When you think about Porsche cars, you don’t normally think about environmental concerns. Porsche is known for its style, performance and reliability, not for being green. That isn’t to say Porsche vehicles are any more or less fuel efficient than other vehicles, just that Porsche doesn’t conjure up environmentally friendly images the way that, say, Toyota does.

However, Porsche has been paying attention to the environment for quite some time. For example, Porsche constructs its cars with 85% recycled materials, and was a pioneer in installing a waste-management recycling system almost 20 years ago.

Now, Porsche is taking things a step further. Porsche is installing a solar array at one of its logistics facilities located in Ontario, California. The solar array is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 50,000 pounds each year.

There are more and more environmentally friendly choices in Porsche vehicles, as well. Porsche will soon release its Cayenne SUV as a hybrid. The hybrid should reduce fuel consumption by around 25% when compared to the gas-only Cayenne.

Come check out a Porsche today. Not only will you get a sharp vehicle that performs, you’ll be supporting an environmentally friendly company as well.

When you think of Porsche, your first thought is probably a two-seater sports car with ridiculous performance. But in 2003, this luxury automaker expanded its horizons with the Cayenne SUV. Here are five facts about the Porsche Cayenne that you probably didn’t know.

1. You can probably afford a base-level Cayenne. The prices for the Porsche Cayenne ranges from the low $40,000 range to the six-figure range (above $100,000).

2. The Porsche Cayenne is as versatile as it is affordable. You can take it off-roading in some instances. What other luxury SUV can say that?

3. The Cayenne is available in four different versions and each version has an engine specifically created for it. The engines range from a 3.6-liter V6 with 290 horsepower to the Cayenne Turbo S which has a turbocharged V8 engine with 520 horsepower.

4. All Cayenne models come standard with an all-wheel-drive system.

5. Porsche and VW worked on the Cayenne together. The manufacturers did not produce a 2007 model, but it returned in 2008 with a refreshed and new look.

If you want the practicality of an SUV without sacrificing luxury, style or class, check out the Porsche Cayenne. It’s an amazing vehicle!

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve looked at some of the specialty auto clubs you can find in the United States. Today, I want to continue that trend by looking at the Audi Club North America. With more than 10,000 members around the world, this is the largest Audi owners association in the world. If you like Audi vehicles, you’ll love this club.

The club sponsors a number of events on a national, regional and local level. There are rallies, social gatherings, tech sessions held at Audi dealerships and even picnics where Audi enthusiasts can share their common bond.

Membership in the Audi Club North America provides a number of benefits. For example, they run Audi Club Driver Safety schools around the nation. Club members receive maintenance, care and tech tips from experts. The club offers discounts on parts. In addition, enthusiasts can find sources for aftermarket products through the club. There are also promotions, contests and giveaways throughout the year.

If you love Audi vehicles, consider joining this club to share cameraderie with other fans of these wonderful automobiles.

We took a look last time at the vintage Volkswagen Club of America, so it’s only fitting this week that we take a peek at another car club: The Porsche Club of America.

This club, according to it’s website, “celebrates the finer things in life” and “desires the comfort of good friends and good conversation, and we praise to a fault the world’s finest automobile.” This is the largest Porsche club in the United States, and they have 139 regions in North America.

These clubs get together for a number of activities. Some clubs sponsor races. Others have rallies, autocrosses and tours. The club is a sponsor of educational sessions, as well as tech and restoration sessions. The club’s magazine, Porsche Panorama, tells the interesting stories of Porsche owners and has won many awards.

The club’s website, located at http://www.pca.org/, features Porsche news, a Technical Q&A, a directory of the club’s regions, Porsche news and plenty more. If you’re interested in the club, give the site a look. If you’re interested in a new Porsche, come and see your local Porsche dealer today.

The next time you research your Audi model of choice, you may notice a new feature. The luxury automaker recently became part of the Carfax Service Link program which helps car shoppers see the service information reported to the website. The information is used as free advertising on the vehicle history reports section of Carfax. The best thing is that your local Audi dealership can participate in the Carfax Service Link program for free.

Audi dealers will undoubtedly want to participate in the Carfax Service Link program because when they do, their contact information is displayed next to each service record. This helps dealers keep vehicles in their service cycle. Currently, about 6,000 dealers of various brands participate in the program. And since millions of car buyers rely on the Carfax website for their research, participating in the program gives dealers more exposure to potential customers.

Vito DiMarco, a sales manager at a New Jersey Audi dealership, said the Carfax program has a “tremendous impact on revenue” from the dealership’s service bays. He states that many of his first-time customers came to his facility simply because they saw it advertised on the Carfax Vehicle History report they received online. Joining the program, he said, “was one of the best decisions we made to help expand our customer base and make more money on the service side.”

Porsche owners are simply a different breed of car owner. That’s why many of them enjoy hanging around with others with similar likes and dislikes. That’s what the Porsche Owner’s Club is all about. If you’re a Porsche owner, here are three reasons why you should join the club.

• The Porsche Owner’s Club offers instructors, race tracks and resources that will help you get more from your high-end luxury car than you ever dreamed possible.
• Various events throughout the year make membership in the Porsche Owner’s Club fun and exciting. From racing events to banquets, there’s sure to be something that you’ll enjoy as you get to know other members.
• The spirit of friendship is evident when you join the Porsche Owner’s Club. You’ll get numerous opportunities to meet Porsche enthusiasts and new owners who are just finding out what a great experience these cars can provide. There is a sense of mentorship among many members and families feel as welcome in the club as anybody else.

Become a part of a winning team by joining the Porsche Owner’s Club. You’ll meet some new friends, learn about your luxury car and enjoy a number of events focused around the Porsche name and brand.

The Vintage Volkswagen Club of America is the group to join if you are a Volkswagen enthusiast and you own an air-cooled VW car or truck. From the first vintage VWs with the split rear window through the last VW convertible produced in 1979, these cars have an important and interesting history, and are a permanent part of the American landscape.

The VVWCA has members all over the world, including from countries like Finland, Japan, England and Canada. The club has been around for thirty years, and is one of the oldest grassroots VW clubs around the world. The club is run by volunteers.

There are many local chapters of the VVWCA, and there are other car clubs that are affiliated with the VVWCA. These clubs let enthusiasts hook up with one another to help each other enjoy their Volkswagen as much as possible.

Just because you own a Vintage Volkswagen doesn’t mean you shouldn’t own a new one, too. Check out the latest models Volkswagen has to offer today.