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2024 Porsche 911 Hybrid shatters Nurburgring record ahead of May 28 launch

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Porsche has revealed more details about the first hybrid version of its iconic 911 sports car at the same time as it released official pictures of its lightly-disguised 992.2-series series 2025 Porsche 911 ahead of its May 28 debut. 2024 Porsche 911 Hybrid. 2024 Porsche 911 Hybrid. seconds faster than the current 911 GTS.

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Game-changer! 2024 Porsche Macan EV delivers 911-beating acceleration and epic driving range

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And whereas high performance rivals from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus and Volvo currently rely on petrol propulsion, Porsche has switched to electricity for the new Macan. For now, Porsche has only shown two variants of the new Macan, the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo.

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Premium EV bargain hunting? 2024’s best cut-price prestige electric buys

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A mate bought a pre-loved Porsche Taycan RWD last week. But have you heard Porsche doesn’t mind charging for a few extras? For reference, the cheapest ex-demo petrol-powered 2022 BMW 740i is $179,000 plus on-roads. Depreciation looks worse for Porsche’s combustion equivalent, the unicorn-rare Panamera.

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Polestar 5 breaks cover with supercar power and 800V EV architecture

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Polestar has given its first glimpse and details of the upcoming Polestar 5, a four-door GT that plans to put Porsche on notice in the emerging EV performance car space. Its closest competitor with all-electric performance is the Porsche Taycan Turbo S , which makes up to 560kW and 1050Nm.

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Lotus claims it will be first pure EV sports car brand

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While the ICE-powered Emira is only now going into production, the company insists it will never again green-light anything other than an electric vehicle for production. German giant Porsche is pushing hard on EVs, with the Taycan already on sale and the next Macan SUV set to go electric. 2022 Lotus Evija hypercar.

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2024 Porsche Macan review: First drive of one of the most important new electric cars of the year

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The Porsche Macan is a whole lot more than just another fast SUV. Let me explain… The Macan is Porsche’s top selling car, accounting for about half of the brand’s sales in Australia. Distinguished by its fake air vents on the sides of the rear bumper, the Porsche Macan Turbo makes up to 470kW and 1130Nm and gets to 100km/h in 3.3

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Alfa Bravo! Milano compact SUV is first electric car from Alfa Romeo. Expected here in 2025

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A large light bar interlinks the tail-lamps. There will also be a petrol-powered mild-hybrid called Ibrida but we won’t worry about that here. There’s also eight-colour ambient lighting. READ MORE: Mamma Mia! 2025 Alfa Romeo Milano shows off new shield. 2025 Alfa Romeo Milano. Three option packs are also available.

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