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Do you want to be a race car driver? If you grew up as a gearhead or car enthusiast as a child, there is a big chance that when you were asked what you wanted to be when you grew up by a parent or teacher, the answer would be "race car driver" alongside other dream jobs like "test driver" or "car designer." While it may be nice to dream of ourselves on a podium alongside Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, or Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin, chasing the motorsports dream requires a full commitment t

Manual transmissions are becoming increasingly scarce, and for numerous reasons, and if two-pedal driving is the norm, two new patents filed by Porsche aim to make shifting gears via paddles as enjoyable as possible. Automatics are easier to produce, are more often bought by most customers, and are now capable of handling more torque than manuals, but according to two patents filed with the European Intellectual Property Office, they have room for improvement, reports CarBuzz, specifically when

Porsche has announced it will cut more jobs after the company’s profits for 2025 were largely erased by a costly €3.9 billion ($4.5 billion) write-down on reversing its EV strategy, persistent sales slump in China, and U.S. import tariffs. The luxury car manufacturer saw its operating profit collapse 92.7% to €413 million ($478 million) in 2025 from €5.64 billion ($6.53 billion) the year before. That comes after Porsche received four profit warnings last year that contributed to it being removed

Closing the Order Book Porsche has effectively ended new orders for the 718 Cayman and Boxster, with the models’ online configurator (screenshot below) now showing “Unavailable for configuration.” This move signals the German automaker’s plan to introduce a next-generation version, although its future remains somewhat unclear amid recent shifts in the automotive industry. The outgoing fourth-generation 982 entered production in 2016 and ended its run last year. The next-generation version was or

Maintaining Classics is a Tough Hobby When it comes to the ownership of special and iconic models from brands, upkeep is a major consideration. Owners of said vehicles tend to want to keep their cars as close to original as possible, especially the classics. It's hard enough to maintain old cars, but finding the required parts is even harder. Porsche is making things a little easier for those looking to keep their classic interiors original by reissuing some of its iconic, nostalgic seat pattern

It's finally happened: Porsche has created a convertible version of the sublime 911 GT3, and as the first of its kind, Porsche has endowed it with several upgrades from the limited-edition 911 S/T. It's called the 911 GT3 S/C, or Sport Cabriolet, and it's not quite as hardcore as the S/T, nor will it be as rare. The engine is the same as that of the 992.2 GT3, meaning it gets the camshafts of the 992.1 GT3 RS, resulting in 503 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque—15 less than the S/T. 0-60 takes j

Luxury and Individuality True automotive luxury is never "you get what you see." At the upper echelons of luxury, individuality is about customers who seek to make personal statements or stand out from the rest. This is why major automakers offer bespoke, custom-made experiences for prospective buyers. In fact, if the buyer's vision is good enough, the automaker is inclined to show off the model, just like the recently commissioned Porsche Panamera Sonderwunsch.

China's Ruffling Feathers Every once in a while, a country disrupts the automotive market to a point that it eventually defines it and becomes a major player. There was Japan in the '70s, South Korea towards the late 2000s, and now, it's China's turn to shake up the establishment. Like it or not, the rise of Chinese cars has put the world on notice, and it's now legacy automakers scrambling to keep up with the rapid pace of development China has set. Like any disruptor, it's seen as a threat, bu

Porsche's Unexpected Savior When the original Cayenne landed more than 20 years ago, it kept Porsche alive and opened the brand to buyers who needed something more practical than a 911. It also effectively placed Porsche in an unexpected corner of the SUV world. Despite its luxury-car focus, the Cayenne proved surprisingly useful off-road, enough that custom off-road builds and lifted one-offs became a quiet subculture. Now the Cayenne Electric enters the picture as a separate model line. It bri

Porsche, along with a dealership in Pennsylvania, has been sued by the owner of a 2022 911 GT3 for fraud. Abdul Azizi purchased the practically new GT3 for $281,940, having been promised that the 34-mile sports car was only used for display and marketing purposes. However, his lawsuit claims the sports car was in fact used as a technician-training vehicle, which wasn’t disclosed. Electrical problems and improper undercarriage work performed on the GT3 were ultimately exposed, suggesting that it

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is undoubtedly one of the most capable track-focused cars on the planet, capable of beating cars with more than twice the horsepower around tracks like the Nürburgring, but one owner in Switzerland has turned the most extreme 911 into something else entirely with the help of Porsche's Sonderwunsch department. The new creation is arguably closer to Pagani than Porsche, turning the GT3 RS into a statement of style rather than speed. A new kind of carbon fiber was created to

In 2022, BMW showed off the astonishing color-changing concept of e-Ink on an iX EV, a car that could be black, white, or grey, and the following year, it presented the i Vision Dee concept car, which could change between numerous vivid colors. It may seem like the stuff of science fiction, but BMW isn't the only automaker looking into the idea in the hopes that it will someday be commercially viable. Last year, Toyota applied for a patent for paint that could change colors using heat and light,

Putting the engine over the rear wheels and keeping it there has been both a blessing and a curse for Porsche and its 911. On the one hand, the challenges that come with putting an engine so far back without creating handling that makes a car unmanageable have been immense, but on the other, finding ways to overcome those challenges has created a spirit of innovation throughout the company, and Porsche's latest patent is further proof that the engineers in Stuttgart never stop trying to make the

What's the deal with midsize sedans? Whether or not you have seen an episode or two of the iconic 90's sitcom that bears his last name, or have been a fan of his stand-up comedy, you probably know comedian and TV icon Jerry Seinfeld as a well-versed car enthusiast. One of the most public showcases of his affinity for cars was through the popular web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, where he took notable figures like former President Barack Obama and fellow comedians such as Jimmy Fallon

If you want to spend as much as possible on a new Porsche 911, you can grab a Turbo S Cabriolet for $284,300. But Porsche has just unveiled a new truly special 911 collector car that costs over $100,000 more than that—$387,000, to be exact. This is the 2027 911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche, and the name tells you all about why it’s so special. This car pays tribute to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche (also known as F.A.), the grandson of Porsche AG Founder, Ferdinand Porsche. The younger Ferdinand passed away

Porsche started developing its next-generation 718 Cayman and Boxster electric sports cars in 2019, and it looks like it may still take a while until they reach showrooms. As the automaker backtracked on its electrification commitments due to the EV downturn, reports started to emerge (including from Bloomberg) about the death of the 718 Cayman and Boxster EVs. Porsche did nothing to refute the rumors, and then in mid-February we’ve learned that a top-level meeting had been called to decide the

Design Defines Legacy How a car feels and drives is a major part of the overall experience, but design is equally important. Car designs shape the legacy of each nameplate and the generations that follow. The way a car looks divides and unites enthusiasts, sparking passionate debate in the process. All major manufacturers seriously consider who leads their brand's design team, with each new Chief Designer subject to scrutiny based on their previous work. Porsche has just announced a new leader i

The Sales Leader You don't need a rocket scientist to figure out the best-selling model in Porsche's lineup. For over a decade, the Macan has been Stuttgart's moneymaker, and has sat at the top of the company's sales charts since 2015. It has consistently sold over 80,000 units, taking up a good chunk of the company's total sales. Without it, Porsche probably wouldn't even sell 200,000 cars per year. Despite the arrival of the Macan EV, the first-generation model is still serving the brand, even

For the Love of Porsche Very few automotive brands have the same appeal and gravitas as Porsche. Over the years, they've grown to cultivate massive loyalty among fans, owners, and collectors from all walks of life. Because of the brand's very rich history and extensive catalogue of classic models, people are constantly drawn to them. One of the biggest fan-made events centered on Porsche just concluded a monumental event in what most would consider a mecca for the automotive scene – and for the

Porsche says production of the Cayenne Electric is now underway, and it is using the launch to expand how much of the battery system it designs and builds itself. The company is positioning the move as a manufacturing milestone and a technical one, because the Cayenne is a high volume nameplate and the battery pack is being treated as a core performance component rather than a sourced commodity.

While most of us were taking the day off to recharge for the new week, Porsche engineers spent Sunday working, and the Autoblog spy photographers were too, catching two pre-production versions of the facelifted Cayenne SUV on camera. Both are E-Hybrid plug-in models, which we know because black tape on the front fenders draws attention to the spot where Porsche places the badge, with one being the regular Cayenne E-Hybrid and the other the stonkingly fast Turbo E-Hybrid. Although the German auto

Porsche is betting on gas engines and aggressive cost cuts to pull itself out of one of the worst financial periods in its modern history. Porsche booked $4.5 billion in extraordinary expenses in 2025, including a $3.5 billion writedown for its EV strategy pivot. Its operating profit collapsed 98%, margins shrank to 0.3%, and shares have fallen by more than half since 2022. New CEO Michael Leiters, who led McLaren before taking the job, has a clear diagnosis: the company moved too fast toward el

Porsche is preparing to launch its third SUV nameplate, expanding into a new market segment in the process as it attempts to capture some of the lucrative three-row luxury SUV market with the car codenamed ‘K1’. Spy shots have been trickling out for a couple of years now, and while it was initially planned for the K1 to be electric-only, the weak EV market led to Porsche flip-flopping on that decision last year and pushing ahead with gas and hybrid versions as a priority. Now, a new report says

Porsche has just released its sales results for 2025, and while the United States saw another year of record sales for the automaker, other major regions saw a decline. Globally, Porsche sales dropped by a disappointing 10%, but in the U.S., Porsche sold 52 vehicles more than in 2024—a new record by the narrowest of margins. Locally and worldwide, the Macan was the manufacturer’s best-selling model, while the 911 set another delivery record globally. Here’s a closer look at the numbers. Stronges

The Case Against Going Cordless There is no question that wireless charging is less efficient than plugging in directly. Phones and smartwatches have already shown that, so skepticism about applying the same idea to electric vehicles is understandable. But according to Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained, Porsche may have made one of the strongest cases yet for why the technology can work. Fenske, who has an engineering degree and owns a Lucid Air, said he went into the experience skeptical an