The New 911 (992) Makes Its Debut Today, the 28th at 1 PM, the eighth generation “New Porsche 911 (992)” officially debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show (local time: 8 PM on the 27th). The event was live-streamed on News TV Porsche, so I sat in front of my computer starting at 12:55 PM, eagerly waiting. They really kept us waiting! (laughs) Live Stream Begins At 1 PM, the words of Ferry Porsche, the...
Shocking News… Since yesterday, I’ve been on a family trip to Kyushu in the Panamera, and when we arrived at our accommodation, I casually watched the evening news—only to be hit with shocking news. A Porsche caught fire near Amagasaki on the Hanshin Expressway Route 3 Kobe Line. A truck overturned. What?! ((；ﾟДﾟ)!! The section near Amagasaki on the Hanshin Expressway Route 3 Kobe Line is the very road my husband drives on daily for...
The New Panamera GTS! Today, Porsche announced two new models: the “Panamera GTS” and the “Panamera GTS Sport Turismo.” So, let’s dive right into the key points from today’s October 16 press release. Point ① Equipped with a 4-Liter V8 Turbo Engine While the GTS versions of the 911 and others are positioned as tuned versions of the S or 4S models, the Panamera GTS traditionally features a turbocharged V8 engine, and this new model...
Finally, Production Begins for the 911 Speedster On June 8, 2018, in Zuffenhausen, Germany, the 911 Speedster concept car was unveiled. Since then, rumors about an official production announcement have been swirling for months. And at last, on October 2, Porsche officially announced the start of production for the Porsche 911 Speedster. The Speedster is a traditional limited-edition Porsche model, featuring a lower front windshield than a standard 911, a manually operated soft top, and...
What Is Porsche Passport? The other day, while browsing online, I came across an article from a while back stating that “In November 2017, Porsche launched ‘Porsche Passport’ in Atlanta, USA, allowing on-demand rentals of up to 22 Porsche models.” Porsche Passport is a service where users can select their preferred Porsche model using a dedicated smartphone app and easily make a reservation. The vehicle can be delivered to your home or another desired location,...
What Day is September 11? The 911 DAY Photo Contest, celebrating “911 Day” on September 11 is held every year around this time—I hadn’t known about it until now. When entering, you post your favorite photo of a 911 on social media with the hashtag #ポルシェ911フォト. Winning entries are selected from the submissions, announced on the official site on September 11, “911 Day,” and winners receive luxurious prizes. I quickly checked the Porsche Japan website...
About Porsche New Model Release Information For a while now, I’ve been checking the latest Porsche news through Google Alerts. Every day, I receive about ten emails with various campaign info, press conference details, and new model updates, but recently, there’s been so much “Porsche new model release information” that it’s become quite confusing. Articles often say things like “The full reveal of the Boxster Spyder is finally here!” or “Spy shots of the new...
The Often-Seen Weissach Package I regularly receive Porsche-related web news via Google Alerts (I usually just skim the titles and read what catches my eye), and back in May, I came across an article on the automotive media site autoblog. → Porsche’s GT Division Head Does Not Rule Out Introducing the “Weissach Package” to Models Other Than RS …There it was. The Weissach Package. The Weissach Package I often see mentioned. Even though it costs...
*Image source: Announced at the 70th Anniversary of the Sports Car – The new sports EV is named “Taycan” The Name “Taycan” is Decided! A while ago, it was reported that Porsche’s first electric vehicle, previously known as “Mission E,” has officially been named “Taycan”. For a time, there was some debate over whether it should be pronounced “Teikan” or “Taikan,” but it seems “Taycan” is the final choice. Porsche’s first EV is the Taycan!...
Joining My Husband on a Business Trip to the U.S. Next month, due to my husband’s business trip, my daughters and I will be going to the U.S. for about a week. Since we’ll be there, we’re planning to visit the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles (PECLA). What’s the Correct Way to Pronounce “Porsche”? It suddenly got me wondering. In Japan, we clearly say “Porushe” (ポルシェ), but how do Americans pronounce it? If I get...
