A two-door version of the near-five-metre-long Panamera would also mark Porsche’s first large coupe since 1995, when the front-engined 928 and 944 models were discontinued. But until such a car arrives, we have Julliana Cho’s striking 929 concept study to …

Despite the increased performance, fuel consumption remains at the same level as that of a Panamera Turbo – another example of "Porsche Intelligent Performance". In the NEDC the Gran Turismo covers 100 kilometres on 11.3 litres of fuel per 100 km …

The difference in operation is that the turbo has to wait until there’s enough exhaust … and its design is still fresh and eye-catching. Love it or hate it, Porsche’s Panamera is a fashion statement, and can be an absolute bullet on the roadway.

The movement has recently produced some unexpected offshoots like the Aston Martin Rapide and the Porsche Panamera. Even a family sedan … formidably powered by a new twin-turbo V-8. It’s not always wise to choose a car for its seductive looks, but …

the bean counters will okay a completely new body-in-white for the Q6, complete with a more steeply raked windscreen, a lower roofline and a broader stance – our artist’s impression shows how the Q6 might look. In contrast, the five-door Porsche Cajun …