on the strength of 3,486 vehicles sold in March 2013. The marked improvement is a portent of good things to […]
Porsche Purists Will Hate Flat-Four Engines For Cayman and Boxster
Porsche will manufacture flat-four engines for the Boxster and Cayman. Gentleman, start your Internet complaining!
Last week, Metallica played a gig in Bogota, Colombia and debuted a new song entitled “The Lords of Summer.” A week later, Porsche announced that they will be bringing a flat-four engine to the latest iteration of the Boxster and Cayman. How are these things linked? Aging 80s metal guy and the Porsche purists are […]
2014 Porsche Cayenne Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Porsche Cayenne For the 2014 model year, the Porsche Cayenne will now come with a Turbo S variant that churns out 550 horsepower. Reduced Time Until Top Luxury: Porsche Macon’s waiting list has been reduced in the US 2014 Porsche Cayenne Exterior The Porsche Cayenne is a five-seater SUV offered […]
2014 Geneva Motor Show Lineup: World and European Debuts
A rundown of what's hot at this year's auto show in Geneva: concepts, new models, and familiar faces (oh my).
The 2014 Geneva Motor Show is upon us, and automakers from the world over are trotting out their best and boldest for auto enthusiasts around the globe to see. Here’s a look at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show lineup for world and European debuts from some of the most prominent brands: Alfa Romeo 4C Targa […]
Porsche and China Set Sales Goals for 2014
Back in January, Automotive News reported that Porsche’s head of sales and marketing, Bernhard Maier, predicted that China could overtake the United States as the automaker’s largest market by 2015 (if not as soon as this year). Porsche moved 37,425 units in China during 2013, which tailed U.S. sales totals (42,323 units) by less than […]
Unveils, Debuts, and Concepts: A List of 2014 Chicago Auto Show Reveals
A full list of known reveals expected at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
2014 Chicago Auto Show Reveals These cars are brand-new offerings, some of which have been under wraps until the show. 2015 Kia Soul EV 2015 Subaru Legacy Camaro SS Chicago Blackhawks Edition 2015 Lincoln Navigator BMW 7-Series Diesel 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad 2015 Chevrolet City Express 2015 Subaru Liberty 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Toyota TRD […]
2014 Porsche Boxster Overview
2014 Porsche Boxster Exterior The iconic Porsche Boxster underwent a complete redesign last year, and enthusiasts still can’t get enough in 2014. The all-new lines of the 2014 Boxster provoke a feeling reminiscent to that of exotic cars (Ferrari comes to mind), and standard 18-inch wheel only bolster what is already jaw-dropping curb appeal. New […]