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It's official, Porsche joins UN Global Compact. The United Nations recently confirmed that Porsche joins UN Global Compact, the world’s biggest and most important initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate governance. UN Global Compact is a multi-stakeholder platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices, according to Porsche. “We are implementing our sustainability strategy throughout our company and together with our partners. Porsche has the ambition to make its value chain net carbon-neutral in 2030 including a net carbon-neutral use phase for future BEV models,” said Barbara Frenkel, Member of the Executive Board for Procurement at Porsche AG. “The participation in UN Global Compact clearly underlines our aspiration to reconcile business activity with ecological considerations and fair working conditions.” Barbara Frenkel, Member of The Executive Board for Procurement at Porsche AG. Among other things, the UN Global Compact is a call to companies/industry as a whole to align operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. It also calls for companies to take action in support of United Nations goals and issues embodied in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As Porsche joins UN Global Compact, part of the initiative is that Porsche will regularly report to the UN Global Compact and the public regarding its activities in these fields. The UN Global Compact was launched in 2000 and is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world. It includes more than 15,000 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories spread over 160 countries. All 193 Member States of the United Nations in 2015 adopted a plan for “achieving a better future for all” while creating a path over the next 15 years to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and protect our planet. Cool things happening in Porsche. Check out: Porsche Turbo Chargers Are Changing the World of EV Charging Learn More About The Porsche Corporate Sustainability Initiative and How It Wil Benefit Its Drivers. Its “Agenda 2030” includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that define the world “we want — applying to all nations and leaving no one behind.” The goals spring from a process that has been more inclusive than ever, with governments involving business, civil society, and citizens from the outset. “We are all in agreement on where the world needs to go. Fulfilling these ambitions will take an unprecedented effort by all sectors in society — and business has to play a very important role in the process,” according to the UN Compact. The group notes that the modern-day business landscape is characterized by an unprecedented, accelerating, and complex mix of risks and opportunities. That means a company’s entire market can be disrupted in a short time by innumerable factors, be it a new technology or a sudden lack of natural resources, according to the UN group. “New markets are emerging rapidly due to megatrends such as population growth, resource scarcity, or global health risks. Meanwhile, consumers and investors are better informed than ever before – and they want businesses to take responsibility for the pressure our planet and its population are under.” Porsche Is Trying To Stay Ahead of The Curve Due to Unprecedented Circumstances That Could Potentially Occur. Porsche and other companies are trying to stay ahead of the curve and concern themselves with more than short-term profits due to the increasing risk of natural disasters, social unrest, and economic disparity that can damage long-term prosperity. Businesses such as Porsche that understand this challenge can take action and stay a step ahead. Electric cars are a key part of Porsche’s plan to achieve carbon neutrality by the year 2030. Although it is not the first automaker to announce aggressive goals for electrification and reduced emissions, reaching zero carbon by 2030 will involve Porsche’s entire supply chain from start to finish. Porsche Aims To Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2030. “Sustainability is an important part of our Strategy 2030 – holistically: on economic, ecological, and social terms,” said Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Board of AG, in a news release. “We launched a comprehensive decarbonization program with a firm target in mind: Porsche wants to have a CO2-neutral balance sheet throughout the entire value chain in 2030.” As Porsche joins UN Global Compact, you can expect a lot more to come from the German luxury automotive brand. Get on in the exciting changes happening and stay tuned. Check out our latest inventory at Porsche Palm Springs today. NEW INVENTORY

Jerry Seinfeld's Porsche collection is beyond world-class. He isn’t just a comic legend and co-creator of the most popular sitcom of all time - Jerry Seinfeld's Porsche Collection also makes him legendary in the world of Porsche collecting. In fact, some say he’s the most prolific Porsche collector in the world. And he owns so many Porsches that the total number is a bit of a mystery. He's even prone to holding auctions and relieving himself a large number of Porsches in one fell swoop – to the tune of millions of dollars in earnings. Over time he’s auctioned off at least 12 Porsche cars. Jerry Seinfeld's Porsche Collection Is Beyond World-Class. Check Out His Legendary Collection Here. Although he still has plenty of Porsche automobiles in his garage, he’s so far auctioned off a slew of cars that include the following: • A 1955 550 Spyder • A 1974 911 Carrera 3.0 IROC RSR • A 1994 964 Turbo 3.6 S Flachbau • A 1998 Porsche 993 3.8 Cup RSR • A 2000 Porsche Carrera GT Prototype • A 2011 Porsche 997 Speedster An article in British GQ magazine detailed the models in Seinfeld’s Porsche collection housed at what the magazine described as a former plumbing business in New York City that occupies three levels. Over time, the article noted, Seinfeld has owned close to 50 Porsches. Love all things classic? Check out: Porsche Palm Springs Restored 911 is Up for Top Honors at the Porsche Classic Restoration So, without further ado let’s take a look at a few of the highlights in Jerry Seinfeld’s Porsche collection through the ages. 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder. This Porsche, of course, has a rather negative claim to fame due to the fact that it is the same model James Dean was driving when he died. But the Porsche 550 Spyder is one amazing sports car. Jerry’s is one of a mere 75 that were ever made. The 550 Spyder has a 1.5-liter engine and is capable of 140mph. It was Porsche’s first purpose-built race car, and it carried the nickname the “giant killer” for its on-track adventures. Jerry sold his at auction for $5.3 million in 2016. It is considered one of the finest examples still in existence because it was only raced a handful of times and survived in good condition. “ 1964 Porsche 911 More Legends To Jerry Seinfeld's Porsche Collection. The 1964 Porsche 911. This is the very first production 911, and Jerry possesses the model that was built for Ferry Porsche (the son of Porsche’s founder) himself. Ferry specified a sunroof, leather seats, and among other things metallic exterior paint. It was the first 911 ever imported to the US. Jerry purchased the car in 1996 for $400,000. And he also sent it to the Porsche factory in Zuffenhausen for a full painstaking restoration using original parts and finishes. To the tune of $250,000. It’s something to behold. 1970 Targa Florio-winning Porsche 908/03 (chassis number 008) 1970 Targa Florio-winning Porsche 908/03. Need another reason to believe why Jerry Seinfeld's Porsche collection is so iconic? This model was designed by Porsche to specifically compete in two World Sportscar Championship endurance races on two tracks: The Targa Florio and the Nürburgring Nordschleife. It was lightweight and featured perfect weight distribution (45-55) and a radical 30cm overhand on the front. As a prototype, it was dubbed the “VW bus” because of the driver’s upright sitting position and the pedals being so close to the front of the car. In other words, not super comfy. However, once the racing drivers said their lap times they stopped complaining. 1986 Porsche 959 1986 Porsche 959. After years of development and technological boundary-pushing, this much-hyped supercar was finally released in 1986 with a powerful flat-six turbocharged engine and a not-quite-street-legal top speed of 197 mph. In fact, the car was forbidden to be driven on public roads. Just 337 were ever made. Jerry $700,000 for this car, which is, of course, quite lovely to look at. 2000 Porsche Carrera GT Prototype 2000 Porsche Carrera GT Prototype. Porsche produced just 1,270 of these mid-engined hypercars between 2004 and 2007. Jerry’s is just two of the fully functioning prototypes built in 2000. He had a 2004 GT but sold it in 2011. 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder. In true Porsche-loving fashion, when Porsche magazine asked Jerry what three things he would take with him to a desert island, he answered: A 356 Speedster, a 964 Carrera RS, and a 918 Spyder. The 918 Spyder is a mid-engined hybrid hypercar. It has a 4.6-liter V8 engine, paired with two electric motors and it can get you from zero to 62 in just 2.6 seconds while reaching a top speed of 214 mph. Want to start something as legendary as Jerry Seinfeld's Porsche collection? Why not start at Porsche Palm Springs? Check out the latest in Porsche below. NEW INVENTORY

You or someone very close to you spends a lot of time in their Porsche. No matter the occasion, buying a gift for a Porsche lover during the holiday season isn't always easy, and that's why a holiday shopping guide is essential. A holiday shopping guide is helpful because Porsche enthusiasts can be notoriously picky about their personal style and hard to please. Often, they are the one gift recipient on your list who seems to already have everything they want in life. So, what's the best gift for a Porsche lover? We've got you covered! And there’s no time like the holidays to make sure that you – or your Porsche-loving friend or family member – have all the finest Porsche must-haves and accessories for 2022. Check out this list of luxury Porsche-related gifts for the holidays from Indigo Auto Group dealerships. Porsche Palm Springs has the perfect Christmas gifts for that Porsche enthusiast in your life. That includes Porsche watches. Porsche Design watches represent the perfect harmony of design and function combined with Swiss watchmaking expertise. The collaboration between designers at Studio F. A. Porsche (Austria) and the watchmakers at Porsche Design Timepieces AG (Switzerland) have produced. The Chronograph I Is A Timeless Icon From Porsche. Porsche watches express passion for motorsport like no other watch. The finest materials are handcrafted into unique timepieces with a focus on design and performance. Above all, precision is the top priority: The Swiss movements of Porsche wristwatches from Porsche Design and Porsche Lifestyle are carefully tested for accuracy, for example by the independent testing body Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres in Switzerland. They measure time with utmost precision and are timelessly beautiful. Porsche watches, along with other Porsche accessories, are the perfect complement to your business attire and the perfect holiday gift for men or women. The chronotimers from Porsche are the right partners on the racetrack for measuring your lap times to the second. The stylish watches from Porsche Lifestyle and Porsche Design combine scratch-resistant, sevenfold anti-reflective sapphire glass with simple, effective carbon-fiber and titanium and perfect your look every single day. The Porsche chronographs are available in different versions with two or three separate timekeepers and a stopwatch feature. Porsche Datetimers are the stylish classics among Porsche Design watches. The simple dial with the subtle Porsche Design logo always looks timeless and elegant thanks to its subtlety. The minimalist clarity unites these Porsche watches with their design role model: the legendary Porsche 911. Porsche Datetimers are made from high-quality materials such as titanium and seven times anti-reflective sapphire glass. Not only are you always right on time, you're also fashionably up to date. Check out: Porsche Design Turns 50 Years Old With Special Edition Swiss Watches Porsche eBikes are another item that is sure to thrill your favorite Porsche lover. The new Porsche eBike Sport not only emulates the legendary fly line of the 911 in design but it was also manufactured with the same passion for detail. Porsche eBike Sport. The Perfect Gift For Outdoor Adventurers. The high level of component integration ensures an ideal balance between performance and elegance. An e-bike is fun and at the same time has a serious, streamlined appearance. It's a Porsche, after all. The new Porsche eBike Cross, for instance, guides you safely through everyday life, but only unleashes its true strength off the asphalt. Every single one of its high-quality components was designed for rough terrain. Whether on extended tours or trail adventures. Discover the adrenaline-charged Porsche driving feeling on two wheels and give someone the perfect Porsche gift this holiday season. Know a Porsche lover who’s become a parent or grandparent? Then you might want to consider adding the Porsche Junior Seat to your holiday shopping guide. The Porsche Junior Seat is suitable for children up to 60 inches. It can be used from ages 4-12 years, from 3.9 to 5.9 inches. The child seat is secured with the vehicle seat belt or with the LATCH locking system. The Porsche Tequipment Isofix Junior Car Seat Is The Ultimate Safety Child Seat. The child seat is secured with the vehicle seat belt or with the LATCH locking system. The Porsche Junior Seat was developed by Porsche in a unique design and features "PORSCHE" logos on both sides. The Porsche Junior Seat has: Multiple adjustable seat positions. Side impact protection for absorbing the forces and for checking the movement sequence in the event of a collision. An integrated headrest adjustment ensures an age-appropriate seat position. The Porsche Junior Seat meets the latest standards of the applicable safety standard FMVSS-213. Fastening with the LATCH system (Lower Anchor and Tether for Children) guarantees fast and safe installation of the child seat using fastening straps. Adults need seats too. So why not consider the Porsche Oil Drum Seat for that Porsche lover who has everything? Make A Statement At Home Or The Office With The Oil Drum Seat. The Oil Drum Seat by Porsche allows you to sit down and enjoy something different. This high-quality refined oil drum with an upholstered seat invites you to relax. The film in the 917 "Pink Pig" design is waterproof and weatherproof. This means the oil drum seat is suitable indoors and outdoors. Made in Germany, home of all things Porsche. It's the perfect gift to add to your holiday shopping guide. Getting ready for that rainy season or a mountain camping trip? Porsche Palm Springs is offering specials on all-weather floor mats this holiday season. Protect Your Luxury Vehicle With The Porsche Floor Mat. Porsche designs all Tequipment Floormats and Accessories to fit each year and model specifically. Specifically, they are: Made by Porsche in Germany Rubber, black with "PORSCHE" logo and vehicle silhouette Non-slip, waterproof, and protects from snow, dirt, and mud. Custom-fit for your Carrera, Cayman, or Boxster. Luggage mats/ cargo liners offer optimum protection in the luggage compartment. Low-sided and high-sided cargo liners as well as the cargo liner with variable organizer system offer you the perfect Porsche OEM fit and waterproofing. It's the gift you need in your holiday shopping guide for that special someone that loves Porsche. Porsche Luggage Mat. Porsche battery chargers should also make it on your Christmas list this year. The new Porsche Classic Battery Charger is always ready for you. It was developed to ensure you will always be able to get behind the wheel when you're ready to drive. Suitable for a wide range of vehicles, including but not limited to Classic cars, the charger's smart design allows for proper upkeep of your battery without fear of damage, with the added bonus of great looks. The new Porsche Classic Battery Charger can be ordered via shop.porscheusa.com, authorized dealerships, and Porsche Classic Partners. The Porsche Classic Battery Charger solves a common issue with garage-kept vehicles losing power over time. With two modes available - maintenance and charging -- the charger can either keep a battery at a proper charge level or revive a unit needing an extra boost. It's compatible with both 6-volt and 12-volt batteries and the charger intelligently recognizes which voltage it is connected to, eliminating any second-guessing, and is also able to detect the optimal charge range of batteries.  With a built-in LED light on the positive red crocodile clamp, it's never been easier to find battery terminals in dark areas. Is your loved one a die-hard Porsche lover and you want to make this holiday season extra special for him? Porsche Palm Springs has you covered with the perfect item to add to your holiday shopping guide. With the Porsche GT3 RS Model Car he can display his love for all things Porsche at home, the office, or his man cave. The Model Car He Needs To Display His Love For Porsche. Experience the exhilaration of sports cars in a fresh way – in the great outdoors – with the new roof tent from Porsche Tequipment. This practical adventure equipment transforms the sports car into a hotel room for nature lovers. It has an exclusive hard case, which was developed at the Weissach Development Centre and co-designed by Studio F.A. Porsche in Zell am See. The hard case design can be installed on the roof transport systems of the 9111, Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Taycan – both with and without roof rails. It is quite the room with a view, with two side windows and a roof window as standard. The all-season, two-person tent is now available to order from Porsche Palm Springs. Don't forget to make it a part of your holiday shopping guide. In the extended position, the floor surface measures 82 x 51 inches. A comfortable, high-density polyfoam mattress is integrated. The tent walls are made of a breathable cotton blend. With water-resistant zips and a separate rain cover for entry, the tent is designed for wetter weather too. The side walls mimic the fly line of the 911 and feature a PORSCHE logo. Highlights in the interior include the highly insulating quilted lining in Light Grey. The head end features a mountain silhouette. The mattress features the same quilting pattern. Other features: both side windows can be fully opened for ventilation. An insect guard offers protection against mosquitoes and an additional black-out function helps keep the light out. The Porsche roof tent can be set up quickly at the campsite. First, you open the lockable safety latches. Then, you lift the hard case slightly and open it up with the aid of two gas pressure shock absorbers. The foot zone of the floor is then folded out and stabilized using the integrated telescopic ladder. By now, the tent is already unfolded. The last step is simply to erect the tent and make it taut with the four poles. Buyers can choose between the Black/Light Grey and Black/Dark Grey hard case, each of which is adorned with a matt black PORSCHE logo. Additional optional Tequipment accessories will be available soon. This includes an inner tent, a heated blanket, and a shoe and bag organizer. Welcome to Zeitgeist, reloaded. The lightly quilted Porsche reversible jacket with a baseball collar brings 1960s style back to the here and now. Thanks to many refined design details, such as decorative houndstooth quilting on the body, "ICONS OF COOL" historic crest badges, and embroidered Porsche logo in gold, Porsche history is being reinterpreted. In short, it's the reversible jacket he needs in his life. It has a baseball collar and two side pockets with press studs along with a body made of decorative houndstooth quilting. Also included: wallet and glasses cleaning cloth. Porsche Reversible Jacket: The Fashion Statement He Needs. It's wintertime in the desert and that means the golf season is in full swing. You can hit the links in style with this Porsche Golf Cart Bag by adding it to your holiday shopping guide. It's a 100 percent nylon golf cart bag made of coated, waterproof nylon with nine patch pockets and a padded shoulder strap. Lined inner pocket for valuables, as well as an umbrella, gloves, and towel holder. Silver-colored 'PORSCHE' print with a grid pattern on the side. Porsche Golf Cart Bag. Need a holiday shopping guide this Christmas season to make holiday shopping easier? Check out our Porsche Palm Springs shop below. Shop

The Porsche Palm Springs restored 911 is up for top honors at the 2022 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge. The event is being judged Saturday in Indianapolis. As part of the competition, dealerships nationwide were tasked with fully restoring a Porsche dating from the 1950s to 2000s. Each team documented its projects from start to finish. More than 60 dealerships are participating in the challenge, which is twice as many as participated last year. The Porsche Palm Springs entry – a 1982 911 SC that has been restored to its full glory - will be one of nine automobiles taking part in the event. The Palm Springs Porsche earned its entry at the Indianapolis show after winning a regional event held in Monterey recently. Check out the process: Fortuitous Meeting Brings Porsche Palm Springs Together with World-Renowned Classic Car Upholstery Manufacturer for 911 Restoration. The restored 911 SC was originally from San Diego but ended up in Georgia before it was rescued by Porsche Palm Springs. Among other things, it had a worn out interior, damaged camshafts, steering issues, and a transmission that was full of water. During the 23-week restoration project, the Porsche Palm Springs team removed all mechanical components and sent the vehicle to a Porsche-approved collision center. The Porsche Palm Springs restored 911 got an upgraded interior, new pistons, bearings, and cylinder. And at the same time, they took apart and machined the transmission. The car’s oil had also converted to sludge and the axle had fallen apart. Restoration of the “Champagne Metallic” vintage Porsche is being carried out by Service/Classic Partner Manager Ken Arguelles and our Classic Technician, John Ghaemmaghami. Among the most showstopping changes to the vehicle is the all-new leather upholstery throughout the renovated interior. For help with that, Porsche Palm Springs turned to world-class upholstery manufacturer Heritage Upholstery. Stay tuned to see what happens on Saturday! PORSCHE PALM SPRINGS BLOG Stay up to date with the latest details. Check out our blog below.

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 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.

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.

Another exciting development at Porsche Palm Springs: The dealership just installed California’s first high-speed electric car charger designed specifically by Porsche. The state-of-the-art electric “turbo” charger - which can charge a drained electric vehicle to full capacity in less than a half hour - was designed specifically for the Taycan, Porsche’s first ever all-electric vehicle. It offers the fastest available charge in the world today. Unlike most conventional electric car chargers, which take hours to charge a car to full capacity, the Porsche high-speed charger can offer a full charge in just under 25 minutes. By comparison even existing “super chargers” take more than twice as long to offer the same level of charge. more The rapid Porsche Turbo Charger charging point was developed by Porsche Engineering. It sets new standards in terms of charging time. Depending on the vehicle model, up to 62 miles of travel can be charged in just five minutes. Owners of the fully electric Taycan are welcome to charge that model at Porsche Palm Springs. “Any Porsche owner visiting the store is welcome to charge their Taycan while they are here,” said Porsche Palm Springs General Manager Bram Zeegers, adding that in the near future the charger will be added to the Porsche Connect app. It’s appropriate that one of the fastest electric cars in the world just got a “Turbo Charger” to match its electric and often turbo-charged engine. In fact, the all-electric Taycan Turbo S recently set a quarter-mile record for electric cars. It also has one of the fastest zero-to-60 accelerations for an electric vehicle: a staggering 2.4 seconds. The Turbo S version of the dual-motor Taycan boasts 750 horsepower with a top speed of 201 mph. The Taycan provides range of about 250 miles. “As the first Gen 5 Porsche building in the world it seemed fitting to have the Porsche 800v charging system as early as we got it. Being the first Porsche dealership in California to have the system commissioned is an honor,” Zeegers said. “We hope to see more stores online in the near future. It will only help support all of our efforts to showcase Porsche’s dedication to electrification.” The Taycan battery operates by means of pouch cells, chemically optimized for maximum performance with a long range. The battery is also based on 800-volt technology instead of the usual 400 volts with the effecting being improved charging and drive performance with smaller cable cross-sections that reduce overall weight. The Taycan's charging system is recalibrated to better preserve the battery's service life and limit overall power loss during fast charging. The 4S comes with a 522-hp powertrain, 19-inch wheels, an adaptive air suspension, a partial leather interior, and keyless entry.

Destination Porsche isn’t Just a Building - it’s a State of Mind. Walking into Porsche Palm Springs you feel as though you’ve been rocketed into a high-tech automotive universe. As you stroll through various Porsche “worlds” surrounded by the latest models of some of the most stunning and powerful sportscars in the world, you find yourself immersed in what feels like the ultimate Porsche experience. (Outside of driving one, of course). Welcome to the future of Porsche. In fact, Porsche Palm Springs represents that future in a very real way. It’s the world’s first “next gen showroom” showcasing the German automaker’s new design philosophy: Destination Porsche. more The innovative concept emphasizes brand experience and inspiration as well as flexibility and use of digital media for communication with customers. The new generation of Porsche dealerships are intended to become a central gathering place for the Porsche community, which is made up of current and future customers. The Destination Porsche model being tested in Palm Springs is expected to be implemented at 850 existing Porsche dealerships worldwide in the coming decade. “In a world that is moving evermore digital, Porsche is investing in its physical stores - where experience, inspiration and digital meet,” explains Bram Zeegers, General Manager of Porsche Palm Springs. “Destination Porsche is intended to be a gathering place for clients as well as a retail concept that will enhance the customer experience.” Everything about the welcoming and technologically advanced building seems herald the dawning of a new automotive age, from the solar technology that brings power to Porsche’s electric vehicles to the tech-laden multi-sensory journey visitors enjoy as they browse the latest models. With its aluminum architecture sparkling in the sun, the modernist building’s open-feeling and hospitable atmosphere is further emphasized by the elevated glass façade on the main level. Aluminum panels above the main entrance - along with LED accent lighting on multiple floors  - showcase the futuristic design and even mirror the design of Porsche cars themselves. The shape of the louvers on the main façade evokes the famous haunches of Porsche’s most iconic sports car: the 911 Carrera. But it’s more than just a pretty façade. The building is a state-of-the-art LEED-certified structure that meshes seamlessly with Palm Spring’s world-renowned collection of modern, architecturally significant buildings and homes. The “green” design includes solar panels that not only power the building but also service and recharge the new Porsche Taycan, the brand’s first 100 percent electric vehicle and perhaps the automotive ambassador of “next gen” or Gen. 5 Porsche concept. Although the Taycan may represent the future of Porsche, every Porsche model is showcased within the sun-dappled 45,000-square-foot space. The 911, Cayman, and Cayenne, for instance, each have their own distinctive environment through which visitors can pass as they walk the interior “road.” In fact, the 2-year-old dealership offers 30% to 40% more inventory than the previous one. The interior layout also provides an exclusive tech-enabled immersive Porsche experience. Each of the showroom’s  “environments” or “worlds” serves to provide a multi-sensory experience via an audio/visual system (including 12 digital screens) that allows customers to experience their personal car configuration before buying. The layout is easy to customize to fit regional or individual trends. Modules, for instance, can represent current product highlights, E-Performance or Porsche Certified Pre-Owned cars. In other words, Destination Porsche encompasses a digital world that interacts seamlessly with customers. The virtual reality applications allow customers to experience their chosen car configuration, and touch screens make the Porsche products come alive in a way that is cutting edge and  interactive. This experience includes a tablet-based vehicle acceptance process, E-signature, online payment and other digital processes that elevate the customer’s experience and creates a highly personalized connection between customers and Porsche automobiles. Skylights bring natural light to the airy and open interior space. A walking bridge on the second floor is similar to one at the famous Porsche manufacturing facility in Stuttgart, Germany, where Porsche vehicles are transported atop a conveyor belt that transfers them to the next stage of assembly. Porsche Palm Springs also has a Porscheplatz, a social space with seating arrangements, as well as a café and a corner for kids. The second floor includes workspaces and a lounge that can be used to host special events. The expanded service department includes 12 service bays, two classic bays and two electric bays and an area where visitors can view the service area from behind a large window. A new and exciting Porsche concept. Porsche Palm Springs is a prototype of the company’s new architectural philosophy: Destination Porsche. Three more Destination Porsche dealerships have since opened in Dortmund, Germany, and Hangzhou, China, Quebec, Canada - with many more expected in the coming years. The cutting-edge building and showroom are the result of a partnership between Porsche and indiGO Auto Group, a luxury automotive dealer with 20 franchised dealerships in five U.S. markets. The building’s open concept not only includes the flexible “worlds” but provides a fun glimpse at Porsche’s legendary history via the “Classic Corner,” where one can check out such legends as the 1958 356 Speedster or the 1996 993 Turbo. “Overall, the impact is one of calm and awe,” Zeegers says. “The building’s tight lines and carefully thought out lounge area bring a sense of peace to its visitors while the open spaces, which are both wide and tall, welcome customers and encourage them to start exploring.” The open design also allows employees and customers to interact in the different worlds and lounge areas rather than retreating to offices. “It creates more of a hands-on approach using the physical attributes we have available as well as the digital tools that surround us in the building,” Zeegers explains. “And it’s an exciting atmosphere because we get people from all over the world who stop by because we are the first Gen. 5 Porsche Building in the world.” When visitors arrive, they face a lineup of cars that resembles a starting grid on a racetrack. Customers are surrounded by individual models from a specific line or highlighted topic - and can even enjoy classic Porsches of the past. Visitors can purchase or rent a Porsche, have their automobile serviced and also soak up the entire Porsche brand experience in a way that did not exist before Destination Porsche. And customers will always be able to recognize the Porsche dealership because the design of the building is just as evolutionary as the design of Porsche cars. With 191 Porsche dealerships in the United States, transforming them all into Destination Porsche buildings won’t happen overnight, according to Porsche. Instead, the rollout will happen gradually as each existing dealership is ready to upgrade. And although Porsche builds its cars in Germany, there’s perhaps no better place to own one than Southern California. Scenic roads, plenty of sunshine, and a long-term and vibrant “car culture” contribute to a large number of Porsches famously finding homes in the Golden State since the automaker first started sending its “356” runabouts to the United States in the early 1950s. In other words, Porsche has been a big part of the Golden State’s automotive history and part of its Hollywood-driven mystique. To create the first Destination Porsche in Palm Springs indiGO Auto Group founder Todd Blue worked with Porsche executives in Stuttgart, Germany, to determine everything from the building’s layout and architectural materials to the motifs and general vibe. He told Entrepreneur magazine that Porsche wanted to build something that didn’t just compete with other dealerships but could be instead compared to a luxury hotel or boutique or an Apple Store. “The idea is to take customers through a Porsche journey - step onto the road and immerse oneself into the brand's DNA, from past to present to future, through distinct environments that reflect and celebrate each model offering,” Blue told the magazine. “This facility is truly a destination. This is a dealership where one can purchase, be serviced, and also soak up the entire Porsche brand experience in a way that currently does not exist for automotive retail.” The new dealership is fast becoming a Palm Springs landmark, attracting the interest of customers and sportscar lovers alike. “Consumer trends are changing fast at the moment, so we decided to find out what the future of retail looks like for our brand. One outcome was a fresh take on dealership design, and Porsche Palm Springs is the result,”  Klaus Zellmer, then President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, Inc., told Entrepreneur.   “We had to rethink everything, from the layout to the link between digital and analog, but I think we have created a lively space that inspires Porsche passion for enthusiasts and customers alike.”