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Porsche celebrates 25 years of the Boxster

March 31, 2021 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

Porsche is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the iconic Boxster with a new 718 model. This eye-catching new special edition, called the Boxster 25 Years, sports a whole swath of callbacks to the prototype that debuted at the 1993 Detroit Auto Show. Built upon the 718 Boxster GTS 4.0, the Boxster 25 Years dons the same silver metallic paint found on its vintage counterpart, but you can also opt for a black or white exterior. In addition to sporting exclusive…

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Porsche Announces Return to Le Mans

March 1, 2021 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

The end of 2020 came with good news for fans of endurance racing. Porsche announced that they’d be returning to Le Mans starting in 2023. They’ll join in the North American IMSA SportsCar Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship with a new LMDh prototype that lets them participate in the top class. Porsche will compete with manufacturers such as Alpine, Toyota, Audi, and Glickenhaus. Porsche has always had success in endurance racing. The brand won 19 times at Le…

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Porsche Taycan Sets Drifting World Record

February 1, 2021 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

The Porsche Taycan earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records late last year when it set the record for the longest continuous drift in an electric car. For the purposes of this drifting world record, drifting is defined driving with the wheels at an angle instead of pointed in the same direction of the curve you’re driving on. The driver, Dennis Retera, drove on a 200-meter circle for 210 laps without ever straightening the wheels, ultimately drifting…

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Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Gets Increased Battery Capacity

December 22, 2020 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

In its quest to further perfect EV technology, Porsche has increased the battery capacity of the new 2021 Cayenne E-Hybrid. The battery in each variant of the new vehicle will now be 17.9 kWh, a marked improvement of the 2020 model’s 14.1 kWh. This development is made possible thanks to a recalibration of the battery’s charging strategy. As with all hybrids, the 2021 Cayenne E-Hybrid features both an electric and standard gas engine. The vehicle also features an E-Charge mode,…

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Volkswagen launches new Taos subcompact crossover

December 1, 2020 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

If you’re looking for a peppy, efficient compact SUV, check out the upcoming Volkswagen Taos. This brand-new model will fill a niche in the VW lineup, slotting below the family-favorite Tiguan and the upcoming ID.4 electric vehicle. It boasts a 1.5-liter EA211 engine that’s designed to deliver impressive fuel economy alongside spirited driving dynamics. It’s an updated spin on the engine powering the popular Volkswagen Jetta, and it enables the Taos to deliver 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque….

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Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Porsche

October 30, 2020 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

Porsche is an automaker synonymous with style, speed, and luxury. Driving a Porsche is an experience you’ll never forget. If you want that feeling of power and class every day but you’re still unsure, check out these top five reasons to buy a Porsche: Performance Porsche offers performance numbers that would make heavy-duty trucks jealous. The new 2021 Porsche Panamera will sport a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 that will generate 620 horsepower to go along with 604 pound-feet of torque. Those…

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Porsche Takes a Stand for Diversity and LGBT+ Rights

September 30, 2020 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

Gay rights are a major priority for Porsche, as the German automaker proved during this summer’s Christopher Street Day celebration in Stuttgart. Christopher Street Day is Europe’s version of American gay pride festivals, and it’s observed in numerous cities across the continent. For Stuttgart’s festival during a weekend in late July, Porsche went all-out with a vehicular rainbow: six differently colored 911 models parked in front of the Porsche Museum. Porsche also flew a rainbow flag over its Stuttgart plant,…

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet Boasts Advanced Climate Control

August 31, 2020 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

Leave it to Porsche to innovate a way to drive with the top down in the wintertime. The new 2020 Porsche 911 Cabriolet offers an advanced climate control system that works to determine an optimal interior temperature, allowing you to get more enjoyment out of your convertible even when the weather turns cold. Porsche engineers devised a system that uses sensors to weigh factors including exterior temperature and vehicle speed to optimize climate control performance. Using data, pulled from 20…

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How Volkswagen is Helping Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic

July 31, 2020 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

Volkswagen has joined in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the US and around the world by producing and shipping personal protective equipment around the country and to nations like China and Germany to help prevent further spread of the virus. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in China early this year, Volkswagen teams in Europe and Asia have been making masks, medical clothing, and other PPE to China to assist the doctors there. Then the virus broke out in…

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Stuck at Home? Try Auto Racer’s Fitness Tips

June 30, 2020 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

Even if you’re stuck at home or don’t feel comfortable going to the gym right now, it’s still possible to prioritize your physical fitness. Just ask Mark Webber. Here at Gossett Porsche, we admire Webber as a Formula One champion and a record-breaking driver for the Porsche 919 Hybrid project. He’s had years of experience building his strength and endurance for the rigors of auto racing, and he recently shared his favorite tips for getting and staying fit at home…

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