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At a sold-out event at the Porsche Museum in Germany, engineers and drivers paired up to showcase several racing cars. The purpose? To listen intently to the engines of rare sports cars. Porsche Sound Night has been a favorite international event of Porsche enthusiasts for six years now. Of the 2016 evening, Porsche describes, “Visitors were…able to listen to the engine of the winning vehicle from Le Mans in 1977. The 936/77 Spyder was presented by racing legend Jürgen Barth. Later on in the evening, visitors had the chance to enjoy the engine sounds of the 804 Formula 1 racing car from 1962, the 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 from 1974 and the 956 C. Some of the latest vehicles were also present, including the new 718 Boxster and the 911 R.” The sound of a Porsche is distinct, and the company was excited to host an event honoring the roars of Porsches from the past! Want to take the Porsche engine sound home with you? Stop by indiGO Auto Group's Porsche of North Houston.

Never ceasing to amaze, Porsche has raised their operating profit margin yet again. Significantly raising the bar from 15.5% to 17.4%, the deliveries have risen by a total of 3% in comparison of the same period last year. Over 16.5 billion Euro since last year have been collected as well. Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and Member of the Executive Board of Finance and IT, Lutz Meschke, believes that Porsche is on the right track. He described, “With our profit margins, we continue to be one of the world's most profitable automotive manufacturers. As a result of this, we are able to cover the costs of investments for the future in the fields of electro mobility, digitalization and connectivity.” The excellent growth has increased sales figures as well as fixed cost management resulting in positive effects in the company. Chairman of the Executive Board, Oliver Blume, states, “Good financial results build the foundation for innovative sports cars of the future. Delighted customers, good profit margins and secure jobs are all parameters that we use to measure our success.” With this growth, Porsche has been able to provide more job opportunities, increasing their employee count by 13%.  The number of employees working for Porsche has more than doubled in the past six years.  We at indiGO Auto Group are proud to represent such a recognizable brand that continues to grow and advance. If you are interested in test driving a Porsche, we welcome you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

The Porsche 718 Boxster not only looks impressive on the outside but it has three exciting technical innovations on the inside that we're excited to share with you. The four-cylinder turbo vehicle features PSM Sport Mode, a Sport Response Button, and a Dynamic Boost Function to make driving a Porsche even more thrilling. Porsche Stability Management. The PSM (Porsche Stability Management) Sport Mode allows drivers to explore performance limits such as on a circuit track or winter driver training on a low-friction surface along with hard braking. It provides a sportier road-feel to the vehicle and the driver can maneuver the vehicle with better agility. This function can be turned on or off at anytime the driver desires. Sport Response Button. Unleash power with a push of a button. The 718 Boxster provides adrenaline with the Sport Response Button.  It's  located on the steering wheel and gives the driver 20 seconds of maximum acceleration. Dynamic Boost Function. The Dynamic Boost Function enables the turbo in the car by maintaining the charge pressure during load changes (for example, when the accelerator pedal is released briefly). This is achieved by just interrupting fuel injection, whereas the throttle valve remains open. As a result, the engine reacts with practically no delay to another press of the accelerator pedal These three technical innovations within the Porsche 718 Boxster provide great performance, agility, and spontaneous response. Making for a more quick and efficient car, all while remaining comfortable. Want to learn more about the 718 Boxster? Contact one of our Porsche specialists today at Porsche of North Houston.

indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston and Lamborghini Houston were delighted to be a sponsor of Modern Luxury of Houston’s Men of Style event. The event took place on Thursday, April 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel to celebrate Houston’s most stylish men that are featured in the April issue of Modern Luxury. Spectators gazed at vehicles from Porsche of North Houston and Lamborghini Houston that greeted guests at the entrance of the Four Seasons. It was a great evening with curated cocktails by two-time James Beard Award-winning mixologist Dale DeGroff and music from The Carlyle Hotel pianist, Chris Gillespie. All proceeds from the event benefitted Dwight Howard’s D12 Foundation. It was an honor to be a part of such a wonderful event!

On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, indiGO Auto Group's Porsche of North Houston ushered in the new 2017 Porsche 911 in style at Bistro Menil with cheers, customer accolades and media fanfare. Popular Houston restaurant Bistro Menil served up an ideal setting for our Porsche fete. A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the Porsche enthusiasts in attendance who gathered to get a first glimpse of Porsche’s newest masterpiece, the new 911. Thank you to everyone who made this event so unforgettable, especially Bistro Menil Chef/Owner Greg Martin. Take a look at more images from the event on our Facebook page here, and visit Porsche of North Houston today to learn more about the incredible new 2017 Porsche 911 at 18111 North Freeway.

Automotive News reported that Porsche has announced it is unveiling a four-cylinder Macan later this month at the New York Auto Show. This model will be the brand's new entry-level crossover and the price will begin at just $48,550. Here in the United States this is the fourth model in the Macan line-up. In addition, Porsche offers the Macan S, Turbo and the GTS. The new Macan will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine that Porsche describes as "sporty and highly efficient." The vehicle produces 252 hp and 273 pounds-feet of torque. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes 6.1 seconds, and top track speed is an impressive 142 mph. Todd Blue, CEO of indiGO Auto Group was quoted in the article sharing that "Porsche loyalists won't find the four-cylinder Macan lacking."  He added, "With Porsche, it's all about the performance, power-to-weight ratio, the balance and obviously the efficiency of the car," Blue said. "When customers drive it, they'll be amazed by the car and, not the least of which, value for the dollar." indiGO Auto Group's Porsche of North Houston is now taking orders for the new Macan. Call us at (877) 836-9068 for more information.

Porsche enthusiasts, fasten your seatbelts. The long-awaited Porsche 911 R has finally made its world debut at the Geneva International Motor Show this week. The Geneva International Motor Show is an annual auto show held each year in March in Geneva, Switzerland. This is the show where exotic supercars, prototypes and exciting debuts are made in the automotive world. What better place for the Porsche 911 R to be introduced? The Porsche 911 R pays homage to the original 911R (R for Racing) from 1967. Like its legendary predecessor, the new 911 R features a systematic lightweight construction, a high level of performance and an unfiltered driving experience. The 911 R is limited to 991 units worldwide and represents the lightest available version of the 911 with a curb weight of just 3021 pounds. Powered by a 500 hp four-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine which is mated to a six-speed manual transmission, the 911 R underscores Porsche’s commitment to building emotional and engaging high-performance sports cars with a maximum amount of driving pleasure. Developed by Porsche’s motorsport department, the 911 R is the third model to use Porsche’s latest generation of high-performance naturally aspirated flat-six engines alongside the track-bred 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS models. This Porsche was made for the purists, and Porsche of North Houston is thrilled for its debut. Pricing starts at $184,900 and only 991 of these specials will be made. Call Porsche of North Houston for more information at (877) 836-9068.