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Porsche acquires majority stake in e-bike maker Greyp

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Porsche is acquiring a majority stake in the e-bike manufacturer Greyp Bikes. The sports car manufacturer’s venture capital arm, Porsche Ventures, has held a stake of around 10% in the Croatian company since 2018. What’s more, Porsche is continuing its long-standing and successful partnership with Rotwild.

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Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

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At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. The Mission R is on a par with the performance level of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup.

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Used Car of the Day: 2018 Porsche Macan GTS

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Today we bring you a certified pre-owned Porsche Macan GTS. The ask for this Porsche , which is in the northern suburbs of Chicago (respect for the Bears license plate), is $37,900. It's under the CPO warranty until July and has new brake pads. The PDK was serviced last summer and the spark plugs were replaced in the fall.

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Porsche participates in Rimac’s €500M Series D round

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Porsche and Rimac are taking the next step in their collaboration with focus on the digital and electrified future of mobility. The total volume of the round is €500 million, with Porsche investing an eight-figure sum. The total volume of the round is €500 million, with Porsche investing an eight-figure sum.

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Porsche made a fresh-looking electric van concept in 2018 but hasn't shown it until now

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Porsche on Thursday revealed a handful of previously-secret concept cars, including a fresh-looking electric van. Set to be featured alongside other concepts in the upcoming book "Porsche Unseen," the Porsche Vision Renndienst concept was completed in 2018, but never shown to the public.

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Porsche presents Taycan Cross Turismo EV

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Porsche has presented the Taycan Cross Turismo—an expansion of Porsche’s first all-electric sports car range. The integrated Porsche 4D Chassis Control analyses and synchronizes all chassis systems in real time. Porsche uses a centrally networked control system for the chassis of the Taycan Cross Turismo.

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Porsche and electric hypercar maker Rimac to set up JV incorporating Bugatti

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The Volkswagen Group’s Porsche and Croatian hyper-EV developer Rimac have agreed to set up a joint venture that incorporates Bugatti—another Volkswagen Group brand that is moving to the control of Porsche. Rimac will hold a 55% share in the Bugatti-Rimac joint venture, while Porsche will have a 45% share.

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