Porsche launches new drive testing centre

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The Porsche Weissach Development Centre has put a new drive test centre into operation. The building combines 18 new test benches for conventional, hybrid and electric drives under one roof. Michael Steiner, Porsche’s Chief Development Officer, sees the building as an “ideal complement” to the existing infrastruture. “We are continuously working on increasing the efficiency […]

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Porsche exec credits Tesla for proving EV demand, reveals Taycan reservation details

Porsche Cars North America president and CEO Klaus Zellmer recently shared his insights about what he perceives to be the upcoming widespread adoption of electric cars. In an op-ed published on USA Today, Zellmer argued that the demand for electric vehicles is definite at this point, and it will only be a matter of time […]

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Porsche CEO lays bold claim about the Taycan, praises Elon Musk’s ‘courage’

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume recently went on an interview with German publication Handelsblatt, where he discussed the veteran carmaker’s plans for the Taycan, as well as the vehicle’s impressive performance. Blume even took some time to address Tesla CEO Elon Musk, whom he credits for the automotive sector’s current shift towards electrification. When asked by […]

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Porsche Taycan Turbo first ride teases production specs and price, Turbo S and RWD GTS variant

Porsche recently granted Automobile Magazine a rare test ride in the Taycan Turbo, the top-tier variant of the company’s first modern all-electric car. The test drive provided what could only be described as the closest look yet at the upcoming vehicle, and based on the impressions of the magazine; it appears that the Taycan Turbo […]

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Porsche Taycan looks uncannily similar to the Mission E without its headlight camo

A recent sighting of a Porsche Taycan prototype has provided a surprisingly refreshing look at the upcoming all-electric four-door sedan. Just months before the vehicle’s production version is expected to be unveiled, Porsche has taken off part of the headlight covers of one of its Taycan test mules. The result of this simple change was […]

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“We have prototypes of the 718 running in electric now.”

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Porsche CEO Oliver Blume details further electric Porsche cars to follow the Taycan and says the company has “prototypes of the 718 running in electric now”. The new models will utilise the PPE platform Porsche is sharing with Audi, and hybrid models are under consideration as well. According to the report by Autocar, Porsche is […]

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Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Spied As Future Electric Wagon

Who said the Germans don’t have a sense of humor? Look at those “exhausts.” A brand mainly known for creating exciting two-door sports cars, Porsche has expanded its portfolio to include three SUVs, a sedan, and even a wagon. Later this year, the lineup will further grow to include another sedan, which will eventually be joined by this […]

Electric Porsche Macan Might Spawn Coupe Version

Additional body styles are under consideration for the next-gen, EV-only Macan. It’s a known fact by now that Porsche will ditch the combustion engine altogether for the next-generation Macan due to come out in 2021. That won’t spell the end of the ICE-powered model as the current-generation crossover will peacefully coexist with the new EV-only model for […]