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Blitzkrieg! New BMW M5 vs Porsche Panamera GTS in MT's Latest Duel

The direct translation for the German term Blitzkrieg is 'Lightning War' and it usually refers to the World War II Nazi strategy of rapid concentration of force at high speed to break the enemy front.

In the world of performance sedans, the Germans don't have a lot of enemy fronts to shatter as the only notable rivals from foreign automakers are the Cadillac CTS-V and the Jaguar XF-R (S), but they're still attacking the segment with lots of force.

What do they have is a lot of internal competition, sometimes even within their own house (i.e. M3 Sedan, M5 Sedan).

Porsche’s “Baby Panamera” Rumored to Come in Saloon and Shooting Brake Flavors in 2017

Never mind frowning 911 fans and motoring journalists: launching the Cayenne SUV in 2002 and expanding its portfolio with a notchback sedan was probably the move that saved Porsche.

Buyers voted with their wallets, the SUV was a huge sales success and, ironically, it also brought in new customers and the much-needed cash that made developing the 911 and the Boxster possible.

The second-generation Cayenne is doing very nicely too and will be joined in 2013 by the smaller, Audi Q5-based Macan, further increasing Porsche’s clientele and helping reach the 200,000 annual sales target.

Anderson Germany gets Jiggy with Porsche Panamera GTS Sports Saloon

Created by Porsche to fill the gap between the 394hp (400PS) 4S and 493hp (500PS) Turbo Panamera models, the GTS comes with a mildly tuned naturally-aspirated 4.8-liter V8 engine delivering 424hp (430PS) and upgraded chassis components and looks.

According to Porsche's own words, the Panamera GTS is the "sportiest model in the range", but that did not deter Anderson Germany from making a few changes of its own to allegedly improve the sports saloon.

Porsche Rumored to Debut Panamera Shooting Brake Concept at Paris Motor Show

Earlier this month, we told you that aside from the upcoming Macan crossover and the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid, Porsche is plotting a second supercar model with a conventional powertrain and a smaller version of the Panamera sedan, internally known as the Pajun.

As it turns out, these aren’t the only new models under consideration at Porsche's Stuttgart headquarters as Car&Driver is reporting that the German firm will unveil a station wagon concept of the Panamera with a "shooting brake" moniker at the Paris Motor Show in late September.

New Hamann Cyrano Brings Out the Flashier and Sportier Side of the Porsche Turbo and Turbo S

Named after the French character with the distinctively long nose in Edmond Rostand's play Cyrano de Bergerac, the Cyrano is a tuning package for the Porsche Panamera Turbo and Turbo S models from Hamann Motorsport.

The engine upgrades, which among other things, include a custom exhaust system and an ECU optimization, are common for both the 493hp (500PS) Panamero Turbo and its 543hp (550PS) Turbo S sibling with output increased to 595hp (603PS) and peak torque to 870Nm (642 lb-ft).

U Spy: 2013 Porsche Panamera Caught on Film Once Again in Stuttgart

If you have been following our spy stories, you might know that Carscoop reader 'Toldi' has a knack for filming prototype Porsche models on public roads in Germany.

After spying the facelifted 2013 Panamera and the new generation of the Cayman coupe earlier this year, Toldi has recaptured Porsche's sports limousine in a district of the company's hometown of Stuttgart.

Porsche Recalling Panamera and Cayenne Over Fears that Turbochargers May Break

A number of Porsche Panamera sedan and Cayenne SUV Turbo models made it to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) recall list because the turbine wheel of the turbocharger in those vehicles may fracture due to a casting defect.

"If the shaft fractures, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system, resulting in smoke and the increased risk of a fire," the safety agency said.

TechArt Promises a Power Boost at the Touch of a Button for Porsche Panamera Diesel

If it's added power that Porsche Panamera Diesel owners want, then TechArt has a solution with the release of a new performance kit named "TA 070/D1" that includes a software optimization for the 3.0-liter V6 oil-burner.

With the reprogrammed ECU, output is bumped from 247hp (250PS) to 276hp (280PS), with maximum torque climbing from 550Nm (406 lb-ft) to 600Nm (442 lb-ft).

U Spy: 2013 Porsche Cayman and Panamera Facelift Snagged on Film

Quite a day for future Porsche models as Carscoop reader Toldi sent in three videos showing two lightly camouflaged prototypes of the facelifted Panamera sports sedan and the all-new Cayman coupe.

We'll begin with the updated Panamera that receives a mid-life makeover for the 2013 model year. As evidenced by the cleverly placed disguise, both ends of Porsche's second best-seller after the Cayenne SUV will be redesigned to offer the Panamera a fresher look that's more in line with the new 911.

BMW M5 F10 Versus Some of the Best Sports Cars in the World

If you are thirsty for some BMW M5 F10 action, the fans over at the M5Board forums have you more than covered with multiple videos of the 560-horsepower, twin-turbocharged V8 saloon competing against some of the most capable sports cars in the world.

In no particular order, we see the F10 M5 challenging a Porsche 997, a Ferrari 458 Italia, a Ferrari 430 Scuderia, a Porsche Panamera Turbo S, an Audi RS6 V10, a Corvette Z06, a G-Power BMW M3 and even the previous M5 E60.

All you have to do is turn up the volume, sit back and enjoy the videos that follow right below.

Porsche Working on New Pajun Sedan and Shooting Brake Model, Says Report

If there is one thing Germany's premium automakers have in common, it is that they will not shy away from any segment however niche or different from their core philosophy it may be.

After breaking several taboos initially with the Cayenne SUV and the Panamera sedan, and soon enough with the Macan compact crossover, Porsche is now reported to be mulling the development of a smaller sedan along with a shooting brake variant!

The news comes from German car magazine Autobild, which says the new car is named Pajun and is expected to arrive in the market by 2017.