Used Car Of The Day: 2017 Porsche Macan S
Today we have a 2017 Porsche Macan S for you -- one that is still under CPO warranty.
The Wedge Shaped Porsche That Never Was
In the long and occasionally bewildering history of Porsche, there are cars that defined the brand—the 356, the 911, the 917.
The Porsche 718 EV May Not Happen
Reports have emerged that Porsche leadership is considering abandoning the planned all-electric version of the 718 due to budget issues and dwindling EV sales. While the company has enjoyed great success over the last fifteen years, 2025 threw up some red flags that need to be accounted for.
Russian Porsches Have Stopped Working, Digital Security Vulnerabilities Faulted
Hundreds of Porsche models sold in Russia have mysteriously shut down. Reports from within the country, backed by countless angry posts online, have claimed that the vehicles now refuse to start. Speculation abounds as to whether this was the result of a coordinated cyber attack or simply an egregious mistake. But one thing is for certain, despite assurances to the contrary, connected cars remain shockingly vulnerable.
J.D. Power: Porsche and Others Hold Strong As Buyers' Brand Loyalty Wavers
Brand loyalty has taken a hit as tariffs have made some vehicles more expensive, driving buyers to other makes, but some automakers have held strong with customers. J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study found that automakers that listen to their customers’ wants and needs are best positioned to maintain loyalty and grow their base.
Report: Next Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman Will Retain Gas Engine Options
At one point, Porsche thought making the 718 a fully-electric car, but here we are a few years later, and the automaker is joining a growing chorus of companies backing off aggressive electrification plans. Porsche recently confirmed that it would not eliminate internal combustion engines in the 718 Boxster and Cayman, though most will lose gas power.
Audi and Porsche Owners Gain Access to Tesla Superchargers
After a long wait, Audi and Porsche owners will gain access to Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada tomorrow, but the rollout isn’t as straightforward as others have been. Owners won’t have access to all the features and conveniences out of the gate, but the automakers say the process will become better over time.
QOTD: Will Wireless EV Charging Ever Go Mainstream?
Porsche is promising wireless EV charging soon. Will it happen?
Is A Front-Drive Biased Porsche Automotive Sacrilege?
Porsche has never once sold a front-drive vehicle since its formation in 1931. But it looks as though the company is about to commit what some fans consider the ultimate taboo by offering models with a front-drive bias by 2028.
Porsche to Offer Wireless Charging for the 2026 Cayenne EV
Wireless charging for EVs may feel like a far-off technology, but it’s coming to a new Porsche model in the Year of Our Lord 2026. The Porsche Cayenne EV will be offered with wireless charging capabilities, and the way it works is surprisingly similar to smartphone technologies.
Honda-Powered Porsches? You Betcha
Speed Academy walks us through why Honda-powered Porsches are affordable race-track fun.
Drive Review of the 2025 Porsche Panamera GTS: Loads of V8 Power, No Electric Add-ons
The Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is one thing, but the 2025 Porsche Panamera GTS is another.
V8 power, no waiting.
2025 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid: Hybrid in a Hurry
The Porsche Panamera started its third generation in 2024. And this Panamera 4 E-Hybrid just recently arrived on U.S. shores as one of four different hybrid trims.
QOTD: What Was Your Youthful Exotic Object of Lust?
When you were a kid, what did you lust after?
Just to be clear, that question refers to cars. Exotic cars. I do not need to hear about that actress/actor from a certain movie or a TV show. Besides, as a child of the '80s and '90s, I can guess.
Porsche Made a Le Mans Racer for the Street (Again)
Half the fun of owning an expensive car is driving it, but for owners of the most sought-after classic racecars, that can’t happen on a public road. Porsche’s new 963 RSP aims to change that with road-legal construction and a fully built interior.
The Porsche 718's Days are Numbered
We’ve been hearing about the Porsche 718’s demise for a while now, but the day has finally come. The automaker’s head of American product communications, Frank Wiesmann, recently told Motor1 that the Boxster and Cayman have reached the final months of production, with the last units expected to roll off the production line in October.
Used Car of the Day: 1985 Porsche 944
Today we're going back to the mid-'80s for this 1985 Porsche 944.
Porsche May Abandon Chinese EV Sales Efforts
Electric vehicles are a tough business anywhere in the world, but the situation in China is brutal for outside automakers. Chinese brands produce a staggering variety of EVs, making it hard for foreign companies to compete, even Porsche. The company saw a significant slide in sales last year, dropping by 28 percent, and 2025 promises to be even more challenging.
Porsche Will Now Give You a Tattoo of Your New Car
I have tattoos. Nearly every other middle-aged dude with a beard here in New England has tattoos, and now, all of us can have our next Porsche etched into our skin eternally, at least as part of an April Fool’s joke. The automaker announced a “new” program that lets buyers receive a tattoo from the brand’s in-house artist to match their new Porsche vehicle.
Report: The Gas-Powered Porsche Macan Is Dead After the Current Generation
The Porsche Macan EV is finally out, but the automaker has continued selling the gas model alongside its newest counterpart. Rumors initially pointed to that situation continuing, at least for the foreseeable future, but Porsche recently put the speculation to bed by confirming that the gas model would be discontinued once the current generation has run its course.
Report: Porsche May Hang Onto the Gas Macan for Longer Than First Thought
The Porsche Macan EV was supposed to mark the next step forward for the brand’s sporty compact SUV, but it appears the company isn’t ready to let go of internal combustion in the vehicle just yet. A recent report from Autocar suggests that Porsche is considering keeping gas engines around in the next-gen SUVs, a reversal from its previous discussions on the topic.
Porsche Announces the New 2025 911 Carrera S Coupe and Cabriolet
Porsche’s already staggeringly expansive 911 lineup is growing in 2025. The new 911 Carrera S Coupe and Cabriolet are due this year, bringing a power boost and even more options and configuration choices.
Report: Developing the Electric 718 is Giving Porsche Headaches
Porsche is not an automaker that often makes mistakes, which is why it took so long for the Macan EV to land after extended delays over software issues. The company is now reportedly struggling to manage battery packaging issues with the upcoming 718 EV, which could see it delayed in a similar fashion.
Porsche to Continue ICE Development As EV Demand Wavers
Porsche is backing off its most aggressive electrification plans. The legendary German automaker recently said it would continue developing internal combustion engines across its catalog to satisfy customer demand as EV sales take a hit.
Porsche Offers Three New Taycan Variants for 2025
Porsche offers a mind-blowing number of trims and configuration options for almost every vehicle it sells, and the Taycan product line just got even more complex. The automaker announced updates to its sporty EV for 2025, which includes three new trims and better performance.
The Wheels Are Falling Off At Porsche
Porsche has issued a recall for 1,851 vehicles due to defective center-locking wheel nuts that may fracture, posing a serious safety risk.
This is the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T
Even the hottest performance cars have become bigger and heavier over the years, and the trend has reached the point that more basic, lightweight cars have become “special.” Porsche’s latest entry to the space takes that approach, as it’s the lightest 911 Carrera variant on sale today.
Porsche Now Considering Gasoline Variants of EVs
Having already pivoted its highest-volume model to run on all-electric power, Porsche is now considering building internal combustion variants of EVs. We appear to have come full circle on electrification in roughly the same time frame the industry previously assumed they’d become the dominant mode of transportation.
The 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Picked Up Several Improvements Over Its Predecessor
We don’t spend a ton of time talking about six-figure sports cars here at TTAC, but a new Porsche 911 is worth a look. The automaker recently announced the updated 2025 911 GT3, which lands with a revised suspension system, sharper styling, and improved aerodynamic bodywork.
Porsche's New Six-Stroke Engine Explained
Porsche has apparently been working on a six-stroke engine and even filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) along with the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. The motor is said to offer enhanced efficiency and power, along with cleaner combustion. However, it’s fairly common for the industry to promise the moon after announcing the revival of odd-ball technologies from the past or some totally novel powertrain.
Porsche Macan EV Buyers Get One Year of Free Electrify America Charging Seessions
Several automakers offer free public charging vouchers with new EV purchases, and the latest electric Porsche won’t be an exception. The automaker recently announced that 2025 Macan EV buyers would receive a year of free 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America (EA) stations.
Porsche Patents A Two Times Three Stroke Engine
Porsche is working on an innovative engine concept that could bring significant gains in efficiency and power density.
Used Car of the Day: 2012 Porsche Cayman S
Today we bring you a relatively low-mileage 2012 Porsche Cayman S with a manual transmission.
The 2025 Porsche Taycan is Getting Significant Range Improvements
The Porsche Taycan is one of the most stunning performance EVs around, but it’s never offered the best range estimates to go with its breathtaking acceleration. That’s changing for the 2025 model year, as the base Taycan with an upgraded battery will be able to travel 318 miles on a charge.
Porsche Expands the Panamera Lineup With Two New Variants for 2025
Porsche is increasingly leaning into electrification, and the new hybrid Panamera shows that adding electricity can bring significant performance improvements. The 2025 Panamera lineup recently expanded with two new variants, including the gas-only GTS and Turbo S E-Hybrid.
The GTS is expected to get a 4.0-liter V8, making 493 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque. The Turbo S E-Hybrid will sport 771 horsepower and 737 pound-feet of torque, making it more powerful and faster around the Nurburgring than the new BMW M5.
The Porsche Macan EV Lineup is Growing With Two New Variants
Porsche showed off the new Macan EV earlier this year, but there were only two expensive variants announced. Now, the automaker has revealed two new versions, including a rear-wheel drive model with a surprisingly “reasonable” price tag.
Porsche Sets Another Nürburgring Record
Prior to its hitting dealer lots, the new top dog Porsche Panamera has felled a lap time at the famed Nürburgring.
QOTD: Is Porsche Making Shocking Decisions?
Bad puns in the headline aside, Porsche has some electrification plans that might not sit well with you.
Porsche Scaling Back Taycan Production
With Porsche planning to eliminate its more affordable combustion models for the sake of fleet-wide electrification, there has been a lot of speculation on how well that will play out for the company in the long run. We already covered the fate of the soon to be discontinued vehicles, so there’s not much reason to recap the entire saga. But there is another data point that needs to be taken into account.
Porsche is scaling back production of the Taycan — which happens to be its flagship EV.
Report: Porsche Killing Combustion Models Sooner Than Anticipated
With loads of automakers walking back past promises of electrification, Porsche seems committed to staying the course. Reports out of Germany are claiming that the brand has been forced to discontinue several combustion models for being out of regulatory compliance and now plans on accelerating its timeline to field more electric vehicles globally, rather than allowing the EU-banned combustion models to linger on markets less prone toward regulation.
Ram, Porsche Lead Way in J.D. Power Quality
While one would hope their brand-new vehicle would have a measure of quality right out of the box, analytics company J.D. Power nevertheless continues to issue awards for vehicles which manage to not fall apart in the first three months of ownership.
Porsche Declares 911 Hybrid Development Successful
The Porsche 911 has been the company’s most-iconic model since the 1960s and fans have historically been adamantly against the manufacturer tampering with the recipe. As you might imagine, news that a hybrid version was under consideration resulted in some mixed opinions. However, Porsche says development has completed and that the resulting product is a complete success.
Porsche Gave the 2025 Cayenne GTS Better Performance and a Higher Price
There’s room for debate over whether the Cayenne saved Porsche, but it’s hard to deny the SUV’s impact on the performance automaker’s bottom line. The Cayenne has been available in dozens of configurations over the years, but the GTS has long been offered a solid balance of speed and luxury. Though it was absent for the 2024 model year, Porsche’s bringing it back for 2025 with a range of improvements over the outgoing SUV that make it even more compelling than before.
Used Car of the Day: 2008 Porsche Cayman S
Today we give you a used 2008 Porsche Cayman S that costs more than many new cars.
Audi Sees More Battery Recalls, Porsche Likewise Impacted
Audi’s all-electric e-tron subbrand continues suffering from battery issues, with the company recently issuing a recall for the GT sedan and its zestier RS variant. The issue is that the high-voltage batteries equipped to the models might short circuit, posing a fire risk to owners and whatever they’ve parked their EV next to. The recall report stipulates that Porsche warned Audi of the possibility of “thermal events” after realizing that some Taycan models were suffering from battery defects.
Porsche Stops Selling the 718 Boxster and Cayman in Europe
The Porsche 718 is now dead in Europe after it failed to meet the European Union’s so-called “cybersecurity” regulations. The Cayman and Boxster be joining the gasoline-powered Macan SUV in the afterlife, which encountered its own regional demise for similar reasons. While all models will reportedly return as electric vehicles, we know things will never be the same.
Porsche 911 Hybrid Confirmed for Summer Debut
For years, the possibility of a hybridized Porsche 911 has been the topic of much discussion among enthusiasts. Some said the move would spoil the recipe, suggesting the brand create an entirely new model for electrification like it did with the Taycan. Others believed the potential performance gains associated with hybridization were too lofty to ignore, often citing the legendary Porsche 918 as proof. Regardless of which camp you happen to occupy, Porsche is indeed building a hybrid 911 and has even confirmed its official debut for this summer.
Imported Audi, Porsche, and Bentley Models Held Back Over Forced Labor Allegations
Thousands of vehicles manufactured under the umbrella of Volkswagen Group are being held at U.S. ports for allegedly violating the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). Enacted in 2021, the law is supposed to prohibit the utilization of slave labor in Western China. While the impacted automakers include Porsche, Bentley and Audi, we’ve seen plenty of brands being accused of leveraging forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China, where the country is said to have forcibly concentrated the Uyghur ethnic minority.
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