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Porsche Is Taycan Away The Cross Turismo And Sport Turismo Wagon Options

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:45:17 +0000

When it comes to actual, paying customers and not passionate-but-broke car dudes on the internet, wagons just aren't popular in the U.S.

2027 Porsche Taycan Gets Simulated Shifts Because The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Was So Impressive

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The new (and optional) E-Shift system has 8 gears selected by steering wheel paddles, and it simulates engine braking and has a rev limiter.

This Is How Much A 2021 Porsche Cayenne Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The 2021 Porsche Cayenne's heavy depreciation could make it an interesting option for used buyers, especially when it comes to certain trims.

These Are Porsche's Most Important Engines, From Flat Six To V10

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Porsche is an iconic automaker with numerous vehicles that have achieved legendary status. Here are some of the most important engines of the company's history.

Why Porsche's Mezger Flat-Six Engine Is So Bulletproof

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0000

Featuring in the 996- and 997-gen GT2, GT3, and Turbo models, the Mezger flat-six is widely regarded as the greatest naturally aspirated Porsche engine ever.

Porsche Went To Infinity And Beyond With These Adorable Bespoke 911 'Toy Story 5' Models To Benefit Children's Charities

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:27:22 +0000

The three cars made their red carpet debut June 9 for the "Toy Story 5" premiere.

Owners Say These Are The Biggest Problems With The 2021-2024 Porsche Macan

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 23 May 2026 23:25:00 +0000

While they boast impressive reliability ratings and reviews, 2021-2024 Porsche Macans have their fair share of issues potential owners should be aware of.

A Six-Speed Manual Porsche Cayenne GTS Is For Sale, And I'm Sure This One Definitely Won't Go For A Truly Absurd Amount Of Money

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:25:00 +0000

We're still talking about a 2008 model here, so the car itself is essentially two decades old.

Manthey-Modified Porsche 911 GT2 RS (The Previous-Gen Car!) Topples C8 Corvette ZR1's Road Atlanta Time

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:21:25 +0000

When Porsche breaks out the Manthey kit, you know it's out for blood.

The 12 Most Powerful Porsches To Ever Leave The Factory

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Fri, 15 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Porsche has been pushing for higher horsepower numbers in recent years. Some models are even reaching above 1,000 horsepower from the factory.

Porsche Is Laying Off More Than 500 People And Cutting Its E-Bike Business

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:05:00 +0000

With all three subsidiaries dropped being electric car-adjacent, it doesn't take a genius to gather that weak EV demand is part of Porsche's financial pain.

For Better Or Worse, The Tiptronic Transmission Was Revolutionary

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Mon, 11 May 2026 00:25:00 +0000

Porsche's Tiptronic-branded transmissions have been in use for more than 25 years, but what made them so revolutionary when they were introduced?

Porsche Engines That Aren't Flat-Sixes

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Porsche's flat-six design might be the most popular from the brand. But it's used a number of other designs in the past, as well as in the present.

Before You Buy A Used 996 Porsche 911, Check If This Has Been Fixed First

staff@jalopnik.com (Eugene Buono) — Sat, 09 May 2026 11:05:00 +0000

The 996 Porsche 911 is a cheap car with some unique styling, but if you aren't checking for a certain issue, it could just be a matter of time before it breaks.

Manthey Racing Kit Takes The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT To New Extremes

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

A wild aero package, chassis mods and more power make the Manthey Kit-equipped Taycan 12 seconds faster around the Nürburgring, beating every production EV.

These Are The 10 Quickest Factory-Stock Porsches Ever Tested

staff@jalopnik.com (Max Larsen) — Sat, 02 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Porsche has made some legendary cars over the years, but what are the quickest Porsches to ever leave the factory floor? We used independent data to find out.

At $5,500, Is This 1987 Porsche 924 S A Stealthy Steal?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 01 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

With the engine from the 944, could this Porsche 924 S be a surprisingly powerful yet inexpensive way into Porsche ownership?

Porsche Confirms Gas Macan Is Ending Production This Summer Because Who Needs Cars That Sell?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:08:47 +0000

I'm sure the folks who run Porsche are much smarter than I am, know what they're doing, and everything will turn out fine. Right?

Automakers Expect $2.3 Billion In Tariff Refunds Whether Trump Likes It Or Not

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:27:17 +0000

A big payday is coming for automakers. Anyone care to wager on just how much Trump tariff money makes it back to actual consumers?

Porsche Developed A Sedan For Studebaker, And It Even Involved John Z. DeLorean

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Porsche didn't always just make Porsches. It was founded as an engineering firm, and it created cars for other brands. Studebaker almost was one of them.