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Luxurious new K1 SUV added to Porsche EV charge, Cayenne to go electric

EV Central

A luxurious new electric seven-seat SUV to sit above the soon-to-be-EV Cayenne SUV has been confirmed by Porsche as part of its increasingly electrified future model mix. It will not only be larger than the Cayenne it will be more expensive as well. The new BEVs will join the existing Taycan electric family in Porsche’s line-up.

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2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Live Photos: 2012 New York Auto Show

Green Car Reports

Porsche’s first diesel model in the United States will be the 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel, which hits Porsche dealers in September at a starting price of $56,725, including a $975 destination charge. In addition to the expected Porsche luxury and precise handling, that money will buy you a 3.0-liter

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Volkswagen reaches agreement with US and California on 3.0L diesels; $225M to environmental remediation, $25M to CA ZEV

Green Car Congress

If Volkswagen is unable to meet this requirement, it will offer to buy back or terminate the leases of these vehicles and may also seek approval by EPA and CARB to offer customers a modification to substantially reduce their NO x emissions. Porsche Cayenne. Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC, Audi AG, Dr. Ing.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

In India, only a few cars are equipped with PHEV technology, including luxury SUVs like the Volvo XC90 and Porsche Cayenne, luxury sedans like the Porsche Panamera, and even supercars like the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and Lamborghini Revuelto. PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution.

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2011 Nissan Leaf: While You Wait, Have Some Stickers

All Cars Electric

You've heard by now that I'm buying a 2011 Nissan Leaf. In case you're wondering, it's a Cayenne Red SV, which I'm hoping implies some hyper-real blend of Porsche and Lamborghini performance. Maybe not. I won't be among the first folks to take delivery, though. Lance Armstrong already has his; my Leaf won't be here until April.

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JD Power 2012 APEAL highlights ongoing downsizing trend for new car buyers in US; increasing satisfaction with smaller vehicles

Green Car Congress

Vehicle owners who down are finding that they are actually upgrading when they buy a new vehicle. They also have many of the features and appointments that were previously found only on larger models such as navigation system and various entertainment options. —David Sargent, VP of global automotive at J.D. Power and Associates.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

As consumers start to show a renewed interested in buying vehicles, the auto show is. Porsche Cayenne Hybrid. As optimism creeps back into the car industry, the show’s organisers are positive that this year’s show will be a great one. “As Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL. Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Mercury Mariner E85. Mercury Milan Hybrid.