Not for nothing did the Porsche 911 earn a reputation for being frisky on wet roads, and though all-wheel drive has helped there, the automaker has something even cleverer for the 2020 911. Porsche Wet Mode is a brand new technology on the eight-generation 911, an assistance system which helps with wet road traction without sacrificing power in the process.
The new Porsche 911 has shed its roof, with the 2020 911 Carrera S and 4S Cabriolet bringing open-top motoring to the eight-generation icon. Coming just a few weeks after Porsche revealed this latest 911 in coupe form at the LA Auto Show 2018, the 911 Cabriolet keeps the styling but replaces the roof with a power-folding soft top.
Porsche has debuted the new 718 Cayman GT4, and for the first time, the racing car comes in two versions. One version is a pure competition version explicitly designed for national and international motor racing. The second version is aimed at the "ambitious amateur" racing driver and is a "Trackday" model.
Porsche is upfront about its EV plans: it wants to make the Taycan electric sedan a family, not just a one-off. The lingering question has been, just how much will that family cost, and how will it fit into the performance automakers' existing range.
Porsche's SUV may have triggered outrage among purists back in 2002, but by the time this third-generation, 2019 Cayenne arrives it's an unarguable mainstay of the range. Lighter, faster, and more tech-savvy than its predecessors, this may be the entry-level Cayenne but it's still no slouch. Indeed, even with Cayenne S, Turbo, and Turbo S models to choose from, there's a good argument that this $66k SUV is the sweet spot.
There are still significant downsides to EVs on the market today that mean most auto buyers aren't interested in the vehicles. Two of the most significant issues that the average car shopper has with EVs are the time it takes to recharge an EV and the range it can go on a charge. More car buyers would go for EVs if those two issues can be addressed.
There's a new version of Porsche's compact SUV in town, with the 2019 Macan S arriving with a new V6 turbo engine in tow. Promising more power and yet a reduction in emissions at the same time, the new Macan S picks up where its siblings left off as a more sporting way to transport the family and their cargo.
It's tough to redesign an icon, especially when - as with the Porsche 911 - enthusiasts will waste no time in chastising you when they think you've made a mistake. Credit Porsche with a mixture of bravery and vision, then, for the 2020 911. You might think more power and more tech would be enough, but it's a little more complex than that.
A new Porsche 911 is a big deal, and so the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S and 4S are making a splash at the LA Auto Show 2018 this week. The eighth generation of the iconic sports car, the new 911 gets refreshed styling, a whole new interior, and more power, though purists will be pleased to hear that some of the mainstays have stayed the same.
The newest Porsche 911 has anticipated for quite some time, and thanks to the German car maker's barely covered mules being frequently spotted, there's little left to be surprised by. Internally known as the 992, the next Porsche flagship will be revealed in full next week at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but if you can't wait any longer a handful of official press photo have leaked online, killing any remaining mystery of the car's design.
It was pretty clear when Porsche announced the 2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo that it wasn't going to be your normal hybrid. The closest the automaker's cars get to green is usually their paint job, after all, but the shapely Sport Turismo claims to be more eco-conscious than you'd expect. Of course, since this is a Porsche it couldn't just be about saving the planet.
When the start of 2019 rolls around in Europe, the new 8th generation of the venerable 911 sports car will be available to purchase. As the launch of the vehicle draws nearer, Porsche is talking about its ramped up testing program as the final testing procedures are underway. Porsche says that this new test regime puts the cars under "a great deal of stress."