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One of the most anticipated models of the 2019 Porsche model year is the Cayenne Turbo, and we’re excited to share the details of this new release. The Cayenne Turbo features a 4.0L twin-turbo 550 horsepower engine that’s faster and more powerful than the previous model. The Cayenne Turbo moves quickly from zero to sixty in just 3.7 seconds (when customers opt for the Sport Chrono Package), and the performance SUV reaches a top track speed of 177 miles per hour. Of the interior, Porsche describes, “Interior design elements including the center-mounted grab handles continue in the third-generation Cayenne Turbo. Like other members of the new Cayenne family, the newest model features the Porsche Advanced Cockpit, which includes a high-definition 12.3-inch screen in the dashboard and an analog tachometer flanked by two seven-inch full-HD screens. Virtually all of the vehicle functions can be displayed and operated using the high-resolution display and touchscreen of the Porsche Advanced Cockpit.” Eager to get behind the wheel of a 2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo? Visit indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

This year, Porsche is honoring the brand’s 70 th anniversary, and the celebration season is packed with special exhibits, dealership events, and special promotions. Since June 8, 1948 with the production of the Porsche Type 356 “No. 1” Roadster, Porsche has been wowing customers with powerful engines, stunning design, and amazing quality.   According to Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG, “Tradition is a commitment. Without our tradition and without our core values, we would not be where we are today. We plan to uphold the standard of technical excellence set by Ferry Porsche well into the future. Intelligent dynamic mobility has a great future ahead of it. And we have the solid technological expertise, creative employees and unique team spirit to be involved. We have what it takes to ensure that the Porsche brand continues to fascinate – even in another 70 years.”   Porsche dealerships across the county and the Porsche Experience Centers in Los Angeles and Atlanta are making plans for Sportscar Together Day—an international celebration of Porsche held around the globe from June 8 th -10 th. Register for Sportscar Together Day at a Porsche Experience Center or call Porsche of Rancho Mirage to find out how you can celebrate 70 Years of Porsche in the Desert.   To learn more, visit indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

You're invited to A Global Porsche Celebration at Porsche Rancho Mirage on June 9, 2018 from 11:30 - 3:00 pm. Join us for an afternoon of cars, family-friendly food, games, giveaways and live music! Please RSVP by June 1.

Always innovative and forward-thinking, Porsche has released a new all-electric concept car: the Mission E Cross Turismo. Porsche plans to transform the concept into a production vehicle in the near future. Chief Designer Michael Mauer stated, “It goes without saying that I would like to see that happen with this vehicle: our team has put its heart and soul into the Cross Turismo over the last two years. Perhaps that means I'm not very objective. What is important now is for us to see how the public responds to the vehicle and then we can draw the right conclusions." Revealed at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, the Mission E Cross Turismo garnered a positive response from consumers and the press. MotorTrend.com stated, “The Porsche Mission E Cross Turimso is a fast-charging, low-slung wagon: It is the second iteration of Porsche's Mission E concept-which bowed in 2015 as a four-passenger sports car with suicide doors and promises to beat Tesla with more than 600 horsepower, 440 kW and an 800-volt system to charge its lithium-ion batteries twice as fast.” Learn more about Porsche’s future or test drive an E-Hybrid model at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

The new 911 GT3 RS—a fast, thrilling road-approved sports car from Porsche—has arrived, and the prototype is an iconic green hue that evokes feelings of excitement and power. As you can imagine, this color choice was no accident, and the Lizard Green shade was chosen with careful consideration. Barbara Sika and Daniela Milošević, the two designers responsible for the Lizard Green choice, explain the process of selecting an exterior color for the 911 GT3 RS. Sika said, “The 911 GT3 RS pushes the limits of what’s technically possible, so it also needs a cutting-edge color.” Milošević adds, “We match the color precisely to the character of the car. The color should be like a superb article of clothing that perfectly highlights the car’s qualities.” Sina Brunner, a Porsche Product Manager for Innovation and Color, commented, “Lizard Green is a very extroverted color that expresses sportiness, agility, and nimbleness.” Studying the fashion industry, the history of Porsche model colors, and the image the brand wanted to convey, Sika and Miloševićdeveloped Lizard Green to be associated with the newest iteration of 911 GT3 RS. Learn more about the Porsche 911 GT3 RS by visiting indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

Last week, Automotive News featured our Founder & CEO Todd Blue in the publication’s “Q+A” section. Mr. Blue is a member of the Porsche Dealer Board of Regents, and he took a moment to chat with the editorial team at Automotive News about the exciting future of Porsche and the nuances of the 2018 model year. Read a snippet of his interview here, and view the entire article on autonews.com. Automotive News: How was 2017 for Porsche dealers? Todd Blue: Fantastic. The connectivity to the dealer body is outstanding. What major issues do Porsche dealers face? In 2018, we have a transition year where Cayenne doesn't come till the third quarter. Pacing ourselves, with anticipation of what will be our best-selling vehicle, is a balancing act for Porsche dealers, but we've got some good planning. Also our 911 volume is a little backloaded toward the end of the year. But things are in good balance with the product mix. We've got some really wonderful and new and fresh products at the beginning of the year like the GT 911s — the GT2 RS, the GT3s. We're getting that now, which is very helpful. What does the board of regents hope to accomplish in 2018? Even though we're talking about 2019, 2020 for Mission E, we are very focused on everything we're doing on the electrification of Porsche. The time is now to be planning, thinking, strategizing. We are making more than just baby steps toward electrification, which is going to be a revolutionary thing for this company and the industry. Porsche has committed to a major push on electric. Is it doing enough to get dealers ready to sell them? There are meetings scheduled, in a healthy staggered way, between now and the arrival of that vehicle to get dealers ready. Nothing will be a surprise to any of the dealers. Porsche is on this. We'll be ready, and they are getting us ready through a tremendous amount of communications. What specific changes will need to happen at the dealership? Whether it's the number of amps required for the fast-charge system to charge these vehicles from a zero battery to 80 percent in 15 minutes, that's going to be a huge point of differentiation, especially in the beginning, for Porsche. All the ways to handle the batteries, both the physical way as well as the maintenance, is all being discussed. Read the full interview here. Shop for new and pre-owned Porsches at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

Always on the cutting edge of technology, Porsche is moving towards electric mobility through its E-Performance lineup, currently including the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and the Cayenne S E-Hybrid. The brand promises vehicles that are fuel efficient, but never lacking in power or excitement.   Porsche explains, “Porsche E-Performance is everything that you expect from a Porsche. And more. It is goosebumps. G-forces. Adrenalin. Because we are not satisfied with merely boosting efficiency when we can take performance and driving pleasure to the limits at the same time. There is a good reason why all of our experience and successes in motorsports have a major influence on development. The result of our work combines performance and practicality in equal measure. A hybrid drive that perfectly combines the combustion engine and electric machine. For your everyday life. For an outstanding driving experience. For the future of the sports car.”   Test drive a Porsche E-Performance vehicle today at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage.

Seven decades ago, in 1948, Ferry Porsche released his first sports car—the 356 “No. 1” Roadster—marking the beginning of a brand that would quickly become known for its unmatched engineering, design, and craftsmanship. Of this anniversary year, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG Oliver Blume said, “Tradition is a commitment. Without our tradition and without our core values, we would not be where we are today," explained Blume. "We plan to uphold the standard of technical excellence set by Ferry Porsche well into the future. Intelligent dynamic mobility has a great future ahead of it. And we have the solid technological expertise, creative employees, and unique team spirit to be involved. We have what it takes to ensure that the Porsche brand continues to fascinate—even in another 70 years." Porsche has several events planned in California to celebrate. February 3, 2018: Opening Day of “The Porsche Effect” Exhibit at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles June 9, 2018: “Sports Car Together Day” at the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles September 27-30, 2018: The Rennsport Reunion VI Vintage Races and Fan Event in California at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Porsche’s future holds the promise of electric propulsion through Mission E, a concept which “combines the distinctive emotional design of a Porsche, exceptional driving performance, and forward-thinking everyday functionality.” We’re eager to watch the Porsche brand grow over the next 70 years. Learn more about Porsche’s heritage and future at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

The new 2019 Cayenne Turbo is available for preorder now and will arrive at United States dealerships this fall. What can you expect? The 2019 Turbo version will feature a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 that produces 500 horsepower and 567 lb.-ft. of torque. It promises to be quicker—with an acceleration rate of 0 to 60 in just 3.7 seconds—and more agile on the road than previous Cayenne models. Plus, Porsche announced even more standard features and a sharper interior design. Of the new interior, Porsche said, “Interior design elements including the center-mounted grab handles continue in the third- generation Cayenne Turbo. Like other members of the new Cayenne family the newest model features the Porsche Advanced Cockpit, which includes a high-definition 12.3-inch screen in the dashboard and an analog tachometer flanked by two seven-inch full-HD screens. Virtually all of the vehicle functions can be displayed and operated using the high-resolution display and touchscreen of the Porsche Advanced Cockpit. Among them, for example, is the standard 710-watt BOSE® Surround Sound System. Other equipment newly included by default in the latest Cayenne Turbo includes 18-way sport seats, seat backs with integrated headrests, and standard heating functions for all outboard seats as well as the steering wheel.” Test drive the 2019 Cayenne Turbo today at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

The Porsche 718 Boxster is one of the most recognizable Porsches on the road. It’s powerful Porsche rumble under the hood is made possible by the vehicle’s turbocharged flat-four cylinder engine, which yields 280 lb.-ft. of torque. With this mighty engine, the Boxster can accelerate from 0 to 60 in just 4.5 seconds and reaches a top track speed of 170 miles per hour. “Turbocharging also helps the powertrains of the 718 Boxster and Boxster S to be up to 14 percent more efficient than the previous engines according to the New European Driving Cycle,” explains Porsche of the 718 Boxster’s turbocharged engine. The 718 Boxster is available in both PDK (Doppelkupplungsgetriebe) and six-speed manual, giving drivers plenty of options. Plus, for those seeking more speed, the 718 Boxster S model has performance-enhancing options offering a top speed of 177 miles per hour and a 0 to 60 acceleration in just 4 seconds. Test drive a Porsche 718 Boxster today at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

There is no denying that Porsche has created a line of models that have changed the world of motorcars forever. Recently, Porsche incorporated features of the 911 T model from 1968 to create the 2018 911 Carrera T. Don't miss the new 911 Carrera T, and check out this amazing video of the new model. Interested in getting behind the wheel of the 2018 911 Carrera T? We welcome you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

Porsche is ever-improving the way customers can connect with the brand and most importantly, their vehicles. Recently, Tech Live Look was created by Porsche as an Augmented Reality technology design to improve technical service at Porsche dealerships in the United States. Tech Live Look takes users into a high-tech projection that will show fine details (such as the threading on screws) within a Porsche model. Lightweight smart glasses show a “see what I see” video-conference that enables quick identification of any technical issues within a car. Tech Live Look can do much more than just provide real-time video capability. It allows the technical support team to take screenshots or send technical bulletins and instructions onto the projection surface of the glasses while the service technician is working on the vehicle. This type of information exchange is far more efficient than sending emails and photos or explaining complex technical issues over the phone. Porsche continues to make being Porsche customer an exciting experience! Looking forward to experiencing the Tech Live Look technology by Porsche? We encourage you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.