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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Alex Witham's Porsche Club Column

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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All-New Ford Escape Gives Drivers Quieter Ride Thanks in Part to Mirror That ‘Sees’ Sound

Ford's eliptical acoustic mirror
made the all-new Escape
the quietest Escape yet.

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 19, 2012 – When Ford engineers sought out innovative ways to reduce noise in the all-new Ford Escape, they looked in the mirror.

 

But these engineers did not look into any mirror; they focused their eyes on an elliptical acoustic mirror.

 

This high-tech device was used for the first time on Escape to reduce wind noise and deliver a quieter interior. The mirror resembles a satellite dish with a microphone. The mirror identifies “hot spots” where noise penetrates the interior of the vehicle, allowing drivers to listen to music or conversation inside the car instead of external noises.

 

This technology is deployed more commonly by European luxury vehicle manufacturers and is considered a breakthrough among U.S. manufacturers. The mirror measures noises on the surface of the vehicle and in the airflow.

 

Mirror reflects changes

The engineering team was able to make changes to the Escape shape, specifically the mirrors and A-pillar, while in the early clay model phase to test theories and validate expected results. Work was done in the Ford Aeroacoustic Wind Tunnel in Germany.

 

“We previously didn’t have this tool available,” said Peter Kleesattel, interior quietness development engineer. “Essentially we were able to optimize the shape earlier. In noise and vibration, the basic idea is you have noise sources outside the vehicle and you have the path.

 

“The path could be through the glass, door or insulation. Now we’re able to optimize the shape early on, reduce the exterior source and create a quieter interior.”

 

The optimized shape means the new Escape is quieter than the outgoing vehicle, and preliminary data show it will be among the leaders in interior quietness. In particular, the tuning work on the A-pillar helps ensure better noise performance in crosswind situations.

 

Wind noise performance has been optimized through more than 160 hours of engineering. In a typical eight-hour block, more than 20 configurations can be tested, including glass, mirror sealing and door sealing.

 

“Using the elliptical acoustic mirror helped the team pinpoint the source of the noise,” said Bill Gulker, NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) supervisor. “Previous technologies required more of a trial-and-error approach to finding the issue.”

 

The science behind acoustic mirrors dates back almost 100 years. The technology was a precursor to radar, used for “listening” for and detecting enemy aircraft along the coast of Great Britain during World War I

New 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car Brings the “Stock Car” Back to NASCAR

CONCORD, N.C., Jan. 24, 2012 – Manufacturer brand identity is back in NASCAR.

 



New 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR
Sprint Cup Car Brings the
“Stock Car” Back to NASCAR



The 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup car, unveiled today as part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour, was worked on by Ford designers in an effort to bring brand identity back to the sport. The result is undeniable with the 2013 Sprint Cup car mirroring the recently unveiled 2013 Ford Fusion production car.

 

Featuring a completely redesigned sleek new silhouette and fresh face, the 2013 Fusion Sprint Cup car was designed to be the face of a new era of stock car racing.

 

 ”We wanted Fusion to be the car that helped return ‘stock car’ to NASCAR.” stated Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing. “I think fans, when they see the car, are just going to smile and cheer. It is going to reengage them with the sport and make the sport better because there is just something natural about seeing race cars that look like cars in their driveways.”

 

This marks the third time Ford simultaneously launched production and NASCAR versions of a new model. The first dual launch came in 1968, with the sleek fastback Ford Torino. Legendary NASCAR driver David Pearson drove the Torino to back-to-back NASCAR championships in 1968 and 1969. The second time came in 2006, when the then newly introduced Ford Fusion appeared in showrooms and on the track.

 

Ford took a different approach with the development of the 2013 Fusion racer. Ford Design Center staff, led by Garen Nicoghosian, and Ford aerodynamicist Bernie Marcus, spent the past year doing the early design development, freeing up the Ford race teams to concentrate on weekly NASCAR competition.

 

“This is a seminal moment in the sport where we had a chance to get it right once again and make sure the race cars are race versions of street cars. And I am proud because I believe we have accomplished just that,” continued Allison. “The 2013 Fusion is a stunning car and the 2013 NASCAR Fusion is even more stunning and I can’t wait to see it perform on the track and connect with race fans.”

 

Ford designers, led by Nicoghosian, addressed three main issues to mirror the 2013 Sprint Cup Fusion to the 2013 production Fusion found on showroom floors.

 

Design Features of the 2013 Fusion Sprint Cup Car

• Designers addressed the overall proportion of the race car to reflect proportions found in the production Fusion.
• Brand and design cues in the side of the vehicle.
• An identifiable front end grill with the distinctive look of a Ford.

“It looks fun to drive and very much eager to go and tear up the track. It has a very aggressive stance from the outside and the inside. From all angles the vehicle exudes performance and I think it reflects our general attitude of how we go about setting up our cars very, very nicely,” said Nicoghosian. “It brings a certain level of nimbleness and lightness and agility to the NASCAR platform, much like we do in our production cars, because all of our production cars have that nimbleness and agility and eagerness about them.”

 

The new NASCAR Fusion entries will be tested throughout the 2012 campaign in preparation for their racing debut at the 2013 Daytona 500 in February.

The Next Porsche 911

The Next Porsche 911

Every 911 has taken its cues from the ones that preceded it.  And every 911 has taken that knowledge and found entirely new way to amaze and awe the sports car enthusiast.  The next 911 is not only faithful to that ideal, it builds on it in thrillingly new fashion.

Built from the ground up to redefine the sports car, the next 911 honors our past while embracing our future.  The proof of which lies in a new seven-speed manual gearbox.  A 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds.  An executive-class interior.  And a body that is nearly 100 pounds lighter, which when paired with its race-bred suspension, makes an already legendarily agile 911 even more surgically precise.

The result? Pure sports car exhilaration and pure dream fulfillment that are without parallel.

So join us on February 3, 2012 at 6PM, so you can witness the race-bred performance, the new interior and exterior styling, and executive class comforts that the next era of the sports car has to offer.  Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Date - Friday, February 3, 2012

Time - 6:00 - 9:00PM

Place - Porsche of Delaware

Catering by Talula's Table, Kennett Square

Wines by Moore Brothers Wine Company

RSVP by Friday, January 27th to events@winnerauto.com or 302.292.8250

The Panamera Family Show-Off

From the New York Times...

In terms of outright capability, the Panamera Turbo S is on the extreme end of the sports car spectrum. Porsche claims 0-to-60 acceleration in 3.6 seconds, which puts the Panamera in roughly the league of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and the Audi R8. That’s decent company, considering that the Panamera is a four-door car with 44.1 cubic feet of cargo space. (For comparison, that’s within a couple of cubic feet of the cargo bed of a Cadillac Escalade EXT pickup truck.)

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/automobiles/autoreviews/the-porsche-panamera-family-show-off.html?_r=1&nl=automobiles&emc=wheelsema4