There are many Porsche purists out there but just one “Mr. 911” as far as the automaker is concerned. Porsche announced Tuesday at the 2020 Porsche 911’s debut that August Achleitner, 63, will move on from the iconic sports car—just as the company revealed his final act. On Friday, Porsche announced that Frank-Steffen Walliser will take over…Category: Cruise Reports
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Porsche’s “Mr. 911” is moving on and the newest sports car will be his swan song
There are many Porsche purists out there but just one “Mr. 911” as far as the automaker is concerned. Porsche announced Tuesday at the 2020 Porsche 911’s debut that August Achleitner, 63, will move on from the iconic sports car—just as the company revealed his final act. On Friday, Porsche announced that Frank-Steffen Walliser will take over… -
2018 LA Auto Show in pictures: The cars, crossovers, trucks, and SUVs you need to see
The calendar year’s final major car show felt more like a beginning—not an end. This year at the 2018 LA Auto Show, the 2020 Porsche 911 signaled a new chapter for the automaker and its iconic sports car. We learned that the man responsible for the car’s recent success would soon step down, and that its most hardcore track version is a… -
Nismo Heritage Parts expands to include R33, R34 Skyline GT-R
Nissan’s Nismo division recognized a desire for factory replacement parts and last year began to offer Nismo Heritage Parts for the R32 Skyline GT-R. On Thursday, the division expanded to include the R33 and R34 Skyline GT-R models. The parts are a collaborative effort between Nissan, Nissan Motorsports and Autech. The companies have spent years…