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2d ago
The 49th edition of the Rétromobile show took place from February 5 to 9, 2025, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, attracting over 146,000 visitors. This annual event has long been a cornerstone for classic car enthusiasts, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and automotive excellence.
The Porsches at Retromobile
You never know what to expect at a classic car show. There can be gems, or it can be a complete disaster. But that last statement has never been the case at the Paris Retromobile. On the contrary. During our 2 day visit, we found some amazing Porsches, cars that we'd lov ..read more
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3d ago
Porsche plans to cut around 1900 jobs at its Zuffenhausen and Weissach sites. As far as we know, all divisions are affected. The job cuts are to take place by 2029. Porsche AG employees have job security until 2030, which is why compulsory redundancies are ruled out until then and the company must rely on voluntary redundancies.
The job cuts are in addition to the savings already agreed for temporary employees. Their contracts in production have been gradually expiring since 2024. In October, Works Council Chairman Harald Buck told the Stuttgarter Zeitung that 1,000 fixed-term contracts had b ..read more
Love for Porsche
3d ago
"Porsche 917 – The Film" by Helmut Deimel is a comprehensive documentary that delves into the rich history of one of motorsport's most iconic vehicles. Spanning 82 minutes, the film chronicles the Porsche 917's journey from its inception and 1969 debut to its triumphant moments in racing history.
The documentary is enriched with extensive archival footage and features interviews with key figures associated with the 917, including Kurt Ahrens, Richard Attwood, Derek Bell, Vic Elford, and others. These firsthand accounts provide valuable insights into the car's development and its legendary sta ..read more
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3d ago
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft presents preliminary figures for the full year 2024 and key figures for the forecast for the 2025 financial year. For the year 2024 Porsche intends to propose a dividend to the Annual General Meeting approximately at the level of the previous year.
February 6th, with the approval of the Supervisory Board, the Executive Board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft ("Porsche") resolved on the long-term corporate planning, including planning for the 2025 financial year. Extensive measures are planned to strengthen the company's profitability in ..read more
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5d ago
The F.A.T. Ice Race in Zell am See has swiftly become a hallmark event in the motorsport calendar, blending rich automotive heritage with contemporary enthusiasm. Initiated in 2019 by Ferdinand 'Ferdi' Porsche, the event aims to rejuvenate the classic ice racing tradition for a new generation, emphasizing the cultural significance of automobiles over mere competition. And the real enthusiast know that this is just a revival, since the inaugural Ice race took place back in 1952 in Zell am See.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Austria's snow-clad mountains, the 2025 edition attracted ap ..read more
Love for Porsche
1w ago
In 1980, the journey of Auto Classics in Bruges started. Back then it still had the name Auto Retro. Even though not the biggest classic car show, Auto Retro and later Auto Classics evolved into an event that deservered its spot on the classic car calendar, and attracts even visitors from abroad. As tradition want is, each year a main theme is chosen or a specific brand put in the spotlight. In 2025, even 2 brands had the honor.
Alfa Romeo celebrates its 115th anniversary in 2025. Last year, the Ford Mustand celebrated its 60th anniversary. Reason enough for the organization of Auto Classics ..read more
Love for Porsche
2w ago
At the wheel of a Taycan GTS, instructor Jens Richter managed to complete a total of 132 laps in controlled oversteer. In 46 minutes, he covered exactly 17.503 kilometers. With this new record, the electric sports car from Porsche has collected its fourth Guinness World Records title.
The record hunt with Porsche Experience instructor Jens Richter behind the wheel began on the afternoon of January 14, 2025 under difficult external conditions. "Under the extreme continuous load of the drifting Taycan, the ice track deteriorated faster than expected," says Jens Richter, describing the challeng ..read more
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2w ago
Porsche Penske Motorsport has clinched its second consecutive victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona. Last year’s winner Felipe Nasr from Brazil, Nick Tandy from the United Kingdom, and Laurens Vanthoor from Belgium steered the number 7 Porsche 963 to the top step of the podium.
This milestone marks Porsche’s 20th overall win at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship opener, further cementing its illustrious legacy. This incredible record doesn't even count the victories in 1985 (Kremer K8 Spyder Porsche) and 2009 and 2010 (Riley MxKI Porsche). The number 6 Porsche 963, piloted by Matt Campb ..read more
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2w ago
The top-performing Porsche 963 from Porsche Penske Motorsport will begin the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season opener from the second row. During qualifying for the 24-hour race in Florida, Porsche factory driver Felipe Nasr from Brazil set the third-fastest lap time. The sister car will start from tenth position. The identical hybrid prototype fielded by customer team JDC-Miller MotorSports finished fifth in the session. In the GTD category, Wright Motorsports’ Porsche 911 GT3 R secured pole position.
In cold conditions of just nine degrees Celsius, the GTP class drivers faced a ..read more
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3w ago
Porsche is looking to further expand its succesul history at the 24 Hours of Daytona. Following last year’s 19th overall victory, the goal for the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season opener is clear: another triumph.
Factory team Porsche Penske Motorsport enters the race as defending champions with a revised driver lineup for its two Porsche 963 entries. Customer teams JDC-Miller MotorSports and Proton Competition will also field identical hybrid prototypes in the premier GTP class. Additionally, four Porsche 911 GT3 R cars will compete in the GTD-Pro and GTD categories, inclu ..read more