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It's not Porsche's first record, but this time a 911 Carrera has distinguished itself in a whole new arena. Following the inspection of the German DEKRA Car Inspection Authority and the sealing of the fuel tank and engine compartment, the car travelled 648 kilometres while maintaining an average fuel consumption rating of 6.7 litres per 100 km. Full story...

Farnbacher Loles Racing announced an American Le Mans Series program that sees the team's relationship with Porsche grow stronger for 2009. Full story...

The Volkswagen works council leader, Bernd Osterloh, has been appointed head of the works council at Porsche Automobil Holding. Full story...

Worker representatives voted unanimously on Monday to elect Volkswagen labor leader Bernd Osterloh as head of the works council at VW suitor Porsche Automobil Holding, Porsche said. Full story...

Volkswagen's union chief Bernd Osterloh has taken the top role in Porsche Automobil Holding's works council. The move resolves one issue in a dispute between Porsche and VW over Porsche's plan to control VW, Europe's biggest carmaker. Full story...

Porsche was one of five manufacturers [not counting current engine supplier Honda] to meet with Indy Racing League officials in June and September regarding the IndyCar Series' 2011 engine specifications, as the series seeks future engine suppliers... Full story...

Our spies have grabbed the latest images of the thrilling new GT3 RS testing. Full story...

Two of the more polished names in racing, Penske and Porsche, will team up to enter the No. 7 Riley Mk XX Daytona Prototype for the 2009 Gran-Am Rolex Sports Car series. Full story...

Firm buys Tesla Roadster to evaluate future eco model. Full story...

There’s more to Porsche these days than just a pretty face. And to prove it, the firm used its Bologna stand to showcase green technology, as well as its latest supercars.Getting their first European unveiling and taking pride of place was the Boxster and the new Cayman, driven this week, both of which are now offered with the firm’s new PDK auto shifter. Full story...

Penske Racing today announced that the organization would campaign the No. 7 Penske Porsche Riley Daytona Prototype in the 2009 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. Full story...

Penske Racing today announced that the organization would campaign the No. 7 Penske Porsche Riley Daytona Prototype in the 2009 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. Full story...

MANAGING EDITOR ROGER HART: This was my first chance to operate the Doppelkupplung transmission, and I have mixed feelings about it. In automatic mode, it's fine, but it's not spectacular. Full story...

Porsche sales in North America were down almost by half in November. The company sold 1,378 cars in the US and 115 in Canada, a decline of 46% compared to the same month a year ago. Full story...

This year the LA show is overshadowed by the state of the US car industry, with the CEOs of the big three US automaker going to congress to ask for a $25 billion dollar bail-out package on the first press day... As expected, there were less new production debuts and far less concept car unveils at the show, but there were still some world debuts for several important global designs: the Nissan 370Z, Nissan Cube, Mazda3 and Lexus RX. A new Mustang, radical Honda FC Sport concept and refreshed Porsche Boxster and Cayman designs are amongst the other Highlights of the show.

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2012 Lamborghini Estoque - A Four-Door Bull

With a bit of luck, the Estoque will become Lamborghini's best-selling model by 2012.

After years of casting around for a third model, Lamborghini has settled on what Manfred Fitzgerald, head of brand and design, rather presumptively calls "the world's first supersedan." The dramatic Estoque, revealed in concept form at the Paris auto show, isn't called a four-door coupe by its makers, but it certainly would travel in the extrawide tire tracks of cars like the Porsche Panamera and the Aston Martin Rapide, both of which it would follow to market, in 2012.

Photo Gallery: 2012 Lamborghini Estoque - Lamborghini Super Sedan - Automobile Magazine

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Porsche says it has decided to switch the debut of the Panamera four-door coupe to the Shanghai auto show next April from the Geneva show in early March, as had been planned. Full story...

Porsche says it has decided to switch the debut of the Panamera four-door coupe to the Shanghai auto show next April from the Geneva show in early March, as had been planned. Full story...

When the flat-six engine bolted to the middle of the Porsche Cayman S first fires up, it makes a lumpy, erratic and hoarse noise that nearly brings its health to question. For a car that pays homage to Porsche's great mid-engine racers of the past, it sounds more than a bit out of place. Thing is, any good singer needs a moment to warm their vocal cords before a performance. Some even say the added sound effects are part of the boxer engine's charm. Indeed, the sweet song that ensues is well worth the wait for operating temperature. Full story...