Chinese automakers are notoriously famous for their nearly identical copies of other carmakers designs. And naturally they claim that the design is 100 % original. The threat of a court case doesn’t seem to deter the Chinese auto industry from creating different “knockoffs”.

This time Chinese BYD Auto has produced a model they are calling T6, which looks almost identical to the Porsche Cayenne. Rumor has it that BYD plans to bring out the T6 next fall with prices starting around 9,000 euros ($11,960) and power would come from a 2.0-liter engine.

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Standing Room Only! That is what happened when Porsche formally introduced the much awaited Porsche Panamera four door performance car at the Shanghai Motor Show. Presented with great pride and fanfare at the company’s Shanghai Motor Show exhibit, the Panamera is unique in the premium sedan segment thanks to its ’sports car for four’ concept and its best-in-class fuel efficiency.

“The crucial task for our engineers was to combine Porsche’s sporting DNA with all the spaciousness and driving comfort of a luxurious sedan,” said Wolfgang Durheimer, who was on hand for the debut and is Porsche’s executive vice president of research and development. “The Panamera is an alternative car concept for the premium customer, and while competing with established vehicles in the premium class, it will be a clear segment leader in terms of performance, driving dynamics and efficiency.”

The Panamera is Porsche’s fourth model line, joining the 911, Boxster/Cayman and Cayenne model series. It is the first premium car with an automatically shifting double-clutch transmission to feature an engine start/stop system that saves fuel and reduces emissions by turning the engine off when it is not needed, such as sitting at a stop light, for example. All engines have advanced and fuel-efficient Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), as well.

The Panamera goes on sale at authorized U.S. Porsche dealers on Oct. 17, 2009. The manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) for the Panamera S is $89,800, while the Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo retails for $93,800 and $132,600, respectively.

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The 2009 Porsche Cayenne drives like a big sports car. It is smooth, fast and responsive. Even in the things it does least efficiently, it is still quite competent. It stops with more energy and precision that most SUV’s. Fuel economy is not the strongest asset of the  Cayenne due to its weight and performance orientation and it is not as richly appointed as the similarly priced Range Rover Sport, but it’s not meant to be.

The emphasis is on German efficiency and sporty flair instead of luxury. Cayenne can comfortably transport five adults but don’t expect the interior space of a Lincoln Navigator but the cargo capacity is nearly 62 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down. The 2009 Cayenne choices are varied but most folks will probably find the Cayenne S is best.

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The Cayenne is certainly one of the most intriguing Porsche models we’ve seen so far. Some people still can’t understand why did Porsche feel the need to create an SUV all of a sudden, while others love that new design. And these Cayenne lovers are quite a few. Porsche announced that it has made 250,000 Cayennes so far and that plant in Leipzig, Germany is still going strong. What do you think? Would you purchase a Cayenne?

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Porsche have brought out a diesel variant of their Cayenne SUV into the European market. The diesel Cayenne, building on the success of their second generation Cayenne adds a greener perspective to bridge the gap before the hybrid Cayenne arrives later this year.

The car is powered by a three liter V6 Turbo Diesel Injection engine which delivers two hundred and forty horsepower. The central point of the Cayenne Diesel is its emissions and fuel consumption rates which are significantly lower than the regular Cayenne.

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Porsche has always been tagged with luxury and speed. But nothing beats having a good product line to which other car manufacturers like BMW and Audi have invested in through the years. To expand its niche, Porsche is said to be ready to unveil some new lines in its fold and India is the place where they will be first seen.

Among the Porsche cars being tested and benchmarked include:

1. The Porsche Panamera
2. The New Cayenne
3. New Generation 911
4. New Boxster Speedster

Porsche is setting its eyes on the new car launches with heightened hopes and aspirations. Their strategy is bound to bring new excitement in the Indian car market and help build on its already familiar and stable brand name as well.

(Source) Carazoo

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One of the worst move Porsche made was to enter the SUV business. Sure the Cayenne is an exquisite car but when I think of Porsche I think about hot sports cars made for the average mid life crisis and not only. But that’s just me.

Porsche is ready to unveil the 2010 Cayenne Transsyberia this year at the 2008 Paris Motor Show which begins on October 4. This is a limited edition which will have a 4.8 liter direct fuel injection V8 engine taken from the Cayenne GTS which will pull off no less than 405 horsepower. There’s Tittronic S six-speed automatic transmission which will help the SUV reach a top speed of up to 158mph.

The name refers to the TransSiberia Rally race which starts in Moscow, Russia, and ends after 4,460 miles in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This year, the Sony Ericsson French team won the race driving a Porche Cayenne S. Not bad, after all it’s still a Porsche.

The 2010 Cayenne S Transsyberia will be available early next year. Rumored pricing is 77,600 euro or $110,400 in Germany.

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