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AutoGuide Reviews All-New 2017 Porsche Macan

The new 2017 Porsche Macan is a high-end compact crossover that strikes just the right balance between performance and practicality, says AutoGuide in a new review. With an entry price under $50,000, the Macan will certainly broaden Porsche's customer base, but increased sales will fuel development of new technology and higher performance at the upper end of Porsche's lineup.

The base Macan gets its power from a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Borrowed from the Audi Q5, the 2.0-liter power plant has been reworked to make 252 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque...

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When Turbo Gets Turbo'd

Let's pretend we're playing a video game for a second. As you progress and beat more levels, you get upgrades. So when you reach the highest levels, you should have access to the best characters and the best gear. And then it happens. Your already suped-up character gets turbo power. Well, that's sort of what Porsche did with the 2017 Macan.

The Porsche Macan Turbo, already the fastest and most powerful trim in the lineup, is getting a new Performance Package to give drivers in Cincinnati, OH even more turbo power.

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CNET's Roadshow: What's On the Way for the 2017 Porsche Panamera

The 2017 Porsche Panamera is headed to U.S. shores soon, and Alex Goy of CNET's Roadshow recently had an opportunity to preview some of the changes that are coming our way. In particular, fans old and new will be pleased by a shapelier silhouette, along with its blindingly fast, Porsche-like speed.

Porsche's aim here was to bring the exterior shape closer in line with the 911 -- one of the most recognizable profiles in the automotive world. Even though the new car is bigger than the old in every dimension, it looks smaller than the old car. And…

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Porsche's New 718 Boxster Impresses with Four-Cylinder Turbo, Says AutoGuide

The all-new 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S sounds amazing, drives even better and continues to be of the most engaging and gratifying sports cars available on the market, says AutoGuide in a new review. Click "play" in the video clip below to get the full report.

The new 718 is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter boxer four-cylinder that makes 350 horsepower and 309 pound-feet of torque. The regular 718 Boxster has a 2.0-liter turbo four. Half a liter more displacement and a few other upgrades means the S gets 50 more horsepower and 29 more pound-feet of torque…

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Porsche Delivers Small SUV Splendor with 2016 Macan

Lately, we here at Joseph Porsche of Kings Auto Mall are finding it increasingly challenging to withhold our true feelings for our compact luxury crossover, the 2016 Porsche Macan. So, instead, we'll just come right out and say it:

We consider this SUV one of the very best in its segment.

And now, with that out of the way, we'd like to plug the following clip. Pair up with Kelley Blue Book Managing Video Editor Micah Muzio, as he enjoys his maiden voyage in the magnificent Macan:

No doubt one of its headlining attractions, the Macan's drivetrain…

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AutoGuide.com Celebrates the Incredible 2017 Porsche 911

If we at Joseph Porsche of Kings Auto Mall were to enumerate all of the winning qualities of our superstar sports car, the 2017 Porsche 911, we'd likely be here for quite some time. As it turns out, the allure of an auto like this is a difficult thing to summarize.

So, instead, we thought we'd link the following video. Join AutoGuide.com Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad, as he explains just what makes the 911 so very special:

Engine options for the 911 truly run the gamut. On base trims, a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder is standard, and…

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CarGurus: Porsche Tunes Up Popular New Macan Crossover for 2017; Sportier GTS Model Now Available

Last year, Porsche introduced the Macan, a slightly smaller, "compact crossover" version of its full-size SUV, the Cayenne. After a wildly successful first year, the Macan is back for 2017 with a sport-tuned model, the Macan GTS, reports CarGurus.com.

The 2017 GTS will use the S model's 3.0-liter turbocharged V6, but tuned to produce 360 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque alongside the 7-speed auto-manual. The GTS also gets larger brakes and a similarly-tuned adaptive air suspension. Porsche expects a 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds...

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CNET Reviews New 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo: Still a Classic Sports Car Experience

The new 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo gets from 0-60 in 2.9 seconds (2.8 for the S), with a top speed of 198 mph (or 205 for the S). CNET recently reviewed the 911 and found it delivers the prototypical sports car experience we've come to expect from Porsche, with improved cabin features and a touch more power than last year. Click "play" on the video clip below to watch the full report.

The 911's 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six now makes 540 horsepower and 523 pound-feet of torque thanks to new injectors, higher fuel pressure and reworked…

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Introducing the 718 Cayman

In a press release from this morning, Porsche announced the upcoming arrival of its latest mid-engine offering, the 718 Cayman. Following in the tracks of the recent debut of the 718 Boxster, the Cayman sports a more striking appearance than its predecessor and for the first time is priced under the Boxster roadster...

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