Bert Smith Porsche

The updated Porsche Panamera for 2011 is looking to extend its range. And with the right engineering, it looks as though the German made sedan will pull it off.

Available for a test drive at Bert Smith Porsche in St. Petersburg, FL, Panamera believes drivers can pump 745 miles out from one tank of fuel. That is, if you opt for the upgraded diesel powered variant. You have to remember, while diesel is only now…

For those of you who don't know, the Porsche brand falls under the larger Volkswagen umbrella. Well, back in 2007, Volkswagen Group CEO, Martin Winterkorn said the company would become the world's largest automaker by the year 2018. How does this effect Porsche?

Since that lofty proclamation, Volkswagen has made significant strides toward achieving its goal (i.e., last year, it earned the top spot in production volume). Actual sales, however, aren't…