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Porsche Cars North America is proud to announce the #Porsche Taycan Turbo GT has been named Road & Track’s Performance EV of the Year in the category over $100,000. This marks the second consecutive win for a Taycan in the contest – the Turbo S variant claimed top honors in this category last year. “We never take wins for granted, and we’re grateful to receive this award – in what is a really competitive category – from the experts at Road & Track” said Timo Resch, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. “This independent assessment means a lot to us and is testament to the great work and care that went into developing this exciting new variant of the Taycan.” #Electric #BEV #PorschePassion You can read more in our newsroom: https://lnkd.in/e78p6GTT

Today we are sending very special birthday wishes to an extraordinary engineer.  Norbert Singer, the mastermind behind 16 victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is turning 85. His first year at #Porsche coincided with our first outright win at Le Mans, with Norbert focused on the gearbox cooling for the mighty 917 driven by Richard Attwood and Hans Herrmann. His professional but friendly demeanor, competitive spirit, creativity and acute attention to detail would see him thrive within Porsche Motorsport, leaving an indelible mark. Join us in celebrating this racing icon and explore his extraordinary career. Click below to read more about Norbert Singer’s incredible contributions to Porsche’s legacy. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTs6s4tS #Motorsport #LeMans #24HoursOfLeMans #PorschePassion

Blending sharper design, additional power, range, and even better charging performance, the second generation of Taycan has set a new standard. Today, we are excited to unveil three new variants that give even more choice: The new Taycan GTS builds on the model-spanning success story of the Gran Turismo Sport at Porsche. With up to 690 hp of peak power with Launch Control, this version represents a compelling blend of performance and everyday usability and is available in either sports sedan or Sport Turismo body styles. In addition, the Taycan 4 is now available as an entry-level all-wheel drive sedan. You can learn more in our newsroom: https://lnkd.in/esWdA5Hp   #DrivenByDreams #PorschePassion #Taycan

Porsche Cars North America is announcing today that Meike Ludewig has been named Vice President, Area West. She replaces Trevor Arthur who moved to the role of President and CEO, Porsche Cars Canada last month.   “Meike has done an outstanding job and will be missed at our One Porsche Drive headquarters,” said John Cappella, Executive Vice President and COO at Porsche Cars North America. “I am convinced she will thrive on the opportunities this role allows.”   Meike began her career at Porsche at global headquarters in Zuffenhausen. She was appointed to her current role as a Director, Sales Operations at PCNA in 2015, helping steer the brand through a period of unprecedented growth in sales in the U.S.   You can learn more in our newsroom: https://lnkd.in/e8dBmzVr   #Porsche #DrivenByDreams #ExecutiveNews

Porsche Cars North America Honors U.S. Military Veterans at Porsche and in the Greater Atlanta Community   We proudly welcomed U.S. military veterans and special guests from the community to our headquarters and Porsche Experience Center Atlanta.   “I want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who came together for this year’s Veterans Day event, especially those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces,” said George Feygin, VP of Legal and Chief Legal counsel at Porsche Cars North America. “We were honored to host the Honor Guard from Woodward Academy, members of the Delta Air Lines Delta TechOps and Veterans BRG, along with Porsche team members and their guests who have served. Each year I am reminded of the significant sacrifices made by our veterans and their loved ones who give their time and talents to uphold the freedoms we enjoy as a nation.”   To all who have served, thank you – we salute you on this Veterans Day.   In observing Veteran’s Day, guests also heard a special message from U.S. Army veteran, Wylette W., Ph.D., on the Power of the Team. She shared the significance of four important components of #teamwork: diversity of ideas, creative tensions, bargaining and risk management and spoke to the value of seeking first to understand, then to be understood – a message that resonates in the private, public and corporate arenas.   #DrivenByDreams #SaluteOurVeterans #VeteransDay #Community #PorschePassion #ThankYou

Forty Years: Astronaut Dr. Anna Lee Fisher is reunited with the 911 Turbo Dr. Anna Lee Fisher started out as a medical professional – the training for which she regards as the toughest challenge she ever faced. As a reward, in 1977, she purchased a Porsche 911 Turbo – her pride and joy. Today, on the 40th anniversary of her Shuttle mission as one of the first U.S. women - and THE first mother - in space, Dr. Anna Lee Fisher looks at her journey from medical professional to mother, history-making U.S. astronaut and long time Porsche fan. "A beautiful film by Shelby Akin and JF Musial capturing a special moment (it’s fantastic to see her driving flat out!) and just one chapter in the amazing life of Dr. Fisher," said Timo Resch, Porsche Cars North America President and CEO Hear more from Timo Resch, and see the moment Dr. Fisher is reunited with the 911 Turbo. #PorschePassion #DrivenByDreams #DrivenWomen https://lnkd.in/eeeUsxar

For the second year in a row, feedback from our customers has resulted in Porsche achieving first place in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study as the top automotive brand in both the premium car and premium SUV segments.   “Our commitment to our customers is longstanding and core to our work as we strive to provide exceptional experiences,” said Timo Resch, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America (PCNA). “The devotion and diligence of our colleagues in our network of more than 200 independently owned and operated Porsche Centers and the staff of Porsche Cars North America is second to none. It’s gratifying those efforts are recognized once again.”   Discover more about how Porsche ranks in the SSI Study from J.D. Power by visiting our Newsroom: https://lnkd.in/ejixBEjk #CustomerSatisfaction #CustomerService #PorschePassion #DrivenByDreams

Driven Women at Porsche were on the move in October to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness, and we had some help from Porsche team members coast-to-coast! For the second year in a row, our Driven Women BRG, led by Kathryn Henson and Victoria Hendricks, partnered with PCNA's Marketing team under the leadership of Ayesha Coker, in support of our community partners at Delta Air Lines for their annual employee event benefiting Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). "Thrilled to celebrate the efforts of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) alongside Delta Air Lines at this special event! Delta’s incredible employees who flew in to share their stories reminds us that this celebration is about more than just partnerships; it’s about empowering one another and celebrating our journeys," shared Ayesha Coker, PCNA's VP of Marketing.   Congratulations to Joni Bolton from Delta Air Lines who was the lucky recipient of a pair of Porsche Experience Center vouchers. And thank you to our friends at Porsche Studio San Diego who met the honorees planeside in #California to continue the celebration and kick off their own BCRF fundraising event.   Here's to the possibilities as Porsche and our community partners at Delta come together to celebrate the survivor journey, honor those whose legacies live on even after their fight is over - and to the pursuit of a cure thanks to research developments led by BCRF.   #PorschePassion #Community #DrivenByDreams #DrivenWomen #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth Porsche Experience Center Atlanta Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles Holman #Atlanta #SanDiego

Save the manuals! The 911 Carrera T is back in its third modern iteration, and for the first time it’s available exclusively with a six-speed manual. New for this generation, the Carrera T is also available in both Coupe and a Cabriolet form. Since its introduction in 2017, the 911 Carrera T followed a formula inspired by the 911 T that launched in 1968: fewer luxuries, less weight in the name of performance. Both versions can be ordered now, and are expected in U.S. Porsche Centers next Summer with an MSRP of $134,000 for the Coupe and $147,300 for the cabriolet.  You can read more in our newsroom: https://lnkd.in/eWDHmgYA   #SavetheManuals #CarreraT #SixSpeed #PorschePassion #DrivenByDreams

For 25 years the #911GT3 has combined motorsport technology and day-to-day usability to create one of the most engaging sports cars in the world. Today Porsche Cars North America is proud to unveil two versions of the new 911 GT3 model – launching simultaneously for the first time: a track-focused sports car with a rear wing and a more understated version with a Touring Package.   The new Porsche 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 with Touring Package can be ordered starting at the end of the year, and are expected to reach US Porsche Centers in Summer 2025. Learn more in our newsroom: https://lnkd.in/gpFBUpcd   #911GT3 #PorschePassion #DrivenByDreams