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Porsche recently came out with two new models with lightweight carbon-fiber frames, the latest in braking technology, and low rolling-resistance tires. Are they powerful? Well, depends on the driver. Or, rider, rather, as these are engineless, two-wheeled bicycles inspired by the performance and styling of a 350-horsepower Porsche 911 Carrera.

The first of the two, which went on sale back in December, is the Porsche Bike S, a 24-lb street bicycle available in small, medium...

When the new lineup of Porsche Cayenne models roll into Porsche of Hawaii later this year, Honolulu drivers will enjoy a wide range of updates and tweaks to the interior, exterior, and technology options. But there will be a whole new powertrain option, too - one that is sure to surprise even the biggest Porsche fans.

What is it? It's a diesel engine, of course!

It's been available to those lucky European drivers since...

The delicious Porsche plug-in-hybrid 918 Spyder - which first appeared as a concept at the Geneva Motor Show, hitting everyone's sweet spot for ground-breaking innovation and sexy, good looks - is headed to the production line in fall 2013!

Why are we telling you this now... that's like two years away? There are a handful of good reasons:

A. Because it's really exciting. B. Because, even while production isn't slated to start for…

The reality, contrary to many recent ad campaigns claiming the Toyota Prius, is that the world's first hybrid was designed and built by the founding father of present-day Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart and automotive pioneer, Ferdinand Porsche.

It was called the Semper Vivus. Porsche's original hybrid debuted in 1900. While many have lost sight of this important and major accomplishment, the modern-day Porsche is bringing back the Semper Vivus…

It seems like overnight, Porsche introduced another hybrid to its range: the four-passenger, Panamera S Hybrid. This new vehicle marks a new era of Porsche Intelligent Performance and continues the success story of the popular Gran Turismo.

The Porsche Panamera S Hybrid is an eco-friendly ride with absolutely no compromise on performance. Even with CO2 emissions as low as 159 g/.62 mi., it provides an aggressive 380 horsepower (hp). This translates to an…

Porsche Puts Electric Boxster to the Test

Porsche admits that electric mobility will play an increasingly critical role in the auto market in forthcoming years. And, they plan to use their recently rolled out all-electric Boxster as a test laboratory where they can refine electric technologies to perfection.

"The electrical mobility is a central challenge of coming years and the engineers at Porsche would like to contribute with the usual excellence of them to be resolved," said Matthias Müller, CEO, Porsche…