A Look at the New 718 Cayman

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.