Porsche will update the Panamera Sport Turismo for its ’20 model year, and here’s a prototype of the new car hitting German roads.

Expected to be revealed early next year, the Mercedes AMG GT four-door rival will receive subtle revisions to the exterior look, including an altered taillight design with an LED strip linking both units. The changes will bring it into line with newer Porsche models, such as the Cayenne and 992-generation 911.

It won't be just a cosmetic upgrade; however, as Porsche is planning to introduce its first mild-hybrid powertrains for the Panamera Sport Turismo. The S and 4S models will make use of the same 2.9L twin-turbo V6, but like U.S. market versions of the Audi S6 and S7, the two variants are likely to adopt a 48V electrical architecture.

This will allow the fitment of a mild-hybrid system, using the usual integrated motor generator to harvest electrical power to provide an efficiency boost and allow the start-stop system to activate sooner. Perhaps more important to Porsche buyers, however, will be the expected inclusion of Audi’s electric compressor system, filling in the gaps in torque delivery while the turbochargers spool up.

With the interior already as up to date as its siblings, expect more technology upgrades than design changes inside. We’ll see more advanced infotainment and assist features, but nothing dramatic is predicted. 

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Porsche will update the Panamera Sport Turismo for its ’20 model year, and here’s a prototype of the new car hitting German roads.

Expected to be revealed early next year, the Mercedes AMG GT four-door rival will receive subtle revisions to the exterior look, including an altered taillight design with an LED strip linking both units. The changes will bring it into line with newer Porsche models, such as the Cayenne and 992-generation 911.

It won't be just a cosmetic upgrade; however, as Porsche is planning to introduce its first mild-hybrid powertrains for the Panamera Sport Turismo. The S and 4S models will make use of the same 2.9L twin-turbo V6, but like U.S. market versions of the Audi S6 and S7, the two variants are likely to adopt a 48V electrical architecture.

This will allow the fitment of a mild-hybrid system, using the usual integrated motor generator to harvest electrical power to provide an efficiency boost and allow the start-stop system to activate sooner. Perhaps more important to Porsche buyers, however, will be the expected inclusion of Audi’s electric compressor system, filling in the gaps in torque delivery while the turbochargers spool up.

With the interior already as up to date as its siblings, expect more technology upgrades than design changes inside. We’ll see more advanced infotainment and assist features, but nothing dramatic is predicted. 

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Porsche will update the Panamera Sport Turismo for its ’20 model year, and here’s a prototype of the new car hitting German roads.

Expected to be revealed early next year, the Mercedes AMG GT four-door rival will receive subtle revisions to the exterior look, including an altered taillight design with an LED strip linking both units. The changes will bring it into line with newer Porsche models, such as the Cayenne and 992-generation 911.

It won't be just a cosmetic upgrade; however, as Porsche is planning to introduce its first mild-hybrid powertrains for the Panamera Sport Turismo. The S and 4S models will make use of the same 2.9L twin-turbo V6, but like U.S. market versions of the Audi S6 and S7, the two variants are likely to adopt a 48V electrical architecture.

This will allow the fitment of a mild-hybrid system, using the usual integrated motor generator to harvest electrical power to provide an efficiency boost and allow the start-stop system to activate sooner. Perhaps more important to Porsche buyers, however, will be the expected inclusion of Audi’s electric compressor system, filling in the gaps in torque delivery while the turbochargers spool up.

With the interior already as up to date as its siblings, expect more technology upgrades than design changes inside. We’ll see more advanced infotainment and assist features, but nothing dramatic is predicted. 

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Porsche will update the Panamera Sport Turismo for its ’20 model year, and here’s a prototype of the new car hitting German roads.

Expected to be revealed early next year, the Mercedes AMG GT four-door rival will receive subtle revisions to the exterior look, including an altered taillight design with an LED strip linking both units. The changes will bring it into line with newer Porsche models, such as the Cayenne and 992-generation 911.

It won't be just a cosmetic upgrade; however, as Porsche is planning to introduce its first mild-hybrid powertrains for the Panamera Sport Turismo. The S and 4S models will make use of the same 2.9L twin-turbo V6, but like U.S. market versions of the Audi S6 and S7, the two variants are likely to adopt a 48V electrical architecture.

This will allow the fitment of a mild-hybrid system, using the usual integrated motor generator to harvest electrical power to provide an efficiency boost and allow the start-stop system to activate sooner. Perhaps more important to Porsche buyers, however, will be the expected inclusion of Audi’s electric compressor system, filling in the gaps in torque delivery while the turbochargers spool up.

With the interior already as up to date as its siblings, expect more technology upgrades than design changes inside. We’ll see more advanced infotainment and assist features, but nothing dramatic is predicted. 

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Porsche will update the Panamera Sport Turismo for its ’20 model year, and here’s a prototype of the new car hitting German roads.

Expected to be revealed early next year, the Mercedes AMG GT four-door rival will receive subtle revisions to the exterior look, including an altered taillight design with an LED strip linking both units. The changes will bring it into line with newer Porsche models, such as the Cayenne and 992-generation 911.

It won't be just a cosmetic upgrade; however, as Porsche is planning to introduce its first mild-hybrid powertrains for the Panamera Sport Turismo. The S and 4S models will make use of the same 2.9L twin-turbo V6, but like U.S. market versions of the Audi S6 and S7, the two variants are likely to adopt a 48V electrical architecture.

This will allow the fitment of a mild-hybrid system, using the usual integrated motor generator to harvest electrical power to provide an efficiency boost and allow the start-stop system to activate sooner. Perhaps more important to Porsche buyers, however, will be the expected inclusion of Audi’s electric compressor system, filling in the gaps in torque delivery while the turbochargers spool up.

With the interior already as up to date as its siblings, expect more technology upgrades than design changes inside. We’ll see more advanced infotainment and assist features, but nothing dramatic is predicted. 

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Porsche will update the Panamera Sport Turismo for its ’20 model year, and here’s a prototype of the new car hitting German roads.

Expected to be revealed early next year, the Mercedes AMG GT four-door rival will receive subtle revisions to the exterior look, including an altered taillight design with an LED strip linking both units. The changes will bring it into line with newer Porsche models, such as the Cayenne and 992-generation 911.

It won't be just a cosmetic upgrade; however, as Porsche is planning to introduce its first mild-hybrid powertrains for the Panamera Sport Turismo. The S and 4S models will make use of the same 2.9L twin-turbo V6, but like U.S. market versions of the Audi S6 and S7, the two variants are likely to adopt a 48V electrical architecture.

This will allow the fitment of a mild-hybrid system, using the usual integrated motor generator to harvest electrical power to provide an efficiency boost and allow the start-stop system to activate sooner. Perhaps more important to Porsche buyers, however, will be the expected inclusion of Audi’s electric compressor system, filling in the gaps in torque delivery while the turbochargers spool up.

With the interior already as up to date as its siblings, expect more technology upgrades than design changes inside. We’ll see more advanced infotainment and assist features, but nothing dramatic is predicted. 

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

As OEMs roll out advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) on new vehicles, the latest technologies are proving to be a mixed bag for the aftermarket.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2019/12/adas-problem-solving

Here are some of the more popular tactics marketers use to create buzz on social media, along with the tools you can use to analyze how each tactic is working for you.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2019/12/seven-tactics-for-creating-social-media-buzz

Retailers need an organized way to monitor and respond to trash talk and other comments about them that appear online—or face potential peril.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Aftermarket Performance Group Announces CEO Departure

The Aftermarket Performance Group (APG) has announced the departure of its CEO, Matt Jordan. APG and Jordan have mutually agreed to seek new leadership for the organization to allow him to focus on recent health issues and to better support APG’s next stage of growth. Over the past five years, APG has doubled the sales and employee count of the business through organic growth and multiple acquisitions. The board of directors has announced that Russ Spieler has agreed to assume the role of Interim CEO while the company conducts a search for a permanent replacement. Spieler is a managing director at Capital Partners and brings considerable experience and strong leadership skills to the role, having served on APG’s board of managers for five years. 

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