Porsche has taken out the Nurburgring lap record for series-production electric car, clocking a lap in just 7:33.3. This surpasses the significantly more powerful Tesla Model S Plaid by around two seconds. The Taycan used for the lap record was a standard Taycan Turbo S. Well, it wasn’t quite showroom […]
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Autoart 993R revealed as tasteful restomod for the 993 Porsche 911
Autoart by Paul Stephens has taken the wraps off what it describes as the pinnacle of the 993 Porsche 911 with its stunning little 993R. It has received everything from a makeover to a completely revised powertrain and performance hardware. The company says that the original brief for the 993R […]
2022 Porsche Macan 2.0T review (video)
This is the most affordable Porsche you can buy. But does the entry Macan 2.0T still offer plenty of the brand’s alluring characteristics, such as exceptional build quality, a raw and engaging driving feel, and a clean and clutter-free design inside and out? For the 2022 model Porsche is offering […]
Porsche planning to buy 50% stake in Red Bull F1 – report
Porsche is planning to purchase as much as 50 per cent of Red Bull’s F1 team, according to leaked documents from Moroccan authorities. Specifically, Porsche reportedly has plans to purchase a 50 per cent stake in Red Bull Technology, which would likely see Porsche and Red Bull’s new-found powertrain division […]
2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS ‘992’ debut confirmed for August 17
Porsche is gearing up to launch its mind-blowing new 911 GT3 RS in 992-generation form, with a debut confirmed for August 17. Judging by the press image Porsche sent out (above), the new model is essentially a racing car. It looks like one and will no doubt go like one. […]
Porsche tops 2022 JD Power APEAL study, BMW X6 highest-ranked model
Porsche has taken the overall honours in the 2022 JD Power US Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, with the results showing that for the first time since 2014 overall customer satisfaction has declined. Battery electric vehicles have closed the gap when it comes to overall satisfaction compared with […]
Porsche chief Oliver Blume becomes VW CEO, Herbert Diess steps down
Volkswagen’s board of management has tapped Porsche’s CEO, Oliver Blume, on the shoulder to take the job as chief executive officer at Volkswagen as outgoing CEO Herbert Diess steps down. In the short-term, Blume will take over as Volkswagen’s CEO while retaining his position as Porsche’s CEO, with the company […]
2023 Porsche Taycan updates announced, available over-the-air
Porsche has announced that all Taycan owners will be eligible for a free software update to the latest 2023 model year that unlocks faster charging, better thermal management for the battery pack and even added range. Porsche says that all Taycan variants, including the Cross Turismo, sold since its 2019 […]