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Photos by Bogdan Roberson unless noted How could I say no to the chance to drive home a new, Ruby Star Neo 718 Cayman Style Edition? Porsche lent us one for a week, and I was really curious to see how it would do as a daily driver. I mean, the automaker did…

In most parts of the US and Canada, you’re feeling the heat right now. It may be comfortable one week and then a blazing inferno the next. It’s also when your car’s air conditioning system is put to the test, and if it’s not up to par, you will…

Photos courtesy Porsche Above: The 992.2-generation 911 Targa 4 GTS with Carmine Red paint. If the pundits are to be believed, the beginning of the end came with the 901 debut in 1963 when the flat-six-powered Porsche doomed itself as the porkier and less-pure…

Photos courtesy Rennbow Even though the world was in the grips of a harsh recession, 2009 was a banner year for Porsche. The facelifted, or “dot-two” versions of the Boxster, Cayman, and 911 (997) were introduced, and the color choices were just sublime.…

Photos courtesy Porsche With the introduction of the refreshed Panamera for 2024, the enigmatic Sport Turismo long-roof is dead. Given the miniscule take rate for the only Porsche wagon ever, maybe we never deserved it in the first place. But it was gorgeous,…

Nathan Merz and the Porsche Club of America recently released the definitive 911SC Model/Buyers Guide. For those who have watched Nathan’s other 911 buyer guides, you know that the minutiae are his specialty. It’s also what makes his latest videos a must…

Images by Doug Atkinson "I don't have the skills for this," I thought as I missed my braking point before the first chicane on the Mulsanne Straight. Squinting to see out of the 963’s small windshield through the night fog at 200 miles per hour is not easy.…

A popular PCA member benefit is The Mart, the club’s classifieds section online and in each issue of Porsche Panorama. Mart Fresh is a bi-weekly column in which we pick what we think are the "freshest" Porsches currently available, and then attempt to…

Nathan Merz walks us through simple things we should inspect before we take a 1978-83 911 SC to a mechanic for a pre-purchase inspection. Much of what applies in this video applies to most air-cooled 911s — or any car, for that matter. So join Nathan as he…

Porsche expert Nathan Merz gives us a full overview of the 1978-1983 911 SC, from body styles, year-to-year changes, helpful resources, and all kinds of things to look out for when you're in the market. Click here to watch video This video was made possible…

Recently I had the opportunity to drive a 2024 Taycan Turbo for a few days. I have never had a long-term drive with an EV before, so I was excited to be able to experience an EV in daily life. I know many out there are turned off on EVs due to politics and/or…

Photos by Ryan Carignan For the second year in a row, a Porsche Penske Motorsports car was first to take the checkered flag at the Sahlen's 6 Hours of the Glen. But this year, the victory would not be taken away.  The JDC-Miller Motorsports #85 was the…

PCA was invited to Alpharetta, Georgia, for a first drive of the 2025 Cayenne GTS. Porsche mapped out a gorgeous four-hour drive that demonstrated the ability of the GTS to shine in both low- and high-speed corners, slower traffic, and, of course, highway…

PCA Sim Racing will host a first-ever 24-hour team endurance race June 29-30, 2024, at the legendary Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans. It will make history as the longest race ever held by the Porsche Club of America. PCA members will experience all the drama and…

Photos by Bogdan Roberson and Robin Hoffman The PCA Juniors program has held Junior Judging at Porsche Parade and Werks Reunion events for six years now. During that time hundreds of young Porsche enthusiasts have judged PCA member cars and provided trophies…

Photos by Clara Fortenberry, Smoky Mountain Region Growing up, Porsche was a household name that I had much exposure to. I was born at 9:44 PM, and my parents had a 1999 996 Carrera at the time. My grandfather is a Porsche enthusiast and has owned numerous…

Photos courtesy Porsche The middle child is always in danger of being overlooked. The E1 Cayenne (2003-2010) is loved for its trailblazer status, classic looks and affordability. The E3 (2018- date) is of course the current offering that is coming off a…

Photos by Zoë Falkenberg and Jim Hemig It’s not just the cars and people — apparently, it’s the bikes, too. The 68th Porsche Parade, held this year in Birmingham, Alabama, had no less than 20 Porsche bicycles at the event, including a 14-bike display of…

Photos by Robin Hoffman PCA Juniors participated in the Concours Judging on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the 68th Porsche Parade, in Birmingham, Alabama. Parade officially kicked off on Sunday and got into high gear on Monday with the PCA National Concours d…

A popular PCA member benefit is The Mart, the club’s classifieds section online and in each issue of Porsche Panorama. Mart Fresh is a bi-weekly column in which we pick what we think are the "freshest" Porsches currently available, and then attempt to…