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Porsche reveals its best-selling models for the first half of 2020

Porsche says it delivered a total of 116 964 units worldwide in the first six months of 2020. This figure is some 12 percent down on the corresponding period in 2019, thanks to the impact of COVID-19.

So, which were the Zuffenhausen-based firm’s best-selling models? Well, the Cayenne was the most popular overall with 39 245 units sold, followed by the smaller Macan on 34 430 units.

And the 992-generation 911 range? Well, as many as 16 919 units were registered during the first six months of the year. The all-electric Taycan, meanwhile, managed 4 480 units despite not having launched in all markets in that period.

While Porsche has not released sales figures for the 718 Cayman and Boxster twins nor the Panamera, the two model ranges accounted for nearly 22 000 units by our maths.

In the Asia-Pacific, Africa and Middle East regions, Porsche delivered a total of 55 550 units in the first half of 2020. With 39 603 deliveries, China remained the German manufacturer’s largest single market in volume terms.

Some 32 312 units were sold in Europe, along with 24 186 vehicles in the United States.

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Porsche investigates alleged manipulation of petrol engines

Panamera and 911 models made from 2008 to 2013 allegedly used illegal software and hardware changes

Porsche has opened internal investigations into alleged software and hardware changes made to engines after they were type-approved by Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

The investigation, which Porsche says is focused on possible illegal engine manipulation, is claimed to centre around engines fitted to Panamera and 911 models produced between 2008 and 2013.

The alleged changes are said to have been used to manipulate exhaust gas emissions, in a manner similar to the illegal filter-switching engineered into various diesel engines supplied to Porsche by sister company Audi.

In a statement made to Germany’s Handelsblatt newspaper, Porsche confirmed that its internal investigation into possible illegal software and hardware engine changes, saying: “We found a few indications of possible misconduct”.

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Panamera and 911 models made from 2008 to 2013 allegedly used illegal software and hardware changes
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Porsche reveals best-selling models for first three quarters of 2020

Porsche says it delivered a total of 191 547 vehicles worldwide in the first nine months of 2020. This figure is some five percent down on the corresponding period in 2019, thanks to the impact of COVID-19.

So, which were the Zuffenhausen-based firm’s best-selling models in the first three quarters of the year? Well, the Cayenne (including the Cayenne Coupé) was the most popular overall with 64 299 units sold, followed by the Macan on 55 124 units.

And the 992-generation 911 range? Well, as many as 25 400 units were registered during the first three quarters of the year. The all-electric Taycan, meanwhile, managed 10 944 units.

While Porsche has not released sales figures for the 718 Cayman and Boxster twins nor the Panamera, by our maths the two model ranges accounted for almost 36 000 units.

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Porsche delivered 191 547 vehicles worldwide in the first nine months of 2020. So, which were the Zuffenhausen-based firm’s best-selling models?
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Wait, what? Porsche uncovers secret concepts … including this van!

Porsche has started releasing design studies from 2005 to 2019 that had until now been kept secret. And, yes, there’s even a van.

The Stuttgart-based firm has published images of three concepts thus far (with a total of 15 set to be revealed under the title “Porsche Unseen”).

In 2018, Porsche created the “Renndienst” concept, which it describes as the “free interpretation of a family friendly space concept for up to six persons”. The futuristic “space shuttle” design study shows how the “Porsche design DNA with its characteristic surface modelling can be transferred to an unknown vehicle segment for the brand”.

Inside the sleekly styled van, the company says passengers enjoy a “comfortable and modular” cabin, with the driver even benefitting from a centrally positioned seat. The all-electric powertrain is located in the underbody.

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Wait, what? Porsche uncovers secret concepts … including this van!

Porsche has started releasing design studies from 2005 to 2019 which had until now been kept secret. And, yes, there’s even a van...
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The futuristic looking electric van that Porsche never built

A lot goes on behind the closed doors of automotive design studios around the world.

The cars we see on the roads are the result of a lengthy conception process that often involves more than one initial design concept, and there are also many other new models that reached the conceptual stage but never saw light of day.

While these abandoned design studies are often kept secret, Porsche has opened up about its unreleased concept cars of the last 15 years in a new book entitled ‘Porsche Unseen’. The book will showcase 15 different cars that have until now been kept under lock and key, and the sportscar maker will also be revealing some of them through its media website.

Futuristic van concept

One such concept, and one that we’d desperately like to have in our parking lot, is the Porsche Vision “Renndienst” design study, which is a six-seater van conceived as a futuristic “space shuttle”.

The van is powered by batteries located beneath the vehicle and vehicle has a central driving position.

“The study shows how the Porsche design DNA with its characteristic surface modelling can be transferred to an unknown vehicle segment for the brand,” Porsche said.

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The futuristic looking electric van that Porsche never built

Revealed in a new book about unreleased concept cars this six-seater van was conceived as a futuristic “space shuttle”.
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One millionth Porsche Cayenne rolls off the line at Leipzig plant

The one millionth Porsche Cayenne has been assembled for a German customer at the Leipzig production plant. 18 years ago, Porsche began production of the first generation Cayenne SUV which was sold alongside the 996 911 and 986 Boxster. By contrast, Porsche’s halo model, the 911, only reached its millionth sales mark after 54 years of production.

The reason for the brand’s entry into the SUV market was to compensate for an economic low point during the late 1980s. The aforementioned Boxster helped alleviate the brand’s financial woes when it was introduced in 1996 but its sales were not enough to sustain operations through the 21st century. Thus, the decision to create a dynamic but practical option was made. This was launched with the “Colorado” project in conjunction with Volkswagen.

Four years after its announcement, the first generation Cayenne started rolling of Porsche’s new plant in Leipzig. Putting this together was a considerable risk for the company as the financial investments were notable. Thankfully, the risk paid off as the Cayenne was an immediate success which, in turn, further strengthened its collaboration with Volkswagen.

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One millionth Porsche Cayenne rolls off the line at Leipzig plant

Porsche has revealed that its one millionth Cayenne has been assembled for a German customer at its Leipzig plant.
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Porsche sales in 2020: Cayenne leads the way, Taycan ramps up

Porsche has released its global sales figures for 2020, with a total of 272 162 units (down three pecent, year on year) delivered during the year.

The Cayenne (including the coupé body style) again led the charge with 92 860 units (up one percent) delivered. Interestingly, the Zuffenhausen-based firm opted not to include Macan sales figures in its press material. It did, however, reveal that as many as 20 015 units of the all-electric Taycan were registered during the year, despite a six-week stop to production “just as the new model was ramping up”.

The 911, meanwhile, added 34 328 units, while the 718 range finished the year on 21 784 units (up six percent).

The Chinese market accounted for 88 968 vehicles (up three percent), while the Asia-Pacific, Africa and Middle East region grew four percent to 121 641 units. Porsche delivered 80 892 vehicles in Europe and 69 629 in America.

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Porsche sales in 2020: Cayenne leads the way, Taycan ramps up…

Porsche has released its global sales figures for 2020, with a total of 272 162 units (down three pecent, year on year) delivered during the year.
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Made in China? No, Porsche won't move production from Europe yet

The head of Porsche says the company is not yet prepared to build a factory in China, despite struggling to meet recent demand in Asia.

Speaking to the Financial Times, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume suggested he wanted to keep production in Europe, even though China accounted for nearly a third of the brand’s sales in 2020.

“It is a quality and a premium argument still to produce from Europe for China,” Blume said. “Today it doesn’t make any sense [to move production to China].”

As the publication points out, many other German brands manufacture vehicles for China in that country, often making use of joint ventures.

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Made in China? No, Porsche won't move production from Europe yet

The head of Porsche says the company is not yet prepared to build a factory in China, despite struggling to meet recent demand in Asia.
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Porsche sales dip by just 3% in 2020, despite pandemic​

Pandemic closed factories for six weeks, but core model sales held strong and new Taycan went well

Porsche delivered 272,162 cars worldwide in 2020 - a drop of only 3% from 2019's record figures, despite six-week factory shutdowns due to the pandemic.

"Our response to these challenges was rapid, flexible and pragmatic," Porsche said. "We introduced targeted measures to protect our workforce, and we engaged in systematic crisis management, successfully shoring up our liquidity and stabilising our results. In this way we steered Porsche strategically and robustly through the crisis."

Sales of core models including the 911, 718 and Cayenne remained largely stable, although Macan sales fell from 99,944 to 78,124.

Overall, sales revenue held steady at €28.7 billion, compared with €28.5bn in 2019.

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Pandemic closed factories for six weeks, but core model sales held strong and new Taycan went well
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