The Philosophy of Porsche:
The Porsche Principle is our Magna Carta. It is based on values and philosophies that together create our added value. The Porsche Principle is about a company that knows size isn't everything. It's also about a company that consistently goes its own way. On the stock market, for instance, because we don't think too highly of quarterly reports and, accordingly, don't publish them. In public life because we not only decline subsidies. We even challenge them out of principle. In the automotive industry because the little Porsche company dares to acquire a substantial share of the giant Volkswagen Group, in order to secure its autonomy over time. In society as a whole because - despite our exclusive products - social acceptance is paramount for us. On the labour market, because to secure our long-term success we don't eliminate jobs, we secure and create them. On the business base issue, because we are committed to Germany and are a constant reminder to others that one can succeed here too.
Incidentally, the Porsche Principle is a matter of our own standards.
Faith in our own virtues. We have very definite ideas on how we develop and produce our vehicles. In addition to maximum cost effectiveness, they must comply with the high demands we make. What counts here are quality, environmental protection, safety. And, naturally, fascination. All this is important. So important that we integrate our suppliers in the development process from the very first new car concept, and demand a lot of them. Because we also demand a lot of ourselves. And believe in partnership. The Porsche Principle is also about responsibility. To the customer, and to our own heritage. We never forget our origins. And they are rooted in motorsport, where we have written history on the track. We concentrate on what we do best: building sports cars. And a few other things. As mentioned, we are a small company. The Porsche Principle is also the David Principle. We are not intimidated by the Goliaths in the industry. We are independent. We are the world's most profitable car maker.
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The whole philosophy is one contradiction after another.
They state "In the stock market, for instance, because we don't think too highly of quarterly reports and, accordingly, don't publish them." Then, in the second paragraph they state "We are the world's most profitable car maker."
And on and on. They talk about the value they provide, but that is becoming less apparent. My hope is that they will return to a pure, kick-a** sports car maker, and renew their participation in motor sport. However, the introduction of the Cayenne and now the Panamera makes me think they are done with all of that.
"We concentrate on what we do best: building sports cars. And a few other things." And a few other things?
What do you say, everyone, Koenigsegg's all around?