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Porsche introduces the all-electric, four-door sports Taycan edition imbued with undeniable Porsche DNA. The iconic side lines and roofline slope emphasize the time-honored silhouette. Yet, its future-is-now design features from top sustainability to supreme performance, signify a new era in e-mobility has arrived. Taycan’s drive technology ensures heart-pounding response that can be repeatedly reproduced: two permanent-magnet synchronous motors (PSMs) catapult the Taycan Turbo S with up to 560kW (750 HP) Overboost Power with Launch Control from 0–60 mph in 2.6 seconds. With a standing start of 1.2g, it accelerates faster than the force of gravity! When charging, its 800-volt battery accepts power of up to 270kW. The Turbo travels 280 miles on a charge and the Turbo S has a range of 256 miles. The Porsche Advanced Cockpit introduces a black illuminated control panel acting as your digital co-pilot when using voice or a smartphone. An unobstructed panoramic sky roof can be added to the view. Acoustically, the Taycan makes virtually no noise. Outside, the aerodynamically efficient rear spoiler extends in three stages depending on your speed. More innovative qualities include flush door handles that magically appear when needed and wheels that are 21”, five-spoke forged designs inspired by the celebrated Porsche Mission E concept car. The Taycan headlights literally appear to float. Both Turbo models offer the LED matrix headlights including PDLS Plus. LEDs can be adjusted by switching them off or by dimming them. Also available from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur is a three-dimensional graphic in the headlight housing and daytime running light elements that glow glacier blue. The rear design features a seamless light strip and Porsche logo in glass look. The all-electric Taycan is the sports ride of the future, now. Experience the thrill of it at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche North Houston.

Porsche recently released the all-new 2019 Porsche Cayenneand the 2019 Porsche Cayenne S, the third generation of Porsche Cayenne SUVs. Porsche explains, “The all-new Cayenne builds on the formula that started in 2003 while pushing performance boundaries even further through new technologies that significantly improve on-road performance and comfort. The new Cayenne is more athletic both in appearance and driving performance due to new styling cues and engineering developments. In line with its modern exterior, the interior carries many of the same design cues and new technologies that made their debut on the 2017 Porsche Panamera.” Several exciting new features are available on the Cayenne and Cayenne S. The Cayenne offers a 3.0L single-turbo V6 with 335 horsepower and332 lb-ft of torque, while the Cayenne S offers 2.9L twin-turbo V6 making 434 horsepower, 406 lb-ft of torque. Both models feature Porsche Traction Management (PTM), a new eight-speed Tiptronic S gearbox, available rear-axle steering increases agility and stability, and the new Porsche Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB). Test drive the 2019 Porsche Cayenne today at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche North Houston.

Last week, Automotive News featured our Founder & CEO Todd Blue in the publication’s “Q+A” section. Mr. Blue is a member of the Porsche Dealer Board of Regents, and he took a moment to chat with the editorial team at Automotive News about the exciting future of Porsche and the nuances of the 2018 model year. Read a snippet of his interview here, and view the entire article on autonews.com. Automotive News: How was 2017 for Porsche dealers? Todd Blue: Fantastic. The connectivity to the dealer body is outstanding. What major issues do Porsche dealers face? In 2018, we have a transition year where Cayenne doesn't come till the third quarter. Pacing ourselves, with anticipation of what will be our best-selling vehicle, is a balancing act for Porsche dealers, but we've got some good planning. Also our 911 volume is a little backloaded toward the end of the year. But things are in good balance with the product mix. We've got some really wonderful and new and fresh products at the beginning of the year like the GT 911s — the GT2 RS, the GT3s. We're getting that now, which is very helpful. What does the board of regents hope to accomplish in 2018? Even though we're talking about 2019, 2020 for Mission E, we are very focused on everything we're doing on the electrification of Porsche. The time is now to be planning, thinking, strategizing. We are making more than just baby steps toward electrification, which is going to be a revolutionary thing for this company and the industry. Porsche has committed to a major push on electric. Is it doing enough to get dealers ready to sell them? There are meetings scheduled, in a healthy staggered way, between now and the arrival of that vehicle to get dealers ready. Nothing will be a surprise to any of the dealers. Porsche is on this. We'll be ready, and they are getting us ready through a tremendous amount of communications. What specific changes will need to happen at the dealership? Whether it's the number of amps required for the fast-charge system to charge these vehicles from a zero battery to 80 percent in 15 minutes, that's going to be a huge point of differentiation, especially in the beginning, for Porsche. All the ways to handle the batteries, both the physical way as well as the maintenance, is all being discussed. Read the full interview here. Shop for new and pre-owned Porsches at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche North Houston.

Business Insider names the Porsche Panamera as the Car of the Year in 2017. The Panamera beat 14 other finalists of the finest supercars. Among the other cars, this Porsche sedan beat the 2017 Aston Martin DB11, The 2017 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso, and the 2018 Lexus LC 500/LC 500h. As part of the criteria, all models must have been road-tested by at least two members of the Business Insider team to qualify. more After testing two versions of the Porsche Panamera, the Turbo and the 4S, they were blown away by this luxury sedan's poise, power, and style. Even after trying all sorts of models, from SUVs and trucks to the Tesla Model 3, they couldn't get the Panamera out of their heads, stating that the Porsche Panamera, "stays with you." Interested in getting the new 2018 Porsche Panamera? We welcome you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche North Houston or call our qualified sales team at 855-579-2367 to set up an appointment or if you have any questions about leasing or price.

The 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS has done it! It has lapped the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in a new record time of 6:47.3. Brit Nick Tandy and German Lars Kern shared driving duties and came up wit the record five laps under 6m 50s. It was Lars Kern, however, who drove for the impressive 6m 47.3s record. more According to Fox News, the head of GT cars at Porsche, Frank-Steffen Walliser, said after the run, “At the start of the development process, we set ourselves a lap time target for the GT2 RS of less than 7:05. The credit for beating this target by 17.7 seconds goes to our development engineers, mechanics and drivers, who demonstrated an exceptionally strong team performance.” Want to know more about what Porsche North Houston has to offer? Visit our new Porsche vehicles page or call 855-579-2367 to contact our sales team.

The new Porsche 911 GT3 is set for release in late 2017, and we couldn't be more excited to see the new, powerful sportscar. The vehicle boasts 500 horsepower and 339 lb.-ft. of torque. Check out what Porsche had to say about the new 911 GT3! Thanks to a power-to-weight ratio of 6.4 pounds per hp, the 911 GT3 feels very much at home on the test track. With the standard seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK) - specifically constructed and tuned for the GT3 - the 3,153 pound two-seater accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.2 seconds with a top track speed of 197 miles per hour. For purists, Porsche will also offer the 911 GT3 with a six-speed manual transmission. With this transmission, the 911 GT3 weighs in at 3,116 pounds, allowing it to achieve a top track speed of 198 miles per hour and hit 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. The 2018 911 GT3 is scheduled to reach U.S. dealers in fall 2017. Visit indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston.

BRAVO to Porsche on being ranked as a most dependable brand in the latest J.D. Power Study. The study, now in its 28 th year, examines problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of 2014 model-year vehicles. Overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles, with a lower score reflecting higher quality. The study covers 177 specific problems grouped into eight major vehicle categories. Porsche came out on top with a score of 110 per 100 vehicles. The 2017 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study is based on responses from 35,186 original owners of 2014 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership. The study was fielded from October through December 2016. Congratulations to the team at Porsche for its high rank in the J.D. Power Study from all of us at Porsche of North Houston.  It’s such an honor for indiGO Auto Group to represent this award-winning brand at our three Porsche dealerships across the United States.

Annually, Kelley Blue Book, the go-to source for automobile valuation, releases a list of vehicles with the best resale values. This year, Porsche topped the list in the luxury brand category. The team at Kelley Blue Book said candidly, "This one surprised even us. Not because we don't carry Porsches around in our hearts, and not because we weren't acutely aware that Porsche is on a 5-star roll -- bringing its best products ever to the luxury and sports-car market. No, we just didn't think that Lexus could be overthrown from wearing our Best Luxury Brand crown. But there is a new king, and the throne is well deserved. Porsche's ability to seamlessly blend its high-performance heritage with polished luxury is broadening the company's fan base every year, and Porsche resale value is outrageously strong -- and that's how you win the Best Resale Value Awards crown." Porsche also landed 2017 Best Resale Value Awards in the categories of Best High-End Luxury Car for the 2017 Panamera and Best Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover for the 2017 Macan. According to Kelley Blue Book, resale value is a huge consideration for car buyers, noting that "over the first five years of new-car ownership, depreciation is the typical car owner's biggest transportation expense. It's bigger than the cost of fuel, the cost of maintenance or the cost of insurance. That loss in the value of your car will cost you thousands of dollars during your ownership period, but if you choose a vehicle with a strong resale value story, that cost will be much lower than if you pick a vehicle that plummets in value like a stone kicked off a cliff." The Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards are based on years of calculations and expert predictions about the market. The resale value projections take into account current vehicle data, sales data, market conditions for each vehicle, competition within vehicle segments, expectations of the future economy, and the combined experience of Kelley Blue Book's team of market and pricing analysts. The awards recognize automakers' outstanding achievements in producing vehicles that best retain their value over the first five years (60 months) of new-vehicle ownership. BRAVO to the team at Porsche for topping Kelley Blue Book's list. It's such an honor for indiGO Auto Group to represent this award-winning brand at our three Porsche dealerships across the United States. To test drive a Porsche, stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston.

We cannot wait for the official release of the new Porsche Panamera. IndiGO Auto Group's Porsche St. Louis location got a wonderful sneak peek of the vehicle this past December; the full inventory of four-door sports sedans will be arriving here at Porsche of North Houston this February. The new Panamera comes in five models: standard, 4, 4S, 4 Executive, and 4S Executive.  Take a look at Porsche's all-new Panamera 4S. The New Panamera 4S Wheelbase: 116.1 in. Length: 198.8 in. Height: 56.0 in. Horsepower:  440 hp at 5,650 - 6,600 rpm 0 - 60 mph: 4.2 sec (4.0 sec w/ Sport Chrono) Top Track Speed: 179 mph Base Price: $ 99,900.00 MSRP Top standard features include: 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 engine producing 324 kW (440 hp) and 550 Nm 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) with Auto Start Stop function 19-inch Panamera S wheels Six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at front, four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at rear Adaptive Air Suspension incl. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) Porsche Traction Management (PTM) active all-wheel drive Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module Porsche Connect Plus Check out the current models in stock and come test drive the new Panamera this February at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston.

The buzz about the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster has not dulled since the roadster’s release earlier this year, and dealerships across the nation have been eager to share the new redesign with customers. On Friday, September 23rd and Saturday, September 24th, Porsche of North Houston hosted a two-day test driving event to showcase the new 718 Boxster to Porsche enthusiasts in the Houston, Texas area. Guests were invited to stop by the showroom on Friday or Saturday to test drive the 718 Boxster and enjoy specialty coffees from a personal barista. Along with upscale coffee drinks, the dealership served fresh Italian sodas accompanied by an upscale candy bar with delectable treats in the colors of this Porsche’s theme—sunset. To set the backdrop, a red Boxster sat in the showroom surrounded by five large-screen TVs showcasing an exciting Boxster video. Over 25 drivers tested the new 718 Boxster, and one even took home the red-hot display model. Everyone walked away with a Porsche 718 Boxster metal paperweight and a trendy vintage Boxster poster. The entire team at Porsche of North Houston was excited to demonstrate the mid-engine model to their Texan customers. To stay up-to-date with Porsche news and upcoming Porsche of North Houston events, follow our blog.

Just yesterday, the team at Porsche in Stuttgart, Germany announced a new Performance Package for the Macan Turbo. Everyone at Porsche of North Houston is eager to sit behind the wheel of the powerful vehicle. Take a look at the information provided by Porsche about the Macan Turbo with the new Performance Package. Highlights of the Macan Turbo with the Performance Package: Increased power, +40 hp Increased torque, +36 lb.-ft. Increased top track speed, +5 mph Standard Air Suspension Incl. PASM, -10mm Standard Sport Exhaust Standard Sport Chrono Package Larger standard brakes From the Porsche Headquarters in Stuttgart: As the sports car of the compact SUV segment, the Macan has been setting standards in terms of driving dynamics since it first made its debut. Now, Porsche is upping the ante once again: Equipped with the Performance Package, the Macan Turbo now tops off the model line, impressing with enhanced driving properties, increased agility and an even greater emotional appeal. After the performance enhancement, the twin-turbocharged, 3.6-litre V6 engine delivers 324 kW (440 hp). With 30 kW (40 hp) more than the Macan Turbo, this figure places this variant firmly in the top spot in this model line. The car now accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds (a reduction of 0.4 seconds), and achieves a new top speed of 272 km/h (an increase of 6 km/h). The maximum torque has also risen to 600 Nm (an increase of 50 Nm) and is available to the driver across a broad rev range of between 1,500 and 4,500 rpm. This also increases the tractive force: In Sport Plus mode, the time taken to accelerate from 80 km/h to 120 km/h has dropped to 2.9 seconds (a reduction of 0.2 seconds). Depending on the tires, fuel consumption (in line with the NEDC) for the new top-of-the-range Macan model is between 9.4 l/100 km and 9.7 l/100 km. However, it is not just the engine power that is given a boost in the Macan Turbo equipped with the Performance Package – a newly developed brake system, lowered body, controlled sports chassis, Sport Chrono Package and sports exhaust system are all fitted as standard. The front axle features grooved brake discs with a diameter of 390 millimeters – 30 millimeters larger than the brake discs fitted on the Macan Turbo without Performance Package. The discs are gripped by six-piston brake callipers completed with a red paint finish. What’s more, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is available at the push of a button to deliver an exceptionally sporty position on the road. This system has also been optimally tuned to the body on the vehicle, which has been lowered by 15 millimeters. Air suspension with self-levelling function and height adjustment, lowered by ten millimeters, is also available as an option. With the Sport Chrono Package, drivers can ramp up the performance of the Macan Turbo even further. In Sport Plus mode, this package ensures the chassis, engine and transmission are tuned to sporty effect – accompanied by an even more emotional sound from the sports exhaust system. The seven-speed PDK double-clutch transmission is now designed to deliver extremely short response times, optimum switching points and increased torque during gear changes for maximum acceleration. To customize the Macan Turbo with Performance Package, a range of tailored equipment options are available, such as the Turbo Exterior Package. Options available with this package include 21-inch wheels in the 911 Turbo design with lateral spokes painted in high-gloss black, LED main headlights equipped with PDLS Plus and numerous other black elements. The Turbo Interior Package delivers a black leather interior with lavish Alcantara elements, color appliqué in numerous areas and carbon elements such as the door entry guards with the model logo lit up in white. Order your Porsche Macan Turbo with the Performance Package at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston.

Trying to decide which Porsche best fits your lifestyle? With so many great models to choose from, the decision can be tough. Check out a few pairings we've made based on the key characteristics of several Porsche models. For The One Who Has a Need for Speed The 718 Boxster S has the perfect amount of power to feed an addiction for a fast-and-furious lifestyle. With 350 horsepower and the ability to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds, this Porsche will fly down any track. The Road Trip Fanatic The Macan is the best fit for a long road trip. With a large luggage compartment, a roof transport configuration, and an online navigation system, the Macan is the ideal choice for hitting the open road. The Family Man The Cayenne has high safety standards and a unique design fit for a growing family. With ample storage and space, a Porsche Communication Management System, and plenty of safety assistance programs, everyone can travel safely together. Still curious about what we have in store? We encourage you to come and test drive a Porsche of your choice at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston. {Blog Post by Kayla Duclos}