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Porsche shows off a prototype single-seat hillclimb racer it'll never produce

Loz Blain June 3, 2019

Porsche has peeled back the prototype curtain, giving us a glimpse of an ultra-lightweight, single-seat speed machine that'll never reach production. Named for a historical hillclimb racer, the 981 Bergspyder has no door handles, roof, windscreen or passenger seat.

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Porsche's Second Skin lets you wrap your car with a new design from $4,500

Loz Blain June 12, 2019

Porsche is opening up a whole new world of personalization options with its Second Skin service, which lets you choose a design wrap for your car through an online configurator, for somewhere between €4,000-6,000 (US$4,500-6,800). Oh, and it's not just for Porsches.

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Pictorial: The spectacular 2019 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

Mike Hanlon May 31, 2019

Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este has been held annually at the palatial 16th-century villa on Lake Como since 1929.​ As a setting for a celebration of automotive heritage, there could be no finer location, as the former royal residence is world-renowned for its terraced Renaissance gardens.​

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History in the making: The original Porsche heads to auction

Mike Hanlon May 13, 2019

The star of the show at this year's Monterey Car Week will be THE original Porsche. It is one of three original Porsche Type 64s built, the only one to remain intact from new, and it is the very first car to wear the now revered Porsche nameplate.

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Porsche 911 Speedster nearly doubles the price of a GT3 to pull the top down

Loz Blain May 8, 2019

It's a gorgeous, razor-edged convertible ... But at what cost? After revealing the 911 Speedster as a concept last year, Porsche has announced the limited edition production version. Based on the 911 GT3, it's a sexy beast indeed - but is it worth the US$274,500-plus price tag?

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In photos: The 2019 NY Auto Show, from supercars to all-electric compacts

C.C. Weiss April 23, 2019

April 2019 is a big month for car lovers. A day after the start of Auto Shanghai, the New York International Auto Show kicked off, offering its own compelling mix of new-generation production vehicles, concept cars and special editions.

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Porsche coupes up the Cayenne for 2020

Aaron Turpen March 22, 2019

Porsche has added a new Coupe model to the 2020 Cayenne crossover-SUV options. The Cayenne Coupe model features a redesigned profile for a more sedan-like look, an adaptive rear spoiler, and individual rear seating. Porsche is clearly taking on BMW and Mercedes here.

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Pictorial: 2019 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance

Mike Hanlon March 14, 2019

The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, now in its 24th year, is a multi-faceted diamond, with many ancillary events combining to offer something for everyone, regardless of which genre of automobiles an individual might be interested in.

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The 100 most interesting cars at the 2019 Amelia Island Auctions

Mike Hanlon March 12, 2019

The 2019 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance continued to grow in stature this year, but it was the symbiotic cluster of elite auctions that threw up the most interesting results. The collector car market is undergoing generational change, attracting a younger clientele driving prices below $500,000.

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Piëch claims its new electric sportscar charges to 80% in a crazy 4:40 minutes

Loz Blain March 3, 2019

This electric grand tourer will be a ton of fun to drive, with three motors combining for 450 kW (603 horsepower) and a lightweight body built for beautiful handling. But its biggest contribution could come from its high-capacity battery, which takes fast charging to new extremes.

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