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Once again, the unthinkable has been accomplished by Porsche. The Cayenne, driven by Porsche GB technician Richard Payne, towed the aircraft over a distance of 42-metres at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, to set a new Guinness World Records title for ‘Heaviest Aircraft Pull by a Production Car,’ by a margin of 115-tonnes. Richard Payne, a technician at Porsche GB said, “It did it – I’m so relieved! We don’t usually go this far to test the limits of our cars but I think today we got pretty close. I could tell that it was working hard but the Cayenne didn’t complain and just got on with it. My mirrors were quite full of Airbus, which was interesting. Our cars can go a bit beyond what our customers might expect they’re designed to be tough. But even so, what the Cayenne did today was remarkable we drove the car here from London and I plan to drive it home again, having towed an A380 in between. Credit should go to the team in Stuttgart who developed the car they did a thorough job. I’m also very grateful to Air France and its engineers for their generosity in allowing me to tow their beautiful aircraft.” The 60,000-square-meter hangar was designed specifically to house the Air France Airbus A380 and is usually home to all the engineering and maintenance activity for the Air France fleet. The contrast between the two machines was striking. The Porsche Cayenne was connected to the most sophisticated and largest passenger aircraft in the world, the Airbus A380 via a special towing attachment that sat on the Cayenne’s standard tow bar. The job given was completed successfully, and the Porsche Cayenne made its mark in the book of Guinness World Records. Looking for a powerful vehicle? We welcome you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche St. Louis.

The new Porsche 911 GT3 is set for release in late 2017, and we couldn't be more excited to see the new, powerful sportscar. The vehicle boasts 500 horsepower and 339 lb.-ft. of torque. Check out what Porsche had to say about the new 911 GT3! Thanks to a power-to-weight ratio of 6.4 pounds per hp, the 911 GT3 feels very much at home on the test track. With the standard seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK) - specifically constructed and tuned for the GT3 - the 3,153 pound two-seater accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.2 seconds with a top track speed of 197 miles per hour. For purists, Porsche will also offer the 911 GT3 with a six-speed manual transmission. With this transmission, the 911 GT3 weighs in at 3,116 pounds, allowing it to achieve a top track speed of 198 miles per hour and hit 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. The 2018 911 GT3 is scheduled to reach U.S. dealers in fall 2017. Visit indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche St. Louis.

Porsche has taken the next step in expanding their online communication with the new web TV format. The “9:11 Magazine” will present informative and entertaining information about everything in the world of Porsche. “The 9:11 Magazine” sparks emotions, ably explains technical and technological developments and provides interesting insights into the past, present and future of Porsche. People are at the heart of the magazine. They tell stories that are supposed to reach and be remembered by the viewers”, says Josef Arweck, Vice President Communications of Porsche AG. The “9:11 Magazine” is another building block in the digital information provided to journalists by Porsche Communications via The Porsche Newsroom as well. The new and improved technology will open up a new window for Porsche enthusiasts all over the globe. You can find more information about the Porsche brand here at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche St. Louis.

Training is the most important stage of a firefighter’s education and recruitment. Because of this, Porsche wanted to provide a real car for the trainees to use for practice, so they donated a Porsche Panamera to the emergency services of Nuremberg. The latest training session was focused on the technical procedure for rescuing people from new vehicles. This involves freeing people from an automobile wreckage using tools like large shears and spreaders. “This makes it easier for the rescue team to help people quickly and safely at the scene”, says Alexander Grenz, from the department and Technical Service of Nuremberg. The generous donation gives firefighters the knowledge of working with some of the world’s most advanced vehicles. Porsche’s commitment to community outreach is unparalleled! Curious to learn more about the Porsche Panamera? We welcome you to stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche St. Louis.

Porsche has released the specs of their all-new Panamera Hybrid. Combining the beloved four-liter V8 engine from the Panamera Turbo with an electric motor, the vehicle boasts 680 horsepower, a top speed of 193 miles per hour, and an acceleration rate of just 3.4 seconds. The electric motor is supplied with power via a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery with an energy capacity of 14.1 kWh. If users charge the Panamera with the 32 A charger, the battery is fully charged in just 2.4 hours and will travel 62 miles using no emissions! The Panamera Hybrid underlines the high importance of electromobility to Porsche and motorcar enthusiasts all over the globe. The achievements are impressive with this all-new hybrid. To test drive a Porsche or custom design your very own, stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche St. Louis.

BRAVO to Porsche on being ranked as a most dependable brand in the latest J.D. Power Study. The study, now in its 28 th year, examines problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of 2014 model-year vehicles. Overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles, with a lower score reflecting higher quality. The study covers 177 specific problems grouped into eight major vehicle categories. Porsche came out on top with a score of 110 per 100 vehicles. The 2017 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study is based on responses from 35,186 original owners of 2014 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership. The study was fielded from October through December 2016. Congratulations to the team at Porsche for its high rank in the J.D. Power Study from all of us here at Porsche St. Louis.  It’s such an honor for indiGO Auto Group to represent this award-winning brand at our three Porsche dealerships across the United States.

Annually, Kelley Blue Book, the go-to source for automobile valuation, releases a list of vehicles with the best resale values. This year, Porsche topped the list in the luxury brand category. The team at Kelley Blue Book said candidly, "This one surprised even us. Not because we don't carry Porsches around in our hearts, and not because we weren't acutely aware that Porsche is on a 5-star roll -- bringing its best products ever to the luxury and sports-car market. No, we just didn't think that Lexus could be overthrown from wearing our Best Luxury Brand crown. But there is a new king, and the throne is well deserved. Porsche's ability to seamlessly blend its high-performance heritage with polished luxury is broadening the company's fan base every year, and Porsche resale value is outrageously strong -- and that's how you win the Best Resale Value Awards crown." Porsche also landed 2017 Best Resale Value Awards in the categories of Best High-End Luxury Car for the 2017 Panamera and Best Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover for the 2017 Macan. According to Kelley Blue Book, resale value is a huge consideration for car buyers, noting that "over the first five years of new-car ownership, depreciation is the typical car owner's biggest transportation expense. It's bigger than the cost of fuel, the cost of maintenance or the cost of insurance. That loss in the value of your car will cost you thousands of dollars during your ownership period, but if you choose a vehicle with a strong resale value story, that cost will be much lower than if you pick a vehicle that plummets in value like a stone kicked off a cliff." The Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards are based on years of calculations and expert predictions about the market. The resale value projections take into account current vehicle data, sales data, market conditions for each vehicle, competition within vehicle segments, expectations of the future economy, and the combined experience of Kelley Blue Book's team of market and pricing analysts. The awards recognize automakers' outstanding achievements in producing vehicles that best retain their value over the first five years (60 months) of new-vehicle ownership. BRAVO to the team at Porsche for topping Kelley Blue Book's list. It's such an honor for indiGO Auto Group to represent this award-winning brand at our three Porsche dealerships across the United States. To test drive a Porsche, stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche St. Louis.

We are so proud to represent and support the Porsche brand! Porsche set a new record for the year of 2016 by delivering 54,280 vehicles to the US. Iconic Porsche models, such as the 911, Boxster, Panamera, and Cayman, plus the brand’s SUVs Macan and Cayenne have enticed car enthusiasts everywhere. "Our product offensive continued to thrive with the arrival of 23 new model variants in 2016. As a result, we achieved our seventh consecutive year of increased sales," commented Klaus Zellmer, President and CEO, Porsche Cars North America. Here at indiGO Auto Group we could not be more thrilled than we are now to welcome Porsche into the New Year and see what we will accomplish together in 2017. We look forward to enhancing the brand and continuing to share the excitement of Porsche with our customers.   Our Chairman and CEO, Todd Blue, has also weighed in on Porsche’s continuous growth. Check out his interview in Automotive News. Interested in purchasing your very own Porsche? We invite you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche St. Louis.

Because of his extensive experience as a Porsche dealer and his position on the Porsche Dealer Board of Regents, Automotive News interviewed our Chairman and CEO Todd Blue about the growth of Porsche as a brand. The article appeared in the January 29th publication, and it provides insight about what's ahead in 2017 for Porsche. Mr. Blue is so passionate about the heritage and expansion of Porsche. In the article, he says, "Porsche has become a well-rounded, full-luxury company in a mature state now...It's fully accepted in the marketplace, and it's game on." Take a moment to read Mr. Blue's full interview here. Want to experience the award-winning Porsche brand? Stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche St. Louis.

We cannot wait for the official release of the new Porsche Panamera. We got a wonderful sneak peek of the vehicle this past December; the full inventory of four-door sports sedans will be arriving here at Porsche St. Louis this February. The new Panamera comes in five models: standard, 4, 4S, 4 Executive, and 4S Executive.  Take a look at Porsche's all-new Panamera 4S. The New Panamera 4S Wheelbase: 116.1 in. Length: 198.8 in. Height: 56.0 in. Horsepower:  440 hp at 5,650 - 6,600 rpm 0 - 60 mph: 4.2 sec (4.0 sec w/ Sport Chrono) Top Track Speed: 179 mph Base Price: $ 99,900.00 MSRP Top standard features include: 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 engine producing 324 kW (440 hp) and 550 Nm 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) with Auto Start Stop function 19-inch Panamera S wheels Six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at front, four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at rear Adaptive Air Suspension incl. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) Porsche Traction Management (PTM) active all-wheel drive Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module Porsche Connect Plus Check out the current models in stock and come test drive the new Panamera this February at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche St. Louis.

Perhaps this new year calls for a new vehicle—a fast, smooth, and powerful new vehicle. One brand that always stands out to motorcar enthusiasts is Porsche. The 911 Carrera S and the 911 Carrera are both fantastic options, but the power behind the upgraded 911 Carrera S cannot be matched. Check out the specs of the two models, and consider an upgrade. 911 Carrera 911 Carrera S Horsepower: 370hp                                                                           420hp Max. Torque: 331lb.- ft                                                                      368lb. – ft Top Speed: 183mph                                                                            191mph 0-60 MPH: 4.4s                                                                                   4.1s Exhaust System: Two-Tract                                                            Four-Tract Are you interested in upgrading to a Porsche 911 Carrera or a 911 Carrera S this new year? If so, visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage Porsche St. Louis.

On Tuesday, December 20 th, indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche St. Louis revealed the brand-new 2017 Panamera (to be released in the United States in February 2017). The team at the corporate level of Porsche Cars North America partnered with Porsche St. Louis to hold the Panamera Premiere. St. Louis was one of only eight cities in the nation to receive the honor of hosting an event to unveil the new vehicle. The evening was even more special to the team at Porsche St. Louis because it also celebrated the completion of our new facility at 2970 South Hanley Road. Porsche St. Louis will officially begin operations in the new location soon. The sleek, modern building will quickly become a hub for Porsche enthusiasts and customers in the Gateway City. During the evening, the crowd was addressed by Todd Blue, Chairman and CEO of indiGO Auto Group; Kelly Wolf, COO of indiGO Auto Group; James Drake, General Manager of Porsche St. Louis; and VIP guest Joe Lawrence, Executive Vice President and COO of Porsche Cars North America. In honor of the new building and the relationship between indiGO Auto Group and Porsche Cars North America, Mr. Blue presented Mr. Lawrence with a gift of partnership between the international brand and the local dealership. The excitement grew throughout the evening as guests waited for the unveiling of the Panamera. After the Porsche cover was lifted off the car, everyone had the opportunity to sit in the driver's seat, rev the Turbo engine, and take a peek under the hood. IndiGO Auto Group is grateful not only for the opening of the new Porsche St. Louis facility, but also for the support of the entire St. Louis community. Follow the indiGO Auto Group blog and the Porsche St. Louis blog to stay up-to-date with upcoming events and industry news.