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Innovation 01/12/2023

Sprinting to the app: agile software development

Smartphones have shorter development and update cycles for their software than vehicles do. To ensure that both ecosystems nevertheless work together for new vehicle-related app functions, Porsche Engineering uses the agile software development method. This ensures that a wide variety of smartphones are compatible with the vehicle in all sorts of conditions.

Lifestyle 01/12/2023

More than 27,000 fans attend Dubai’s Icons of Porsche festival

A 911 Turbo Sonderwunsch and the new Panamera were among the highlights of Dubai’s annual Icons of Porsche festival.

Products 24/11/2023

More digital, more luxurious, more efficient: the new Panamera

Porsche revamps the Panamera: the third generation of the sporting luxury sedan is characterised by a wider range of digital features, a fresh and expressive design and a broader spectrum between dynamic performance and driving comfort.

Products 24/11/2023

Porsche Panamera Turbo Sonderwunsch débuts in Shanghai

The third generation of the Panamera is presented in a unique form. Alongside this completely redeveloped model, Porsche is unveiling a specially created one-off car in Shanghai.

Innovation 23/11/2023

Will cars soon be developed in the metaverse?

Some questions just have to be asked. We have the answers— delivered with an amusing twist. This time: Will cars soon be developed in the metaverse?

Company 21/11/2023

“Best Global Brands 2023”: Porsche has strong growth in brand value

With growth of 20 per cent in 2023, the brand value of Porsche has improved significantly in comparison to the previous year.

Sustainability 20/11/2023

Isabel Pokorni: "Environmental and climate protection is important for all of us"

Isabel Pokorni, Director Environmental and Energy Management at Porsche, talks about current location-specific environmental activities.

Products 14/11/2023

Elegant, high-quality, unmistakable: Porsche sharpens the look of the Turbo derivatives

For almost 50 years, the Turbo models have enjoyed an exalted position at Porsche. To emphasise their uniqueness, Porsche is once again sharpening their look.

Products 07/11/2023

Porsche Driver Experience in the new Panamera with driver-centred interior concept

The control concept that Porsche is now using in the new Panamera is innovative and intuitive.

Company 02/11/2023

Porsche expands partnership with Google

Porsche and Google are expanding their collaboration with the goal of enabling even deeper integration of Google services.

Sustainability 01/11/2023

Porsche plans to use CO₂-reduced steel in its sports cars from 2026

Porsche AG and the Swedish energy start-up H2 Green Steel have signed an agreement for the supply of CO₂-reduced steel.

Taking charge: How a Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo covered 5,000 EV-charged kilometres across outback Australia

Products 26/10/2023

Taking charge: How a Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo covered 5,000 EV-charged kilometres across outback Australia

You’d be forgiven for thinking electric cars aren’t ready for an adventurous road trip.

Rallying into the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 911

Products 23/10/2023

Rallying into the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 911

Australia’s Mark Webber has joined fellow Porsche endurance racing legend Stéphane Ortelli for a uniquely Australian 60th anniversary celebration of the Porsche 911.

Company 23/10/2023

Porsche Museum presents exciting programme to end the year with a flourish

In its anniversary year, Porsche is celebrating all the people who, with their dreams and daring, have contributed to the success story of the brand.

Porsche x SXSW Sydney 2023: A meeting of minds

Company 23/10/2023

Porsche x SXSW Sydney 2023: A meeting of minds

South by Southwest Sydney 2023 was an assembly of creativity and culture for changemakers and Porsche was in the House.

Product Highlights: Porsche Cayenne – More luxury, more performance

Products 19/10/2023

Product Highlights: Porsche Cayenne – More luxury, more performance

Porsche has overhauled the third generation of the Cayenne with comprehensive changes.

Products 09/10/2023

Fuelled by adventure: Episode 4

5,000 adventure-fuelled kilometres later the Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo glides silently over Sydney’s Blue Mountains, across the Harbour Bridge and down to Bondi Beach.

Products 08/10/2023

First Frauscher x Porsche eFantom ready to cast off

Sports car manufacturer Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard have presented the first production model of the 850 Fantom Air.

Product Highlights: Porsche 718 Style Edition models – Extroverted and exclusive

Products 06/10/2023

Product Highlights: Porsche 718 Style Edition models – Extroverted and exclusive

Porsche Cars Australia has added two new eye-catching variants to the 718 model family.

Porsche Centre Sydney South launches Porsche Drive Rental

Products 03/10/2023

Porsche Centre Sydney South launches Porsche Drive Rental

Porsche Drive Rental, the popular on-demand Porsche sportscar rental service, is now available in Sydney.

Products 02/10/2023

Fuelled by adventure: Episode 3

The Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo stretches its electric capacity across the Outback’s wide open landscape.

Products 02/10/2023

Behind the Scenes: an exclusive look at the development of the Mission X

The Porsche sports car brand celebrates its 75th anniversary with the vision of a futuristic hypercar.

Products 26/09/2023

Fuelled by adventure: Episode 2

The Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo stretches its electric capacity across the Australian Outback’s wide open landscape, proving its adventure credentials span well beyond city limits.

5,000 kilometres across Australia in a Taycan 4S Cross Turismo

Products 19/09/2023

5,000 kilometres across Australia in a Taycan 4S Cross Turismo

In a groundbreaking demonstration of Porsche electric performance, the Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo has successfully completed the journey across Australia.

Products 14/09/2023

Test driving the new Panamera: the last finishing touches

A few months before its premiere, the new Porsche Panamera is undergoing final test drives in Barcelona.

Porsche Sell Direct 2.0 – More features and improved user interface to accelerate Omnichannel experience

Products 14/09/2023

Porsche Sell Direct 2.0 – More features and improved user interface to accelerate Omnichannel experience

Porsche Cars Australia has relaunched its Sell Direct application.

Sustainability 04/09/2023

Fighting climate change with important new technology: CO₂ extraction from the atmosphere via direct air capture (DAC)

Porsche views direct air capture (DAC) as an important new technology, which is on the threshold of mass production.

woman with drive 07/08/2023

Dreaming in colour: Jade Akamarre

The bright glow of big dreams lives under the skin of powerful and lasting art. You can see it in the works of Jade Akamarre and her sources of inspiration.

Company 03/08/2023

Technicolour dreamscape: using paint to expand the Porsche story

To help mark 75 years of sports cars, Porsche’s brand creatives turned to a palette as bold and distinctive as the company itself.

Company 03/08/2023

Barrier-free, state-of-the-art, sustainable: first Porsche Charging Lounge opens

Porsche is planning to set up its own fast-charging stations along Europe’s most important routes, with a premium charging experience one expects of the brand.

History 03/08/2023

Alternative designs: how the Porsche Crest could have looked

With its rearing horse the Porsche crest is one of the most famous designs in automotive history, and every detail has huge significance.

Products 02/08/2023

The new Porsche 911 S/T: purist special-edition model marks 60th anniversary of the 911

Porsche is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the 911 with a special edition built for maximum driving enjoyment: the Porsche 911 S/T.

Front-runner: Porsche Taycan to lead the 2023 Sydney Marathon, presented by ASICS

Sports 28/07/2023

Front-runner: Porsche Taycan to lead the 2023 Sydney Marathon, presented by ASICS

Porsche Cars Australia has been confirmed as the Official Automotive Partner of the 2023 Sydney Marathon, presented by ASICS.

Product Highlights: Porsche 911 Carrera T – New lightweight sports car

Products 19/07/2023

Product Highlights: Porsche 911 Carrera T – New lightweight sports car

A new lightweight sports car has joined the Porsche 911 family: the 911 Carrera T.

Products 13/07/2023

Porsche Vision 357 Speedster: purism meets e-performance

Porsche marks the 30th anniversary of the famed Goodwood Festival of Speed in style with the Porsche Vision 357 Speedster.

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26/10/2023

Taking charge: How a Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo covered 5,000 EV-charged kilometres across outback Australia

You’d be forgiven for thinking electric cars aren’t ready for an adventurous road trip.

23/10/2023

Rallying into the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 911

Australia’s Mark Webber has joined fellow Porsche endurance racing legend Stéphane Ortelli for a uniquely Australian 60th anniversary celebration of the Porsche 911.

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23/10/2023

Porsche Museum presents exciting programme to end the year with a flourish

In its anniversary year, Porsche is celebrating all the people who, with their dreams and daring, have contributed to the success story of the brand.

23/10/2023

Porsche x SXSW Sydney 2023: A meeting of minds

South by Southwest Sydney 2023 was an assembly of creativity and culture for changemakers and Porsche was in the House.

03/08/2023

Technicolour dreamscape: using paint to expand the Porsche story

To help mark 75 years of sports cars, Porsche’s brand creatives turned to a palette as bold and distinctive as the company itself.

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woman with drive

Planning a five-star vacation? Want in on the latest in fitness and style? Or perhaps you are looking for inspiration from women at the peak of their lives. Whatever you seek in the world of luxury, woman with drive will show you the way.

24 Nov

More digital, more luxurious, more efficient: the new Panamera
Products 24/11/2023
24 Nov

Porsche Panamera Turbo Sonderwunsch débuts in Shanghai
Products 24/11/2023
14 Nov

Elegant, high-quality, unmistakable: Porsche sharpens the look of the Turbo derivatives
Products 14/11/2023
07 Nov

Porsche Driver Experience in the new Panamera with driver-centred interior concept
Products 07/11/2023

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Dates & Events

*All events on the revised calendar are subject to change. Both Porsche Cars Australia and Supercars will ensure that all events are compliant with appropriate State, Territory and Federal regulations as they continue to be updated in response to COVID-19 and otherwise. The stringent guidelines developed by Supercars for each event are based on expert medical advice and the advice of their Australian Government partners (as well as Motorsport Australia) to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all teams, drivers and officials.

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10/11/2023

A new approach to coding: resource-efficient programming

IT energy consumption could lead to major challenges in the future. That’s why computer scientists aim to use green coding to significantly reduce the CO₂ emissions of IT.

Porsche unveils new electric activation Electrify Me at the 2023 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix

05/04/2023

Porsche unveils new electric activation Electrify Me at the 2023 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix

Race fans got a special sense of what it’s like to drive the all-electric Porsche Taycan at this year’s Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix.

02/02/2023

High-voltage batteries on the test bench

Porsche Engineering uses state-of-the-art testing procedures for the development of electric drives, which include both real-life tests and tests conducted in a virtual environment. Their use can significantly shorten the development time and reduce the number of test vehicles needed.

Behind the Scenes

Team talk

More than 30,000 people work for Porsche, all from different backgrounds and each with a different job to do. No matter what the role – engineer, HR specialist, programmer – each member of the team has the same goal: to continue the path that company founder Ferry Porsche took decades ago, with passion and pioneering spirit. Here, the men and women of Porsche give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their work, from their own unique perspective, as well as the lowdown on current developments.

911 Carrera 4S, Belgian Legend Edition, 2019, Porsche AG

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Special edition of the new 911 (992): Belgian Legend Edition

To celebrate the Belgian maestro's 75th birthday, and his invaluable contribution to Porsche's sporting success through the Seventies and Eighties, the decision was taken to create a limited edition 911 in Jacky Ickx's honour.

Taycan 4S, Porsche Experience Levi, Finland, 2019, Porsche AG

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Hot on ice – the Taycan 4S in climatic extremes

The Taycan dances almost in surreal style behind the gigantic cone of light of its LED matrix headlights through the Finnish fairytale woods.

Taycan Turbo S, light painting by "Lumenman" Bernhard Rauscher, 2019, Porsche AG

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The Art of Light – Inspired by E-Performance

Flowing energy: As part of the “Inspired by Porsche” series, Bernhard “Lumenman” Rauscher shows off the design, precision and dynamics of the Porsche Taycan using light.

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Interview with Porsche Brand Affiliate Kate Reid

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03/07/2023

Two Porsche 911 GT3 R finish in the top 5 at Spa-Francorchamps

The Porsche customer teams Manthey EMA and Rutronik Racing finished the Spa-Francorchamps endurance classic in fourth and fifth place.

Porsche celebrates at the 2023 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix

11/04/2023

Porsche celebrates at the 2023 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix

Porsche has continued its 75th anniversary celebrations with a collection of electrifying events, experiences and racing at this year’s 2023 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix.

28/02/2023

Porsche fields three works-963 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

The Porsche Penske Motorsport works team tackles the 24 Hours of Le Mans with three Porsche 963. Together with the two hypercar vehicles from the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the squad will also compete with a hybrid prototype from the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

History more

03/08/2023

Alternative designs: how the Porsche Crest could have looked

With its rearing horse the Porsche crest is one of the most famous designs in automotive history, and every detail has huge significance.

14/06/2023

Porsche Museum: special exhibition celebrates 75 years of Porsche sports cars

The Porsche Museum is inviting visitors to take a journey through 75 years of Porsche history with its most comprehensive exhibition to-date.

75 Years of Porsche Dreamers: Lesleigh Jermanus

01/06/2023

75 Years of Porsche Dreamers: Lesleigh Jermanus

The dreams of great visionaries like Ferry Porsche have always moved us forward. They have the power to change the world. Here are their stories, their passions, and their drive.

Porsche in the Media

motor1.com 05/12/2023

Porsche Has Built Its Two-Millionth Vehicle In Leipzig

A beautiful new Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid.
Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 1.7 – 1.2 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 38 – 26 g/km, Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 29.9 – 27.5 kWh/100 km, Electric range* combined (WLTP) 76 – 91 km, Electric range* in town (WLTP) 83 – 93 km

motortrend.com 24/11/2023

2024 Porsche Panamera First Look: More Grille, More Air, More Power

The third-generation Porsche Panamera sedan sees a significant overhaul with a lot of promise.
Panamera: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 10.5 – 9.6 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 239 – 219 g/km
Panamera 4: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 11.2 – 10.1 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 253 – 230 g/km
Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 1.7 – 1.2 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 38 – 26 g/km, Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 29.9 – 27.5 kWh/100 km, Electric range* combined (WLTP) 76 – 91 km, Electric range* in town (WLTP) 83 – 93 km

caranddriver.com 07/11/2023

2024 Porsche Panamera Cabin Revealed with Trio of Screens

The sporty four-door's interior is more digital than ever, featuring a streamlined look and adding a screen for the front passenger.

motortrend.com 02/11/2023

2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic First Test: All Hail the Ducktail

Porsche’s second Heritage Design model is far more than a pricey trim package.

caranddriver.com 24/10/2023

2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Is One Wild Animal

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is the hippopotamus of high-performance mid-size luxury SUVs. It's big and heavy, incredibly powerful, and shockingly quick.
Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid SUV: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 2.0 – 1.7 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 45 – 39 g/km, Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 31.7 – 29.9 kWh/100 km, Electric range* combined (WLTP) 70 – 73 km, Electric range* in town (WLTP) 76 – 82 km

motor1.com 11/10/2023

Porsche Marks 75 Years Of Excellence With Exciting Book Collection

The year 2023 marks a significant milestone for Porsche, as the company celebrates its 75th anniversary. Coinciding with this occasion, the Frankfurt Book Fair is also celebrating its 75th edition, making it the perfect platform for the automaker to showcase its rich history through a series of captivating book releases.

carbuzz.com 04/10/2023

Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport Debuts With 612 HP And $1 Million Price Tag

Porsche has revealed a new limited edition track weapon based on the Porsche 911 GT3 R. It's called the 911 GT3 R Rennsport and is aimed at enthusiasts who desire a razor-sharp driving tool.

caranddriver.com 02/10/2023

Porsche Creates Two Cayman GT4 RS–Derived 'Sonderwunsch' Cars

The pair of bespoke Porsches are a collab with Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer, are based on the new Cayman GT4 RS, and pay tribute to the Carrera Panamericana rally race in Mexico.
718 Cayman GT4 RS: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 13.2 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 299 g/km

motortrend.com 27/09/2023

2024 911 S/T First Drive Review: This Subtle Killer Is Peak Porsche

In its masterful way, Porsche combines existing hardware to create a new all-time great—and then some.
911 S/T: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 13.8 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 313 g/km

carbuzz.com 13/09/2023

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Climbs Into Guinness Book Of World Records

Electric vehicles (EVs) have come a long way, and Porsche's recent feat with the Taycan Cross Turismo in Tibet is a testament to their capabilities. In a rugged adventure, the raised electric wagon achieved a Guinness World Record for the greatest altitude change by an electric car.
Taycan 4 Cross Turismo: Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 24.8 – 21.4 kWh/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km, Electric range* combined (WLTP) 416 – 488 km, Electric range* in town (WLTP) 518 – 597 km

caranddriver.com 29/08/2023

2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Rushes into Focus

The new plug-in-hybrid Turbo is the most powerful Cayenne, with a combined 729 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque.
Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid models: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 2.0 – 1.7 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 45 – 39 g/km, Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 31.8 – 29.9 kWh/100 km, Electric range* combined (WLTP) 70 – 73 km, Electric range* in town (WLTP) 76 – 82 km

motortrend.com 07/08/2023

2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS First Drive

The new Spyder RS might be the finest roadster Porsche will ever build. There's more to life than a lap time. And the 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS emphatically proves the point.
718 Spyder RS: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 13.0 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 294 g/km

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28/07/2023

Front-runner: Porsche Taycan to lead the 2023 Sydney Marathon, presented by ASICS

Porsche Cars Australia has been confirmed as the Official Automotive Partner of the 2023 Sydney Marathon, presented by ASICS.

Emma Raducanu: “Australia is one of the best places to play.”

25/01/2023

Emma Raducanu: “Australia is one of the best places to play.”

Grand Slam-winning tennis star Emma Raducanu recently touched down in Melbourne for the 2023 Australian Open. Porsche Cars Australia caught up with the former US Open winner.

22/12/2022

Emma Raducanu experiences the 911 GT3 on the race track at Brands Hatch

With a typical speed of serve of more than 100 mph, Emma Raducanu is no stranger to power, speed, and agility. The Grand Slam winner and British No 1 recently took a break from her athletic training schedule to explore her other passion, when she took the wheel of a 198 mph Porsche 911 GT3 at Brands Hatch, to the southeast of London, England.

9:11 Magazine

Episode 13 - DNA

The 718 Spyder and the Cayman GT4 are ready for Dario and Marino Franchitti, a vision way back: the Porsche for four, Development of the Panamera, 356/2 Gmünd Cabriolet, Cruising the Blue Zone in the new 911 Speedster - in 9:11 Magazine.

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Motor racing genes

The 718 Spyder and Cayman GT4 are ready for Dario and Mario Franchitti. They have had a close association with Porsche and motor racing since their childhood. They now go back to their roots at the Knockhill Racing Circuit in Scotland.

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The Type 989

Four people in a Porsche – this vision already existed in the 1950s. A highly promising development in this direction: the Type 989 from 1988. A thoroughbred sports car with the DNA of the 911.

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06/06/2023

Custodian of Treasures: Bruce Meyer and the Le Mans winning Porsche 935

In a garage full of legendary vehicles, one in particular stands out: 800 PS, no assistance systems – the Porsche 935.

Runway success: Porsche at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2023

19/05/2023

Runway success: Porsche at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2023

Porsche Cars Australia has celebrated cutting-edge design, sustainability and innovation alongside Australia’s fashion industry leaders as the Official Automotive Partner of Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2023.

11/05/2023

Blue Wonder: Alois Ruf and the sixth 901 ever built

As a teenager, Alois Ruf sees an early predecessor of the Porsche 911 on the autobahn, which ultimately ignites a lifelong passion.

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Rennsport Reunion 7

More than 90,000 people celebrated the 75th anniversary of their cherished brand in California at the end of September. The event ended up being the biggest Porsche gathering ever.

“We Are Aware of the Power of Emotions”

Christophorus met Sebastian Mertke, Manager of Global Community Management at Porsche, on the sidelines of the Rennsport Reunion. In his interview, he spoke about the values and ideals of the world’s biggest automotive community as well as unique experiences with the Zuffenhausen-based sports car brand.

Keepers of the Flame

What makes the Porsche brand so legendary? What inspires people to continue keeping it young and full of life 75 years later? And how does this emotional, often lifelong bond with the Zuffenhausen sports cars come about? A very personal declaration of love to Porsche and its global community.

Grande Emozione

German and Italian fans of air-cooled locomotion embark on a journey of adventure together in Apulia. “Passion” meets “passione.”

The Road to Mission X

When tradition and innovation combine to create something new: the Porsche sports car brand celebrates its 75th anniversary with the vision of a futuristic hypercar. Christophorus provides an exclusive look at development.

Quiet Speed Ahead!

When it comes to sustainable mobility, Porsche thinks far beyond the automobile. Working with the Frauscher shipyard, the sports car manufacturer developed the Frauscher × Porsche 850 Fantom Air, an innovative electric sports boat that has the potential to revolutionize an entire industry.

Classic Car Detective

At just 30 years of age, she’s a member of the jury of the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza competition, and her expertise in classic cars is in high demand the world over. Engineer Laura Kukuk marches to the beat of her own drum in the traditional automotive scene.