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Porsche's CEO Says Electric 718 Is Definitely 100% For Sure No Doubt Absolutely Totally Still Happening

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:24:41 +0000

Knowing Porsche, the electric 718 is going to be one of the sickest EVs on sale whenever it finally does come out.

Porsche's Track Experience School At Laguna Seca Is More Than Worth The Splurge

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:47:16 +0000

A full day of lapping Laguna Seca in a Porsche 911 Carrera S made me a much better and more confident driver, and put a huge smile on my face.

Watch A Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric Drive Underneath The World's Largest Aircraft While It Takes Off

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Race car driver Patrick Long had to hold pace at the Cayenne EV's top speed while the massive Stratolaunch Roc took off, and the resulting video is awesome.

Porsche And Penske Unveil Retro Liveries Celebrating Dominant Victories At Road America

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:55:22 +0000

The 963 prototypes will be donning throwback designs from Porsche/Penske past at this weekend's Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America.

Great For The Track, Better For The Street: How Porsche Created The 911 GT3 Touring

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Porsche's 911 GT3 Touring is less obviously a race-worthy car than the plain GT3 thanks to one simple omission. It adds a bit of comfort, too.

I've Got A Porsche 911 Turbo S T-Hybrid For The Next Week, What Do You Want To Know?

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0000

I'll be using it as my daily for the next seven days, and will be taking it on some of Southern California's best driving roads this weekend.

At $18,000, Is This 1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet A Big (Four) Deal?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Does relative rarity make this 968 more appealing, or just more of a potential headache?

Jetta, Taycan And Gas-Powered 718 Replacement Are Among 10 Cars That Could All Be Killed To Save Volkswagen

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:57:16 +0000

The Volkswagen Group we're going to see in the 2030s will look far different than the one we've got today.

Ruf Is Betting Everything On A New 1,000-HP Twin-Turbo Flat-Eight

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The boxer-8 engine is debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in a CTR3-based prototype called Erprober, and it'll be paired with a six-speed manual.

This Might Be The Cheapest Used Porsche Taycan Ever Listed With A Clean Title

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:57:52 +0000

Where there's one pre-owned Taycan available in the $30,000-range, more are sure to follow. In a few more months, we could be swimming in them.

The Porsche 911 Carrera S Makes Every Day An Event

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0000

It's not a car that meets the occasion. It makes the occasion, because that's what a truly special car can do.

Porsche Cayman GT4 Race Car Replaced By New 911 GT4 Race Car Based On The 911 GT3, Which Won't Be Confusing

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Porsche racing aficionados will note that, believe it or not, this is the first time Porsche has built a GT4 car out of the 911.

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.