BMW and Porsche are predicting record sales for their cars this year, but are vying to find enough engineers to make them. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Official 2012 Porsche 911 images spill onto the internet
The all-new 991 Porsche 911. Like nearly every 911 that came before it, the iconic coupe’s design has not changed too much, keeping the line’s classic styling and proportions intact. Aside from some new LED running lamps and revised air intakes up front and some thinner taillights out back, the 2012 model is extremely similar to the 997 911 currently out on the road. Funkmasterflex
Car Talk: Porsche Recruits Audi Exec To Head Powertrain Development
Porsche has appointed Audi engineering executive Joerg Kerner, 41, to head up powertrain development, effective October. Kerner succeeds Heinz-Jakob Neusser, who will take charge of developing drivetrains at the Volkswagen brand. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex
Car Talk: Porsche updates competition-spec 911 GT3 Cup before new model arrives
If you thought your local country club parking lot or swanky bistro driveway was filled with Porsche 911s, that’s nothing compared to the proliferation of the rear-engined sports car on race tracks around the world. Porsche claims that, with over 2,200 examples sold, the 911 GT3 Cup – never mind any other racing variant – is far and away the most popular customer racing car on earth. And now it’s set to get just a bit more popular. Funkmasterflex
(Video) Porsche provides a peek at the 2011 Targa Tasmania
The Targa Tasmania is a road-rally event that’s been running since 1992, taking place, as you may have guessed, on the island of Tasmania. In 2011, this five-day race began in the coastal city of George Town and ended in the capital city of Hobart. The event features both classic and modern sports cars, changing weather conditions and some truly amazing driving talent. @funkmasterflex
Porsche 911 Turbo Spy Shots
We now have a clear look at the next-generation Porsche 911 Turbo undergoing its development. It doesn’t exactly take a keen eye to notice those two massive air intakes situated on the flanks of the vehicle, and a set of flared rear fenders do their best to hide some serious rubber. @funkmasterflex
