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The Porsche Taycan 4S: Better than a 911? Believe it

The Taycan 4S is the sweet spot for Porsche's electric four-door sports car. [credit: Jonathan Gitlin ].....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaAug 4th, 2021

Porsche will build a high-performance battery factory in Germany

The joint venture with Customcells will focus on cells with silicon anodes. Enlarge / Porsche plans to first use these new silicon anode cells in motorsports, but we don't know where that will be yet, since Formula E and LMDh will both require a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 20th, 2021

When is a Porsche 911 not a Porsche 911? When it’s a Ruf

The cars have starred in Gran Turismo and on the Nordschleife. This looks like a collection of Porsche 911s but if you checked each car's VIN you'd find they were officially recognized as being.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2021

Porsche dealership has the answers 24/7

The suburban Philadelphia store has a full-time employee dedicated to answering customer questions about their new vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2021

NHTSA to probe Porsche Taycan EVs over loss of power

The agency received several complaints alleging "a loss of motive power while in motion at any speed without warning.".....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 21st, 2021

Here’s our first look at 2023’s electric Porsche Macan SUV

The Macan will share an electric platform with Audi's next A6 and Q6. Porsche is preparing an all-electric Macan SUV for 2023. Here's an early prototype, seen testing at Weissach in Germany......»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 10th, 2021

Porsche and Penske: Two of racing’s most famous names join forces again

The pair will run teams in WEC and IMSA, and there will be customer cars, too. This sketch is all we've seen of Porsche's forthcoming LMDh hybrid racer. But now we know that when it starts raci.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 4th, 2021

Porsche rumored to be entering F1 with Red Bull Racing

Rumors of Porsche in F1 never go away, and a rival team boss thinks it's happening. Enlarge / Red Bull is assuming control of its own engine development next year once Honda leaves the sport. But could we see Porsche badges on the cars before to.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 30th, 2021

Porsche makes its case for an all-electric Taycan wagon

Porsche has always gone its own way when it comes to creating new vehicles. It is, after all, the company that continues to stick to the wacky idea that putting the weight of an engine in the rear of a sports car is a great idea. (It is!) So, bucking.....»»

Category: topSource:  techcrunchRelated NewsApr 28th, 2021

Porsche plans EV battery cell factory in Germany

Porsche aims to be at the forefront of high-performance batteries, just like it is in high-performance combustion engines, CEO Oliver Blume said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 25th, 2021

Mercedes aims to draw tech enthusiasts with EQS

The tech-laden EV, an emissions-free reincarnation of Mercedes' vaunted flagship S-Class sedan, will face intense competition in the market for $100,000-plus EVs from incumbents Tesla and Porsche, and upstarts such as Lucid Motors......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 15th, 2021

Audi Q4 e-tron plays key role in VW"s electrification strategy

The Audi Q4 e-tron is among a dozen models such as VW’s ID.4 and an electric version of the Porsche Macan that should help VW to exceed Tesla’s deliveries by 2023......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 14th, 2021

Porsche issues a recall on some 2021 Cayman, Boxster, and 718 Spyders

Porsche has announced a recall and a stop sale order covering 190 of its mid-engined 2021 Cayman, Boxster, and 718 Spyder models. The recall and stop sale comes due to a risk of cracked connecting rods that could lead to catastrophic engine failure......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  slashgearRelated NewsApr 11th, 2021

Porsche may need to build its own specialized battery cells, exec says

Battery suppliers are focusing on volume and cost targets as demand for zero-emission vehicles accelerates in Europe, with more specialized needs such as Porsche's falling to the back of the line, said Michael Steiner, the automaker's R&D chief. .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 1st, 2021

Porsche will start testing a lower-carbon biofuel in racing

ExxonMobil and Porsche are starting with biofuel, moving to synthetic fuel soon. Enlarge / Porsche is working on synthetic fuels and will begin testing them in racing as early as next year. (credit: Porsche) In the grand scheme of things, the.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMar 30th, 2021

Porsche adds the all-electric Taycan to its subscription program

Porsche has added its first all-electric vehicle, the Taycan sports sedan, to its subscription and short-term rental program as part of a broader expansion that aims to build a new customer base of U.S. owners. The German automaker said Thursday it i.....»»

Category: topSource:  techcrunchRelated NewsMar 25th, 2021

Porsche expands U.S. subscription program to boost Taycan sales

Porsche Drive is coming to four new cities in California -- San Francisco, San Jose, Irvine and Monterey -- as well as Houston, Texas, bringing it to nine cities in total......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 25th, 2021

Porsche shuns new VW Group platform for its own premium solution

Porsche will underpin its electric cars with the PPE platform it is developing with Audi. The architecture is focused on fast acceleration, long ranges and shorter charging times......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 25th, 2021

Vitesco wins contract to supply 800-volt inverters for Hyundai"s new EV platform

The higher-voltage system, now found only on high-end cars such as the Porsche Taycan, allows for faster charging and smaller motors versus the current 400-volt standard......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 24th, 2021

Porsche"s finance chief says advantages of IPO have been laid out

Lutz Meschke has been arguing for a listing of Porsche since 2018 and has previously commented on how Ferrari benefited from being spun off by Fiat Chrysler......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 19th, 2021

Porsche, Mini take service satisfaction crowns in Power survey

Despite a year of operating challenges and disruptions that roiled the industry, consumers' overall satisfaction with dealer service visits actually rose 10 points, J.D. Power found......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 11th, 2021