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As much as it would seem like a bad time to be an electric-only carmaker right now, Polestar is proof that it’s not all bad news for the EV industry. The Swedish brand sold just over 60,000 cars globally in 2025 – a modest number in the wider industry but the most successful year for the young company since it was spun off from Volvo’s racing team and performance badge into its own brand in 2017. Off the back of that momentum, Polestar’s not slowing down any time soon, announcing that four new o

Quietly Working Polestar is considered a niche brand in the EV landscape. While it isn't what one would call "premium," it also isn't a mass-market brand. It has survived under the radar and has actually thrived by being practical about its goals and development. 2025 was the brand's strongest sales year yet, and has caused them to reshift focus. We reported a few months ago that, due to a new strategy shift, Polestar announced it would delay the launch of the Polestar 6, its roadster/convertibl

The Porsche 911 Dakar made us all smile when it arrived, blending sports car performance with the ability and the desire to go off-road. It paid tribute to Porsche's rally heritage, tipping its hat to the 953 and 959, and all 2,500 units quickly sold out, but if you missed out the first time around, the 992.2 facelift will provide another opportunity to experience rear-engine rallying. New spy shots from the Autoblog photographers capture the revised 911 Dakar for the first time, showing that th

Uncompromising The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is one of the best versions of one of the best sports cars ever made. It is the expression of Porsche's desire to make a 911 that's as close to racing performance on the road. It is usually a more stripped-out, lighter, tougher, and more powerful 911. For most, it would already be more than enough; however, some think more can be squeezed out of the 911 model. Talos is one of those who do, and it has dialed the hardcore 911 up to 11.

Manthey Magic at the Ring The Porsche 911 GT3 RS set one of the quickest production-car lap times ever recorded around the Nürburgring in Germany with the Manthey Kit, delivering yet another strong performance from the German tuner. With Jorg Bergmeister behind the wheel, the car recorded a 6:45.389 lap – about four seconds quicker than the 911 GT3 RS without the kit. In a press release, Manthey said the car was fitted with its performance kit and optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. The

A Slow Start After a Difficult Year Porsche entered 2026 still feeling the effects of a tough 2025. Even strong US sales couldn’t make up for shrinking profits and bigger industry challenges. Rising costs, changing EV demand, and a need to rethink strategy forced Porsche to work more closely with Audi just to keep things steady. Anyone hoping for a fresh start in 2026 will be disappointed. The first quarter shows Porsche still wrestling with old problems – and picking up a few new ones. Model ch

Even Mansory Can Show Restraint Sometimes Mansory is known for modifying expensive cars in ways that usually split the room in half. Whether it’s a Rolls-Royce wrapped in forged carbon or a Lamborghiniwearing enough vents to cool a power plant, the German tuner has never exactly been known for subtlety. That’s what makes this latest Porsche 911 Turbo S project a bit surprising. Unveiled at Top Marques Monaco, Mansory’s new “softkit” package for the updated Porsche 911 Turbo S (992.2) feels notic

BYD's Performance Arsenal At this point, BYD has already built a global reputation for mass-market EVs and plug-in hybrids. However, the company's identity is also tinged with performance projects that draw a lot of attention. The most visible example is the Yangwang U9, the wild quad-motor 3,000-horsepower electric hypercar that set a Nürburgring lap record for EVs. It also grabbed headlines with a verified 294-mph run, giving BYD bragging rights in an area long dominated by European brands. No

Last month, Porsche said it would be increasing prices of new cars by up to 2.9%, depending on the model. This move comes as a result of the Trump administration’s tariffs. Porschealready increased prices at least twice in 2025, and this latest price hike is now evident in the staggering starting price of the 911. The base 911 now begins at $135,500, and that increases to $137,850 once you add the expensive destination charge of $2,350. In roughly half a decade, the cheapest 911 has seen prices

Back in February 2019, Porsche announced that the following generation of the immensely popular Macan crossover, one of its best sellers, would only be available with electric power. The EV launched in early 2024, and by then, the world's view of how quickly all-electric mobility would be adopted changed, and Porsche's former CEO has now admitted that it was a mistake. In an interview with German publication Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, published in his final month at the reins of the automak

The fully electric Porsche Cayenne went into production earlier this month, and now the German automaker has revealed an even more potent version, the Cayenne S Electric. This model sits between the base Cayenne Electric (402 horsepower) and the ballistic Cayenne Turbo Electric (844 hp)—with 536 hp, the Cayenne S Electric may just be the pick of the bunch. Not only is it extremely quick, but the Cayenne S Electric benefits from the same fast charging as the other variants of the SUV. It’s also p

25 years ago, Porsche revealed the Carrera GT at the 2000 Paris Motor Show with a glorious Le Mans-derived 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine, and in 2010, the German automaker presented the 918 Spyder at the Geneva Motor Show with a 4.6-liter V8 assisted by electric motors. But that's where Porsche's hypercar story ends, with no successor in sight—until now. As first reported by Motor1, Porsche's annual press conference earlier today left nuggets of hope that a new performance vehicle abo

Strategic Bet Didn’t Pay Off Outgoing Porsche CEO Oliver Blume reflected on the challenges he faced during his tenure, including a sharp sales decline in China—one of Porsche’s largest markets alongside the U.S. and Germany. In an interview with Germany’s Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Blume said the Chinese luxury market has collapsed by around 80 percent, a downturn that led to missed sales targets and placed added strain on the company’s financial performance. Blume outlined several factors

More for Less Here we are again with the Porsche packages and their ridiculous options. You can pick up the full story of the new Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric here, and I do recommend you look at that first before coming back to this article to get the full context. Don't worry, I can wait. Anyway, have you read it? Okay, now that you're back, you will know that Porsche launched a beast of an electric SUV with over 1,000 horsepower in launch control mode and a new roofline that is inspired b

One Name, Two Models The all-new and first-ever electric Cayenne may be here, but Porsche continues to sell the gas-powered third-generation model that will live on for a few more years. Mechanically, the two are as unrelated as they come, connected only by name. It's a wise move given that not all Cayenne buyers are ready to go full electric just yet. However, the third-generation Cayenne isn't exactly a young model. It was introduced in mid-2017 for the 2019 model year, so it's a familiar shap

When it looked like the whole world would be enthusiastically driving all-electric vehicles by the end of the decade, it made sense for Porsche to introduce the Taycan EV as a complement to its combustion-powered Panamera, but that outlook has changed. Not only are gas-powered cars still immensely popular and the Chinese building EVs that beat just about anything European and American automakers can offer, but Porsche has been facing challenges in Asia and the rest of the world, with the automak

Porsche Hits Reset Give Porsche credit for trying to branch out into adjacent ventures. But with shifting market conditions, including U.S. tariffs and slowing sales in China, the German marque wants to refocus on its “core business.” That shift is so significant that the company is cutting several subsidiaries, affecting more than 500 employees. This strategic realignment became apparent after Porsche agreed to sell its stakes in the Bugatti Rimac and the Rimac Group. Now, the automaker is disc

A 911 S/T Story for the History Books Porsche has apologized to two 911 S/T owners after a production mix-up left both cars bearing the same “1,724 of 1,963” limited-edition badge. The owners appear to have accepted the apology after visiting the automaker’s Zuffenhausen facility in Germany, where the numbering error was officially corrected and documented. To recall, Porsche introduced the S/T in 2023 as a 60th-anniversary tribute to its iconic sports car. Production was capped at 1,963 units,

The fate of Porsche's only mid-engine models, the 718 Cayman and Boxster, seems to be hanging in the balance as the automaker's top brass are said to have met yesterday to decide if the next-gen 718 sports cars, which are supposed to be EV-only, are still going to see the light of day. Two unnamed sources reportedly told The Drive that Porsche's top execs met in Europe on Thursday to decide the fate of the electric sports cars amid an unfavorable EV climate due to a combination of factors includ

Grown Up Toys We all know that sports cars are the very definition of grown-up toys. Our inner children are tickled and delighted by the prospect of owning and driving some of the world's best-performing cars. Porsche has always leaned into this mindset by offering very unique special editions that cater to your inner child. Its latest collaboration will see it work with Disney and take on the theme of real toys. 911 Toy Story Edition Porsche announced a partnership with Disney for the upcoming

Manuals Are Slowly Disappearing Manual gearboxes aren’t extinct just yet, but the outlook isn’t great. Across the industry, the good ol’ stick shift is quietly vanishing. Even BMW’s M division has said outright that manuals probably won’t survive much longer. However, a few automakers, like Ford, remain determined to keep the manual driving experience alive in some form. Porsche, on the other hand, has other ideas – a newly published patent in Germany suggests the Stuttgart-based automaker is ex

Forced Back into the Dealer An antitrust class-action lawsuit was filed against Porsche, alleging an illegal monopoly in repair services. The plaintiff filed the lawsuit after hitting a software wall following a routine oil change on his Porsche from a third-party service provider. The class-action lawsuit, as reported by Car Complaints, alleges that vehicle owners are forced to return to Porsche dealers for repairs and maintenance. The design of the cars essentially locks them into obtaining r

Porsche may revisit one of the most beloved chapters in its history. A recently uncovered patent reveals a new engine cooling concept that takes inspiration from the air-cooled era of the 911, before water-cooled engines took over in the late 1990s. Albeit not entirely air-cooled, it combines the old-school design with a dash of modern engineering in a way only Porsche really can. Reviving The Spirit Of The Air-Cooled 911

Porsche’s Electric Pause Button The EV push among automakers has gone sideways heading into 2026, and Porsche hasn’t been spared. According to Bloomberg, people familiar with the matter said that Porsche CEO Michael Leiters is now considering dropping the all-electric versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman. The 718 is Porsche’s entry-level sports car, positioned below the brand’s long-running 911 nameplate. Production of the 718’s combustion-engine variants ended last year, with the German marqu

There’s no question that the Porsche 911 has the most varied lineup of all sports cars on sale around the world, with the German luxury brand offering no fewer than 22 variants. From the base 911 Carrera to the 911 Turbo and from the coupe to the convertible and the Targa, the 911 offers an unrivaled variety of powertrains and body styles so that everyone (who can afford it) can buy the 911 best suited to their needs. Porsche’s website currently lists a total of 22 variants for the 911, but you