Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Makes its Driving Debut in Beverly Hills

When Porsche launched the Type 970, aka the Panamera saloon at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show, it received quite a lot of criticism. Though in no way did it induce the wrath of the press and the public like the Cayenne SUV did, they all agreed that its design was, if not ugly, then certainly heavy-handed.

It was an issue that came up in each and every review: the Panamera was praised for its sporty ride, quality interior and ability to transport four adults and a fair amount of luggage but its exterior styling was always the sticking point.

Fast forward three years to the 2012 Paris Auto Show and the Panamera Sport Turismo concept. In sharp contrast to the production Panamera saloon, the shooting brake received universal praise for its sleek styling that, the company said, “is an outlook on a possible Porsche sports car of tomorrow”.

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You Won’t Believe Why Porsche Headlight Thefts Surge in Amsterdam

While pot smokers can puff a sigh of relief after Amsterdam's mayor stated that cannabis cafés will remain open for business with foreign visitors, despite a new Dutch law designed to reduce drug tourism, Porsche car owners in the city won't be sharing the same sentiment.

Only in the past week, some 20 owners of Porsche Panamera sedans and Cayenne SUVs in Amsterdam had their vehicles' headlamps stolen.

If you are wondering why the sudden surge in Porsche headlight thefts, the answer will leave you stunned: Amsterdam Police suspect that the thieves are using the Porsche Xenon headlamps for use as grow lights for marijuana!

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Carlex Design Goes to Work on a Porsche Panamera Turbo S

After the fiasco with the Burberry-themed Range Rover, Carlex Design decided to play it safe with its newest project car based on the Porsche Panamera Turbo S.

Instead of drawing inspiration from fashion houses, the Polish tuner says that this time, the Panamera it created was "inspired by the yellow brake caliper covers that had been installed on that vehicle".

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Porsche wants to Spoil Panamera V6 Customers with New Platinum Edition

Another week, and instead of just another Porsche, it's a special edition Porsche – not that you will be able to tell the difference…

This time it's the Panamera V6 in both petrol and diesel guises that has been blessed with a Platinum Edition version packaging some exclusive but subtle styling details together with expanded standard features.

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