Click Here to Comment at The Motor Portal Blog!!     February 18, 2008 11:00 AM Eastern Time  Porsche Voluntarily Recalls Some Cayenne Models for Fuel Line Realignment   ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porsche today announced a voluntary recall of Porsche Cayenne SUVs for a potentially misaligned fuel line. The recall involves V6 Cayenne’s built between the start of 2008 model year production through January 18, 2008, of which 5573 units were sold in the United States and 392 in Canada. On these SUVs, it has been discovered that slight engine movement while driving may occur and possibly cause a fuel line to contact the engine compartment cladding. This could cause a knocking sound and in rare instances, abrasion marks could possibly occur on the fuel line itself. There have been five known complaints worldwide, and in only one case did the fuel line show abrasion marks. To avoid the risk of any damage, Porsche will be altering the layout of the fuel line in the vehicles affected. Owners of these potentially affected Cayennes will be informed shortly to take their cars to an authorized Porsche dealer where the fuel line will be rearranged. The procedure will be performed at no charge to the customer and will take approximately 40 minutes to complete. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, GA, and, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. in Mississauga, Ontario, are the two importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada respectively. They are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Dr. Ing.h.c. F. Porsche AG. Combined, PCNA and Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. employ approximately 250 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 200 U.S. and 12 Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.     New 2009 Porsche Cayenne® GTS Debuts at the IAA in Frankfurt ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porsche underlines the real sporty edge of its successful Cayenne series with the addition of a new model to be unveiled at the Frankfurt International Auto Show next week and going on sale in 2008: the Cayenne GTS boasts a specially developed chassis with permanent all-wheel drive, a V8 engine that offers a sizeable increase in horsepower and for the first time in North America will be available with a six-speed manual transmission. With its lowered body, the new Cayenne GTS reveals a distinctive front and rear look combined with striking wheel-arch extensions that provide plenty of space for the standard 21-inch alloy rims with 295/35 R21 tires. Redesigned front and rear seats reflect the sportier personality of the new model. Two new paint finishes will be introduced with the Cayenne GTS: Nordic Gold Metallic and GTS Red. In the United States and Canada the Cayenne GTS will come with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), an electronically controlled damping system and complete with air suspension as standard. The 2009 Cayenne GTS is scheduled to make its North American debut in March of 2008 at a U.S. price of $69,300. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, GA, and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 250 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 213 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.       Jan 08, 2007 10:16 Porsche(R) Unveils 2008 Cayenne(R) with New Design and More Power   Aggressive Styling Verified by as Much as 500 Horsepower DETROIT --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 8, 2007 Unveiled to the public for the first time at the North American International Auto Show this morning, the introduction of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne marks the world debut of the more powerful second generation of Porsche's sport utility vehicle. 　 As expected from Porsche, the new Cayenne not only looks more powerful, it is more powerful, with engines offering as much as 500 horsepower and with new dynamic technologies that allow the Porsche of SUVs to perform like a nimble sports car while being fully capable of carrying five people, towing a trailer and blazing over unpaved terrain and through inclement weather. 　 The 2008 Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Cayenne S and Porsche Cayenne Turbo were introduced at Porsche's press conference on Monday January 8 in the Cobo Center. Also on display on the Porsche stand are the company's other vehicles, including the all-new 2007 911(R) Targa(R) 4S, the 911 GT3 sports car, a complete display of other 911s, Caymans(R), Boxsters(R) and the 2006 ALMS LMP2 Championship winning Porsche RS Spyder. 　 With a striking new face that features a dramatic new headlight design and a wide and muscular body accented by broad wheel arches, the 2008 Cayenne's newly sculpted sheet metal provides vivid visual testimony to the vehicle's enhanced technical features. 　 Indeed, all three 2008 Porsche Cayenne models feature larger, more powerful engines, but also engines that for the first time boast direct fuel injection, a technology that enhances fuel efficiency as well as power production. For the 2008 Porsche Cayenne with its $43,400 base price ($58,900 Canadian), that engine is a 3.6-liter V6 that pumps out 290 horsepower and 283 pound-feet of torque. For the 2008 Porsche Cayenne S with its $57,900 base price ($78,500 Canadian), the engine is 4.8-liter V8 that generates 385 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. For the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo with its $93,700 base price ($124,300 Canadian), the engine is a twin-turbocharged version of the 4.8-liter V8 that produces 500 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, propelling the five-passenger SUV from a standing start to 60 miles per hour (96 km/h) in a mere 4.9 seconds on its way to a top speed on the test track of 171 mph (275 km/h). Despite such performance, the enhanced engine injection technology and improved vehicle aerodynamics have resulted in significant fuel economy improvements in Porsche's internal pre-production testing.   　 But direct fuel injection is only one of the new technologies featured on the 2008 Porsche Cayenne. 　 The second generation SUV can be equipped with optional Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control with active anti-roll bars that almost completely offset body roll in turns, improving handling, comfort and active safety on-road while providing enhanced off-pavement traction. 　 Also new are Dynamic Curve Lights (standard on the Cayenne Turbo and optional on the other models) that improve the driver's view while driving on winding roads at night. Standard equipment on the 2008 Cayenne includes Porsche Stability Management (PSM(R)), now with such new functions as pre-loading of the braking system when needed, new Trailer Stability Control, and off-road anti-lock breaking system (ABS). 　 For the first time, the Cayennes come with a rollover sensor able to trigger both the belt latch tensioners and curtain airbags in an emergency, thus helping to reduce the risk of injury for all occupants in a rollover. In conjunction with the Cayenne's six standard air-bags, this system gives Porsche's SUV a benchmark occupant safety and protection system. 　 Other new features include a standard and push-button Sports mode for all Cayenne engines, a standard power rear lift gate, optional of 21-inch wheels, a rail-mounted cargo management system, and XM satellite radio. 　 Information on all current Porsche models can be found at http://www.press.porsche.com in the 2007 Model Year Press Kit section. 　 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 250 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 214 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.     World Debut of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Model Line at the North American International Auto Show  --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 4, 2007 Porsche Cars North America: What: Press Conference at the North American International Auto Show for the world debut of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne line up, the more powerful second generation of Porsche's sport utility vehicle. When: Monday, January 8, 2006, at 8:30 AM EST. Coffee and pastries to be served prior to the conference. Where: Michigan Hall -- inside COBO Conference/Exhibition Center One Washington Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226 Presenters: Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking, President and Chairman of the Board of Management -- Porsche AG Wolfgang Duerheimer -- Board of Management, Research and Development -- Porsche AG Klaus Berning -- Board of Management, Sales and Marketing -- Porsche AG Significance: The three Porsche board members listed above will unveil the second generation of Porsche Cayennes, which have been company's top-selling vehicles since their introduction in 2003. Direct-boost fuel injection -- which increases power and fuel economy at the same time, optional active anti-roll bars almost eliminating body roll in turns (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control), roll-over sensors triggering belt latch tensioners and curtain airbags, and Trailer Stability control are a few of the new features on the 2008 Porsche Cayenne models. Prices will also be announced. A brief question and answer session with the three presenters will conclude the press conference.     Dec 04, 2006 09:02 Porsche(R) Releases Initial Details and Photo of 2008 Cayennes(R)   Restyled Benchmark Porsche SUVs Featuring More Powerful and Fuel Efficient Engines and Advanced Stability System Make Their Worldwide Debut at North American International Auto Show ATLANTA --(Business Wire)-- Dec. 4, 2006 Four years after their stunning debut in the world market, the next generation of the highly successful Porsche Cayenne and its Turbo and S variants will be seen for the first time at next month's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The trio of Porsche SUVs incorporates attractive new styling, enhanced engine performance, and innovative handling technology.     　 To increase power and torque, as well as fuel economy, the engines on all three new Cayenne models are equipped with direct gasoline injection, known at Porsche as Direct Fuel Injection (DFI). To improve the Cayenne's already exceptional handling, directional stability, and ride comfort, an inventive new Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) is available as an option on each of the new SUVs. 　 More information on the new Porsche Cayenne, Cayenne S, and Cayenne Turbo will be available at the NAIAS Porsche press conference on January 8. Designated as 2008 models, the trio of new Porsche SUVs will arrive at North American Porsche dealerships in March of 2007. 　 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, GA, and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 300 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 215 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.