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Budget relief! Porsche planning more affordable Macan EV … but it will still cost heaps

EV Central

If you’ve been a bit gobsmacked by the rise in price of the new Porsche Macan EV compared to its ICE predecessor, we’ve got a good news/bad news story for you. The good news is there is a cheaper entry-level variant of the new Macan on the way. The bad news? 2024 Porsche Macan Turbo.

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Chevy Blazer EV revealed, lower-priced VW ID.4, flagship Porsche electric SUV: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

4 is shifting to American-made and becoming more affordable. Porsche is working on a flagship electric SUV. Volkswagen’s ID.4 And the Chevy Blazer EV will cover a wide range of wants and needs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Hyundai taps ex-Porsche, Apple Car exec to bolster performance as it transitions to EVs

Baua Electric

Hyundai is bringing on ex-Porsche and Apple exec Manfred Harrer to lead the development of its new luxury Genesis Magma brand. Hyundai hires ex-Porsche, Apple Car exec Hyundai Motor announced Tuesday it had hired Harrer as executive vice president and head of its newly established Genesis & Performance Development Tech Unit.

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Rivian adds Apple and Porsche alum for future platforms

Teslarati

Rivian has added a former Apple and Porsche development head for its future vehicle platforms. At Porsche and Porsche Digital, Reinke was a Product Management Lead and the Head of Product Management & Innovation. The R2 SUV will be a smaller version of the R1S and will be more affordable than what Rivian offers currently.

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Porsche Stops Selling the 718 Boxster and Cayman in Europe

The Truth About Cars

The Porsche 718 is now dead in Europe after it failed to meet the European Union’s so-called “cybersecurity” regulations. News came by way of Motor1 after the German press had already spent a few days discussing the matter. At any rate, the regulations have taken what is arguably Porsche’s best drivers’ car that isn’t the 911.

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Tesla price cuts push EV market toward affordability with broader influence

Teslarati

Tesla cut prices on its cars once again recently and contributed to a broader scope of affordability for electric vehicles. As new vehicle transaction prices declined once again in September, according to Kelley Blue Book data, Tesla is the culprit, helping consumers find industry-leading vehicles for a reasonable price.

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MEB electric catamaran, Porsche-inspired sports car, carbon fiber and range: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

A niche EV company teases its skateboard platform with a Porsche 356 tribute. And a product that’s most definitely not for the masses applies VW’s platform for affordable EVs. Nissan looks at reducing its manufacturing footprint, and Jaguar Land Rover aims at freeing up more space and weight for an EV range boost.