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Porsche recalls around 21,500 Cayenne diesel cars in Europe for emissions fix

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In agreement with the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrtbundesamt – KBA), Porsche has recalled Cayenne 3.0-liter The sports car manufacturer discovered irregularities in the engine control software during internal investigations and has actively passed on its findings to the KBA.

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Porsche expects more than 80% of new vehicle sales to be all-electric in 2030

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In 2021, Porsche delivered 301,915 vehicles to customers worldwide, exceeding the 300,000 mark for the first time in the company's history (previous year: 272,162 deliveries). The bestselling models were the Macan (88,362) and the Cayenne (83,071).

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Porsche Declares 911 Hybrid Development Successful

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The Porsche 911 has been the company’s most-iconic model since the 1960s and fans have historically been adamantly against the manufacturer tampering with the recipe. Years later, hybrid versions of the Cayenne and Panama showcased that the marquee could move partially electrified vehicles in decent numbers.

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Federal court approves $225M settlement in VW 3.0L diesel case; California receives $66M plus two new VW ZEV models

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The company will also introduce a second SUV by 2020. liter passenger vehicles manufactured and sold between model years 2009 and 2016. liter diesel vehicles manufactured between model years 2009 and 2015. liter diesel passenger cars manufactured by VW, Audi and Porsche in model years 2009-2016 also contain defeat devices.

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The next generation of the Porsche Macan compact SUV will be fully electric

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The Supervisory Board of Porsche AG has decided to manufacture the next generation of the Macan as a fully electric series. Our aim is to take a pioneering role in technology, and for this reason we will continue to consistently align the company with the mobility of the future. Current generation Macan.

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Mullen secures $150 million financing deal, production Bollinger is a go

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Commercial EV manufacturer Mullen has scored a $150 million capital infusion that will allow it to expand its domestic and international sales efforts – and put Bollinger’s beefy electric trucks into series production. The Bollinger B4 is a cabover-style chassis cab with a 15,500 lb. Electrek’s Take Bollinger B1 chassis cab; via Bollinger.

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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

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We’ve likewise heard rumors that it would be a sedan, though assuredly called a four-door coupe by the manufacturer. But then the Cayenne came out and suddenly everyone’s wife was driving one. While the crossover angle seems very unlike Alpine, it’s how companies are moving product these days and isn’t that worrying.