Automakers go to great lengths to conceal the appearance of their future products and keep prying eyes from uncovering design details. Over the decades, this has evolved into a fascinating art of deception. From masking tape and cardboard to vinyl sheets and black panels, companies have steadily refined the formula for making the lives of … Read more
Axial flux motors are still a fledgling technology, but they’re quickly becoming the go-to choice for some high-performance hybrid systems. Thanks to their minimal weight, compact design, and impressive power outputs, companies like Ferrari and Lamborghini have already integrated them into some of their latest road cars. Porsche could be next. According to a patent … Read more
An excellent exhaust note remains a great joy. The right aural blast can take an okay drive and turn it into something that sticks in your mind. You know the drill when you’re approaching one; roll the windows down, drop a gear, and scream towards the light on the car end. Porsche gets this, too. … Read more
We’ve been mourning the 718’s demise this month, but another Porsche is also nearing the end of the line. Less thrilling but far more crucial to a battered balance sheet, the first-generation Macan is not long for this world. It’s had a solid run: 12 years of production so far, with around one million units … Read more
Porsche is adding a new model to the Macan Electric family with the debut of the 2026 Porsche Macan GTS. The GTS badge, long associated with Porsche’s most driver-focused models, makes its way to the all-electric Macan for the first time — bringing more power, sharper handling, and signature styling updates. The 2026 Macan GTS … Read more
The Porsche Macan Electric is outselling the gasoline model this year, partly because the ICE version is no longer sold in the European Union. There won’t be any internal competition for long, as the gas-powered Macan will be retired globally in 2026. A new combustion-engine crossover with a different name is in development but won’t … Read more
A new patent from Porsche shows its engineers aren’t afraid to push the boundaries of automotive technology. The automaker submitted a filing for a new W-shaped, “space-optimized” combustion engine that depicts it with 18 cylinders—six per bank—but it could fit in an assortment of potential products. According to the filing, the engine could “have … Read more
After months of internal pressure and mounting dissatisfaction from investors, Porsche has announced that it will replace CEO Oliver Blume. The company confirmed today, via an official statement from the Supervisory Board, that negotiations have begun for an early and mutually agreed termination of Blume’s mandate as head of Porsche AG. Michael Leiters, former CEO … Read more
October marks the end of production for the current-generation Boxster and Cayman. What comes after? Well, it’s complicated. Porsche initially announced that the 718 would be available only in electric form, but then it changed its mind. Those EVs are still on the way, but they’ll be joined by combustion-powered versions. Here’s the kicker: the … Read more
Porsche’s recent decision to reinvest in combustion engines shows that EV adoption isn’t progressing as quickly as Zuffenhausen had hoped. Even so, the renewed focus on traditional drivetrains isn’t derailing plans for an electric Cayenne. It’s still on track for a reveal later this year, and in the meantime, we’re getting an early look inside … Read more