Porsche’s sales down 45%

Porsche's August 2008 sales have gone down 45% in North America compared to the same time last year. While this figure may seem alarming at first, it's explained by the imminent arrival of the 2009 Porsche 911. As the 2009 model year of the 911 has been upgraded, many buyers prefer to wait for its arrival, which is scheduled for September 20. The result: sales of the 911 alone fell 58%.