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Insane Collection of White Porsches Sells for $30 Million

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An expansive, strange collection of all-white Porsche products and memorabilia has sold for a total of $30.5 We have a massive collection of white Porsches and an owner that doesn’t love appearing on camera. Unlike the Italian brand, Porsche doesn’t have a signature hue and the gathered vehicles are extremely diverse in nature.

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Porsche Casts Doubt Upon Combustion Ban Timeline

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.& With this in mind, Porsche’s CFO was recently quoted as saying European combustion bans will probably need to be delayed and there’s good reason to believe him.& However, Porsche Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke was quoted by Automotive News on Thursday casting some doubts.&

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. A dud from a company offering below-average maintenance costs may very well outpace the typical vehicle from a brand that’s known for pricey upkeep.

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Report: Lamborghini's Details Wild New Hybrid V8

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However, the hybrid powertrain is obviously more Porsche 918 Spyder than Toyota Prius. But your author does wonder what the maintenance routine is going to be like on an Italian-German supercar that plays host to a high-revving engine, battery pack, and several electric motors. Wealthy shoppers likely won’t be bothered by this.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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Fellow TTAC author Chris Tonn noted that differing maintenance routines could have played a factor, using brakes as an example. Lexus and Toyota took the number one and two spots, respectively, and were followed by Mini, Acura, Honda, Subaru, Mazda, Porsche, BMW, and Kia. It makes sense from an engineering perspective.

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As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race?

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Companies must dispel myths, address concerns about range anxiety, and offer comprehensive warranties and maintenance services to build trust and loyalty among EV owners. Also, educating consumers about the benefits of EVs and providing exceptional customer support is paramount.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The customer will only pay a monthly fee about $240 (US Dollars) which includes a full maintenance service agreement; carbon offset payments and in some countries even all electricity used, and insurance. As far as quick, Id give my left nut to own a Wrightspeed EV, so I could (quietly) blow the doors off Porsches and Ferraris.