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Porsche previews electric Cayenne with hill climb record

Porsche has provided an early look at the upcoming all-electric Cayenne, which will be sold alongside the existing gasoline and hybrid versions and is intended to offer performance, everyday usability, long-distance comfort, and off-road capability. A near-production prototype ran at the Shelsley Walsh hill climb in England, a 914-meter course with gradients of up to […]

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Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid sets new sedan lap record at Road Atlanta

The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid has set a new sedan lap record at Road Atlanta, completing the 2.54-mile circuit in 1 minute 30.98 seconds. This bested the previous generation’s Panamera Turbo S time of 1 minute 31.51 seconds and underscores Porsche’s success in blending high performance with electrified powertrains. At the heart of the Panamera […]

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Hammond and May does a car vs. plane rematch

DriveTribe’s latest film pits Richard Hammond and James May in an electrified rematch of their famed car-vs-plane challenge. May took flight in an electric aircraft while Hammond raced along public roads in a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, with both starting at Henstridge Airfield and finishing at Dunsfold Aerodrome. The 108-mile drive contrasted with the aircraft’s […]

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Porsche’s electrified vehicle sales rise in first quarter 2025

Porsche has reported a notable increase in the share of electrified vehicles sold in the first quarter of 2025. A total of 71,470 vehicles were delivered to customers globally from January to March, with 38.5 percent classified as electrified. This figure includes 25.9 percent all-electric vehicles and 12.6 percent plug-in hybrids. Among the various models, […]

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EV service satisfaction lags behind traditional vehicles

Customer satisfaction with dealer service has shown resilience for a second consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Customer Service Index Study. However, challenges such as lengthy wait times for appointments, issues with communication, and problems with repairs continue to hinder improvements in the industry. The average wait time for appointments has increased […]

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Rear-wheel-drive Macan and Macan 4S launched by Porsche

Porsche has announced the addition of a new rear-wheel-drive Macan model and a new Macan 4S to its all-electric SUV lineup. The rear-wheel-drive Macan is designed for efficiency, while the Macan 4S offers up to 380 kW (509 hp) of overboost power. Additionally, Porsche has introduced an optional off-road design package for increased off-pavement usability […]

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The Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package: Porsche’s electric track marvel

The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, along with its Weissach Package variant, has recently set new records for electric series-production cars on renowned race tracks, underscoring Porsche’s engineering prowess and the vehicle’s exceptional performance capabilities. Development driver Lars Kern piloted the Taycan Turbo GT to a record lap time at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in […]

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Porsche reveals updated Panamera with improved E-Hybrid powertrain

Porsche’s latest revelation, the 2024 Panamera, marks a significant step in the luxury EV market, showcasing the brand’s commitment to electrification and advanced technology. This third-generation model, set to hit U.S. Porsche Centers in Spring 2024, starts at $99,900 and highlights the increasing integration of E-Hybrid powertrains in luxury vehicles. Central to the new Panamera’s […]

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Electric-only 2024 Porsche Macan debuts with up to 630 hp

A paragon of good taste and driving enjoyment, the Porsche Macan is easy to recommend to nearly anyone shopping for a compact luxury SUV, but this near-universal praise hasn’t stopped the hallowed German automaker from improving the breed. On Thursday, Porsche debuted the new, all-electric 2024 Macan, which ditches cylinders for battery cells yet still […]

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New Porsche Taycan crushes EV lap record at Nürburgring

January 2024 witnessed a shift in the realm of electric vehicles, as the Porsche Taycan, a pre-series model, shattered existing records at the renowned Nürburgring Nordschleife. Porsche development driver Lars Kern demonstrated the Taycan’s formidable prowess, clocking an extraordinary lap time of 7:07.55. This achievement eclipses the Taycan Turbo S’s previous record by a staggering […]

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