News and Feature Articles
Inside the Mind of a Collector
February 24, 2025
On this episode, PCA Insider highlights PCA member Joe Hikel who not only acquires but drives his collection of Porsches. Some are modified, others stock, some classic, others modern. He tells us what attracted him to the various models and how they’re used. He also tells us what it’s like to own an Emory Special as well as a Singer 911.
Inside the Mind of a Collector — Joe Hikel
Are You Ready for Porsche Parade?
February 19, 2025
Are you ready for Porsche Parade?
PCA — We are in the final stages of testing a new registration system and committed to ensuring it works properly before registration opens. Stay tuned to e-Brake News, Panorama, wwwPorscheParade.org, and other official club communications — we’ll be announcing the registration open date soon!
In the Studio with Grant Larson
February 18, 2025
On this episode, PCA Insider sits down with Porsche designers Tony Hatter and Grant Larson an for an inside look into how the 911 GT1, new 935, and the 911 GT3R Rennsport were conceived, designed, and produced. You will see photos never seen before of the design process, versions of the cars that never made it beyond design, as well as a lot of anecdotes from the designers themselves. If you wonder how the Motorsports department works with the Design studio, this is the video to watch.
In the Studio w/ Grant Larson and Tony Hatter
‘El Tigre’ : A Street-Legal Carrera 6
February 13, 2025
PCA Insider visited Cam Ingram at Road Scholars during a (rainy) day at Virginia International Raceway and learned about this long-nose short-tail 906E, nicknamed “El Tigre” due to its unique taped-on stripes.
‘El Tigre’: A Street-Legal Prototype Carrera 6
RM Sotheby’s to Auction Rare 911 S/T
February 12, 2025
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) announced today that it will auction a unique 911 S/T in partnership with RM Sotheby’s, with proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross in support of its work in the United States, specifically those affected by the recent California wildfires.
The car up for auction is 911 S/T is number 1,919 of the 1,963 vehicles created to mark the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 911. It is the only 911 S/T to be sold from PCNA’s internal vehicle pool to date, and the very last example in the United States not yet assigned to a customer. The auction will be hosted via RM Sotheby’s Online Only auction platform. Many of those connected to Porsche have contributed their time and energy to the auction, including actor Orlando Bloom who offered to lend his support to raise awareness of the sale, and RM Sotheby’s who are waving their usual fees to maximize the amount that reaches the American Red Cross.
Porsche and RM Sotheby’s to Auction Rare 911 S/T to Support American Red Cross
In the Studio with Designer Tony Hatter
February 6, 2025
Tony Hatter is a retired designer with Porsche who is famously known for his work on the 993, Carrera GT and 911 GT1. He visited the Porsche Club of America’s Tech Tactics and shared anecdotes and photos from his career in the Design Studio at Porsche. You will hear about the design and development of the 993, the GT1 and Carrera GT. Tony gives an insight into the secretive studio where Porsches are designed and how the design process worked back then.
In the Studio w/ Porsche Designer Tony Hatter
Porsche Macan Electric wins Best EV in MotorWeek’s Drivers’ Choice Awards
February 6, 2025
The Porsche Macan Electric compact crossover SUV has been chosen as Best EV in MotorWeek’s annual Drivers’ Choice Awards. To be considered for an award, all vehicles must first go through MotorWeek’s testing process and the potential candidates must excel in multiple subjective and objective elements within its respective segment. MotorWeek came away impressed with the electrified interpretation of the already award-winning Macan name plate.
Thanks to a 100kWh battery with up to 270kW of DC fast charging capability, powerful permanent magnet motors, and an engaging chassis, the Macan Electric combines practicality with Porsche-typical dynamic performance, all in a crossover SUV body.
Porsche Macan Electric wins Best EV in MotorWeek’s Drivers’ Choice Awards
Confessions of a Porsche Dealer Manager
February 2, 2025
In this episode, PCA Insider sits down with Steve Postol, who is the current General Manager for the Porsche Hunt Valley dealership. Steve’s been in the car industry his whole life and tells us how he overcame challenges to rise from salesman to general manager. He gives us insights on how allocations for in-demand Porsches work, what he think of ADM’s, what’s it like to work with the Porsche brand and much more. This is a long episode but Steve’s candid answers to our questions kept the conversation going.
Confessions of a Porsche General Manager
Zone Rep Report, 2024 Q4
January 15, 2025
Zone 11 Representative Report:
- Participated in the monthly EC and Zone Rep Zoom meetings.
- Monthly Zone 11 zoom meetings with the Presidents continued during the quarter.
- All Regions have been active with drives and planning events during the Q4. No incidents reported.
- Assisting and ensuring that Alaska Region follows their bylaws as their President is moving and an election needs to take place to replace him. Interim President now in place until end of 2025.
- Assisted Hawaii Region with canvassing interested parties for 2025-26 Executive. Results to be announced by year end.
- Planning under way for 2025 Winter National Meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Glover, Zone 11 Representative
PCA Zone 11
Including: Alaska, Hawaii, Big Island Hawaii
Porsche Reports U.S. Retail Sales Record
January 13, 2025
PCNA sold a record 76,167 new vehicles in the United States. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today announced that 2024 retail deliveries in the United States totaled 76,167 vehicles – a new record – up one percent from the previous record set in 2023.
“The past year has marked a pivotal moment for PCNA,” said Timo Resch, President and CEO of PCNA. “Our brand continued to go from strength to strength, supported by unprecedented new ICE, Hybrid and BEV model introductions, including the new 911, the new Panamera, the new Taycan and the new Macan. As a result we were able to offer our customers the most diverse and complete range of cars in Porsche’s history. I am grateful to every owner, every dealer and every employee for driving this success as our attention focuses on 2025 and the opportunities ahead of us.”
Porsche Reports U.S. Retail Sales Record in 2024
Zone Rep Report, 2024 Q3
October 7, 2024
Zone 11 Representative Report:
- Participated in the monthly EC and Zone Rep Zoom meetings.
- Monthly Zone 11 Zoom meetings with the Presidents continued during the quarter.
- All Regions have been active with drives and planning event for the Q4. No incidents reported.
- Attended the Porsche Parade and Summer National Meeting in Birmingham.
- Assisting and ensuring that Alaska Region follows their bylaws as their Presidents is moving and an election needs to take place to replace him.
- Just completed annual visits to both Hawaii and Big Island Hawaii Regions. Hawaii Region celebrated their 65th Anniversary with three days of events. Visited Maui to meet Hawaii Region members living there. Visited Big Island and attended a monthly BOD meeting and two days later a morning drive and lunch with members.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Glover, Zone 11 Representative
PCA Zone 11
Including: Alaska, Hawaii, Big Island Hawaii
