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Helen Ching-Kircher of DFC Auto Group awarded Order of Ontario
The Order of Ontario is the province’s highest honour. It is reserved for Ontarians from all fields of endeavour and backgrounds, whose excellence has left a lasting legacy in the province, Canada and beyond.
Winter Prep 101 for your Porsche
As the temperature continues to drop closer to zero, the time is now upon us for winter preparation of your Porsche.
Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge - 2019 Throwback | Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto (formerly Downtown Porsche)
The Porsche 993 is the internal designation (internal chassis code) for the Porsche 911 model manufactured and sold between January 1994 and early 1998 (model years 1995 – 1998 in North America), replacing the 964.
Car Karaoke Virtual Award Ceremony
Last night, the Car Karaoke (www.carkaraoke.ca) Virtual Award Ceremony was streamed LIVE on YouTube and the total funds raised and contest winners were announced by our co-hosts Cheryl McEwen and Dr. Michael Baker.
PCDT teams up with the Porsche Club of America – Upper Canada Region (PCA UCR) Chapter for our annual driving tour
Each year, we partner with our friends at the PCA UCR Chapter for our annual driving tour towards the end of summer. Our last driving tour on record was in 2019 where we followed a very scenic route through downtown Toronto and eastbound towards the Bluffs.
Car Karaoke for Stem Cells
Car Karaoke for Stem Cells invites contest participants to record themselves singing their favourite songs while in a car. They can perform solo or with friends while making it as simple or elaborate as it takes to go viral.
At Our Table 2021 | Home Edition | CHW Toronto Tzedakah Chapter
Every June for the past 16 years, our Dealer Principal, President & CEO of the DFC Auto Group, Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto and Audi Uptown, Helen Ching-Kircher has been a long-standing sponsor and supporter of At Our Table. This annual upscale event is highly anticipated each year and this year was no different.
PCDT Attends the Porsche Canada Sports Cup 2021
Some of our customers attended the first-ever Porsche Sports Cup at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park with us on Saturday July 3rd and a few of them even took home awards.
Winter Driving 101
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*DEBUT* Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto United by Passion Community Mosaic
Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto launched our United by Passion Photo Contest in 2020 and received over 2,020 heartwarming photos and memorable stories reflecting their collective passion towards Porsche, nature, lives and families.
The Porsche Dashcam Has Arrived
Give yourself that peace of mind. The Porsche Dashcam is available now at our online boutique
Porsche Service Specials for Classic Models
We have an exclusive service special open to all our valued clients with model year 1978 (G-Body) through 1998 911s (993).
Helen Ching-Kircher & PCDT Support the 2020 Leadership Sinai Rally
For more than two decades, Helen Ching-Kircher, Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto has supported the Sinai Health family through initiatives such as Cars Care, Day at the Races, and the Leadership Sinai Porsche Rally. Beneficiaries of these events have varied to include Arthritis Research Foundation and Family Reproductive Health.
Why you should consider a Porsche Taycan for your next car
The Porsche Taycan debuted globally in September 2019, but reached showrooms in February earlier this year. With less than a year in-market, the Taycan has already proven to be hugely popular and a top seller both globally and at home here in Canada. Since its release, Porsche has already produced more than 10,000 Taycans which accounts for approximately 5.7 percent of Porsche sales globally. Although the release of the Taycan was untimely due to the global pandemic, Porsche was still able to achieve an increase in sales and production by 6,464 units, hereby accounting for 8.7 percent of all Porsche sold in 2020. This is more than twice the previous quarter's size and 4x the first quarter of the year.
Helen Ching-Kircher Supports the McEwen Stem Cell Institute
Helen Ching-Kircher Supports the McEwen Stem Cell Institute at University Health Network (UHN)
*DEBUT* Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto United by Passion Community Mosaic
Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto launched our United by Passion Photo Contest in 2020 and received over 2,020 heartwarming photos and memorable stories reflecting their collective passion towards Porsche, nature, lives and families.
Welcome to Porsche 2020
Welcome to Porsche event was designed for people to discover their Porsche passion safely and comfortably at Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto. Guests were invited to visit us with stringent social distancing and hygiene measures in effect, to experience a fun test drive in the new, all-electric Porsche Taycan. Other models available for test drives were the all-new Cayenne Coupe and Macan GTS.
Cayman 718 GT4 Euro Delivery 2020 | Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto
How does touring Europe in a new “factory fresh” Porsche custom-built to your exact specs sound? For those looking to experience the ultimate vacation for driving enthusiasts, look no further. Porsche offers its version of the Ultimate Vacation in the form of what’s known as the Porsche European Delivery Program. This allows customers to purchase a car from an authorized Porsche Centre in Canada, but take delivery of it at the factory based in Germany (either Stuttgart or Leipzig). Once you arrive in Germany, your first few hours will be spent as a special guest of Porsche. You can visit the Porsche Museum and stroll through a half-century of sport car evolution in Zuffenhausen or experience our state-of-the-art facility in Leipzig, the birthplace of the Porsche Cayenne. The factory tour experience allows you the opportunity of following in your Porsche’s footsteps during its creation. Enjoy lunch at the either the factory location in the VIP dining room, and shop in the exclusive Porsche Boutique. And of course, feel your anticipation build.
The new 911 Turbo
The Porsche 911 Turbo has been the quintessential high-performance sports car with everyday usability for the past 45 years. Following the market launch of the 911 Turbo S, the next generation 911 Turbo Coupé and Cabriolet are now being introduced – even more powerful, even faster and even more individual.
Porsche Classic Parade
On July 9th, 2020, we organized a Classic Parade to visit the retirement residents and staff at the Revera Forest Hill Place. This initiative helped both the Porsche Classic owners and our dear friends at the retirement home relive some iconic memories of their dream vehicles from their youth.
Results in seconds with our new Quick Drive Alignment Check System
Your time and continued support to our business is valuable to us. At Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto, we are constantly looking for new ways to improve our service offering to you and the quality of service so we can continue to become more efficient and to serve you better.
Exclusive VIP Taycan Launch
Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto invited all Taycan depositors to an exclusive launch event on February 27, 2020 inside our newly renovated showroom. Together with our invited guests, our dealer principal, president and CEO of Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto & DFC Auto Group, Ms. Helen Ching-Kircher, along with Dr. Peter A. Kircher unveiled and presented the all-new, all-electric 2020 Porsche Taycan.
PCDT x KING Toronto at the Shangri-La for Lunar New Year 2020
Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto teamed up with our friends at Westbank for their annual Lunar New Year Celebration event, held at the Shangri-La Hotel each year. This year's event had a huge attendance and like in past, also served as a sales event for their amazing KING Toronto condo project.
Porsche Downtown Toronto Supports Men's Ski Day at Osler Bluff Ski Club!
Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto made our way up north on the 400 to the Osler Bluff Ski Club (OBSC) for the 3rd year in a row and this year was busier than ever. Derek Chen was onsite fielding questions, distributing swag, and informing attendees of our recent name change, upcoming events, and completion of our store renovation to a group of over 500 skiers who live in the vicinity of Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto.
Porsche Downtown Toronto is a proud supporter of the 31st Annual Dragon Ball by Yee Hong Foundation
Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto is a proud supporter of the 31st Annual Dragon Ball by Yee Hong Foundation. This year's big event was held at one of the city's premier event spaces, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday January 25th.
Big Blue Benefit by St. Michael’s College School
The Big Blue Benefit & Lottery took place last week inside the Centre for the Arts at St. Michael’s College School on Wednesday November 20th.
Day at the Races 2019
Downtown Fine Cars Auto Group and Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto have been the proud Reception Sponsor of the Day at the Races by the Arthritis Research Foundation at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto for the 13th year now.
Welcome to Porsche 2019
Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto opened up its newly-renovated main showroom, mid-construction, to accommodate the Welcome to Porsche Open House event on October 4th and 5th.
CIBC Drive Event
CIBC Private Wealth Management associates and clients spent the day with Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto and had an up-close-and-personal opportunity with a fleet of exciting new Porsches, and our expert drive instructors.
The new Porsche 911 Launch
The new Porsche 911 x KING Toronto Penthouse Launch took place at 529 King Street West. Over 400 VIP guests joined us in unveiling the 8th generation of Porsche 911 on this day. This is the very first time in the downtown Toronto region, that all 8 generations of the Porsche 911 were presented at one location all at the same time for an exhibition.
Driving Tour with PCA UCR 2019
It was a beautiful Sunday to gather with fellow Porsche enthusiasts and members from Porsche Club of America, Upper Canada Region for a driving tour that started mid-morning. A total of 28 Porsches, over 60 Porsche enthusiasts were on the road from the heart of the Toronto city, driving out along the shores of Lake Ontario toward the east.
Driver Development Program 2019 - Open Track Day
It was a great day at Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto's Open Driver Development Day at CTMP (Canadian Tire Motorsport Park) on July 29th.
It was a great day at Downtown Porsche's Open Driver Development Day at CTMP (Canadian Tire Motorsport Park) this past Tuesday July 10th.
Panamera Test Drive Roadshow at Scarboro Golf & Country Club
The Panamera Test Drive Roadshow with Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto took place on July 26th – 28th at the Scarboro Golf & Country Club. Our guests had a VIP experience test driving the Panamera from a beautiful golf course that is a hidden gem on the east side of the city. With a drive route consisting mainly of back roads and minimal traffic congestion, the test drive felt more like a trip through the back country vs. the typical metropolitan street drive we are all used to. Guests also had the opportunity to experience a true sports sedan that has a uniquely exotic exterior, combined with the heart and soul of a sports car, a Porsche sports car that is. Special thanks goes out to the team at the Scarboro Golf & Country Club and the drive instructors from PCL.
Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto Golf Cup 2019
Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto Golf Cup 2019 took place at the beautiful Angus Glen Golf Club on June 26, 2019.
Yorkville Exotic Car Show 2019
Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto supported the Yorkville Exotic Car Show once again on June 16, 2019, this time as a Gold Sponsor. For the past nine years, many Torontonians celebrate Father’s Day with thousands of car enthusiasts and connoisseurs at this meaningful and momentous event, that raises funds for Prostate Cancer Canada – raising over $85,000 this year alone.
Driver Development Program 2019 - Open Day
Welcome to your Driver Development Day at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park…..This day is reserved exclusively for Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto clients and their very own Porsche’s, and is designed to improve your understanding of advanced driving techniques, and improve your ability to execute these techniques with proper car control.
Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto presents the 2019 Porsche Macan inside Rebel Toronto!
On Thursday April 18th, Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto celebrated the launch of the new 2019 Porsche Macan inside REBEL Toronto. Attendees enjoyed a night of good eats, amazing sights and danceable sounds by Mark Oliver.
It's a Ski Day with Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto at Osler Bluff
On Thursday January 31st and Friday February 1st, a couple of guys from our team at Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto and Audi Uptown made their way up to Collingwood for the Osler Bluff Ski Club Men's Ski Day.
The new Cayenne Launch Event at Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto
Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto hosted an exclusive VIP Launch Event for the new Cayenne on Wednesday October 24th. Customers who attended brought along some of their closest friends and family to see and experience the all-new Cayenne up close and personal.
The Day at the Races 2018
This past Sunday marked the DFC Auto Group’s twelfth year of support of the annual Day at the Races event held by the Sinai Arthritis Research Foundation.
Porsche GT3 Cup Canada at the Honda Indy Weekend
What an exciting Race 1 at the Porsche GT3 Cup Canada at the Honda Indy today. Our own Stefan Rzadzinski navigated brilliantly a challenging turn 1 and maintained a strong 4th place position for most of the race only to overtake the no. 16 car piloted by Jeff Kingsley from Policaro Motorsport / SportsCarBoutique in final laps of the race to secure his rightful place on the podium.
Downtown Porsche 2018 Leadership Sinai Porsche Rally Event
On June 8th & 9th Downtown Porsche was the proud event sponsor of the 3rd Annual Leadership Sinai Porsche Rally in support of Family Reproductive Health at Sinai Health System. The rally brought together car enthusiasts to raise over $51,000 for Family Reproductive Health at Sinai Health.
Celebrating 70 Years of Porsche on Sportscar Together Day
On Saturday June 9th Downtown Porsche joined Porsche Centres from around the world to celebrate Porsche’s 70 birthday.
Downtown Porsche's Women Only Driver Development Day 2018
Downtown Porsche's Women Only Driver Development Day at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park was held on Monday June 11, 2018. It was a great day for all who participated. The sky was blue, the track was clear and the adrenaline was pumping. The day is designed to do two things: improve driver's understanding of vehicle dynamics and to improve their ability to control it.
In support of St. Michael's Big Blue Benefit
Downtown Porsche was proud to be the VIP sponsor at the St. Michael’s College School's Big Blue Benefit on Thursday April 26th 2018.
Press Release: GT3 Cup Canada 2018 Season and Driver Announcement
The 2017 Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama was an unforgettable year for the DFC Motorsport/Speedstar Motorsport team. The No. 7 car was recognized as a fierce competitor and the team ended the season by being presented with the prestigious Spirit of Speed award by Porsche Canada and IMSA. This award is traditionally bestowed upon the individual or team that best embodies and represents the iconic racing spirit of Porsche.
Tips for Tire Maintenance
Temperatures are slowly dropping and winter is just around the corner, but it's not a winter wonderland in downtown Toronto just yet! With the cold weather creeping its way in, now's a good time to take preventative measures for the part of your car interacting with Mother Nature most - your tires.
The Ultimate Vacation - A Porsche European Delivery Experience
The experiences of our own Porsche Brand Ambassador Stephen Woolley and his customer Carl's - from ordering his dream 911 through to a day-by-day account of Carl's Porsche European Delivery vacation.
Stil Nights - An evening with Harry Rosen & Downtown Porsche
‘Stil Nights’ was held on Wednesday June 27th at Downtown Porsche. The evening was dedicated to iconic success inspired by motorsports and style.
Press Release: GT3 Cup Canada 2017 Opening Weekend
The Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama series kicked off this past Victoria Day long weekend with a grand total of 16 Porsche GT3 Cup vehicles. 14 of the 16 were the new 991.2 race car participating in the Platinum class. The other Gold class that ran alongside Platinum was driving the 991.1.
Press Release: Downtown Porsche Announces Harry Rosen as Lead Sponsor
Downtown Porsche / Speedstar Motorsport is thrilled to announce luxury menswear retailer Harry Rosen as the official Lead Sponsor for the 2017 season of the Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada Presented by Yokohama.
Introducing Tim Sanderson
Tim is no stranger to winning. In 2014 he was the Gold Class champion. In both 2015 and 2016, he placed 2nd in the Platinum Masters Champion in the GT3 Cup Challenge.
What You Don't Know About the New Panamera
Some lucky staff of the Downtown Porsche team recently flew out to Los Angeles to become acquainted with the new Panamera - inside and out. The training, hosted by Porsche Cars North America, was held at the recently opened Porsche Experience Centre L.A.
Downtown Porsche & Fête Chinoise
For the second year, Downtown Porsche attended as a distinguished sponsor of the counter-culture art experience, Fête Chinoise, this past month. The event, which took place at the Shangri-La Hotel, was an exhibition that explored traditional Chinese traditions within a Western setting. Artists and designers were invited to curate spaces with boundless imagination of century-old traditions, such as weddings and social gatherings. A compelling series of 9 spaces were created reflecting today's fashion-forward and sophisticated society. Fête Chinoise allowed the audience to experience and learn about Asian-inspired hospitality, beauty, fashion and art - a treat for the mind and the eyes.
PCA UCR Annual Social at Downtown Porsche 2018
On September 11th Downtown Porsche warmly welcomed the PCA UCR members to the dealership for a complimentary German-style Bar B Q and social evening. Once again, excellent prizes where awarded to those club members who participated in the Porsche trivia challenge. We would like to congratulate Kathleen Wong and the entire UCR Board Members for their ongoing volunteer work and support of the local Porsche community.
Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge
Behold our entry into the Porsche Canada Classic Restoration Challenge. This 1996 911 Carrera 4S will be on display at our store for the next little while, but will be undergoing some extensive work as part of Porsche Canada's first-ever "Classic Restoration Challenge". We will be focusing on all major areas of the vehicle for the challenge and will be restoring this legend back to its original glory! We'd like to introduce you to Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto's Awesome 6IX Team and their vehicle aka. Project 6IX.
Success for Porsche Centre Downtown Toronto at Canada’s first Porsche Classic Restoration Competition
To showcase their unparalleled expertise, twelve Porsche Centres across the country are participating in Canada’s first Porsche Classic Restoration Competition. Now running until September 2019, the competition will be judged based on a variety of criteria, including the use of original parts, a before and after comparison, and the quality of the finished product.
Advanced Track Day 2016 - Last Lap of the Season
It has been just about a month since we hosted our last Track Day of the season and, naturally, we’re already looking forward to the start of next season!
Courage Changes Everything.
In the second last week of September, Downtown Porsche, along with other dealerships around the world, had the opportunity to travel to Leipzig for the reveal of the new Panamera. Downtown Porsche Dealer Principal, Helen Ching-Kircher and General Manager, Dr. Peter Kircher were able to experience the new vehicle first hand through a track and city tour of Leipzig. The visit also consisted of workshops set up by Porsche to learn all about the new Panamera inside and out.
A great way to finish off the Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama series for this year
Toronto, Ontario, September 4 2016 - This weekend, the Downtown Porsche/DFC Motorsport team wrapped up a great season with strong 1st place finish in the last race of the Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama.
GT3 Cup Update: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Montreal
Downtown Porsche and DFC Motorsports Sponsors Leading Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Race Team
Toronto, Ontario, May 24, 2016 – DFC Auto Group is proud to announce the establishment of a racing team - DFC Motorsport, to represent Downtown Porsche, one of North America’s leading Porsche dealers. Albert Au and Frank Law from Speedstar Motorsport are overseeing and managing our Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada race program.
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