Porsche radically shifts its electrification plan as slumping EV sales force the sports car maker to maintain ICE vehicle production.
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Si, Pablo Di Si is Out as VW Group of America CEO
Pablo di Si unexpectedly stepped down as head of the Volkswagen Group of America and will be replaced by Rivian executive Kjell Gruner, the automaker announced Tuesday. The move comes at a critical time for VW which has been struggling to move its all-electric models in the U.S., even as it prepares to launch the all-new, all-electric Scout brand.
Consumers Happier with New Vehicle Buying Process This Year
Lower prices and more choices made consumers a bit happier about the new vehicle purchasing process, say the experts at J.D. Power & Associates. The 2024 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index Study revealed a small increase in the results. Check out the story at Headlight.News.
These Are the Fastest-Charging EVs – and the Slowest
There’s no question EVs offer a number of advantages, including low energy costs and the ability to plug in at home. But what about when you need to charge up on the road? The good news is that there are more public chargers being added every day. The downside: you might be in for a long wait when you plug in, depending on what EV you’re driving. Automakers are upgrading their battery vehicles to improve charging speeds and here’s a look at the models that will add miles the fastest – as well as the slowest.
Porsche Completes Panamerica Trilogy With 718 Spyder One-Off
Porsche unveils special one-off Panamerica 718 Spyder as the company not only pays tribute to its racing past but also to the 718 with the company recently confirming that the 718 Cayman and Boxter will bow out of production in the middle of next year.
Automotive Brands Expanding Owner Loyalty Numbers in 2024
Consumers in the auto space continue to buy what they already have, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study. Despite increased incentives and inventory issues, new vehicle buyers in larger numbers this year are sticking to the brand they currently own. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Porsche Keeps Shifting … to All-Electric Lineup with End of Gas-Powered Macan
Porsche augments its move to an all-electric Macan lineup with the discontinuation of the 718 duo, the Boxster and Cayman. Changes begin this fall. Find out more at Headlight.News.
The Past Lane: Porsche Builds A Sedan – In 1952
Known as the Porsche 542, it almost became Studebaker’s newest model.
Porsche’s Newest 911 is Faster, More Powerful and Gets Hybrid Variant
After millions of miles of development and testing, Porsche’s planning to show off the newest generation of the iconic 911 to the world. The new version is faster, more powerful and, for the first time, can be had as a hybrid. Get details at Headlight.News.
2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Gets More Power, Improved Handling, and Tweaked Pricing
Porsche is looking to expand its performance horizons with 2025 Cayenne GTS. Newest addition would slot below range topping Turbo model and give customers more choices for both performance and body style.
Porsche Brings the Heat with New Taycan Turbo GT
German sports car maker Porsche’s tease of “the most dynamic Taycan of all time” paid off March 11 with the debut of the Taycan Turbo GT and the track-ready Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package. Find out more at Headlight.News.
Porsche Amps Up 2025 Taycan Performance
Even the EV makers do it, and Porsche’s the latest to jump into the fray. Every electric vehicle eventually gets a performance variant so why should Porsche be any different? It’s not, hence, the tease of a track-ready, performance version of the all-electric Taycan, reports Headlight.News.