Porsche has announced plans to introduce two new models to its Gran Turismo range, with the pair to be unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show in April.

With the German sports car manufacturer having introduced its Panamera in 2009 to widespread acclaim, it has now confirmed that it will be expanding its range with the upcoming introduction of the Gran Turismo Panamera and the Panamera 4.

Both of the new models will be powered by a new 3.6-litre V6 engine, capable of producing 300hp and peak torque of 400nm.

The latest additions to the Porsche family also boast improved fuel efficiency over earlier models, with the Panamera capable of achieving a carbon emission rate of 218g/km and the Panamera 4 a rate of 213g/km.

Furthermore, both models come equipped with "a high standard of comfort and a luxurious interior ambiance", Porsche has stated, while they also boast adaptive air suspension and Bi-Xenon headlights as standard.

At the same time, the company is boosting its green credentials by fitting solar panels to its Porsche spare parts warehouse in Germany, with the new cells expected to generate an output of 2MW.

Next month’s Geneva Motor Show will see the unveiling of the hybrid Porsche 911 GT3 R ahead of racing at Nurburgring in May.

Porsche is promising that the vehicle will take the sports coupe’s evolution "to new levels in motor sport", with it due to compete in a 24-hour race around the Nurburgring Nordschleife on May 15th and 16th.

Developed especially for racing, the 911 GT3 R Hybrdid features an electric flywheel power generator, which is mounted alongside the driver in the vehicle’s cockpit.

It is charged whenever the driver applies the brakes and can store energy mechanically. Its rotors are capable of spinning at speeds of 40,000 rpm.

Porsche has said it isn’t a priority for the 911 to GT3 R win in Germany – instead, it will treat the event as a "racing laboratory" that will allow it to develop hybrid technology further in its range of sports cars.

The manufacturer is currently offering all-weather driver training at the Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone.

There are more than Porsche parts on the agenda from the car manufacturer as it has recently launched its own TV channel.

For anyone wanting to tune in they will be able to feast their eyes on Porsche motors whizzing round the brand’s Experience Centre track at Silverstone, steered by chief driving consultant Gordon Robertson.

The Driving Experience Centre has been open since November 2008, based at the Silverstone circuit.

Silverstone was born out of a redundant airfield which was being used as a farm after the Royal Automobile Club secured a lease on the site from the Air Ministry in 1948.

Alongside the new TV channel, the car manufacturer has also ventured into the world of YouTube.

Content on the site includes everything from historic cars to the 911 GT2 and Jacky Ickx’s qualifying lap at Le Mans in 1977.

Motorists can also take a look at the models such as the Cayenne Turbo in a new light, said to be featured in "stunning displays of car control".

If you are after a more imaginative gift than a used Porsche part this Christmas, the car manufacturer may have just the offers you want.

Instead of the usual socks and ties, one present that could bring a smile to your loved one’s face is a driving experience at the Porsche Experience Centre.

The Porsche track is over 3 km long and splits into four areas, offering a range of surface conditions and track configurations.

Other offers come for avid fans of the 911 model, who can indulge their passion by embarking on a heritage journey of the vehicle at a cost of £275, or smaller-scale gifts like the bedtime Plush 911 car at £26.

And age is not a barrier when it comes to this high-class motoring firm as a baby ride-on Porsche costs £67 or the Porsche 911 pedal car comes in at £187.

If you just cannot decide which one of the gifts to choose, then a gift voucher could be the ideal way of letting your loved one select exactly what they want from the range on offer, coming in a Porsche presentation box.

Volkswagen and Porsche have reported profitable figures for 2009.

Porsche AG recorded revealed a profit margin of over ten per cent whiles Volkswagen’s was 2.4 per cent.

Reported figures relate to August 1st 2008 to July 31st 2009 for Porsche and January to June 2009 for Volkswagen, with the combined operating results standing at €1.9 billion euros (£1.7 billion).

Newly appointed Prof Dr Martin Winterkorn Porsche SE’s chief executive officer highlighted that both of the businesses have remained profitable in the economic downturn.

The company results before taxes for Porsche SE stood at minus 4.4 billion euros, whereas in 2008 this figure was 8.6 billion.

According to German commercial regulations, the full net profit will be paid to shareholders.

The revenue reserves currently stand at 8.23 million euros after it was necessary to take away one billion euros, the company stated.

In 1900 the first Lohner-Porsche electric was revealed at the Paris World Fair.

Car manufacturer Porsche is asking fans of the brand to rise to the challenge.

It will test enthusiasts by asking them to name the model of the engine by just listening to it.

The competition has been launched in celebration of the brand’s new Evolution 911 motor.

Anyone taking part in the sounds contest will be rewarded by being entered into a prize draw to win one of the new cars.

As well as the competition, there is an hour and a half programme running which is said to take those signing up through the history of the make’s iconic vehicle. For those interested in taking part, the cost is £275.

Porsche claims that the 911 has attracted a worldwide fan-base because of its "characteristic sound which is music to the ears of car fans".

As improvements have been made through the years, the sound of the vehicle’s engine has altered.

The brand claims that the new 911 is a "sport classic".

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A new edition of a well-known sports car is set to hit the UK next year.

Porsche aims to bring out the updated Boxster Spyder in Los Angeles in December first, before its British debut.

The latest model marks the manufacturer’s third version of the vehicle but differs in the fact that this one focuses on open-air motoring.

Some of its features include a silhouette of the Carrera GT when the hood is down.

Its weighs in at 1,275 kg – making it Porsche’s least heavy Boxster Spyder to date. This is something that the brand believes will be a winner with its customers.

The new weight means that it stands at 80 kg less than the Sports edition.

Porsche claims its latest offering is the "purist form of the Porsche" due to the car’s technical specification and distinguished style.

It sold its first car in London in 1954 through Archibald Frazer Nash, which lead to the dealer becoming the sole UK retail outlet for the brand until 1965.

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Porsche car parts will be painted at one of the most environmentally-friendly automotive facilities in the world, it has been claimed.

The manufacturer has revealed it is expanding its production operations at its main plant in Stuttgart, Germany.

It stated, as well as being kind to the planet, the facility will feature innovative technology never previously used in the car industry.

Porsche explained a cutting-edge electrostatic precipitator for paint dust will make it possible to reduce the emission of particles and solvents to a minimum.

The factory is due to be completed in 2011 and will produce up to 170 Boxster and 911 models every day.

Spokesman for the manufacturer Wolfgang Leimgruber stated: "Porsche is ensuring that it will deliver unsurpassed quality … while also conserving resources in an exceptionally ecological and economical manner."

Last month, the marque announced it is to build a limited edition 911 Sport Classic model with a production run of 250.

The engine in Porsche’s new 911 can rev faster and offers even more power than those in previous editions of the car, it has been claimed.

According to the manufacturer, the power unit of the GT3 RS vehicle has helped to create the most sporting road version of the model ever.

The engine in question is based on the flat six-cylinder boxer variation that is used in the GT3 911.

However, although the new unit displaces 3.8 rather than 3.6 litres like its predecessor, it is also tuned so that it offers even more power to the person behind the wheel.

Buyers can expect an additional 15 hp, compared to the GT3 variation of the motor.

The RS edition of the Porsche 911 is scheduled to arrive in showrooms across the UK and Ireland in February next year.

Prices for the car start at £100,760.

Meanwhile, the manufacturer is to display the next generation 911 Turbo at the Frankfurt International Motor Show next month.

Motorists who have always been impressed with the quality of Porsche car parts may be keen to check out the latest addition to the manufacturer’s line-up.

The 911 Turbo is due to go on sale in the UK during November and features the first completely new engine for the range in 35 years.

Porsche explained the unit includes twin turbochargers boasting variable turbine geometry and direct fuel injection.

The carmaker described the engine as "the heart and highlight of the seventh-generation 911 Turbo".

It also pointed out the new unit is lighter, more efficient and offers improved performance.

Motoring enthusiasts keen to get a sneak preview of the vehicle will be able to witness its public debut at the Frankfurt auto show in September.

The coupe version of the model will cost from £101,823, while prices for the cabriolet start at £109,048.

Earlier this summer, the 3.8-litre Porsche unit that features in the 911 Carrera S model was named Best New Engine 2009.