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☆ Porsche sees small uptick in global sales despite big drop in Taycan EV
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Porsche managed to increase its global deliveries last year by 2.6% despite worldwide supply chain issues that crippled other carmakers as well as sales of its first all-electric car. Porsche's U.S. sales outpaced an estimated 8% to 9% decline in overall auto sales in 2022. Leading Porsche's slight rise in sales last year was a 13% increase in overseas and emerging markets, followed by an uptick of 5.8% in Europe. Most other models experienced notable declines, including a roughly 23% drop in sales of Porsche's all-electric Taycan to 7,271 units. The carmaker said the decline in Taycan sales, including a 16% drop globally, was "due to supply chain bottlenecks and limited component availability."

☆ 2023 Kia EV6 GT: Fast, Furious, Almost as Good as Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Dan Neil | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

NEED FOR SPEED The performance-enabled version of Kia’s EV6 is the 2023 EV6 GT, with an available 576 hp and 545 lb-ft entrained in the dual-motor all-wheel drive system. Car and Driver recorded 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.2 seconds for the GT, which is quicker in their testing than the Porsche Taycan 4S or Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance. IF THERE IS one rule that people infallibly remember from driver’s ed, it’s that a yellow traffic light means “clear the intersection.” My wife, Tina, has a particularly expansive interpretation of “yellow,” I’ve noticed, exercising her right-of-way at intersections unto the last millisecond of amber, while I watch through my fingers. It’s for these moments, and drivers, that Kia has purposed the 2023 EV6 GT, a low-volume, time-dilating variant of the company’s chic electric crossover.

☆ I've driven 15 different electric cars this year — these are the 3 I'd buy (if I was rich)
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My three favorites were the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Rivian R1S, and Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. The Hyundai Ioniq 5The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD. The Porsche Taycan Cross TurismoThe 2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S. Tim Levin/InsiderThe Taycan Cross Turismo is Porsche's totally badass electric station wagon. The Taycan Cross Turismo showed me why the German brand has been the poster child of impeccable driving dynamics for decades. The Taycan Cross Turismo starts at $97,700, $11,000 more than the regular Taycan sedan.

☆ I drove Mercedes-Benz's $141,000 Tesla rival. I loved its luxurious interior and extra-long range, but it's not perfect.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Pro: Super luxurious interiorThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. Pro: A comfortable, silky-smooth rideThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. Con: Weird, mushy brakesThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. Pro: Rear-wheel steeringThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. Con: No front trunkThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580.

☆ Facebook has announced layoffs. Here's which teams are likely to be affected.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But in the tech world: There's one thing we can't seem to escape — layoffs. Elon Musk's Twitter is asking some laid-off workers if they want to come back. Meanwhile, some tech workers who have been laid off are taking to TikTok to post "get ready with me" videos wherein they film themselves — you guessed it — getting ready to be laid off. According to people familiar with the company, divisions including marketing, partnerships, HR, and engineering will be among the hardest hit. Elon Musk is looking to rehire Twitter workers.

☆ I tested six-figure electric cars from Porsche and Mercedes. I'd buy one for its stunning quickness and the other for its opulent interior.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The $209,000 Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo Porsche lent me is the highest-performance Taycan available and the hatchback edition. Tim Levin/InsiderThe Mercedes smacks you right in the face with a plush, spacious interior filled with leather and high-end materials. Tim Levin/InsiderThe Porsche also has a long list of luxurious options, but it gives off a sportier vibe. VerdictThe 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo. Tim Levin/InsiderThe Taycan Turbo S blew me away with its ridiculous quickness and fantastic handling.

☆ The electric Pininfarina Battista costs a whopping $2 million. Here’s what that gets you
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

If anyone still needs convincing that electric cars need not be boring appliances, the Battista is a convincing, if costly, argument. Electric power promises more acceleration and power without tailpipe emissions and, for better or worse, without the cacophony of a V12. But Lamborghini’s current CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, has said that a proper electric supercar isn’t possible with today’s technology. The Pininfarina Battista puts his skepticism to the test, but, I fear, Winkelmann may just be right. The Pininfarina Battista has a $2.2 million price tag and outrageous performance Andi HedrickThe fully electric Battista was designed and assembled by a company spun off from the better-known Pininfarina design firm that crafted bodies for decades’ worth of beautiful Ferraris.

☆ Cadillac's new $300,000 electric car comes with 5 screens, futuristic looks, and 300 miles of range — see the Celestiq
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Cadillac Celestiq. The Cadillac Celestiq. The Cadillac Celestiq. The Cadillac Celestiq. The Cadillac Celestiq.

Of course we had a gut feeling - the feedback we got from investors was very positive," Blume said, speaking next to a Porsche Taycan parked outside the Frankfurt stock exchange. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterPorsche AG's solid market debut came despite broadly weaker stock markets following red-hot German inflation data. In an interview with Reuters, Blume brushed aside concerns about his dual CEO role, saying it was not unusual to lead a brand and a company simultaneously. Looking forward, the sports car brand was focused on solving the last remaining software issues created by delays in the collaboration with Volkswagen's Cariad unit, setting out distinct strategies for Eastern and Western markets, Blume said. "I would not rule out that we would have technology that first arrives in the Chinese market and is then rolled out in other markets," he added.

☆ Demand for Porsche AG listing strong as retail investor subscription period begins
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterA Porsche Taycan is displayed at a car show in Oslo, Norway, November 10, 2021. Indicated demand for the listing, due to take place on Sept. 29 at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, exceeds the full deal size, the bookrunning said. It was too early for visibility on retail demand, they added. Total proceeds from the sale will be 18.1-19.5 billion euros and could help Volkswagen fund its electrification drive. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Matt Scuffham, Lucy Raitano in London, Victoria Waldersee in Berlin; Editing by Miranda Murray and Madeline ChambersOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Porsche IPO has two investor roadblocks to clear
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Neil Unmack | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

The 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is introduced during a Porsche press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 28, 2018. Porsche’s valuation rests on how closely it can mimic peer Ferrari (RACE.MI), and what discount should be applied to its complex governance. VW’s influence in Porsche will be diluted by Porsche SE’s stake. Volkswagen will divide Porsche’s shares into voting ordinary and preferred shares, which carry no voting rights. Porsche’s valuation is likely to be between 70 billion euros and 80 billion euros, Reuters reported, citing a source close to the matter.

☆ A company hacked into a Tesla Model S Plaid to hit a record 216 miles per hour
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-01 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ingenext bypassed Tesla software to help the Model S plaid hit 216 miles per hour, Electrek reported. A Tesla Model S Plaid hit its fastest speed on record Thursday after a software company hacked into the vehicle's software restrictions. The nearly $130,000 Tesla model has not previously been reported to have run faster than 200 miles per hour. André is not the first company to test the limits of the Model S Plaid. MotorTrend said in 2021 that the Model S Plaid hit the highest 0 to 60 acceleration speed the publication has ever seen from a production car.

Persons: Tesla, Guillaume André, André, Ingenext, Electrek, Fred Lambert, Brooks Weisblat, MotorTrend Organizations: Tesla, Plaid, Ingenext, YouTube, Model, Porsche Locations: Rivières, Québec, Canada, Quebec

☆ The $56,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an electric living room on wheels that'll make you want to ditch gas for good
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-07 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD.

☆ Watch Tesla's $133,000 Model S Plaid race around the Nürburgring in record time
▼ + stars: | 2021-09-13 | by ( Isobel Asher Hamilton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk tweeted that the Tesla Model S Plaid broke a record for the Nürburgring race track. CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Thursday that a Tesla Model S Plaid had completed the Nürburgring in 7 minutes, 30.9 seconds. The $133,000 Model S Plaid broke the previous record for production EVs, set by Porsche's Taycan Turbo, by just over 11 seconds. Tesla would go again with a modified version of the Model S Plaid, Musk said. The 1,000-horsepower Plaid is the most powerful version of the Model S.It's one of the fastest production cars ever made.

Persons: Elon Musk, Plaid, Tesla, Porsche's Taycan, Musk Organizations: Tesla, Porsche, Plaid, Model

☆ Электрическая Dacia Spring оказалась лучше Tesla Model Y
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-28 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +1 min

Повышение начальной скорости выше 77 км/ч сделало автомобиль неуправляемым, передает infocar.uaПервый электромобиль бренда использует электродвигатель мощностью 44 л.с. Максимальная скорость составляет 125 км/ч. У SEAT Mii Electric дела обстоят не так хорошо, как и у Tesla Model X, лучшая попытка которой была зафиксирована на скорости 70 км/ч. Porsche Taycan Turbo S тоже боролся с тестом, но после нескольких неудачных попыток, он прошел его на скорости 78 км/ч. Маневр уклонения не представлял абсолютно никакой угрозы для Tesla Model 3, поскольку он завершил его с начальной скоростью 83 км/ч.

Persons: Нм Organizations: Honda, SEAT, Tesla, Porsche Locations: Dacia

Cu câteva premiere importante în industria auto și o serie de inovații care îți arată că discutăm de un S Classe pentru 2021, noul Mercedes Benz EQS este complet electric, are 5,21 metri lungime, 1,92 metri lățime și 1,51 metri înălțime. Deși nu a fost comunicat oficial, se estimează că va depăși 100.000 de euro prețul de achiziție. Autonomia de la Mercedes Benz EQS este însă un record în industrie, 770 de kilometri departe de priză. Acesta asigură o autonomie de nivel 3 a condusului pe străzi fără o intervenție din partea șoferului. De asemenea, o altă versiune, cu 560 kW, va fi lansată ca echipare de top în viitor.

Persons: Tesla, Ola Kallenius Organizations: Mercedes Benz, Porsche Taycan, Audi, BMW iX, Mercedes Benz EQS, Daimler, Mercedes Locations: Germania

Dar ea a fost şi cea mai fascinantă din punct de vedere al activităţilor şi timpului petrecut pe suprafaţa Lunii. Vehiculul lunar LRV / Sursa:PiataAuto.mdBineînţeles, acel vehicul lunar era unul electric. Şi Charles Duke a condus acel vehicul. Marea întâlnire a lui Charles Duke cu Taycan a avut loc pe un aeroport micuţ de lângă Austin, Texas. Porsche Taycan / Sursa:PiataAuto.mdNici măcar nu contează exact nota pe care ar fi primit-o Taycan din spusele lui Charles Duke.

Persons: Charles Duke, Charles, Apollo, Taycan, Texas . Charles Organizations: Porsche, NASA, !, Porsche Taycan Locations: Austin, Texas, SUA

După 55 de minute, acesta parcursese în drift o distanță de 42,171 kilometri. Cu acest maraton, Retera a trecut în contul lui Porsche Taycan cel mai lung drift din lume reușit de o mașină electrică. Tentativa de a reuși cel mai lung drift din lume a implicat mai mulți experți care au efectuat măsurătorile necesare. O cameră a fost instalată pe acoperișul turnului de control al circuitului, pentru a filma totul. Cel mai lung drift din lume reușit de o mașină electrică / Sursa:promotor.roCel mai lung drift din lume reușit de o mașină electrică / Sursa:promotor.ro

Persons: Dennis Retera, Retera, Dennis ., Joanne Brent Organizations: Porsche, Center, Guinness World Records Locations: karting

Șoferul unui Porsche Taycan a încercat să-și parcheze mașina în fața casei, pe o străduță în rampă. Dar se pare că a apăsat prea tare pedala de accelerație și a prins o viteză la care nici nu se aștepta. A lovit un SUV parcat acolo și s-a prăbușit, de pe peluza aflată la înălțime, peste un BMW Seria 1, parcat lângă trotuar. Incidentul a avut loc într-o zonă rezidențială dintr-un oraș britanic. Porsche Taycan 4S, în cifreVersiunea din filmare este cea entry-level, Taycan 4S.

Organizations: Porsche Taycan, BMW, Porsche Locations: britanic

☆ (video) Porsche a promovat România într-un clip de prezentare al modelului electric Taycan
▼ + stars: | 2020-10-29 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: 1 min

Compania Porsche a promovat România într-un clip de prezentare al modelului electric Taycan. Constructorul german a dus în mai multe locuri din România un Porsche Taycan, printre care nelipsitul Transfăgărășan, potrivit pentru o mașină sport, cetatea Sighișoara sau litoralul românesc. În clipul Discover the Unknown – Taycan Road Trip – The Beauty of Romania, compania a surprins imagini spectaculoase cu drona și a discutat cu mai multe persoane, printre care un bucătar-șef, o jurnalistă și miliardarul Ion Țiriac. Deși cel mai ieftin model costă puțin peste 100 000 de dolari, cererea pentru Porsche Taycan este atât de mare încât producătorul auto german împrumută angajați de la compania mamă, Audi, pentru a face față.

Persons: drona, Ion Țiriac Organizations: Porsche, Constructorul, Porsche Taycan, Audi, Audi Locations: România, Sighișoara, Romania

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