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 |  Jun 06, 6:45 AM

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This year, Porsche is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its 911 model, and to congratulate the German automaker on its momentous feat, MINI has released a photo gallery of a classic MINI with a classic Porsche 911.

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 |  May 21, 9:32 AM

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The new Porsche 911 GT3 isn’t just another generation in the German automaker’s GT3 lineup; it’s packed with next-generation technology that makes it a true track monster.

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 |  May 13, 7:31 AM

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The next-generation Porsche 911 GT2 Turbo will reportedly pack 552 hp from its 3.8-liter, twin-turbocharged, flat-six engine. 

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 |  May 07, 5:14 PM

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Earlier, Porsche unveiled the next iteration of its 911 Turbo and Turbo S, and now the German automaker has released a first look video of its next great sports car.

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 |  Apr 30, 4:32 PM

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Porsche 911 sports cars from model years 2001 through 2007 are the subject of a NHTSA probe opened on Friday, April 26. 

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 |  Apr 30, 11:18 AM

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First it was the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3, and now it has come to light that the new Porsche 911 Turbo will not have a manual transmission option, and will only be offered with the brand’s automatic dual-clutch setup.

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 |  Apr 14, 1:21 PM

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While the Porsche 911 RSR certainly looks good in its 2013 race livery, it looks even better stripped down to its carbon fiber glory.

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 |  Apr 01, 9:10 AM

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Porsche, the German automaker has unveiled its latest 911 RSR race car which will be campaigned this race season by the Porsche AG Team Manthey works squad.

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 |  Mar 14, 12:45 PM

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The latest generation of Porsche 911 (the 991) is quickly expanding in terms of trims and models. With the new GT3 being unveiled at Geneva last week proving to be the ultimate Porsche, today we bring something a little bit more relaxed: the 911 Targa.

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 |  Mar 05, 11:43 AM

The newest generation of the Porsche 911 GT3 just made its worldwide debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show with a new rear-wheel steering system and Porsche’s seven-speed PDK transmission. 

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 |  Mar 01, 6:50 AM

To celebrate 50 years of the world’s most successful sports car Porsche will unveil two new 911s at the Geneva Motor Show next week, including one that’s described as, “very exciting.”

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 |  Feb 27, 3:32 PM

Top 10 Affordable Rear-Wheel-Drive Cars


Lawmakers in Washington D.C. and California are armed with a legislative battleaxe and they’re bringing it to bear against the automotive industry. Fuel-economy regulations are hitting like a war hammer, disrupting the market and crushing carmakers. In a mad dash to meet upcoming CAFE standards manufacturers are dramatically shifting their product offerings. Downsized vehicles, hybrid drivetrains and diesel engines are some of the tools in their defensive arsenals.

SEE ALSO: Why Front-Wheel-Drive Cars Are More Efficient

One unfortunate victim of this efficiency stampede is rear-wheel drive. Slowly but surely over the last 30 years automakers have made the switch to front-drive, a layout that’s more economical in a number of ways. But not everyone is content driving a Nissan Sentra, or getting by in a minivan. For enthusiasts that care about performance rear-wheel drive is king, but it’s a monarch that’s under siege. Keeping the dream alive, here’s a list of the Top 10 (reasonably) affordable RWD cars on the market today. Act fast before they’re gone in a puff of tire smoke.

 |  Feb 07, 9:54 AM

Porsche’s iconic sportscar is turning the big 5-0, and the German company has some major plans to celebrate all year long.

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 |  Dec 26, 9:01 AM

Maserati is currently working towards having a 100-percent coverage of the luxury sports car market, which means a Porsche 911 rival is in the works.

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 |  Dec 10, 5:32 PM

Porsche is recalling its 2010 model year 911 GT3 vehicles in Canada for a possible rear wheel hub failure.

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 |  Dec 09, 2:02 PM

At Porsche’s ‘Night of Champions’ event in Weissach, Germany this weekend, the automaker unveiled its newest generation of GT3 Cup race cars.

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 |  Dec 08, 10:39 PM

Porsche has unveiled its 2013 911 GT3 Cup race car, powered by a 3.8-liter, flat-six engine with 460 hp, which is 10-hp more than its predecessor.

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 |  Dec 07, 9:36 AM

The newest version of the Porsche 911, the 991, has yet to make it to the professional racing circuit, but a teaser video released by Porsche suggests that we don’t have long to wait. 

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 |  Dec 06, 5:34 PM

Reports of a car slotting between the Porsche 911 and 918 have been swirling for quite a while and now the automaker has registered a new name it the German patent office.

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 |  Nov 12, 12:02 PM

Top 10 Cars of All Time


Cars have shaped the world we live in by giving mobility to the masses. Over the past century and beyond there have been plenty of revolutionary vehicles, not to mention quite a few clunkers.

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 |  Nov 01, 5:31 PM

The sprawling Volkswagen Empire is in the process of consolidating its vehicle architectures. To help quell the industrial chaos Porsche was put in charge of sports-car development, but now it’s reported the next-generation Audi R8 will not share Zuffenhausen’s latest architecture.

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 |  Oct 25, 6:54 PM

Hosting its annual week-long Test Fest, the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada has announced its picks for Car of the Year in 11 categories with the Cadillac ATS and Ford Focus ST, among others, taking awards.

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 |  Oct 11, 4:15 PM

When was the last time a car’s braking performance made headlines? Or when a vehicle’s defining feature was listed as its ability to come to a stop in a hurry?

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 |  Oct 09, 6:46 AM

The voting is in and the 2012 Women’s World Car of the Year is the Range Rover Evoque. The Evoque took home top honors after women motoring writers from 12 different countries chimed in with their votes.

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