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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.

What Separates Porsche's GTS Models From The 'Real' GT Cars?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Porsche's naming scheme can get confusing for the uninitiated. Here's what seperates a true GT Porsche from the GTS models.

Why Are Oil Leaks Common In Air-Cooled Porsches?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:05:00 +0000

Old cars aren't always especially reliable, and air-cooled Porsches are famous for leaking oil, but is it just a myth, or is it a real issue?

The Most And Least Expensive Cars From These 6 Automakers

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0000

From the least-expensive cars you can buy today to seven-figure ultra-exclusive hypercars, there's a widening gap between what's cheap and what's expensive.

2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric Is Here Because 40% Of Cayenne Buyers Go For The Coupe

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000

It's launching with the same base, S and 1,139-horsepower Turbo trims as the regular Cayenne Electric, with prices that start at around $5,000 more.

Gunther Werks Project Endgame Is A Gorgeous But Slightly Cringey Speedster Inspired By Iron Man

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The 24-karat gold shift knob even has six Infinity Stone-like gems denoting the shift pattern.

Los Angeles Car Strippers Leave Porsche 911 A Shell Of Its Former Self

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:35:47 +0000

The cops notified the car's owner, and the LAPD says its detectives are on the case.

Is One-Pedal Driving Really More Efficient?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0000

One-pedal driving is a feature used in many modern vehicles to regenerate power. But how much efficiency does it actually provide in the long run?

How Body-In-White 911s Birthed The Seven-Figure Porsche Restomod

staff@jalopnik.com (Eugene Buono) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0000

The modern world of Porsche restomods wouldn't be what it is today without the vision of Alois Ruf, Jr., whose 1987 CTR Yellowbird changed everything.

Watch This Twin-Turbocharged Porsche 911 GT3 RS Outrun A Helicopter

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0000

The Porsche has the horsepower advantage, but the helicopter is lighter and doesn't have to deal with any traction issues.

The Porsche Panamericana's Wheel Arches Looked Like That For Very Practical Reasons

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The engineers who built the Panamericana as a gift for their boss included wheel arches inspired by the race that gave the concept car its name.