Import Insights: Porsche (December 2014)
Porsche celebrated three world premieres in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2014. The sports car manufacturer presented two new GTS models, the 911 Carrera GTS and the Cayenne GTS, at the Porsche press conference. Porsche also revealed the Panamera Turbo S Executive Exclusive Series, a special edition limited to 100 units worldwide. The
Autologic Diagnostics Partnered With WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) For 2014 National Conference And Tech Sessions
Autologic Diagnostics, in partnership with the WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI), hosted its fifth annual National Conference and Tech Sessions (NCTS) March 6-8 at The M Resort in Las Vegas. Two-hundred-and-sixty people from across the U.S. and around the globe were in attendance. Attendees were able to select four classes for a total of 16 hours of training.
AkzoNobel Sponsors Patrick Dempsey LeMans Racing Team
As part of the AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings (A&AC) new Lesonal “Great finish. Fast.” campaign that launched in January 2014, the company has created a special opportunity for its distributor network – the Lesonal LeMans Sponsorship Program.
Huf TPMS ‘IntelliSens’ Now Supported By Bartec And ATEQ Tools
The new “IntelliSens” universal sensor by Huf is now supported by Bartec and ATEQ diagnosis tools. The latest updates run by the tool manufacturers come just in time for tire changing this spring season, according to Huf.
Bosch Expands EuroLine Disc Brake Pad Line
Bosch announces the expansion of its line of EuroLine Disc Brake Pads. Sixty-six new part numbers are now available to North American customers. Introduced in 2013, Bosch EuroLine Disc Brake Pads, are designed to provide the best performance for the most popular European vehicles on the road in North America today, said the company.
WORLDPAC And Textar Host Customers On The ‘Ultimate Car Enthusiast Experience Of A Lifetime’
Textar, a Nisshinbo Group Co., and leading manufacturer of OE brake pads, and WORLDPAC recently ran a customer incentive contest culminating in a Porsche aficionado’s dream trip deemed the “Ultimate Car Enthusiast Experience of a Lifetime.”
Hofmann Power Weight Links Up With Porsche Club Of America
HOFMANN Power Weight, a leading wheel balance weight brand and a premium brand of WEGMANN automotive, has announced a partnership with the Porsche Club of America. The HOFMANN Power Weight Type 380 wheel balancing weight using the patented Speedliner adhesive strip becomes the official sponsor of PCA Club Racing.
Tech Tip: How To Approach A Rattling Noise In The Area Of The Steering Shaft And Driver’s Footwell In A Porsche
A rattling noise may occur in the vicinity of the steering shaft and the driver’s footwell when driving a Porsche Cayenne/Cayenne S/Cayenne Turbo, as of model year 2003.
Porsche And PFC Bremse Partner To ‘Make The Car Quicker’
Performance Friction and Porsche are entering the debut year of a very exciting and long-awaited partnership, the companies say. With the start of the 2013 season, PFC Bremse will be a partner and official supplier of Porsche Motorsport.
Tech Tip: Porsche Check Engine Warning Light Activated With DTCs P2096/P2098 Set
Check Engine warning light may be activated by an error in the diagnostic software of the DME control module. The OBD II system registers a malfunction of the oxygen sensor and activates the Check Engine warning light, even though the oxygen sensor is fully operational.
Tech Tip: Porsche M96 Engine Screeches During Warm-Up
A screeching noise can be heard from the engine at around 2,000 rpm during the engine warm-up phase. In many cases, the noise is an indication that the engine or oil pump has been changed. The noise is caused by the control piston in the oil pump.
Tech Tip: Porsche Engine Screeches During Warm-Up
A screeching noise can be heard from the engine at around 2,000 rpm during the engine warm-up phase. In many cases, the noise is an indication that the engine or oil pump has been changed. The noise is caused by the control piston in the oil pump.