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Once again, the unthinkable has been accomplished by Porsche. The Cayenne, driven by Porsche GB technician Richard Payne, towed the aircraft over a distance of 42-metres at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, to set a new Guinness World Records title for ‘Heaviest Aircraft Pull by a Production Car,’ by a margin of 115-tonnes. Richard Payne, a technician at Porsche GB said, “It did it – I’m so relieved! We don’t usually go this far to test the limits of our cars but I think today we got pretty close. I could tell that it was working hard but the Cayenne didn’t complain and just got on with it. My mirrors were quite full of Airbus, which was interesting. Our cars can go a bit beyond what our customers might expect they’re designed to be tough. But even so, what the Cayenne did today was remarkable we drove the car here from London and I plan to drive it home again, having towed an A380 in between. Credit should go to the team in Stuttgart who developed the car they did a thorough job. I’m also very grateful to Air France and its engineers for their generosity in allowing me to tow their beautiful aircraft.” The 60,000-square-meter hangar was designed specifically to house the Air France Airbus A380 and is usually home to all the engineering and maintenance activity for the Air France fleet. The contrast between the two machines was striking. The Porsche Cayenne was connected to the most sophisticated and largest passenger aircraft in the world, the Airbus A380 via a special towing attachment that sat on the Cayenne’s standard tow bar. The job given was completed successfully, and the Porsche Cayenne made its mark in the book of Guinness World Records. Looking for a powerful vehicle? We welcome you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

We were honored to unveil the all-new 2017 Porsche Panamera at Imago Galleries in Palm Desert. The debut of the remodeled Panamera was a true celebration of best-in-class engineering, design, and performance. The new four-door vehicle represents the courageous merge between a practical sedan and a powerful sports car. Automotive enthusiasts, artists, art collectors, and the desert community joined together for this exclusive launch event. Guests marveled at Bernarducci Miesel’s PhotoRealism and Dale Chihuly’s glass-blown works, while enjoying specialty cocktails and elegant hors d’oeuvres. In the sculpture garden, Porsche of Rancho Mirage displayed the 2017 Porsche 911, Macan GTS, and 718 Boxster to demonstrate Porsche’s incredible and diverse line of sports cars. Imago Galleries was the perfect venue to host our Panamera launch, as we pride ourselves on uniqueness and authenticity. We offer a white-glove sales and service approach and an active ownership experience for our customers. Because of this, events that celebrate the heritage and excitement of a luxury brand, like Porsche, are foundational elements of our company. To learn more, visit indiGOautogroup.com or porscheofranchomirage.com.

The new Porsche 911 GT3 is set for release in late 2017, and we couldn't be more excited to see the new, powerful sportscar. The vehicle boasts 500 horsepower and 339 lb.-ft. of torque. Check out what Porsche had to say about the new 911 GT3! Thanks to a power-to-weight ratio of 6.4 pounds per hp, the 911 GT3 feels very much at home on the test track. With the standard seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK) - specifically constructed and tuned for the GT3 - the 3,153 pound two-seater accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.2 seconds with a top track speed of 197 miles per hour. For purists, Porsche will also offer the 911 GT3 with a six-speed manual transmission. With this transmission, the 911 GT3 weighs in at 3,116 pounds, allowing it to achieve a top track speed of 198 miles per hour and hit 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. The 2018 911 GT3 is scheduled to reach U.S. dealers in fall 2017. Visit indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

Porsche has taken the next step in expanding their online communication with the new web TV format. The “9:11 Magazine” will present informative and entertaining information about everything in the world of Porsche. “The 9:11 Magazine” sparks emotions, ably explains technical and technological developments and provides interesting insights into the past, present and future of Porsche. People are at the heart of the magazine. They tell stories that are supposed to reach and be remembered by the viewers”, says Josef Arweck, Vice President Communications of Porsche AG. The “9:11 Magazine” is another building block in the digital information provided to journalists by Porsche Communications via The Porsche Newsroom as well. The new and improved technology will open up a new window for Porsche enthusiasts all over the globe. You can find more information about the Porsche brand here at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

Training is the most important stage of a firefighter’s education and recruitment. Because of this, Porsche wanted to provide a real car for the trainees to use for practice, so they donated a Porsche Panamera to the emergency services of Nuremberg. The latest training session was focused on the technical procedure for rescuing people from new vehicles. This involves freeing people from an automobile wreckage using tools like large shears and spreaders. “This makes it easier for the rescue team to help people quickly and safely at the scene”, says Alexander Grenz, from the department and Technical Service of Nuremberg. The generous donation gives firefighters the knowledge of working with some of the world’s most advanced vehicles. Porsche’s commitment to community outreach is unparalleled! Curious to learn more about the Porsche Panamera? We welcome you to stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

Porsche has released the specs of their all-new Panamera Hybrid. Combining the beloved four-liter V8 engine from the Panamera Turbo with an electric motor, the vehicle boasts 680 horsepower, a top speed of 193 miles per hour, and an acceleration rate of just 3.4 seconds. The electric motor is supplied with power via a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery with an energy capacity of 14.1 kWh. If users charge the Panamera with the 32 A charger, the battery is fully charged in just 2.4 hours and will travel 62 miles using no emissions! The Panamera Hybrid underlines the high importance of electromobility to Porsche and motorcar enthusiasts all over the globe. The achievements are impressive with this all-new hybrid. To test drive a Porsche or custom design your very own, stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

BRAVO to Porsche on being ranked as a most dependable brand in the latest J.D. Power Study. The study, now in its 28 th year, examines problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of 2014 model-year vehicles. Overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles, with a lower score reflecting higher quality. The study covers 177 specific problems grouped into eight major vehicle categories. Porsche came out on top with a score of 110 per 100 vehicles. The 2017 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study is based on responses from 35,186 original owners of 2014 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership. The study was fielded from October through December 2016. Congratulations to the team at Porsche for its high rank in the J.D. Power Study.  It’s such an honor for indiGO Auto Group to represent this award-winning brand at our three Porsche dealerships across the United States.

Excited to show new Porsche owners the ins and outs of their vehicles, the service team at Porsche of Rancho Mirage hosted an informative New Owner Clinic on Thursday, February 9th, 2017. Attendees received an up-close look at a Porsche's engine and undercarriage to understand exactly how the luxury brand's vehicles operate. We're thrilled to help our customers activate their ownership and gain a greater appreciation for Porsche's performance and craftsmanship. Interested in the white-glove, customer-centered service offered at indiGO Auto Group's Porsche of Rancho Mirage? Stop by the dealership today at 71387 Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

Annually, Kelley Blue Book, the go-to source for automobile valuation, releases a list of vehicles with the best resale values. This year, Porsche topped the list in the luxury brand category. The team at Kelley Blue Book said candidly, "This one surprised even us. Not because we don't carry Porsches around in our hearts, and not because we weren't acutely aware that Porsche is on a 5-star roll -- bringing its best products ever to the luxury and sports-car market. No, we just didn't think that Lexus could be overthrown from wearing our Best Luxury Brand crown. But there is a new king, and the throne is well deserved. Porsche's ability to seamlessly blend its high-performance heritage with polished luxury is broadening the company's fan base every year, and Porsche resale value is outrageously strong -- and that's how you win the Best Resale Value Awards crown." Porsche also landed 2017 Best Resale Value Awards in the categories of Best High-End Luxury Car for the 2017 Panamera and Best Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover for the 2017 Macan. According to Kelley Blue Book, resale value is a huge consideration for car buyers, noting that "over the first five years of new-car ownership, depreciation is the typical car owner's biggest transportation expense. It's bigger than the cost of fuel, the cost of maintenance or the cost of insurance. That loss in the value of your car will cost you thousands of dollars during your ownership period, but if you choose a vehicle with a strong resale value story, that cost will be much lower than if you pick a vehicle that plummets in value like a stone kicked off a cliff." The Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards are based on years of calculations and expert predictions about the market. The resale value projections take into account current vehicle data, sales data, market conditions for each vehicle, competition within vehicle segments, expectations of the future economy, and the combined experience of Kelley Blue Book's team of market and pricing analysts. The awards recognize automakers' outstanding achievements in producing vehicles that best retain their value over the first five years (60 months) of new-vehicle ownership. BRAVO to the team at Porsche for topping Kelley Blue Book's list. It's such an honor for indiGO Auto Group to represent this award-winning brand at our three Porsche dealerships across the United States. To test drive a Porsche, stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

We are so proud to represent and support the Porsche brand! Porsche set a new record for the year of 2016 by delivering 54,280 vehicles to the US. Iconic Porsche models, such as the 911, Boxster, Panamera, and Cayman, plus the brand’s SUVs Macan and Cayenne have enticed car enthusiasts everywhere. "Our product offensive continued to thrive with the arrival of 23 new model variants in 2016. As a result, we achieved our seventh consecutive year of increased sales," commented Klaus Zellmer, President and CEO, Porsche Cars North America. Here at indiGO Auto Group we could not be more thrilled than we are now to welcome Porsche into the New Year and see what we will accomplish together in 2017. We look forward to enhancing the brand and continuing to share the excitement of Porsche with our customers.   Our Chairman and CEO, Todd Blue, has also weighed in on Porsche’s continuous growth. Check out his interview in Automotive News. Interested in purchasing your very own Porsche? We invite you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

Because of his extensive experience as a Porsche dealer and his position on the Porsche Dealer Board of Regents, Automotive News interviewed our Chairman and CEO Todd Blue about the growth of Porsche as a brand. The article appeared in the January 29th publication, and it provides insight about what's ahead in 2017 for Porsche. Mr. Blue is so passionate about the heritage and expansion of Porsche. In the article, he says, "Porsche has become a well-rounded, full-luxury company in a mature state now...It's fully accepted in the marketplace, and it's game on." Take a moment to read Mr. Blue's full interview here. Want to experience the award-winning Porsche brand? Stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

We cannot wait for the official release of the new Porsche Panamera. IndiGO Auto Group's Porsche St. Louis location got a wonderful sneak peek of the vehicle this past December; the full inventory of four-door sports sedans will be arriving here at Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus this February. The new Panamera comes in five models: standard, 4, 4S, 4 Executive, and 4S Executive.  Take a look at Porsche's all-new Panamera 4S. The New Panamera 4S Wheelbase: 116.1 in. Length: 198.8 in. Height: 56.0 in. Horsepower:  440 hp at 5,650 - 6,600 rpm 0 - 60 mph: 4.2 sec (4.0 sec w/ Sport Chrono) Top Track Speed: 179 mph Base Price: $ 99,900.00 MSRP Top standard features include: 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 engine producing 324 kW (440 hp) and 550 Nm 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) with Auto Start Stop function 19-inch Panamera S wheels Six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at front, four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at rear Adaptive Air Suspension incl. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) Porsche Traction Management (PTM) active all-wheel drive Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module Porsche Connect Plus Check out the current models in stock and come test drive the new Panamera this February at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.