Porsche Taycan to get ‘Turbo S’ variant with special 700 hp+ ‘overboost’ feature

It appears that Porsche might be preparing something special for Taycan reservation holders. While it has previously been hinted that the German carmaker will be revealing three versions of the vehicle — the base Taycan, the Taycan 4S, and the Taycan Turbo — recent reviews from select auto publications are suggesting that Porsche is set […]

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Porsche reveals the XX9 Electric for Formula E

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Porsche has now unveiled the Porsche 99X Electric racing car with which the manufacturer will be starting at the Formula E for the first time in the 2019/20 season. Drivers Neel Jani and André Lotterer will sit in the Porsche cockpit for the sixth season. In addition, Pascal Zurlinden will assume the role of overall […]

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Porsche Taycan sets Nürburgring record for fastest 4-door production EV

Porsche has announced that the Taycan, its first all-electric four-door sedan, had completed a lap around the Nürburgring in 7 minutes 42 seconds, well below the company’s target time of  sub-8 minutes. What’s more, a video of the run appears to show the Taycan prototype hitting speeds of 161 mph (259 km/h) on the track’s […]

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Porsche Taycan’s touchscreens are not like Tesla’s, but that’s a good thing

Porsche has released teaser images of the Taycan’s interior, and the reception from the electric vehicle community has been somewhat mixed. The cabin of the upcoming all-electric sports car is arguably the most forward-thinking among Porsche’s lineup. It is also not difficult to see that the German carmaker adopted a theme that is notably different […]

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Porsche Taycan interior details: Driving Modes, Voice control, Multi-Touchscreens, and more

Porsche has revealed interior details for its all-electric Taycan, giving the world a first look at the multiple touchscreen displays and 911-inspired cabin layout, but with a modern twist.  In a press release, Ivo van Hulten, Director Interior Design Style at Porsche AG, explained that the Taycan features a blend of traditional and digital interior […]

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Porsche Taycan interior revealed

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A few weeks before the world premiere of its first electric car, Porsche has released pictures of the Taycan’s interior. The designers say they were inspired by the original 911 from 1963 – which comes with both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage: the classic proportions of a Porsche interior have been kept the same. The […]

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Diesel-powered Volkswagen AG cars get banned in South Korea over emissions cheating

The South Korean Ministry of Environment announced on Tuesday that it is banning the domestic sales of eight diesel-powered vehicles from three Volkswagen AG brands for violating emissions regulations. In a statement to local media, the ministry stated that it will slap fines and seek prosecution on the German-based carmakers.  According to a The Korea […]

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Porsche Taycan roundup: 24-hr high-speed test, built-in Apple Music, and a production dashboard tease

With the Porsche Taycan set for its official unveiling within the next few weeks, the German carmaker has started releasing details about its upcoming all-electric sports car in a steady stream. Following an impressive demonstration that showed the repeatability of the Taycan’s performance, Porsche has come back with yet another exhibition of the four-door’s endurance.  […]

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