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- Founded1931
- HeadquartersStuttgart, Germany
- GroupVolkswagen Group
- Group brandsVolkswagenAudi
About the brand
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG was founded in 1931 in Stuttgart. The brand is known for the 911 sports car, mid-engine Cayman/Boxster lines, SUVs Cayenne and Macan, and the battery-electric Taycan. Porsche is part of the Volkswagen Group.
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California Becomes First State to Regulate Replacement Tire Efficiency, But Track Rubber Remains Untouched
California has officially enacted the nation’s first efficiency standards for replacement tires, set to take effect in two phases starting in 2029. The California Energy Commission (CEC) unanimously approved the rules, which target rolling resistance—the energy lost as a tire…
Porsche Reportedly Eyes RUF Acquisition After Singer Rejection
A report from Germany's WirtschaftsWoche claims that Porsche is in advanced talks to acquire RUF Automobile, a legendary German firm known for creating high-performance sports cars based on Porsche hardware. RUF, which identifies itself as a family-owned automaker, has long…
A 6,900-mile Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo just lost nearly $100K in value before its second owner took delivery
A loaded 2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo with just 6,900 miles has just resold for barely half its original sticker price, underscoring the brutal depreciation hitting high-end EVs. The lifted wagon, featuring black body cladding, roof rails, and the…
Is 1 Hour Enough For Automatic Drivers To Learn Stick Shift? The AA Thinks SoIs 1 Hour Enough For Automatic Drivers To Learn Stick Shift? The AA Thinks So
The UK's AA is suggesting a short conversion course for automatic licence holders to drive manuals after one supervised lesson. Currently, Brits who passed in an auto need to sit a full test again to be allowed to drive stick.…
Volkswagen Must Cut Costs Faster to Change, Chairman Says
Volkswagen's majority owner, Porsche Automobil Holding SE, is urging the company to rapidly cut costs and excess capacity to tackle a slide in competitiveness. According to Hans Dieter Pötsch, Porsche SE Management Board Chairman and VW's supervisory board head, Volkswagen…
BMW to cut 8,000 jobs globally by 2027, mostly in German offices
BMW has announced plans to eliminate approximately 8,000 positions worldwide by the end of 2027, representing about 5% of its roughly 154,000-strong global workforce. The cuts are primarily targeted at white-collar roles in Germany, with production staff explicitly excluded. Instead…
Mercedes CEO warns China’s brutal price war is here to stayMercedes CEO warns China’s brutal price war is here to stay
Mercedes-Benz Group AG CEO Ola Källenius has declared that intense pricing pressure in China’s auto market is not a temporary blip but a permanent fixture. Speaking near Helsinki, Finland, Källenius said fierce competition from Chinese brands—especially those led by BYD—has…
BMW Aims to Cut 8,000 Jobs Without Affecting Factory Workers
BMW is planning to eliminate around 8,000 positions globally, with most cuts expected to hit German corporate roles, while factory workers remain excluded. The automaker is looking to trim costs and restore profitability amid sliding sales in its key Asian…
BMW rolls out voluntary buyouts to slash 8,000 jobs globally amid China sales slumpBMW rolls out voluntary buyouts to slash 8,000 jobs globally amid China sales slump
BMW has struck a deal with German worker representatives to offer voluntary severance packages as part of a global workforce reduction of about 8,000 employees—roughly 5% of its total workforce. The cuts, which will be concentrated in Germany, target roles…
25 People Looked At Porsche’s Carrera GT And Said Make It Weirder
A rare Gemballa Mirage GT, a rebodied Porsche Carrera GT, is set to be auctioned off by Mecum at its Monterey event. This particular model, number 24 of 25 built, features a unique Lime Rock Gray Metallic paint job with…