World of Wheels

Hybrid Porsche 911 GT3 R to make world debut in Geneva

Porsche has developed an innovative hybrid drive to be unveiled at Geneva Show prior to racing at the Nurburgring in May. This development of 911 GT3 racer serves as a spearhead for technology and "racing laboratory" and serves as a showcase for Porsche Intelligent Performance philosophy.

A Porsche 911 GT3 R with innovative hybrid drive will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March, taking the evolution of the iconic sports coupe to new levels in motor sport and opening a new chapter in an illustrious racing record that has witnessed more than 20,000 victories in 45 years.

After its debut in Switzerland, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid will be tested in long-distance races around the Nurburgring, Germany. The highlight of this test program will be the 24 Hours race around the 14-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit on 15/16 May.

New Porsche Museum Celebrates Its First Birthday

The Porsche Museum has seen more than 530,000 visitors in just its first year.

More than 530,000 visitors from all across the world, 2,555 guided tours and some 14,326 grilled steaks are some of the more significant numbers tallied by the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart just a year after its opening.

When the Porsche Museum opened its doors to the public for the first time on January 31, 2009, Porsche officials had predicted optimistically that 200,000 people would visit annually.

No one imagined that more than a half million would pass through the doors and into the world of Porsche.

The new Porsche Museum is arguably one of the most daring architectural designs to emerge among a recent wave of auto museums in Germany.

The award-winning building is host to some 80 of the brand's most famous sports and racecars, numerous small exhibits, as well as little-known prototypes from the company's more than 60-year history.

Jaguar celebrates 75 years

Jaguar is marking its 75th anniversary with cars like the new XJ premium luxury sedan.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Jaguar name and 75 years of looking forward, designing and building cars that represent the very best of technical innovation, design leadership and sporting success.

William Lyons founded Swallow Sidecars in 1922, and went on to create a range of "SS"-branded motorcycle sidecars and automobiles in the 1920s and early 1930s. When it came to the launch of the all-new SS 100 in 1935, Lyons wanted a new and evocative name for his cars.

After asking his advertising agency for suggestions, Lyons chose a daring new name, and the SS 100 sports car became the world's first Jaguar.

The Jaguar name was an ideal choice. It represented a feline grace and elegance, plus the power and agility that set his cars apart.