Jobs and Java: Pfaff Autoworks hiring all positions at Saturday’s job fair
Newmarket, Ontario — Looking for a change in your career, or a free coffee on a Saturday morning? Pfaff Autoworks has you covered for both, as the GTA-based luxury repair group prepares to hold its Careers and Coffees job fair this weekend. Pfaff will be hiring for all positions across its several locations, which now […]
Good Hustle, Herbert: VW boots CEO for poor handling of software division, severe delays result
Toronto, Ontario — Bloomberg reported on Monday that a series of software setbacks at Volkswagen have caused the company to give its CEO the boot as it now faces severe delays in the launch of new Porsche, Audi and Bentley vehicles. In a move that surely speaks to the current desperation among automakers to get […]
Movin’ On Up: John Cappella appointed as new President and CEO of Porsche Canada
Toronto, Ontario — John Capella was appointed as the new CEO and president of Porsche Cars Canada (PCC) on Thursday and will take over the position from Marc Ouayoun effective Sept. 1. Ouayoun is not leaving the company, but pivoting to a new role under the Volkswagen brand. Cappella succeeds qualified executive Ouayoun in this […]
Porsche Policy: Porsche Insurance launches in Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche owners now have the ability to opt into an insurance plan designed to cater specifically to their needs as the German automaker has officially launched Porsche Insurance in Canada. Customers who sign on to the OEM-affiliated insurance plan will be afforded a number of exclusive benefits, according to Porsche’s press release, […]
All American: Porsche unveils 50s-style 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet
Stuttgart, Germany — Porsche announced a new luxury vehicle for lovers of classic Americana on Monday—diners, apple pie and the 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, America Edition. The design echoes its 1952 predecessor designed for the North American market—open-topped, with rear-wheel-drive and seven-speed manual transmission. Those who want this car for its on-road performance […]
Careful Around My Porsche: OEM expands vehicle subscription service to Montréal
Montreal, Quebec — Porsche has expanded its Porsche Drive subscription package to Montreal, offering on-demand access to a collection of the OEM’s sportscars. The service offers daily, weekly or monthly on-demand rental service through a digital booking platform and subscription. All services include delivery and pick-up by a concierge within a 50-km radius of Montreal’s […]
Arctic Circles: U.K. stunt driver breaks record for most donuts done on ice in Porsche Taycan EV
Pitea, Sweden — Call him Homer Simpson, because U.K. stunt driver Terry Grant is officially the master of frosted donuts now that he has broken the Guinness record for most consecutive donuts driven on ice. Grant, thanks to his modded Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, managed to spin 69 times in a row within an area […]
Porsche Party: CSN 427 Auto Collision hosts ‘Shift into Spring’ open house for Porsche club
Etobicoke, Ontario — Toronto-area Porsche owners were out to play this weekend as CSN 427 Auto Collision welcomed the Porsche Club of America’s Upper Canada Region to the “Shift into Spring” open house event in Etobicoke. The event kicked off at 10 a.m. in the shop’s parking lot on Evans Avenue and brought together more […]
Capsized Cargo: Volkswagen Group to replace vehicles lost in flaming shipwreck
Azores, Portugal — A Volkswagen Group executive has confirmed that the company will resume production of some vehicles lost in the sinking in the Felicity Ace, promising their North American customers replacement vehicles of some kind. After burning for days, the Felicity Ace sank, delivering over $100 million in luxury vehicles to the bottom of […]
Hero for Hire: Diver offers to recover vehicles lost from capsized container ship
Azores, Portugal — There are few moments in life where you get to feel like the 80s action hero who is being called in for one last mission—no one has the skills and precision that you do—but instead everyone calls you stupid and thinks you’re trying to scam them. It’s tough being a hero. As […]
