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  • Porsche recalls 74,585 Panamera sedans

    Porsche said it is recalling 74,585 Panamera sedans worldwide, about 19,200 of which are in the United States and Canada.The effort is to fix a software problem that could cause the electric power steering system to be unavailable for short periods.

    The recall covers current-generation Panameras made between March 6, 2016, and December 6, 2018.

    “If this happens, increased force is then required for steering. To avoid this, the associated control unit needs to be reprogrammed with an updated data record as a precautionary measure,” Porsche said in a statement on Thursday.

    A spokesman said Porsche will notify owners in writing and that customers can continue to use their vehicles.

    However, he said owners of affected vehicles should visit a Porsche dealer as soon as possible so that the control unit for electric power steering can be reprogrammed for free. The automaker has not received any reports of personal injury nor is it aware of any accidents linked to the software defect, the spokesman said.

    In June, Porsche announced a recall and stop-sale order in the U.S. for 715 Panameras because “there is a possibility that connecting links for the rear-axle anti-roll bar were installed that do not meet Porsche quality standards.”

    In November, Porsche Cars North America reported U.S. sales of 5,673 vehicles, a 2.1 percent increase from the year-earlier month. Through November, Porsche’s U.S. sales climbed 3.1 percent from a year earlier to 53,116. Strong demand for the Macan, the new-generation Cayenne and the Panamera helped improve November sales.

    A Porsche spokesman did not immediately respond when asked if any injuries or accidents are linked to the software defect.

  • Porsche recalls 74,585 Panamera sedans

    Porsche said it is recalling 74,585 Panamera sedans worldwide, about 19,200 of which are in the United States and Canada.The effort is to fix a software problem that could cause the electric power steering system to be unavailable for short periods.

    The recall covers current-generation Panameras made between March 6, 2016, and December 6, 2018.

    “If this happens, increased force is then required for steering. To avoid this, the associated control unit needs to be reprogrammed with an updated data record as a precautionary measure,” Porsche said in a statement on Thursday.

    A spokesman said Porsche will notify owners in writing and that customers can continue to use their vehicles.

    However, he said owners of affected vehicles should visit a Porsche dealer as soon as possible so that the control unit for electric power steering can be reprogrammed for free. The automaker has not received any reports of personal injury nor is it aware of any accidents linked to the software defect, the spokesman said.

    In June, Porsche announced a recall and stop-sale order in the U.S. for 715 Panameras because “there is a possibility that connecting links for the rear-axle anti-roll bar were installed that do not meet Porsche quality standards.”

    In November, Porsche Cars North America reported U.S. sales of 5,673 vehicles, a 2.1 percent increase from the year-earlier month. Through November, Porsche’s U.S. sales climbed 3.1 percent from a year earlier to 53,116. Strong demand for the Macan, the new-generation Cayenne and the Panamera helped improve November sales.

    A Porsche spokesman did not immediately respond when asked if any injuries or accidents are linked to the software defect.

  • Porsche recalls 74,585 Panamera sedans

    Porsche said it is recalling 74,585 Panamera sedans worldwide, about 19,200 of which are in the United States and Canada, to fix a software problem that could cause the electric power steering system to be unavailable for short periods.

    The recall covers current-generation Panameras made between March 6, 2016, and December 6, 2018.

    “If this happens, increased force is then required for steering. To avoid this, the associated control unit needs to be reprogrammed with an updated data record as a precautionary measure,” Porsche said in a statement on Thursday.

    A spokesman said Porsche will notify owners in writing and that customers can continue to use their vehicles.

    However, he said owners of affected vehicles should visit a Porsche Dealer as soon as possible so that the control unit for electric power steering can be reprogrammed for free. The automaker has not received any reports of personal injury nor is it aware of any accidents linked to the software defect, the spokesman said.

    In June, Porsche announced a recall and stop-sale order in the U.S. for 715 Panameras because “there is a possibility that connecting links for the rear-axle anti-roll bar were installed that do not meet Porsche quality standards.”

    In November, Porsche Cars North America reported U.S. sales of 5,673 vehicles, a 2.1 percent increase from the year-earlier month. Through November, Porsche’s U.S. sales climbed 3.1 percent from a year earlier to 53,116. Strong demand for the Macan, the new-generation Cayenne and the Panamera helped improve November sales.

    A Porsche spokesman did not immediately respond when asked if any injuries or accidents are linked to the software defect.

  • Porsche celebrates 70th anniversary

    Porsche enthusiasts defied the rains recently when they converged on Porsche Centre, Lagos to celebrate the brand’s 70th Aniversary to mark the day the first Porsche 356 was registered as an automobile.

    Tagged Sportscar together day, the event attracted the crème de la crème of the society and some Porsche drivers who participated in the drive activity as part of the commemoration.

    The Porsche obsessives later drove in a convoy on the 88-kilometre Lagos-Epe road and ended the journey at the Resort & SPA – a tourist suburb on the outskirt of Lagos, where the brand enthusiasts were hosted to a sumptuous breakfast.

    Seventy years ago, Ferdinand “Ferry” Porsche turned his dream of a sports car into a reality with the birth of the 356. The car later inspired icons, including the Porsche 550 and Porsche 911, and  Mission E, the automaker’s latest leap into the future.

    This is the first time Porsche iconic sports’ car owners are meeting to share experiences and be feted in union with the six-year-old Porsche dealership.

    A majority of the drivers are also from indication, for the first time, putting to the test, the potency of their iconic cars at a seeming racing encounter that reaffirmed Porsche’s supremacy on the road.

    A driver, who preferred anonymity, said: “This is the first time ever I will be putting to the test the agility of my Porsche 911,” which had barely gone past 3,000 kilometres in four years.

    The celebration continued in the afternoon at the Porsche Centre showroom after the drivers returned from the exhilarating drive.

    Patrick Mgbenwelu, a Porsche fanatic and proud owner of a 911 Carrera, cut the anniversary cake. Congratulating the brand, he praised the Porsche Centre Lagos for taking the marque to a deserving height in Nigeria.

    Porsche has for 70 years revolved around fascination sports car – a rare attraction of discerning drivers.

    Porsche Centre, Lagos Head of Sales and Marketing Anurag Shah said: “This special anniversary exhibition was held to commemorate the June 8, 1948 birthday of the brand, when the first Porsche prototype with chassis number 356-001 received its general operating permit.”

    He said the event was unique to both the dealership and Porsche drivers, who were meeting for the first time to share rare experiences and discuss salient values and versatility of their cars.

    “The cars drove effortlessly in flooded roads, which ordinarily, wouldn’t have inspired the drivers – but thanks to the anniversary exhibition, which allowed the dealership to also instruct the drivers of the various capabilities of their Porsche vehicles.

    “In other words, we didn’t only celebrate the birth of this iconic sports car, but also reassured the owners that their vehicles can be in everyday situations,” Shah said.

     

  • Davido buys girlfriend a Porsche

    •Comedian AY makes a joke of the gift

    Hip hop music superstar David Adeleke, aka Davido has presented his girlfriend, Chef Chi, with a gift of aN45m Porsche car, bearing the plate number ‘Assurance’.

    This happened at a bash last weekend in celebration of her 23rd birthday.

    Davido also said that he and Chef Chi, whose real name is Chioma Avril Rowland are in the romantic relationship forever.

    This is the first time that the ‘FIA’ crooner will express his feeling to a lady in public, having been in the spotlight for a long time.

    In a video which Davido uploaded, Chef Chi, as she is fondly called is seen standing in front of the car.

    Davido wrote: “I give my baby Assurance!!! I love you baby!! We in this 4 life!! @thechefchi !! Happy birthday chiom chiom !! From me to you!! I bought my baby a Porsche!!”

    The father of two has reportedly fallen in love with the 300Level student of Babcock University, making known his desire to have a son by her to compliment his two daughters from two different baby mamas. Davido declared that Chioma loves his daughters openly and is ready to spend the rest of his life with her.

    Meanwhile, popular comedian Ayo Makun has made a joke of the gift from Davido. In his reaction to the video, the comedian said on Instagram: “@davidoofficial you don’t have respect. I need to rush and go and block you from appearing on my wife’s timeline… This Porsche Assurance gift to @thechefchi is too much for your age na. How much @miraclebigbrother win after waiting on the lord for 3 months in #bbnaija2018? God punish any man wey one begin type one page of poem give woman for instagram tomorrow morning all in the name of birthday wishes.

    To his wife, he said: “@midas_interiors, the good lord told me you don’t want designer, you don’t want Ferrari but my love. All these are the things of the world, let’s just continue to serve the living God and avoid #yorubademons like these lazy Nigerian OBO youth. In short make God scatter this world make everybody start afresh.”

  • Porsche Studio opens in Beirut

    Porsche Studio opens in Beirut

    Porsche is strengthening its presence in the Middle East by opening a Porsche Studio in Beirut, the first for the region.

    Similar to “Porsche on Sylt” and the “Porsche Studio Guangzhou”, the new site in the Lebanese capital adopts an innovative sales format, which enables the sports car manufacturer to interact with a wide spectrum of target groups.

    Located in the city centre, the new premises offer visitors an immersive brand experience, which highlights a range of the brand’s services. A special feature is the runway staging area – reminiscent of a catwalk at a fashion show – and LED screen, which plays visual content depicting various sports cars in real-world scenarios. Special sound and fragrance elements create an experience that appeals to all senses.

    Detlev von Platen, a member of Executive Board responsible for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG, said: “The capital city of Beirut, as the economic and cultural centre of the country, is particularly attractive as a location for a Porsche Studio. The new sales concept is an important instrument for further increasing the attractiveness of the brand and reaching new fans and customers, especially in growth markets.”

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    Porsche Studio Beirut is centrally located in the Solidere shopping district, covering an area of over 309 square metres and providing the brand with a strong presence in the immediate vicinity of its current and prospective customers. The entire range of vehicles is available for test drives upon request. If a visitor is interested in making a purchase, their vehicle of choice can be customised on-site in the Trimming and Configuration Labs, with further tailoring possibilities from Exclusive Manufaktur. The Porsche Studio works closely with the existing Porsche Centre in Beirut, making it possible to purchase vehicles directly on site.

    Chief Executive Officer of Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE, Deesch Papke said: “Porsche Studio Beirut offers a truly welcoming and engaging environment for customers, enthusiasts and the public to interact with our brand. The wide variety of digital touchpoints integrated into the space enable all visitors to learn more about the heritage of Porsche and the infinite possibilities available to them when configuring their very own sports car. It is certainly a must-visit destination that appeals to all senses and I would like to congratulate our long-standing partner Porsche Lebanon SAL on the completion of this well executed project.”

    Guests attending the Porsche Studio opening in Beirut were also treated to a showcase of the third generation Cayenne. A completely new development, Porsche’s flagship SUV is closer to its racetrack roots and offers greater versatility and more performance than ever before. Powerful turbocharged engines, enhanced chassis systems, a range of off-road modes and a sharper design underpin the model’s credentials as a true sports car in its segment. Additional enhancements to the latest generation also include intelligent assistance systems and more connectivity features aimed at offering improved driver and passenger comfort.

    The Cayenne S, which was displayed on the Porsche Studio Beirut runway, is powered by a 2.9-litre, biturbo-charged V6 engine with 440 hp (an increase of 20 hp) and 550 Nm of torque. It reaches 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds (4.9 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package) and boasts a top speed of 265 km/h.

  • Porsche, Volvo recall vehicles with airbag issue

    Car makers Porsche and Volvo are recalling cars because of potentially faulty airbags.

    Porsche Cars North America is recalling 85 model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles.

    The seat mounted side airbag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

    If the airbag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side airbag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected airbag modules, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

    Volvo is recalling 8,200 cars around the world.

    The recall affects 1,200 cars sold in Sweden, including the new Volvo V90 series, and 7,000 cars sold abroad, reports the Expressen tabloid.

    Volvo’s supplier and business partner for its self-driving cars, Autoliv, alerted Volvo to a faulty airbag trigger and advised it to recall those cars that had it installed.

    “They had a quality problem during a certain period of production. It could happen that there are problems when the airbag is to be deployed,” a Volvo Cars spokesperson told Expressen.

    No known incidents or accidents have been reported in relation to the airbags.

  • Porsche recalls 1,200 vehicles

    Over 1,200 imported Porsche refitted vehicles were recalled in China last week over defective brake pedals.

    According to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine’s website, the vehicles affected were manufactured between July 2013 and last February.

    The snap spring of the brake pedals in the affected vehicles could loosen during driving that could cause serious safety risks, China’s state news agency Xinhua reported.

    Porsche is the most popular of the high-end sports car brands in China as it offers two body styles that most competitors don’t provide. The recall affects 1,236 Porsche vehicles in a country that has roughly four million households considered wealthy enough to afford a European luxury car.

    The Dalian-based car import and export company, which initiated the recalls, has reportedly asked dealers to check all affected vehicles and replace the defective parts free of charge, the statement said.

  • Porsche announces production launch of 718 Cayman

    Assembly of the new Porsche 718 Cayman is underway in Germany with the comprehensively redeveloped mid-engine sport coupé now boasting more power, increased torque, a higher top speed and a stylish redesign.

    Ahead of its arrival, the new entry-level model for Porsche is being produced at the brand’s historic headquarters in Zuffenhausen.

    The milestone announcement comes soon after the introduction of the newly designated and revolutionised 718 Boxster of which the 718 Cayman features the same new four-cylinder flat engines with turbocharging. The result is a 25 hp increase in both the 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S when compared to their predecessors.

    “The production launch of the Cayman successor models was executed to our full satisfaction,” says Albrecht Reimold, Executive Board Member for Production and Logistics at Porsche AG.

    “After the successful launches of the new 911 at the end of last year and of the new 718 Boxster this year, the team in Zuffenhausen also handled this production launch impeccably. This is further proof that our employees work with perfection and passion on a daily basis to enable a very special Porsche experience for our customers,” Reimold said.

     

    The entry-level 718 Cayman is driven by a newly developed, two-litre, 300 hp engine with innovative turbocharging. The substantial torque increase of 35 per cent in the new engine of the base model promises driving fun and agility with a maximum of up to 380 Newton metres. Featuring a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG), the 718 Cayman S boasts 2.5 litres of engine displacement and 350 hp, with maximum torque at 420 Newton metres.

    When equipped with Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) and Sport Chrono Package, the 718 Cayman accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, whilst the S-version achieves the same in 4.2 seconds.

  • Porsche announces production launch of 718 Cayman

    Porsche announces production launch of 718 Cayman

    Assembly of the new Porsche 718 Cayman is underway in Germany with the comprehensively redeveloped mid-engine sport coupé now boasting more power, increased torque, a higher top speed and a stylish redesign.

    Ahead of its arrival, the new entry-level model for Porsche is being produced at the brand’s historic headquarters in Zuffenhausen.

    The milestone announcement comes soon after the introduction of the newly designated and revolutionised 718 Boxster of which the 718 Cayman features the same new four-cylinder flat engines with turbocharging. The result is a 25 hp increase in both the 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S when compared to their predecessors.

    “The production launch of the Cayman successor models was executed to our full satisfaction,” says Albrecht Reimold, Executive Board Member for Production and Logistics at Porsche AG.

    “After the successful launches of the new 911 at the end of last year and of the new 718 Boxster this year, the team in Zuffenhausen also handled this production launch impeccably. This is further proof that our employees work with perfection and passion on a daily basis to enable a very special Porsche experience for our customers,” Reimold said.

     

    The entry-level 718 Cayman is driven by a newly developed, 2-litre, 300 hp engine with innovative turbocharging. The substantial torque increase of 35 per cent in the new engine of the base model promises driving fun and agility with a maximum of up to 380 Newton metres. Featuring a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG), the 718 Cayman S boasts 2.5 litres of engine displacement and 350 hp, with maximum torque at 420 Newton metres.

    When equipped with Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) and Sport Chrono Package, the 718 Cayman accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, whilst the S-version achieves the same in 4.2 seconds. The top speed for the base model is 275 km/h; its sibling tops out at 285km/h.

    The comprehensive rework of the new model has been well documented with a new distinctive design giving a more muscular appearance. Meanwhile, inside the cockpit, upgraded elements create greater sophistication alongside state-of-the-art technology for an enhanced driving experience.

    The new 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S are available for order. The market launch begins on September 24.