A new edition to the Porsche family.

Name for new Porsche SUV is Macan

Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart’s new sports car in the SUV segment has been given the name Macan. The name Macan is derived from the Indonesian word for tiger and combines suppleness, power, fascination and dynamics – core characteristics of the new off-road car.

“The Macan combines all sports car characteristics with the benefits of a SUV and is a genuine Porsche”, said Bernhard Maier, Member of the Executive Board Sales and Marketing of Porsche AG. “The name of a new Porsche has to fit with the brand, sound good in very many languages and dialects and evoke positive associations.”

As the fifth Porsche model line, the Macan is a central plank of Strategy 2018, by which the sports car manufacturer wishes to expand its model portfolio. Porsche intends the Macan to emulate the success of the Cayenne. The SUV will start coming off the production lines in Leipzig in 2013. To that end, the site in this city in Saxony is being expanded into a fully-fledged production plant including body assembly line and paint shop – with 500 million euro of investment one of the biggest building projects in Porsche’s corporate history. In the medium-term, the sports car manufacturer will be creating more than 1,000 new jobs here.

Word names at Porsche have a concrete connection with the corresponding model and its characteristics: the name Boxster describes the combination of boxer engine and roadster, Cayenne stands for sharpness, the Cayman is snappy and agile and a Panamera is more than a Gran Turismo, capable also of winning the Carrera Panamericana long-distance race.

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We’re off to a somewhat dubious start to 2012 with a couple of recent mishaps within Porsche of Delaware.  On January 13, we had one of our Panamera service loaners involved in a minor collision and a young gentleman unfamiliar with how to properly navigate a truck with a trailer attached managed to inflict damage to a brand new 911 C4S that was parked on display. And to add insult to the injury as I made my way home that evening I found myself not paying attention and driving considerably in excess of the speed limit which a state trooper was only too happy to remind me of as he handed me the ticket. It did happen to be Friday the 13th and although I’m not usually one for superstition, this did give me cause for pause.

On Porsche’s front though, things couldn’t look brighter. The new 911 continues to get rave reviews from everyone even besting the Nissan GT-R and Corvette Z06 in a recent head to head comparison not-withstanding the other cars’ quicker acceleration and higher top speeds. It just goes to show that when it comes to driving, it’s not just about how fast you can accelerate or how many lateral g’s your car can pull in the corners. It is, rather, about how well a car does everything that’s asked of it. This is undoubtedly where the 911 has always excelled. It quite simply does everything extraordinarily.

Porsche of Delaware’s 911 launch event is right round the corner and all the planning is starting to come together and as of this writing is only 9 days away. Just about everything is in place to make what will hopefully be a truly memorable launch event that showcases the 911’s history, present, and future. I look forward to seeing you all there on February 3 from 6 to 9 in the evening for the grand unveiling of Porsche’s all new 911.

In other news, Porsche released pictures and technical data on the upcoming all new Boxster. You can check out www.Porsche.com/usa to see all the details. You can clearly see the Carrera GT and 918 Spyder’s influence in the car and there’s no doubt this new Boxster is going to be even more of a looker than the current car. We’re expecting to see these cars this summer and much like the new 911 is going to be 90% new with more power, less weight, and even better efficiency.

Later in the year and possibly not until very early 2013 we’ll see the new Cayman also. The details of this car are still very vague and the pictures that are circulating around the various car centric websites are purely speculative at this point. However, I’m sure it won’t be long before we see what it will actually look like. Obviously, since it is the Boxster’s sister car, it’s only reasonable to think that it will share many components therein.

For now, I’m very much focused on the new 911 and all the interest it’s generating. The excitement that surrounds it is veritably palpable and I can’t wait to get everyone’s feedback on the car once they get to see it in person next week. As always, I welcome any feedback, questions, or suggestions. Happy motoring.

John Hynansky recognized with prestigious national community service award

Neenah, WI, Feb. 3, 2012 – In recognition of his outstanding corporate citizenship and contributions to the community, John Hynansky has earned the Salute to Dealers award from Ford Motor Company. Hynansky is one of six winners chosen for his dedication to local community, service and peers among more than 8,500 Ford and Lincoln dealers from U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, Asia, Caribbean & Central America, Africa, and the Middle East.

Mr. John Hynansky shown at Audi Wilmington.



Hynansky, chairman of the Winner Group of Companies, earned the ‘Salute to Dealers’ award because of his continuous support of the Ukrainian community in the United States and Ukraine and his tireless effort in supporting disadvantaged children and families.

Hynansky is a partner of “Hope & Homes for Children”, a UK-based organization in Ukraine, which contributes to the social rehabilitation of families in Ukraine.

           

In the town of Kapitanivka in Ukraine, Hynansky supports the local school system with facility improvements including roofing, interior remodeling, computers, gym equipment, a new playground and transportation. 

Hynansky also supports the Klitschko Brothers Foundation, which is focused on developing Ukraine’s youth.

During its 20 years in Ukraine, Hynansky has continuously initiated charitable activities for children’s hospitals and orphanages, with donations of clothing, furniture and other essential articles. 

John Hynansky was awarded “The Person the year 2006”, an international prize in the field of charity and philanthropy.

Hynansky and Ford Motor Company contributed to the opening of ambulance station in the city of Lviv, Ukraine in 1997. The former First Lady of America, and U.S. Senator, Hillary Clinton took part in the official presentation.

In the summer 1995 when sanitary system broke down in Kharkov Winner played a significant role in assisting more than 150 children to prevent the spread of disease.

Hynansky makes regular contributions to Shevchenko Scientific Society to support the archiving of Ukrainian newspapers.

Hynansky purchased the Ukrainian Consulate in New York for the Ukrainian government in the USA at his own expense in 1992

“It is an honor to receive the Salute to Dealers award by Ford Motor Company,” said Mr. Hynansky, “I’m proud to be able to support those who need my assist.”

An Important Ford Motor Company Tradition

Salute to Dealers is conducted under the guidance of Edsel B. Ford II, a member of Ford’s Board of Directors. The program was launched in 2001 to demonstrate the company's commitment to its thousands of dealer principals who step beyond their showroom doors to make a difference where they live and work.

Edsel B. Ford II and three other judges selected winners from a total global field of 100 nominees located the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Europe, Mexico and Asia based on community service activities, length of participation and personal motivation.

A painted portrait of each honoree will have a montage of philanthropic and volunteer activities that led to the award. Duplicates of the portraits will join a Salute to Dealers display in the lobby of Ford’s World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan for year-round viewing.

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