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Perhaps this new year calls for a new vehicle—a fast, smooth, and powerful new vehicle. One brand that always stands out to motorcar enthusiasts is Porsche. The 911 Carrera S and the 911 Carrera are both fantastic options, but the power behind the upgraded 911 Carrera S cannot be matched. Check out the specs of the two models, and consider an upgrade. 911 Carrera 911 Carrera S Horsepower: 370hp                                                                           420hp Max. Torque: 331lb.- ft                                                                      368lb. – ft Top Speed: 183mph                                                                            191mph 0-60 MPH: 4.4s                                                                                   4.1s Exhaust System: Two-Tract                                                            Four-Tract Are you interested in upgrading to a Porsche 911 Carrera or a 911 Carrera S this new year? If so, visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

The arrival of December and the holidays means long road trips in the cold to visit dear friends and family. Your things may be packed and ready, but is your Porsche ready? We’ve compiled the necessary precautions every driver should take when traveling in the winter. The cold weather can sometimes be an enemy to your Porsche. Belts and hoses can become brittle and will be prone to snapping during in the cold. It is in your best interest to take your Porsche in for a tune up as temperatures drop. Waxing your vehicle is a beneficial way to protect the paint from abrasive materials, like ice, and moisture. Remember, too, that your coolant’s purpose is more than to just keep your vehicle from overheating; it also prevents interior corrosion—who knew? Don’t forget to pack for your Porsche when you’re loading your car. Items such as a snow shovel, road salt, ice scraper and gloves are handy items to keep tucked away in your vehicle during the cold and icy weather. Stay safe, drive smart and keep your Porsche in tip-top shape! Eager to learn more about keeping your Porsche in great condition this season? Stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

Drawing in all motorcar enthusiast as well as lifelong Porsche fans, Porsche opened up their new Los Angeles Experience Center. Allowing customers to get up close and personal with all things Porsche, the center takes the stage as the second location of its kind in the USA. A glass wall in the entrance hall gives visitors a glimpse of what is taking place in the workshop. The site is spread across nearly 50 acres, filling every space with Porsche models from front to back. “Over 100,000 guests worldwide in 2016 is an impressive testament to this concept and demonstrates the fascination that the brand holds for people,” says Detlev Von Platen, Member of the Executive Board. Those who visit the Experience Center can take part in a 90-minute driving program. The program includes a 6.5 kilometer test drive along with eight training modules. The test drive is led by an instructor on the track and covers two circuits, an off-road course, a dynamic area, and much more. The luxury brand continues to enhance the experience of owning a Porsche. Want to find out more about the Porsche Experience Center? Stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

At a sold-out event at the Porsche Museum in Germany, engineers and drivers paired up to showcase several racing cars. The purpose? To listen intently to the engines of rare sports cars. Porsche Sound Night has been a favorite international event of Porsche enthusiasts for six years now. Of the 2016 evening, Porsche describes, “Visitors were…able to listen to the engine of the winning vehicle from Le Mans in 1977. The 936/77 Spyder was presented by racing legend Jürgen Barth. Later on in the evening, visitors had the chance to enjoy the engine sounds of the 804 Formula 1 racing car from 1962, the 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 from 1974 and the 956 C. Some of the latest vehicles were also present, including the new 718 Boxster and the 911 R.” The sound of a Porsche is distinct, and the company was excited to host an event honoring the roars of Porsches from the past! Want to take the Porsche engine sound home with you? Stop by indiGO Auto Group's Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

Never ceasing to amaze, Porsche has raised their operating profit margin yet again. Significantly raising the bar from 15.5% to 17.4%, the deliveries have risen by a total of 3% in comparison of the same period last year. Over 16.5 billion Euro since last year have been collected as well. Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and Member of the Executive Board of Finance and IT, Lutz Meschke, believes that Porsche is on the right track. He described, “With our profit margins, we continue to be one of the world's most profitable automotive manufacturers. As a result of this, we are able to cover the costs of investments for the future in the fields of electro mobility, digitalization and connectivity.” The excellent growth has increased sales figures as well as fixed cost management resulting in positive effects in the company. Chairman of the Executive Board, Oliver Blume, states, “Good financial results build the foundation for innovative sports cars of the future. Delighted customers, good profit margins and secure jobs are all parameters that we use to measure our success.” With this growth, Porsche has been able to provide more job opportunities, increasing their employee count by 13%.  The number of employees working for Porsche has more than doubled in the past six years.  We at indiGO Auto Group are proud to represent such a recognizable brand that continues to grow and advance. If you are interested in test driving a Porsche, we welcome you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

The excitement about the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster has not waned since the roadster’s release earlier this year, and dealerships across the nation have developed creative ways to share the new redesign with customers. On Saturday, September 24th, Porsche of Rancho Mirage hosted a gourmet breakfast to showcase the new 718 Boxster to Porsche enthusiasts in Southern California. Morning delicacies included breakfast burritos, fresh fruit, muffins, sweet cinnamon rolls, coffee, tea, and juice. The focus of the event was to demonstrate how far the Porsche brand has evolved over the years, so the group at Porsche of Rancho Mirage chose to display two historical Porsches—one from the 1950s and one from the 1960s. This side-by-side comparison between the 718 Boxster and the vintage models was striking. Not only did the team enjoy breakfast, but they also sent five employees and a large group of guests to a PCA Riverside Timeline Event at Lake Arrowhead of which Porsche of Rancho Mirage was a sponsor. The trip allowed customers to enjoy driving the Boxster and introduced the new model to those in attendance at the Lake Arrowhead event. After a long but enjoyable day with the Boxster, each guest left with a commemorative Porsche 718 journal, and the team at Porsche of Rancho Mirage is happily working with several customers who want to take home Boxsters of their own. To stay up-to-date with Porsche news and to see upcoming indiGO Auto Group events in Rancho Mirage, follow our blog.

When driving your Porsche Cayman at night or in heavy rain, you want your headlights to give you the optimum vision that you need to navigate safely on the road. To maintain the pristine condition of your new headlights in your Porsche, check out these steps for cleaning and caring for the headlights safely and correctly. Prep your headlights simply by taking a regular household glass cleaner (like Windex) and remove any excess grime off of the headlights with a paper towel. Once the headlights are wiped dry, tape around the headlights to ensure that the car’s paint will not become damaged during the next step. Using an abrasive material such as fine 600-grit sandpaper, scuff away the outer layer of haze that forms onto the plastic due to UV rays degrading the outer layer of the plastic. To finish the job, use a fine polish such as Blue Magic 730-6 or Meguiars G-1900K to clean up the sandpaper scuffs and make the headlights clear. The condition of your headlights varies on how much sun exposure your headlights get on a day-to-day basis. If you leave your Porsche in the driveway out in the open, it is recommended to clean your headlights once every three months. If you keep your Porsche in a covered area, such as your garage, cleaning and caring for your headlights may only be needed to be done every six to eight months. If you don’t have the time to keep up with the maintenance of your headlights or would rather have a professional take care of the job, schedule a service appointment at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage.

Just yesterday, the team at Porsche in Stuttgart, Germany announced a new Performance Package for the Macan Turbo. Everyone at Porsche of Rancho Mirage is eager to sit behind the wheel of the powerful vehicle. Take a look at the information provided by Porsche about the Macan Turbo with the new Performance Package. Highlights of the Macan Turbo with the Performance Package: Increased power, +40 hp Increased torque, +36 lb.-ft. Increased top track speed, +5 mph Standard Air Suspension Incl. PASM, -10mm Standard Sport Exhaust Standard Sport Chrono Package Larger standard brakes From the Porsche Headquarters in Stuttgart: As the sports car of the compact SUV segment, the Macan has been setting standards in terms of driving dynamics since it first made its debut. Now, Porsche is upping the ante once again: Equipped with the Performance Package, the Macan Turbo now tops off the model line, impressing with enhanced driving properties, increased agility and an even greater emotional appeal. After the performance enhancement, the twin-turbocharged, 3.6-litre V6 engine delivers 324 kW (440 hp). With 30 kW (40 hp) more than the Macan Turbo, this figure places this variant firmly in the top spot in this model line. The car now accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds (a reduction of 0.4 seconds), and achieves a new top speed of 272 km/h (an increase of 6 km/h). The maximum torque has also risen to 600 Nm (an increase of 50 Nm) and is available to the driver across a broad rev range of between 1,500 and 4,500 rpm. This also increases the tractive force: In Sport Plus mode, the time taken to accelerate from 80 km/h to 120 km/h has dropped to 2.9 seconds (a reduction of 0.2 seconds). Depending on the tires, fuel consumption (in line with the NEDC) for the new top-of-the-range Macan model is between 9.4 l/100 km and 9.7 l/100 km. However, it is not just the engine power that is given a boost in the Macan Turbo equipped with the Performance Package – a newly developed brake system, lowered body, controlled sports chassis, Sport Chrono Package and sports exhaust system are all fitted as standard. The front axle features grooved brake discs with a diameter of 390 millimeters – 30 millimeters larger than the brake discs fitted on the Macan Turbo without Performance Package. The discs are gripped by six-piston brake callipers completed with a red paint finish. What’s more, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is available at the push of a button to deliver an exceptionally sporty position on the road. This system has also been optimally tuned to the body on the vehicle, which has been lowered by 15 millimeters. Air suspension with self-levelling function and height adjustment, lowered by ten millimeters, is also available as an option. With the Sport Chrono Package, drivers can ramp up the performance of the Macan Turbo even further. In Sport Plus mode, this package ensures the chassis, engine and transmission are tuned to sporty effect – accompanied by an even more emotional sound from the sports exhaust system. The seven-speed PDK double-clutch transmission is now designed to deliver extremely short response times, optimum switching points and increased torque during gear changes for maximum acceleration. To customize the Macan Turbo with Performance Package, a range of tailored equipment options are available, such as the Turbo Exterior Package. Options available with this package include 21-inch wheels in the 911 Turbo design with lateral spokes painted in high-gloss black, LED main headlights equipped with PDLS Plus and numerous other black elements. The Turbo Interior Package delivers a black leather interior with lavish Alcantara elements, color appliqué in numerous areas and carbon elements such as the door entry guards with the model logo lit up in white. Order your Porsche Macan Turbo with the Performance Package at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

Trying to decide which Porsche best fits your lifestyle? With so many great models to choose from, the decision can be tough. Check out a few pairings we've made based on the key characteristics of several Porsche models. For The One Who Has a Need for Speed The 718 Boxster S has the perfect amount of power to feed an addiction for a fast-and-furious lifestyle. With 350 horsepower and the ability to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds, this Porsche will fly down any track. The Road Trip Fanatic The Macan is the best fit for a long road trip. With a large luggage compartment, a roof transport configuration, and an online navigation system, the Macan is the ideal choice for hitting the open road. The Family Man The Cayenne has high safety standards and a unique design fit for a growing family. With ample storage and space, a Porsche Communication Management System, and plenty of safety assistance programs, everyone can travel safely together. Still curious about what we have in store? We encourage you to come and test drive a Porsche of your choice at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus. {Blog Post by Kayla Duclos}

Porsche makes innovation happen, and the company's manufacturers have worked day and night advancing technology and increasing driving dynamics. Hybrids are evolving due to Porsche’s electric drive technology. By combining combustion engines and electric motors, a more energy-efficient hybrid has been created. Dr. Stefan Weckbach, head of the BEV model series, said, “This is the best example of how plug-in hybrid drives hugely increase driving dynamics and driving pleasure with the additional power and increased torque of the electric motor.” The electric drive technology maintains Porsche's company principle of “high performance, low consumption.” The average electric car takes 14 hours to fully charge, giving a driving range of just 68 miles. Porsche has been able to create a charger and a hybrid that gives off enough power to charge the electric vehicle fully in under 30 minutes, giving it a driving range of 288 miles. Porsche's growing technology does not end there. The manufacturers are looking to go above and beyond. Simon Hess, specialist for mobility concepts and charging infrastructure, added, “In the future, charging should be fast, convenient, safe, CO2-neutral, and at optimal cost.” This is the goal of Porsche's future innovation. Take one of the latest Porsche models for a test drive at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus. {Blog Post by Kayla Duclos}

If you’re going to store your Porsche for an extended amount of time, there are several precautions you should take before you simply tuck it away in your garage. Follow these simple steps to make sure your car doesn’t deteriorate while it’s stowed. Keep it inside. A climate-controlled storage facility is best, followed by a typical garage setting. Take it for a spin. To keep the engine running smoothly, take your car for a short spin around the city every few months to make sure it remains in tip-top shape. Clean it first. Before you store your car for an extended period, wash it and make sure the entire vehicle is completely dry to prevent mold or mildew buildup. Stop by the gas station. It’s best to store a car with a full tank of gas, which will remain fresh for about a year. You can couple it with a fuel stabilizer to prolong the life of the gasoline. Change the oil. Your car’s oil and filter should be changed shortly before storing. Also make sure that the vehicle has plenty of anti-freeze, power-steering fluid, transmission fluid, and brake fluid. Charge the battery. To prevent battery deterioration, fully charge it before you store your automobile. This can be done with a battery charger or simply by driving. Plus, a battery tender (sometimes called a maintainer) can be used to keep the battery charged during inactivity. Consider your tires. Tires can be covered with plastic to avoid moisture damage. Furthermore, you may want to consider lifting your car to prevent flat spotting. Call your insurance company. If you will be storing your car for months, you could save money on your car insurance by reporting to the agency that the car is not in use. These few steps will ensure that your Porsche comes out of storage looking as fantastic as the day you stowed it away. To make sure you’ve covered every base, it’s best to consult an experienced service technician. The service team at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus is always ready to help prepare your car for days of dormancy.

Of the many desirable features of the second-generation Panamera, one of the best sounding items is the vehicle’s 3D audio experience. Created exclusively for Porsche’s new model by Burmester, the speaker system is high-end, producing sounds that are crisp and smooth with a total output of 1,455 watts. According to Porsche, “With the development of the new Panamera, the aim was to further improve the benchmark-setting performance delivered by the Burmester sound system. More specifically, enhancing the emotional experience was the objective. To do this, state-of-the-art audio technologies were used, including powerful and highly efficient class-D amplifiers, intelligent algorithms to improve sound quality and the latest developments in Auro 3D processing. With these advantages, for the very first time the system in the new Panamera delivers a playback experience based on the best concert halls in the world.” We can’t wait to hear the new Burmester speakers in action when the second-generation Panamera arrives in the United States! To learn more about the new Panamera or to test drive a Porsche, stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.