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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

VW Group strategy chief Jost steps down

Michael Jost, who drove VW's plan to become a global leader in electric vehicles, could be succeeded by Porsche executive Gernot Doellner. Jost said he would focus on building smart boats with his family......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2021

Porsche raises stake in electric car and components maker Rimac Automobili

Rimac Automobili, the Croatian company known for its electric hypercars and battery and powertrain development, has gained yet another investment from Porsche AG. Porsche said Monday it has invested 70 million euros ($83.3 miilion) into Rimac, a move.....»»

Category: topSource:  techcrunchRelated NewsMar 8th, 2021

Porsche adds Taycan electric wagon, stepping up Tesla challenge

The Taycan Cross Turismo offers more cargo space and headroom than the Taycan electric sedan. The quickest variant accelerates from 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds.  .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 5th, 2021

Porsche’s second electric model is a sports car in hiking boots

The Taycan Cross Turismo is a zero-emissions Porsche station wagon that doesn't mind getting a little muddy......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 4th, 2021

Porsche unveils two new electric bikes alongside the Taycan Gran Turismo

Porsche is taking its electrification ambitions to two wheels. The German automaker unveiled two electric bikes Thursday, alongside the global debut of the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, the latest variant to its EV flagship. Both electric bikes are s.....»»

Category: topSource:  techcrunchRelated NewsMar 4th, 2021

Audi appoints former Porsche exec as finance chief

Juergen Rittersberger replaces Arno Antlitz, who is moving to become the chief financial officer at parent Volkswagen Group......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 1st, 2021

VW"s potential Porsche listing signals more automotive upheaval

VW's potential Porsche spinoff could be the latest sign that new measures must be taken by traditional automakers in a bid to keep pace with Tesla......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2021

Mazda tops Consumer Reports brand rankings; Lincoln drops 15 spots

Honda had the biggest yearly gain. It rose from No. 15 last year to No. 5 this year. Porsche, which won the top spot in 2020, fell to fourth place......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2021

VW weighs listing or spinoff of Porsche, report says

VW could use any proceeds from a listing for acquisitions or technological investments, sources told Bloomberg......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2021

Europe sales plunge 26% in January amid COVID lockdowns

Major brands including Opel, VW, Audi and Hyundai had steeper drops than the overall market. Volvo and Porsche showed sales gains......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2021

VW, Microsoft partner to develop self-driving software

The deal will make it easier to deploy over-the-air software updates to cars, a practice that set Tesla apart from rivals, and will put VW Group brands including Audi and Porsche on a common cloud provider......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2021

Audi takes on the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan with the $100,000 e-tron GT

Audi initially teased the e-tron GT concept at the 2018 LA Auto Show as part of its major EV push and has now finally revealed the production version at a recent livestream event. The company's latest flagship EV will be available in three flavors la.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2021

After several SUVs, Audi’s next electric car is the handsome e-tron GT

The e-tron GT starts at $99,900 and is closely related to the Porsche Taycan. Audi loves a good light show to launch a new model. The e-tron GT had to be content with a livestream and no live a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2021

VW Group operating profit drops by half in 2020

The automaker, whose brands include Porsche, Audi and Bentley, said a robust sales recovery in the second half helped earnings......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2021

Porsche and Axel Springer increase investment into their APX accelerator to €55M

Porsche and Axel Springer increase investment into their APX accelerator to €55M.....»»

Category: topSource:  techcrunchRelated NewsJan 21st, 2021

Porsche adds a cheaper, lighter Taycan to its electric lineup

At almost $20,000 less than an entry-level 911, it seems like a bargain. As we expected, Porsche has introduced a single-motor, rear-wheel drive version of the Taycan electric vehicle to its li.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 20th, 2021

The best station wagons for 2021

From the Subaru Outback to the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, these are the best station wagons in 2021......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJan 15th, 2021

VW Group says 2020 global sales slide slowed by higher EV demand

Group brands including VW, Audi, Porsche, Skoda and Seat all saw sales fall last year as the COVID-19 pandemic hit demand. However deliveries of electric cars rose......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJan 15th, 2021

Four-point-whoa: The 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS

The two-seat sports car gets the 4.0L engine from the Boxster Spyder. The weather wasn't great during my days with the new 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS, so you'll only be seeing Porsche's photo.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 7th, 2021

The 911 Carrera S: Two pedals good, three pedals better

Porsche designed the 992 around the PDK gearbox; why is the manual so darn good? No, you're not mistaken, we did review a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S just over a year ago. But we're revisiting t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 22nd, 2020