Arthur is In: Trevor Arthur named CEO of Porsche Cars Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche Cars Canada announced the appointment of Trevor Arthur as its new president and chief executive officer last Thursday, effective Oct. 1, 2024. Arthur brings considerable automotive business management experience to lead Porsche’s growth in Canada as the subsidiary’s new president and CEO, said the OEM. He is returning to his home […]
Porsche’s Priorities: OEM releases position statement supporting rim replacement over repairs
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche recently released a position statement on rim repairs that indicates that the automaker supports rim replacement over repair. According to the statement entitled, “Prohibition of Porsche Rim Repair,” only superficial paint damages can be repaired. In contrast, any damage to the base material requires an immediate change of the rim. Additionally, […]
Celestial Jade: Porsche creates specially pigmented paint for Taycan Turbo S
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche unveiled its exclusive Celestial Jade coating for the Taycan Turbo S last week, blending two Chromaflair effect paints in an elaborate development process that allegedly takes around 80 hours to apply. Chromaflair pigments contain thin flakes that appear to shift in colour depending on perspective. These flakes consist of an opaque, […]
ADAS Assessments: Porsche updates statement on bumper cover repairs with ADAS features
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche has released a “Restrictions on Sensor-Affecting Repairs to Porsche Bumpers” position statement related to repair precautions for vehicles equipped with advanced driver safety assistance system (ADAS) sensors near the bumper covers. Within the document, Porsche’s position statement specifically states that “if damaged bumpers are not properly repaired, painted or wrapped, this […]
Automotive Anniversary: Porsche celebrates 25 years of automotive technical training
Atlanta, Georgia – Porsche Cars North America is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Porsche Technology Apprenticeship Program (PTAP). The program has provided high-quality training and education to people interested in becoming a Porsche technician since 1999. “Our technicians are the backbone of Porsche’s legacy of innovation and precision,” said Timo Resch, President and CEO […]
Welcoming Wacker: Porsche Cars Canada appoints Matthias Wacker as director of aftersales
Toronto, Ontario — As of July 1, Porsche Cars Canada has appointed Matthias Wacker to the role of director of aftersales. Wacker succeeds Alexander Pretsche who has returned to Germany after four years with the Canadian subsidiary of the automotive brand. Wacker joins Porsche Cars Canada’s After Sales department from Porsche AG in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, […]
Getting the Gold: Porsche Centre Oakville and Kitchener-Waterloo technicians receive Gold Meister certifications
Oakville, Ontario — Porsche Centre Oakville posted on LinkedIn that it, alongside Porsche Centre Kitchener-Waterloo recently celebrated the naming of three new Gold Meister certified technicians across both locations. The Gold Meister test is a hands-on practical test conducted at Porsche headquarters once a year. The test is a pass or fail exam that centres […]
A New Push for Porsche: AutoCanada to open first Porsche Classic and Service Centre in Canada
Windsor, Ontario — Shortly after announcing its Q3 financial results and five year plan, AutoCanada revealed it has received approval to open a Porsche Classic and Service Centre in Windsor, Ont. The centre is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025 and will offer Windsor residents access to classic Porsche vehicle sales, […]
Porsche Paint Party: Porsche celebrates 75 years with colour-focused art series
Toronto, Ontario — A 75th birthday is no small celebration and deserves a gift befitting the milestone; Porsche is using its special day/year to walk down memory lane and revitalize some paint shades of the past in a series of new art pieces. “For the 75th anniversary we looked back of course, but we also […]
Undesirable Mentions: Tesla named four times in list of vehicles most likely to be recalled over 30-year lifespan
Toronto, Ontario — Data from the U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that Tesla vehicles are the most likely to be recalled, over a projected 30-year lifespan. According to a list compiled by automotive indexing site, iSeeCars.com, Tesla vehicles had four placements in the Top 10 vehicles most likely to be recalled. This […]
