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Porsche Palm Springs is excited to have world-class painter Beau Robinson’s work featured here as part of our celebration of the city’s Modernism Week, Feb. 17-27. If there ever was a Porsche artist, it’s Beau. A lifelong fan of fast cars and Steve McQueen, Beau cultivated his love for art by immersing himself in the world of Porsche. Working with a variety of mediums, including acrylic, watercolor, and pen and ink, he seeks to capture the feeling of motion in his work. He will show his art in our Porsche Center from Feb. 11 through Feb. 19. His show also aligns with the Palm Springs Fine Art Introspect Feb. 10 through 13. We’ll be offering drinks and small bites as part of the show throughout the day on Feb. 11 and 12 as well as Feb. 18 and 19. Come join us at the Porsche Platz as we celebrate these events with Beau’s incredible paintings of Porsche cars. Beau lives and works in a beach city in Southern California with his fiancé – just a few blocks from the ocean. He has a deep family connection to Palm Springs through his aunt, who was also a fine artist and showed her work in local galleries in the 1980s under the name Raejeanne. Among other things, Beau's work has been shown at the Porsche Experience Center, Sofitel, and the PCA  Concours D’ Elegance. We decided to chat with Beau and find out more about him before his work lands at Porsche Palm Springs next month. Can you tell us about yourself and describe your mission as a fine artist? My name is Beau Robinson and I am 50 years old. I live in Southern California, where I start my day surfing. I have two grown children, a girl, and boy, ages 29 and 24, and they live in Austin Texas. I spent most of my career in construction, kitchen, and bath design as well as real estate and I trained/taught martial arts. I had always planned to one day make martial arts my full-time focus. I hold multiple black belts in modern and traditional martial arts and am a second-generation student of Bruce Lee. But life takes some interesting twists and turns. Today, my mission is to create automotive-themed fine art that is hung in the front room and not the garage. How did you become an artist? I closed a few businesses back in 2008 and had back surgery in 2009 - so I was a bit lost at the time. I was broke and broken and decided to move back to California where I grew up. I had lived in Seattle for 20 years and always missed the beach. When I returned to CA I was still in physical therapy for my back and spent the first few months rehabbing it by walking the beach on the sand and strand. During my recovery, I started drawing and painting - all mediums. I was working in a few bars, usually as a host/bouncer so I could spend that time on my feet instead of sitting which was still very difficult. Writing beer lists and drawing cartoons on bar chalkboards got me used to people watching me work, commenting on my work, and having to look at it and see every mistake the entire shift. I would draw and paint anything that I found interesting. I had no formal training so I was learning composition, shading, color theory, storytelling etc., through trial and error. But I also had the freedom of having no rules. The work started selling locally and I organized a few shows bringing in other artists. How did you get into painting Porsches? I have three original 356 Porsches on my street and would take plenty of pictures of them each day as I walked through the neighborhood. My fiancé was starting a new position in a new facility and from past experience, I knew this would mean a year of long days and crazy schedules that would make it ideal for me to just paint. I stacked up 60-plus pieces of Porsche-themed paintings, both acrylic on canvas and watercolor on paper. I had a chance to rewrite my future and painting the things that excited me was a freedom I now had in my new pursuit. I had no idea that I would find painting in my 40’s and pursue it full time having so much fun. I loved the beach culture of California and Porsche is very much a part of that. My subject matter ranges from pop art, shark and octopus, nudes, and Porsche. In fact, about 90 percent of my work is Porsche. And were you able to bring your work directly to Porsche? I began actively seeking a place to show the work and eventually held a solo show at the Porsche Experience Center  where I debuted these pieces to the public, including a large unveiling of the Pink Pig 911 RSR. I felt honored to pull off that special covering with the big Porsche crest on it and show a roomful of Porsche people my newest piece. The following year I held shows for  Porsche France, and the Concours d’ Elegance event for PCA. After a pause in shows over the last two years, I was approached by Porsche Cars North America and asked to submit a proposal and mockup for an art car. I had something in mind already and had been searching for a car to paint and it found me. The canvas would be a new white Porsche Taycan. My design was selected from a handful of artists, and I completed the DNA Art Car live in front of a crowd at PECLA’s 5 year anniversary event. Any exciting plans for the future? I am always painting, if not on canvas then in my head. I have so many pieces in my mind I haven’t had a chance to paint yet, and that drives me to get them out and make room for more. I connected with Porsche Palm Springs because we spend time there every year and always stop in to say hello and take photos. It took a few years to figure out how to create an event that would be beneficial for all parties and Intersect/Modernism seemed a great fit. My aunt was a professional artist and got her start by showing in the galleries of Palm Springs, and I had a sentimental vision of following her path in this area. Most of my work is shown locally near the city where I live. Social media has been where I get the most interest in my work. I found a family and a source of endless inspiration in Porsche. I would love to eventually make it into Christophorus Magazine, collaborate with Porsche on shoes and a watch, and continue to work with Porsche Cars North America on future projects. Interested in purchasing one of his pieces? You can reach out to Beau through his website at www.therealbeaurobinson.com or on Instagram and Facebook at @therealbeaurobinson.

Porsche has a long tradition of translating what it learns on the track into cars designed for the road. And the 2022 911 GT3 is a perfect example of this tradition. With its extensive lightweight materials, refined aerodynamics and a motorsports-derived double wishbone front-axle layout, the new 911 GT3 seeks to raise the bar once again in the already rarified world of Porsche. It has a high-revving  naturally aspirated engine shared with 911 GT3 Cup, that double wishbone front suspension adapted from 911 RSR and a choice of PDK or six-speed manual transmission. Kjell Gruner, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, Inc., described 911 GT3 as having a “soul that’s born in the Motorsport.” The new model GT3 starts at $161,100 and is arriving in U.S. showrooms as part of the 2022 model year. Whether you’re enjoying a favorite twisty lakeside road or taking to the track, the new 911 GT3 promises to be among the most exciting and rewarding cars you’ve ever driven. At the heart of the new model: A naturally aspirated 4.0-liter, six-cylinder boxer engine that revs to 9,000 rpm. The GT3’s engine churns out up to 502 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque and offers you razor sharp throttle response due in large part to its six independent throttle bodies. The 2022 911 GT3: Straight Off the Track The engine of the new 911 GT3 is virtually identical to the one found in the new, track-only 911 GT3 Cup race car. Included as standard: The seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission – engineered and tuned specifically for the 911 GT3. Want a particularly engaging driving experience? Then you might opt for an available six-speed manual transmission. It’s the same engine that was first introduced in the limited-production 911 Speedster in 2019 but further optimized for use in the new 911 GT3 with new pistons. You can get from zero to 60 mph with the standard seven-speed PDK in a mere 3.2 seconds and reach a top track speed is 197 mph. Other 911 GT3 Features Highlighted by Porsche: • A dry-sump lubrication system ensures a sufficient oil supply even at very high lateral and longitudinal loads by using a total of seven suction stages that quickly return oil to the external tank. • The standard braking system also boasts improvements over the predecessor model with cast iron discs measuring 408-mm in diameter on the front axle, which is a 28-mm increase over the previous generation. • The discs used for the GT3 are approximately 17 percent lighter than those on the 911 Turbo models due largely to the use of a narrower friction ring. • Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) are also available as an additional cost option. (The optional system includes rotors with a diameter of 410 mm in the front and 390 mm in the rear that offer weight savings of about half compared to similarly sized cast iron brake discs and significantly improved thermal load capacity). • GT-specific forged alloy wheels with a 20” diameter in front and 21” diameter in the rear contribute to the overall improvement in vehicle dynamics. • Front wheels are half an inch wider than the wheels of the previous GT3, and gain an inch of diameter in the rear. Despite increased width, the new wheels are also about 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) lighter in total as compared to the wheels on the preceding model. The Improved Performance is also Due to Aerodynamics. A new front fascia includes integrated cooling intakes along with an adjustable front spoiler lip and an adjustable front diffuser that can be set up for track use. Special side skirts optimize air flow around the wheels. Yet the most visually striking aerodynamic development is found at the rear, where swan-neck connections support the rear wing - and a large and stunning rear diffuser is visible. The rear wing is in fact manually adjustable in stages ranging from settings intended for road use – all the way up to positions intended for use on track only. In the “normal” position, aerodynamic downforce is up to 50 percent greater compared to the preceding 911 GT3. Performance position is applied to both the front and rear, and causes downforce to increases by up to 150 percent. This position is not intended for street use. The Cool Steering Wheel The connection to Porsche’s rich racing history continues inside, starting with the steering wheel. For that extra sporty look, the GT3 Multifunction Sport steering wheel has a 360 mm diameter and upholstery in Race-Tex is standard equipment. The steering wheel also includes a drive mode switch – a first in a 911 GT3. This allows you, the driver, to switch between driver configurable settings by simply turning the dial. In 2022, according to Porsche, you can also expect an expansion of connected services as the result of adopting the latest generation of Porsche Communication Management (PCM), accessed through a 10.9-inch touchscreen display, combining navigation, entertainment, comfort and communications systems. The new PCM is based on the operating concept first introduced in the Porsche Taycan and offers a simplified interface that is similarly flexible in layout and personalization to that in the electric car. But at the heart of it all the latest GT3 incorporates more racing technology than any of its predecessors. The layout of the double wishbone front axle, the refined aerodynamics with the swan-neck rear wing, and the striking diffuser are just a few of many examples. The car’s already comparatively light weight is also down thanks to insights gleaned from the racing world. The front hood - made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic – and the lightweight glass windows as well as the lightweight sport exhaust system add up to reduced weight. The new GT3 weighs in at a nice 3,164 lbs. Further weight-saving components, such as the exposed carbon fiber roof, are also available. If you’re a purist you can still order a six-speed manual transmission that brings the weight up an additional 37 lbs. It’s Available in a Touring Package The 911 GT3 with Touring Package is delivered with a seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission as standard for the U.S. market, and a six-speed GT Sport manual transmission as a no-cost option in selected states. This is the first time the Touring Package is available with the seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. Like its predecessor, engine, transmission, suspension, wheels and tires on vehicles with the Touring Package are adopted from the regular 911 GT3.

The Porsche GTS – along with its iconic badge - come from an era when Porsche cars competed in and won many racing events. The first-ever “GT” badge was given to the 356 Carrera GT in 1955. The first Porsche GTS road model showed up in the 1960s as the 904 Carrera GTS, which was a classic race car that Porsche wanted to bring to the streets. By the 1990s, after the heyday of grand races, the Porsche GTS badge finally made its way to a road car - the 928 GTS. GTS stand for “Gran Turismo Sport.” In order to make it a road car Porsche had to make the first GTS comfortable enough to make long road trips. So today, what GTS represents is added comfort and convenience (and incredible performance, of course). And once again, Porsche is proving that the GTS trim is one for the history books. The 2022 Porsche Taycan now comes in a GTS model. In just two years, the four-door all-electric Taycan sport sedan has become a bestseller, an icon in and of itself. Porsche is keeping up with that enormous demand by introducing the new Taycan GTS in the spring of 2022. To put it bluntly: It’s a driver-focused stunner. The GTS sits in the Taycan lineup between the dual-motor all-wheel-drive Taycan 4S and the Turbo in terms of price and performance. It delivers 590 horsepower and a 626 pound-feet of torque similar to the Turbo. Range is expected to come in better than the 227 miles of range in the 2021 4S but exact figures have not yet been released. The look is powerful, even a little menacing, with a blacked-out SportDesign chin spoiler and beefy air-curtain ducts underneath headlight buckets with a black background. There are blacked-out side-glass surround moldings along the side of the car along with deeper SportDesign side skirts that have gloss-black inserts. The rear diffuser is also accented gloss black and the word "Porsche" in the translucent taillight band is accented in black as well. Satin-black wheels with large red calipers also carry the look. The 20-inch Turbo S Aero Design wheels come as part of the standard trim or you can order sportier 21-inch forged RS Spyder design wheels with huge 265/35R-21 front and 305/30R-21 rear tires. The Taycan GTS badge on the tail is also finished in black. Inside, the blacked-out theme continues. There, the GTS interior is comprised largely of black Race-Tex, Porsche's faux-suede material. In fact, it’s the dominant material on the standard 18-way adaptive sport seats as well as the headliner, roof pillars, and sun visors. The GTS takes everything to another level. All of the adaptive air suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) systems are included in the Taycan GTS. But they’ve been reworked to create a more “neutral cornering attitude and better turn-in response” as Car and Driver magazine put it. While the GTS-badged Porsche Taycan is not intended as a track-only car it can perform on the track as needed. Overall, the GTS has more power and sharper handling than the standard version. But at a price point that is easier on the pocketbook than the Turbo. It’s all-electric but it’s still a Porsche. And it comes with a very long list of options, everything from rear-axle steering, improved adaptive suspension, and those 21-inch alloy wheels that are so stunning The EPA has not yet released its full range and efficiency data for the Taycan GTS but we will know more when the car is released in the spring. One test driver for the Arstechnica website described its performance on the track this way: “On track, you can get a sense of how much the Taycan's suite of traction and stability control systems are working. With the car in Sport Plus mode but with the stability management system active, it was possible to feel the car cutting power to the front motor as I negotiated the confines of the (track). Setting the stability control system to sport relaxes the intervention threshold (and) the Taycan GTS telegraphed its intentions and was easy to catch when it began to run out of grip. And the Taycan has some natural advantages for track driving—instant torque delivery and a very low center of gravity to name but two.” View our latest Porsche Taycan inventory.

The Porsche name has become synonymous with sports cars and racecars. And that’s exactly what company founders Ferdinand Porsche and his son Ferdinand ("Ferry") Porsche set out to create when they first set up shop with 200 workers in 1948. Everything you love about Porsche today actually sprung from that father-and-son vision. Here's the history of Porsche. With a background in engineering experience that included working at Daimler-Benz, the elder Porsche established an independent design and engineering firm in 1931 and designed the Volkswagen Beetle. That’s right, this car (above) is actually a genuine Porsche – and an important part of German automotive history. Ferdinand Porsche designed the car as a pre-series model and prototype in 1939. The younger Porsche then went on to help grow the new company and was instrumental in designing the first Porsche sportscar - the 356. With just 40 horsepower from a rear-mounted – and slightly souped-up Beetle engine - the first Porsche boasted agile handling, as well as comfort and reliability. By the mid-1950s Porsche had introduced its own engines as well as a more powerful version of the 356. Then came the legendary 911 in 1964. Ahead of its time, the rear-engine 911 evolved over three decades by the time Porsche introduced a completely new 911 Carrera for 1999. Porsche cars began competing almost from the start and quickly became synonymous with racing. Porsche cars have won an estimated 24,000 auto races worldwide, including more than 50 class wins at Le Mans. So let’s take a look at some of the other important dates in Porsche history: The early years (1948-1954) 1948. Porsche introduces the aerodynamic "356," named for its design project number. The company hand-builds the first 52 cars in a small garage in Gmund, Austria, through the year 1949. 1950. Porsche leases space in the Reutter body factory in Zuffenhausen, a Stuttgart suburb. Reutter builds bodies for the 356 and production reaches 369 for the year. 1951. Ferdinand Porsche dies. The same year, horsepower for the 356 jumps to 60. 1953. The 550 Spyder road/race model proves to be a "giant killer" among larger, more powerful cars from Ferrari to Maserati. 1954. The Speedster model is introduced as a low-priced, "stripped-down" version of 356. The 1954-1957 Speedsters remain among the most sought-after Porsches by collectors even today. 1962. Porsche establishes an independent distribution network in Europe. 1964. The 911’s production begins and the new model is an instant hit, selling for $5,500 in the United States. 1966-1970. Porsche expands the 911 range quickly, adding an innovative Targa with removable roof panel in 1966. 1969. As production passes the 14,000 mark, Porsche enlarges the Zuffenhausen factory with a new multistory assembly operation. 1970. Porsche replaces the 912 with the 914, a lower-priced, mid-engine sportscar. 1972. Porsche opens its Research and Development Center in Weissach, Germany. Ferry Porsche becomes chairman of the supervisory board of Porsche AG. 1975. Porsche introduces 911 Turbo supercar in North America as a 1976 model. The 911 Turbo combines exotic car performance with luxury and everyday usability. 1976. Porsche replaces the 914 with the 924, a front-engine sports coupe. The car is powered by an Audi engine and built by Audi and features a rear transaxle for optimal weight distribution. 1978. Porsche introduces the 928. It is radically different from the 911 and features a front-mounted, liquid-cooled 240-horsepower V-8 engine. The 911 becomes the 911 SC, featuring a 3.0-liter engine and a host of enhancements. 1981. The 924 model is joined by 924 Turbo. The 924 is Porsche’s most popular model and also a successful racecar. 1982. Porsche Cars North America was established with its headquarters in Reno, Nevada. 1983. The first 911 Cabriolet is introduced. In the US, the Cabriolet outsells the Targa and quickly accounts for about one-third of 911 sales. 1984. Porsche AG goes public, with the Porsche and Piech families holding 875,000 shares of stock and 875,000 preferred shares listed for investors. The 911 is now known as the Carrera and features greater performance from a 3.2-liter engine. 1986. The Porsche 944 is the first car sold in US with both driver’s side and passenger airbags as standard equipment. 1996. The one-millionth Porsche was built in July of this year. The 911 Turbo features the all-wheel-drive system from the 911 Carrera 4, dual turbochargers and intercoolers, and 400 horsepower. 1997. The Boxster is introduced with mid-mounted 201-horsepower, 2.5-liter engine. Demand is very high. 1998. Ferry Porsche dies at age 88. Porsche introduces the first 100-percent all-new 911 model since the first one in 1964. The new car breaks with 911 tradition by using a liquid-cooled engine — though it’s still a horizontally opposed six. 2000. Porsche unveils the Carrera GT during the Paris Auto Show. The car has a mid-engine, open-cockpit supercar concept featuring a 5.5-liter, normally aspirated V-10 powerplant with a speed in excess of 200 mph. 2001. The Porsche 911 GT2 debuts with a top track speed of 195 mph. 2002. Porsche announces plans to produce the Carrera GT with a six-liter V10 engine. An all-new 911 Targa and 911 Carrera 4S are introduced based on Porsche's current 911 models. 2003. Porsche introduces Cayenne Sport Utility Vehicle as the Cayenne Turbo and Cayenne S. 2004. The Carrera GTSupercar and Porsche 911 GT3 arrive in U.S. Full line-up includes 911 Coupe, Cabriolet and Targa models, Boxster and Boxster S Roadsters, and Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo sport utility vehicles. 2005. The all-new 911 Carrera and Carrera S debut with a familiar silhouette, but with more power and options 2006. At the Geneva Motor Show Porsche shows the first series-production car with spark-ignition engine to feature a turbocharger with variable blade geometry (VTG) - the 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo. In a historic race at the third American Le Mans Series (ALMS), the Porsche RS-Spyder racing cars entered by the American Penske team took the first and second overall spots, marking the first time-but not the last-that a sport prototype race car in the LMP2 class beat all competitors. That year Porsche dominated the LMP2 class with seven series wins. 2007. The new 2008 Porsche Cayenne is unveiled to the public for the first time at the North American International Auto Show, the introduction marks the world debut of the more powerful and stylish generation of Porsche's sport utility vehicle. 2008. On February 4, the 200,000th Porsche Cayenne rolled off the assembly line in Leipzig, Germany. The model was a Cayenne GTS, which was unveiled that month at the Chicago Auto Show and launched that spring. In October, Porsche launches the new 911 Carrera and Carrera S and their Cabriolet siblings that offer new breakthrough technologies, including direct injection and the highly advanced PDK transmission. On November 19th, Porsche unveils the new, second-generation, and more powerful Cayman and Boxster models at the Los Angeles Auto Show. 2009. On January 5th, Porsche releases the first photos of its first four-door sports sedan, the Panamera. On January 31, the new Porsche Museum opens its doors to the public in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. 2010. In February, Porsche begins selling the new Boxster Spyder and in March, Porsche begins selling the new 911 Turbo and the GT3. In October, Porsche Cars North America begins selling the V6-powered 2011 Cayenne 2011. Porsche announces the Panamera S Hybrid and the Panamera GTS models. 2012. The new generation of the Boxster is announced. 2013. Porsche celebrates 50 years of the Porsche 911 with a special anniversary model. The Porsche Macan S and Macan Turbo have their world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show. 2014. The Porsche 911 Targa debuts at the North American International Auto Show. Porsche Cars North America has a record sales year with 47,007 units sold. 2015. The new 911 Targa 4 GTS and Cayenne Turbo S are revealed at the North American International Auto Show. Porsche opens the $100 million Porsche Experience Center and headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The concept car Porsche Taycan is debuted at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show as the Porsche Mission E. 2016. Porsche announces 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S models. Porsche announces Panamera Sport Turismo models. 2018. Porsche announces the official name of the first purely electric Porsche: the Taycan. 2019. Porsche officially debuts its first fully electric vehicle, the Taycan, at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. 2020. Some 20,000 Taycans are delivered in 2020, its debut sale year, representing 7.4% of the total Porsche volume

Porsche is known as the car person’s car. It’s also a favorite among celebrities. So what is the collectible Porsche when it comes to Hollywood VIPs? Lately, that would be the Porsche 993. The Porsche 993 is “practically shorthand for Real Taste in Old Cars,” according to Esquire magazine. Among the many famous people photographed driving or just standing near a Porsche 993: Kendall Jenner, Keanu Reeves, David Beckham, Heather Locklear, Harry Styles, Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen Degeneres, and Antonio Banderas. Keep in mind that all things ‘90s are still very hip among the younger set. And the 993 is oh so ‘90s. (Hence Kendall and Harry) The 993 is actually a short way of describing the 911 model produced from 1994 to 1998. (Although the model year technically started in 1995). Aside from being one of the ultimate '90s mobiles, the Porsche 993s are sought after for a number of other reasons. They have an air-cooled engine, which according to Esquire makes them a little like the automotive equivalent of vinyl records collected by audiophiles, who prefer the vintage discs to digital music. Newer Porsches, by comparison, have water-cooled engines, which are more powerful and easy to maintain but don’t have the same mechanical rawness of an air-cooled engine, according to the magazine. “To many, 993s are also the prettiest Porsches, straddling the older era and the newer era. Depending on the model and the mileage, they can be had for around $60,000,” according to Esquire. Jerry Seinfeld, for one, has collected an enormous number of Porsches over the years – a total of 47! So it’s not surprising there’s a 993 or two in his private collection. He’s known to put up 15 cars for auction all at once when he runs out of space. And trust us, there’s not one that sells in the $60,000 range. Actor and Porsche enthusiast Keanu Reeves has owned Porsches since his first black 911 Carrera 4S (yes, a 993) with a manual transmission. This car was, sadly, stolen while he was away at a movie location. He then reached out to Porsche’s customer consultation center and customized what would be his next Porsche - the 911 Carrera 4S (991). Reeves has said in interviews that his love of Porsche began at a young age when he was given Porsche Matchbox car and saw his grandmother’s boyfriend driving a 911 Targa. These days, according to Esquire, the 993 seems to imbue the younger set with a way of blending into their Los Angeles surroundings while at the same time saying “I’m interesting.” “The 993 says all it needs to say, ‘I want you to know me as a person who knows cars,’ and nothing more.’” The 993 may be the ultra-cool “it car” of the celebrity set, but it really is a beautifully built automobile. In fact, many car lovers consider it one of the most finely crafted cars of all time. If a vintage Porsche 993 is outside of your budget though, you can get a similarly great car in most any 911 built between 1978 and 1993. Ultimately, it's the way the 993 drives and handles that makes it such a popular car even decades later. Its suspension was completely overhauled from the previous-generation version, curbing the 911’s tendency for snap-oversteer, according to Motorbiscuit. Moreover, the AWD system was also upgraded, improving handling even more. Autotrader describes the clutch of the 993 as “light” and reports that the shifter-speed shifter is precise. Steering is incredible and there’s that old-school sound of that air-cooled engine. And perhaps the most glowing honor comes from Porsche itself. In 2018, to celebrate its 70th anniversary, the German automaker created “Project Gold,” which is a Porsche 993 911 Turbo S restored from an original 993 shell. There were only 345 built and Car and Driver reported that a 9000-mile example went for $395,000. Despite the fact that Project Gold was not street-legal, one sold for $3.1 million at auction. So, in other words, there’s some depth behind the 993’s current popularity. It may be hip. But it’s also a classic. Don't forget to check out our latest Porsche inventory.

Porsche Palm Springs is home to three Gold Certified Porsche Technicians. Porsche’s worldwide Certified Porsche Technician program offers technicians regular training on brand new, late model and vintage Porsche vehicles. The technicians’ knowledge is then certified through successive levels of qualification education and testing:  Bronze, then Silver, and finally Gold. As technicians move up the various levels, they first participate in Porsche training courses and then take theory exams to ensure understanding. After achieving Bronze Certification, for instance, the technicians graduate to much more complex practical exams, working on training vehicles. These hands-on exams take several hours and simulate real world conditions. To become a Porsche Gold Certified Technician , a Porsche technician is given a certain amount of time in which to accurately diagnose and repair multiple issues in a test vehicle. This entire process can take years. We had the opportunity to sit down and talk to one of our Gold Certified Porsche Technicians, Michael Schultz, and ask him about his work at Porsche Palm Springs. Q. Tell us how you became interested in this work and ended up at Porsche Palm Springs? A. I've always had an interest in taking things apart and learning how they worked. I found an interest in the automotive field when I learned to drive and got my first car. After high school, my father suggested attending the Universal Technical Institute in Rancho Cucamonga in order to make a career in the automotive repair field. After completing automotive technology training in 2005, I was offered my first position as a lube technician at an Infiniti Dealership in Thousand Oaks, CA. I quickly moved through the ranks, and after eight years of training and testing, I became Infiniti Master Certified. With all that time in the industry I started looking for a new challenge and ladder to climb and I found that at Porsche Rancho Mirage, now known as Porsche Palm Springs - one of the finest Porsche dealers anywhere. Q. What are your professional duties at this dealership and what kind of services do you offer? A. At Porsche Palm Springs I service and maintain every modern Porsche vehicle from entry level Macans to super and hyper cars such as Carrera GT's and 918 Spyders. I have achieved Gold Level certification and enjoy expanding my knowledge of the brand. I'm more drawn to and enjoy the exclusivity of the sportier GT models and super cars. Q. What is special about working here? A. Porsche Palm Springs is a Gen 5 building, the first of its kind currently in the world. The unique design and layout provide an exceptional work experience and environment. I am one of only three Gold Level technicians here, and only one of two techs certified to service the 918 Spyder and Carrera GT. Probably the most involved and exciting job I have done at Porsche Palm Springs is replacing the rear main seal on a 918 Spyder. That job includes literally splitting the car in half to remove the engine and transmission. The level of detail and precision required is like nothing else I've ever done. Every piece of that vehicle is made of carbon fiber, so extreme care must be given to insure nothing is broken or damaged during the process. All exterior body panels were removed, including doors, to access the impressive yet delicate carbon body and framework. Special tools had to be rented from Porsche for the job, since this is so rarely done. Once the rear of the vehicle is separated from the front, then the engine and transmission can be removed from the cradle. From there the transmission with high voltage components was separated from the engine to gain access to the rear main seal. The whole job was very exciting, rewarding - and satisfying once it was all put back together and running as designed. That was definitely the highlight of my career up to that point. Q. What was it like to become Gold Level certified? A. It took me about six years to earn my Gold level certification. The process entailed eight core instructor led classes, countless hours of online training, and online and in-person testing. In 2018, I got the opportunity to travel to Atlanta to train and become certified to service 918 Spyder and Carrera GT's. I'm also hybrid certified which is a Gold Level requirement Q. How is life in the desert outside of work? A. I've worked in the Palm Springs area for six years. I live in nearby Yucca Valley. I like just about anything outdoors and enjoy the open spaces that the desert provides. Some of my interests and hobbies include hiking, off-roading and adventuring with the family. I also enjoy building and flying large scale radio-controlled aircraft. I've been married for 12 years and have 2 boys ages 3 and 7. Q. Anything else you’d like to add? A. I love that I get to come to work every day to service and maintain these amazing machines. They are very rewarding and sometimes difficult to work on. But they are like nothing else. Don't forget to schedule your Porsche service with Porsche Palm Springs today.

The Panamera is rated as one of the No. 1 Luxury Automobiles in the World For a Reason. Does a sporty sedan have to look like any other sedan? According to Porsche, the answer is a resounding “No!” Could a sedan be both dynamic and more efficient while seating four people? If it’s a Porsche, the answer is “Yes!” Porsche believes that the more visionary an idea is at the start the more exciting it is at the end. It’s something worth fighting for. Something worth the wait. And fortunately, the wait is over. Welcome to the world of the Porsche Panamera. Whether it’s the Panamera, the Panamera Executive, or Panamera Sport Turismo the silhouette and proportions are unmistakably Porsche: Athletic, streamlined, with clear contours and powerful muscles. Take, for instance, the visual dynamism of the long wheelbase and shorter overhang at the front and longer overhang at the rear. Or, the prominent sculpting of the side profile that creates the trademark Porsche waistline and sense of lightness. Car & Driver has described the Panamera as having “agile handling and a smooth ride.” And it’s equipped with the optional adjustable air suspension – making it a thrill to drive. With all the comfort, luxury, and tech you’d expect of a four-door hatchback Porsche. “It has the look and the performance of a Porsche, but the Panamera has four doors and a roomy trunk, which help make its case as a daily driver. Its practicality doesn't tarnish its sporting character, though. It's nearly as agile and communicative as the brand's sports cars,” according to Car & Driver’s glowing review. A boosted engine is of course standard (if you can even use the word "standard" to describe anything related to a Porsche). And some models are Turbo. It’s no wonder the Porsche Panamera is currently rated as one of the top luxury cars in the world. Here’s what US News and World Report had to say when adding the Panamera to its recent list of top 10 luxury automobiles. “ The Porsche Panamera ranks near the top of the super-luxury car class, owing to its poised ride and handling, searing engine performance, spacious interior, and good predicted reliability.” The publication pointed to the Panamera’s comfortable high-end interior, powerful engine, and poised rides as being among its attributes. “Porsche’s four-door hatchback Panamera has everything you’d expect of a Porsche. In other words, this four-door hatchback is a thrill to drive – without sacrificing the luxury and comfort you want in your day-to-day life. It’s important to note that the standard rear-wheel-drive model and all-wheel-drive option both feature a 325-horsepower turbocharged 2.6-liter V-6. With the 4S model you get a 440 hp twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 that takes you from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and reaches an enviable top speed of 179. Upgrading to the Panamera GTS gives you a 473-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8. The Executive models feature a longer wheelbase and offer more rear-seat legroom than the standard body. Chassis and control systems on all models have been tuned for the perfect balance between agility and comfort. The roomy interior cabin is as luxurious as it is practical. Other upgrades include massaging seats and leather-covered climate-control vents as well as a fire extinguisher. You can also opt for ventilated seats, soft-close doors, four-zone automatic climate control, and a power-operated rear. The high-tech center console is home to a plethora of touch-sensitive controls for climate control and other function. You get 18 cubic feet of luggage space. So whether you’re powering across the desert or picking up groceries in town, this Porsche has everything you need to get it done with a price starting at $88,400. The Turbo S E-Hybrid is the most powerful model in the Panamera line and the second most powerful car Porsche currently sells, carrying a 563 horsepower, four-liter twin-turbo V8 with a 134 hp electric motor. The Turbo S E-Hybrid is equipped with a new 17.9 kWh battery that is 27 percent more energy-dense than before and includes optimized driving modes. Finally, the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid boasts an electric motor that is paired with a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, producing 455 hp. Moreover, a new generation of steering control calibration and new tires improves lateral dynamics and offers even greater handling precision. Optional adaptive air suspension improves the hatchback’s ride and handling. According to US News and World Report, the Porsche Panamera is worth considering if you’re shopping for a high-end luxury car. Not only is it eye-catching, fun to drive, and practical but it’s a Porsche and everything that entails.

Sport Chrono Package for Porsche. You’ve heard of it. Maybe even purchased it. But what, exactly, is it? In short, the Sport Chrono Package enables an ultra sporty tuning of the Porsche chassis, engine and transmission - allowing you to adapt your Porsche to the exact way you want to drive it. According to Porsche, the key component of the Sport Chrono Package is the mode switch on the steering wheel. Without moving your hand from the steering wheel, you can choose any of the four settings: Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual. In combination with Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK or – in English - Porsche double-clutch transmission) the Sport Chrono Package gives you three additional functions, according to Porsche. The first is Launch Control, which can be used to achieve the best possible standing start. The second function is the motorsportderived gearshift strategy. In this mode, PDK is geared up for extremely short shift times and optimum shift points for the maximum acceleration available. The third function is SPORT Response. Pressing the button in the center of the mode switch primes the engine and transmission for the fastest possible unleashing of power, according to Porsche. In other words, you get maximum responsiveness for a period of 20 seconds. A timer graphic in the instrument cluster tells you how long is left. The Sport Chrono Package also includes Dynamic Engine Mounts. The electronically controlled system minimizes the perceptible oscillations and vibrations of the entire drivetrain, particularly the engine, and combines the benefits of a hard or soft engine mounting arrangement. In short, it enhances both driving stability and driving comfort. The Sport Chrono Package now also includes the Porsche Track Precision App, which allows you to clock lap times and collate driving stats, record and manage the results on your smartphone and share them with other drivers for comparison. The app makes use of GPS and high-precision data from the on-board computer and helps you to better your driving performance. Graphical and video analyses display every millisecond of your potential for improvement. Lap after lap. So which Porsche models include Sport Chrono as an option? The following models: 911 718 Cayman 718 Boxster Macan Cayenne Panamera To recap, Sport Chrono, now one of the most popular upgrades available for Porsche, features: A stopwatch mounted on the dashboard for a more upscale interior. Dynamic engine mounts for enhanced driving stability and comfort due to reduction in vibrations throughout the drivetrain. The steering wheel with a switch that allows the driver to change the performance profile of their vehicle within four modes: Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual. Paired with the Porsche Doppelkupplung, the package introduces Launch Control, which gives the vehicle a racecar-like start function. Working with PDK provides unique and racing-derived gear-shifting strategies for the lightning-quick acceleration. A Sport Response that ramps up the engine and transmission to unleash maximum power for about 20 seconds - giving you incredible acceleration and responsiveness. And now there’s even a collection of timepieces inspired by the Chrono Sports Package. The Sport Chrono Collection of timepieces transforms the timeless design of Porsche automobile instruments into exclusive Subsecond and Chronograph watches. With the Sport Chrono Collection of timepieces you can bring home the familiar 42 mm version, the Sport Chrono Subsecond watch is now also available with a case diameter of 39 mm. But no matter which model you choose: both sizes of the Subsecond watch bring the ultimate sports car feeling to your wrist.

About 20,000 Taycan models were delivered in the first half of this year alone, which is only slightly below the total for 2020 as a whole. That means the Taycan is also now on par with the iconic 911 in terms of sales, according to Porsche. The Taycan is currently one of Porsche’s best-selling vehicles in North America, just behind the Cayenne and Macan. Additionally, you will still enjoy up to 300 miles of range depending on the configuration you choose. But new technology will give the new Porsche Taycans the ability travel even a few more miles than that. The 2022 Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo are due to arrive at U.S. dealerships towards the end of this year. And they will  feature a number of exciting upgrades. In fact, Porsche says to be ready for some “extensive changes.” Of course, the Porsche Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo are filled with cutting-edge technology. But one 2022 feature is reaching back to the past for its inspiration: a choice of exterior paint colors that are decidedly 1990s in appearance. Let’s take a look at some of the changes in store for the Taycan models in 2022: 1. Batteries and electric motors will remain the same but the next generation Taycan’s electric powertrain offers improved thermal management and charging thanks to a Turbo Charging Planner that heats the battery to shorten charge times. 2. A new Remote Park Assist system, activated from inside the car or via an app on your smart phone, allows the car to enter or exit a parking space without a driver behind the wheel. 3. Android Auto now joins the infotainment system, and there’s a streamlined the satellite navigation system that aims to improve the overall driving experience. The voice assistant features has also been upgraded. 4. The Porsche “Paint to Sample” scheme offers 65 additional colors, including hues like Acid Green Rubystone Red straight out of the 1990s. Not into that ‘90s fantasy? Paint to Sample Plus option allows you to pick just about any hue you want. 5. The Voice Pilot voice assistant can now understand instructions in plain language - even better than it did before. 6. The satellite navigation system calculates more quickly while displaying its information more precisely due to enhanced graphics. 7. Within the display the Taycan now has five menu options instead of three on the left side of the central screen; icons can now be arranged individually. Recently, Autoblog highlighted changes to the Taycan’s thermal management and charging functions, which have been further improved for 2022 as part of a series of changes to the drivetrain. That means the Turbo Charging Planner allows the high-voltage battery to now be heated to a slightly higher temperature than before. Therefore, fast charging is possible earlier - and at a higher charge level - further shortening the time it takes to charge. Moreover, excess heat from the electrical components is used to an even greater extent for battery temperature regulation, according to the Porsche newsroom. Along with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto is integrated in the PCM for the 2022 Taycan. So, smartphones with the Google Android operating system are now also supported inside your new Taycan. That means certain phone functions and smartphone apps can now be operated via PCM 6.0 or the Google Assistant Voice Commands. But one of the more fun changes has to do with the exterior paint hues. Think early ‘90s. These candy-like eye-catching colors are sure to be a hit. Taycan is now also available with Paint to Sample and Paint to Sample Plus in addition to 17 standard paint colors, according to Porsche. Paint to Sample, for instance, gives you a choice of 65 additional colors, including Acid Green, Moonlight Blue Metallic, Rubystar, Riviera Blue and Viola Metallic. Paint to Sample Plus gives you almost complete freedom in your choice of color, even permitting you to match your Taycan’s exterior paint color to your favorite Porsche accessory. Get ready! The 2022 Taycans will hit our showroom by the end of the year, starting at $82,700.

If you’d said 15 years ago that Porsche would create an electric vehicle that accelerated as fast as its iconic 911 Turbo nobody would have believed you. Back then, the first generation of electric cars, such as the GM EV1, had taken a nosedive in the market and all other EV models were looking like they would follow suit. At least for the time being. But let's back it up a bit more. The GM EV1, The first generation of electric cars. As outlined in the documentary Who Killed the Electric Car, the future of electric cars looked so good initially. The EV1 was available by lease initially to customers in California and Arizona exclusively. The vehicle's range was generally between 70 to 100 miles, and people were very excited about the car. Unfortunately, GM eventually came to believe that electric cars would be unprofitable and wound up turning off production of their entire EV fleet amid outrage from customers. So how did we get from that mess to where we are now with the all-electric Taycan, for example, being one of the fastest and most sought after EVs in the world? In fact, the Taycan Turbo S EV recently set a new Guinness World Record for fastest indoor vehicle speed. It was achieved at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The old record was 86 mph. The Taycan's new record is 102.6 mph. The electric version of the Taycan Turbo S is just as quick at accelerating as the gasoline powered 911 Turbo S. In fact, no internal-combustion engine can duplicate the instantaneous torque of an electric powertrain. The 911 – particularly the 911 Turbo S - has long been the German automaker’s centerpiece. But the EV Taycan Turbo S may be quickly catching up with the iconic sports car. The original 911 Turbo S and the Taycan Turbo S aren't that far apart philosophically. Both of them came out of Porsche's pioneering spirit and perfectionism. "They are both state-of-the-art grand touring cars. But they’re in separate states of different arts,” according to an article on the the Road and Track website.  The Road and Track piece points out that the current 911 Turbo S is the direct lineal descendant of the incredible 1975 911 Turbo Carrera. “Like that 260-hp dentist-killer of 45 years ago, it’s powered by a turbocharged flat-six ridiculously positioned aft of the rear wheels. And they kinda/sorta almost look alike, too,” according to the article. In fact, the Taycan Turbo S has similar power and sporty attitude and borrows many styling cues from the original. Let’s take a look at the similarities and differences between what are now two iconic Porsches: Similarities The Taycan’s front hood has a 911-like indent at its center and is set low between the fenders. The Taycan’s A-pillars and windshield are close to 911 shapes The Taycan’s tail uses the current Porsche full-slash lighting theme like the 911. The Taycan also has yellow brake calipers. Differences Taycan Turbo S commands a starting price of $185,00 while the 911 Turbo S starts at $203,500 -The Taycan does not use gas or employ a “real” turbo engine and instead has two electric motors—one over the front axle and the other over the rear axle. In between is a massive battery carrying 396 electric cells outputting 800 volts. With 93 kilowatt-hours available the Taycan Turbo S is EPA-rated at 192 miles of total range. (But it gets more in real world tests). -When it comes to aesthetics some say the Taycan is an update on a legendary design. It’s gorgeous outside and inside, where a floating, curved digital panel nearly wraps around the steering wheel. Additionally there's virtual gauges on the panel hint at traditional dashboard layouts in the 911 but with a look all its own. -The Taycan starts up in a very high-tech fashion: You simply press the start button to the left of the steering wheel and the dash lights up like something out of Star Wars. -The Taycan Turbo has fewer maintenance needs while the gas-powered 911 requires fuel, cooling, lubrication, and all the other maintenance details you expect to take care of with a non-electric automobile. The Taycan, with none of those same parts and no motor oil and gas needs due to its battery-powered engine, requires minimal upkeep. -The Taycan Turbo S won't give you the growl of the 911 even in Sport Plus mode. -Taycan’s top speed is a 161 mph whereas the 911 hits 205. So there you have it! Please reach out today if we can answer any of your questions or get you scheduled for a test drive!

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S is One for the Record Books: There’s No Doubt About it You knew the Porsche Taycan Turbo S was fast. But did you know this EV is one of the fastest cars in the world – faster than most gasoline-powered cars. Not only does it hold the Guiness Book of World Records time for fastest indoor speed of any type of vehicle but some argue that it’s faster than any Tesla model on the market. (It’s a controversial claim but it sure is a close call). The Taycan Turbo S churns out a maximum of 750 hp. It has four wheel drive to maximize grip. It also has powerful carbon ceramic brakes and the ability to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds. (Though some test drives have shown 2.4 seconds). That’s fast. The Taycan’s world indoor speed record was set at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. more “I didn’t really appreciate the scale of the record attempt until my first exploratory run. The surface is so unpredictable, so slick, that you have to have complete trust in your car. It truly was like ice – and you’re accelerating flat out, facing a really hard wall at the end. Suddenly, even in a massive space like the one we had, it seems very small,” driver Leh Keen told Porsche after his record attempt. “I could feel the Taycan’s systems figuring it out, working so hard to keep me heading straight – it was such an impressive feat. To accelerate so hard on such an erratic surface was incredible.” In the end Keen accelerated the Porsche Taycan to 102.6 mph inside an exhibition hall in New Orleans, Louisiana. In doing so, he set the world record for the fastest speed driven by a vehicle inside an enclosed building. Until recently the Guinness World Records title for the fastest speed by a vehicle indoors was just 86 mph. The rules – strictly enforced by Guinness World Records - are not easy ones. Leh had to start his record attempt - and finish it - at a standstill. While staying within the space of the building. There could be no run up, no safety net and no doors open and therefore no escape route. And that’s why the record has stood at 86 mph for the last seven years. The Porsche Taycan can go from zero to 60 mph in 2.4 seconds. The Taycan is the first generation EV and comes with an 800-volt electrical system and a two-speed transmission. It has a very fast recharge time and superb acceleration, respectively. A recent head-to-head battle mentioned Top Gear put the Taycan on top in the speed category. “The two cars were extremely close from zero to 60, with the Taycan prevailing at  2.61 seconds to the Tesla's 2.68,” according to blogger Steven Loveday, adding that the finding was controversial. “As it turns out, the Taycan's transmission situation appears to give it the edge here. However, until we get both cars on the same track at the same time with comparable tires, multiple runs, driver switches, etc., we may as well call it a draw, though we're confident many people will be very upset by that assumption.” To recap, Loveday’s analysis: The Porsche Taycan Turbo S has a claimed 0-60 of 2.6 seconds, and a top speed of 161 mph.  The Tesla Model S Performance has a claimed 0-60 of 2.4 seconds, and a top speed of 163 mph. But when you look at the two vehicles drivetrains, you'll find the Porsche might actually have an advantage as a result of the transmission. Here’s why: The Taycan has two gears for the rear axle, and a single gear for the front axle. The rear gear ratios are 15.563 for first, and 8.05 for second. The front axle also has a gear ratio of 8.05:1. If there's an EV-related record, Porsche has probably thought about breaking it with the Taycan—or already set it. So far it is the fastest four-door EV around the Nurburgring track. In the Turbo S trim it’s also the fastest EV on the Road Atlanta track. And, as mentioned above, it’s the fastest car in the world when it comes to indoors. According to Motor Trend the floors in the NOCC are polished concrete, and that makes them much more slippery than normal road surfaces. So, the Taycan's tires were heated for a little extra grip. Also, this Taycan had no headlights because of a stipulation that required any car attempting to set a new record be non-homologated. So what makes the Porsche Taycan Turbo S so fast? The Taycan has dual electric motors, one that powers the front wheels and the other powering the rear. And they produce separate outputs that vary by trim. For instance, the 4S generates up to 522 horsepower with the standard 79.2-kWh battery and up to 562 horses with the optional 83.7-kWh pack. The latter comes standard on the top models, the 670-hp Turbo and the 750-hp Turbo S. The base model is rear-wheel-drive only, but it can be paired with either battery size. Its single electric motor generates up to 402 hp with the smaller battery and up to 469 hp with the bigger one. All Taycan models also have an innovative two-speed transmission that provides a thrilling shift during hard acceleration.

Flora Lopez is a rarity in the already rarefied world of luxury automobile sales in the Coachella Valley. Not only was she born and raised in Palm Springs but she is the first woman to join the elite sales force at Porsche Palm Springs. Being a Sales Representative/Brand Ambassador for Porsche is not something Lopez ever imagined while growing up in Palm Springs, but as a veteran of just about every other aspect of the high-end auto retail business, she seems right at home in the male-dominated world of luxury sportscars. “I did not ever see myself joining a sales department long-term. I started as a receptionist at another luxury car dealership and tried sales for a month or so and did not like the pressure of selling, meeting quotas and so on and so forth. So I dove into the service department, which I enjoyed. I learned all of the ins and outs of cars and engaged with clients on a different level due to the fact that they already owned their car.” more Lopez joined indiGO Auto Group, the Houston-based company that owns Porsche Palm Springs, in 2017 as a Customer Service/Reception Director. A year later she joined the marketing team as the Marketing & Events Coordinator. As the pandemic unfolded the marketing team was reduced and an outside marketing firm took over much of the workload. “That helped pave the way for me to join the sales force at Porsche Palm Springs. And though it’s an unexpected twist in my rise up the ladder I’m delighted. Porsche has always been a different caliber within all of the brands.” As a native of the Coachella Valley, she’s able to offer a different perspective on the local experience when it comes to Porsche and all things Palm Springs. What’s it like to be the first woman salesperson/brand ambassador at Porsche Palm Springs? I’ve never put much thought into it to be honest. I am honored, however, thanks to my team. They believed in me and were encouraging of me getting into sales, especially in light of me being very new to the brand. Porsche certainly puts you through extensive training. It’s important to understand the heritage and culture of the brand. Due to my history of already working with other car brands/dealerships, things happened quite quickly when I started officially and solely at Porsche in recent years. I was hired first as the Customer Service Director/Supervisor and oversaw all receptionists and service receptionist. I also built a training manual and trained them for all of our brands that fall under the indiGO auto group umbrella. A little after a year, I transitioned into marketing as the Marketing & Events Coordinator before COVID took place and caused a lot of change within our company/auto group. By the end of 2020, I returned to work and joined the Porsche team. The luxury car industry has traditionally been very male dominated. Has it been challenging to break through that boundary? It is very male dominated. Coming up on 10 years in the automotive business I’ve worked with very few women. But the ones I have worked with are amazing, powerful and intelligent women. It’s a rush to keep up with these men and the cars: Whether it’s the knowledge of specific car brands – specs, power, features - or how to create interest when it comes to sales and/or benefit our car brand. Are there any particular Porsche models you love to sell or are particularly excited about for the coming year? My favorite models to sell are the gems: the 911 Turbo/S, GT3 RS and I would love to sell a 918 Spyder or a classic 964 series 911 Turbo. The Taycan, our first all-electric sedan, has been the newest and most fun Porsche model to experience and sell. It has been a learning curve for many of us to adjust from a gasoline engine to an all-electric 800-volt battery car that you charge like you charge an iPhone. The next and second Porsche model that will be released as all electric is the crossover between the Panamera and the Taycan. I’m definitely excited for that upcoming model later in the year. I can confidently say that sales will do well. I’m currently in the midst of learning all about financing. What’s special about working at Porsche Palm Springs? Porsche is a different caliber of car brand and customers. Porsche owners are passionate about their automobiles in a way no other automotive marque can match. It is amazing the knowledge most Porsche owners have about a specific car, especially if they really are a Porsche enthusiast. Porsche has a very long history, so it is fascinating to hear stories of customers and the classics they have owned, say, perhaps, a 1972 911 Targa. Every day I learn something new about Porsche, whether it be something about a specific car model or the history of the Porsche family and the brand itself. There’s a lot of pride in representing the Porsche brand. However, at this particular dealership the team is what makes it great. From my General Manager, Bram, all the way to the carwash/detail men, Anthony and Sergio. Both sales manager, Justin and Hanns, are exceptional leaders. They are all motivators and team players. I have about 10 years in the car business and I have never worked with managers that were so hands on and encouraging - and overall helpful when it comes to executing a one-of-a-kind Porsche buying experience. If I need to schedule service on behalf of my clients, Bryce, the Service Advisor, or Jennifer, the Service Receptionist, are always accommodating. I know that when my clients are in the waiting lounge they are attended to and in great hands with Lesley, the Customer Experience Coordinator. Brenda, the sweetest, most attentive and best front desk receptionist greets all of my clients. All of our Brand Ambassadors - Adam, Chad, Nate, Polo, and myself, are a dynamic team if I may say so. We handle a lot within our store and I am proud to say every single person owns and works their title to their best abilities.  At Porsche Palm Springs, our customers come by just to say hi, drop off a thoughtful gift, or bring laptop and work in our office area. Sometimes they just have morning coffee and enjoy the environment. We want customers and prospective customers to feel welcome and comfortable even if they are just bringing their car in for service and wanting to catch up on life. How did the pandemic and quarantine impact your career? I was placed on furlough once the pandemic took hold. To be honest, I enjoyed the time off. It was the uncertainty of what your next step should be career-wise that was unnerving. But personally, I was able to be with my little one. She was at the perfect age where her personality was really starting to unfold. I’m glad I was home for that the time and had a chance to spend quality time with my family while also reconnecting with myself. I began hiking our beautiful mountains again and now enjoy taking my daughter with me. It was a good ‘’pause’’ from the daily work routine most of us go through. For a moment, I was able to sleep in, not worry about getting ready other than taking showers and putting on comfy clothes. I got to follow my little one’s lead on whatever she wanted to do. What’s a typical day off like for you and do you have any favorite local hot spots? It’s unpredictable. Primarily, it is spent with my 4-year-daughter and my little family. We do family road trips out of the desert. That’s the beauty about living two hours from just about any kind of destination/attraction – from beaches to snow in Big Bear, to camping in Idyllwild and wineries in Temecula. Then there’s city life in Los Angeles or San Diego. Of course, prior to COVID it was easier to travel but I’m thankful things are starting to open up. I hike a lot for my own sanity. Living in Palm Springs, we’re surrounded by many mountains. We have hundreds of hiking trails, even ones with waterfalls. The season determines the best times to hike in different places. I enjoy hiking in every imaginable direction, from the Indian Canyons and up to the Palm Springs Arial Tramway. It’s also fun to ride bikes through downtown and check out many of the surrounding neighborhoods. The view of the mountains that surrounds us is breathtaking and beautiful. I also picked up golfing as a sport during Covid and I’m so proud of how far my game has come. I have such a love and respect for the sport. After eight years with my fiancé, I have finally given in to his favorite hobby and he has been wanting me to try the sport for quite some time. I’m happy to say we can golf together now, although he is a nine handicap and I am still trying to break 100 yards. Patience. I’m very athletic so I’m proud to have this under my belt along with many other sports I have played. I also love spending time with friends who keep me feeling young and alive. As for hot spots, I’m privileged to say that as a Palm Springs native I’ve enjoyed many of our unsung heroes of local cuisine and some of my favorite dishes are the Chile Verde at Marisol’s, the potato pancakes at Elmer’s, Chicken Giuliani at Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill and fresh fish tacos at Ruben & Ozzy’s.