Porsche of North Houston Named Automotive News’ Top 100 Best Dealerships to Work For in 2016
Todd Blue, Chairman and CEO of Houston-based indiGO Auto Group with award-winning dealerships in Houston, Texas, Rancho Mirage, California, and St. Louis, Missouri, is pleased to announce that Porsche of North Houston has been named one of Automotive News’ Best Dealerships to Work For™ in 2016. This is the second consecutive year that Porsche of North Houston has been recognized on this prestigious list. Now in its fifth year, the Best Dealerships to Work For™ program recognizes the top 100 employers in the retail automobile industry throughout the United States and Canada. Automotive News will announce the complete ranking of all the dealerships in October 2016.
Mr. Blue said, “At the indiGO Auto Group, we’ve built a culture which invites our team to participate with ownership in community, creative customer engagement, company conversations, and creative ways to motivate one other. We spend as much, or more, time in the workplace as we do in our homes; it is important to make the indiGO environment stimulating and inspiring. We feel strongly that we have some of the best team members in the industry, so we aim to provide them with a work experience that resembles family; in this case we are the indiGO family.”
The 100 dealerships were selected by Best Companies Group, which screened extensive surveys filled out by nearly 70,000 employees of U.S. and Canadian stores that applied for the distinction. Earlier this year Porsche of North Houston employees completed a detailed “Employee Engagement & Satisfaction” survey earlier this year that focused on 8 Core Focus Areas: Leadership and Planning, Corporate Culture and Communications, Role Satisfaction, Work Environment, Relationship with Supervisor, Training, Development and Resources, Pay and Benefits, and Overall Engagement.
indiGO Auto Group is so grateful for our loyal and diligently working employees in the Houston area. We’re proud to create an award-winning work environment for our team.
For more information about indiGO Auto Group, visit indigoautogroup.com.
Porsche Reveals the 2017 Panamera
Last week—on Tuesday, June 28th—Porsche revealed the 2017 Panamera at a world premier event in Berlin, Germany. The event included 300 members of the press as well as guests from the entertainment, business, and sports industries. The 2017 Panamera has been completely reimagined, and Porsche was more than excited to show it off. Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG said, “We have tapped into the segment of luxury sport sedans with the Panamera. Since it launched in 2009, over 150,000 units of the Panamera have been sold. The new model represents a completely redeveloped automobile—with new engines, a new design, and new technologies. Furthermore, we are now manufacturing the second generation of the vehicle entirely at our Leipzig production site. To this end, we have invested a sum of 500 million Euros, which includes a completely new body manufacturing facility.” Some of the new Panamera features include:
Twin-Turbo Engines
Eight-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission
550hp Panamera Turbo Engine or 440hp Panamera 4S Engine
All-Wheel Drive
Three-Chamber Air Suspension
Rear Axle Steering
Electronic 4D Chassis Control
Porsche Advanced Cockpit
Porsche Communication Management
Porsche Connect
To learn more about the 2017 Porsche Panamera, stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston.
A Look at the New 718 Cayman
The 718 Cayman is Porsche’s sharp, speedy two-door coupe. Take a peek at the special features of this new model.
- A Two-Liter Engine
- More Horsepower than Previous Models
- Up to 380 Nm Torque (Between 1,950 and 4,500 RPM)
- Top Speeds of 177 MPH
- Outstanding Agility
- Improved Lateral Rigidity and Wheel Tracking
- Stronger Brake System
- A Masculine, Muscular Appearance
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- A Sport Steering Wheel
- Porsche Communication Management as a Standard Feature
- 150-Watt Sound Package
This model is important to the Porsche brand because it marks the first of many two-door coupes to be manufactured at the company’s headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Previously, the brand’s two-door sports cars have been assembled at the Volkswagen facility in Osnabrück, Germany. Albrecht Reimold, Executive Board Member for Production and Logistics for Porsche AG, described, “The production launch of the Cayman successor models was executed to our full satisfaction… [The team] handled this production launch impeccably. This is further proof that our employees work with perfection and passion on a daily basis to enable a very special Porsche experience for our customers.” The company is excited to bring another leg of production back to its headquarters, and it expects to produce 240 vehicles per day by August. The new 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S can be ordered now, and they will arrive on the European market in September 2016 and on the American market several months later.
Learn more about the new 718 Cayman here and find it at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston.
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.
All of us at Porsche of North Houston were delighted to have Steve Krysil and Dave Kurtz from Porsche Cars of North America join us to celebrate our Porsche Premier Dealer Award on Wednesday, May 25. Our entire team celebrated the recognition with a lovely dinner at local Houston hot spot Da Marco Cucina E Vino.
The Porsche Premier Dealer program identifies 25 top Porsche dealers in North America each year. Porsche North Houston is currently the only dealer in Houston to hold this prestigious title. This is the fourth time we’ve earned the award since becoming an indiGO Auto Group dealership in 2010.
Porsche of North Houston Sponsors Men of Style Event
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 released an article today forecasting that the Macan will be Porsche’s new top-seller. A leader from Porsche’s dealer advisory board said targeted sales of around 17,000 vehicles in 2016 is that will make this crossover become the top-selling nameplate this year.
“Two new models on sale this year will help the Macan overtake its big brother crossover, the Porsche Cayenne, said Todd Blue, CEO of indiGO Auto Group, which has three Porsche stores, in St. Louis, Houston and Rancho Mirage, California. Customer enthusiasm for the compact-cross-over segment is another factor.”
Mr. Blue added, “Porsche executives have long expected the Macan to become the brand’s top-seller, and, with supplies freeing up, it looks like 2016 will be the year the Macan passes the Cayenne. But Cayenne sales are likely to increase this year, too.”
Automotive News reported the Macan was the brand’s second largest seller in 2015 behind on the Cayenne. Porsche sold 3,533 Macans in 2015.
Mr. Blue predicts, “The growth is going to come in 2016 from crossover SUVs.”
Once production of the new Macan variants has normalized, Mr. Blue expects 20 percent of the nameplate’s sales to come from the four-cylinder model and another 15 to 20 percent from the new GTS.
According to indiGO Auto Group CEO Todd Blue, You’ll Be Amazed By The 4-Cylinder Porsche Macan starting at $48,550
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, [the] 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 Rhas 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.
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