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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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Porsche’s Cayenne range follows the Panamera series ( earlier post ) in now featuring a plug-in hybrid as its new flagship model. Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé, Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, 2019. The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé can drive for up to 40 kilometers (25 miles) with zero tailpipe emissions.

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2024 Porsche Cayenne Updates: More Power and More Screens

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We could debate whether the Cayenne saved Porsche until the cows come home, but there’s no denying the SUV’s appeal and popularity in the automaker’s lineup. Porsche’s giving the Cayenne better powertrains, a revised interior with more screens, and upgraded suspension. liter V6, which makes 348 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque.

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Porsche Cars North America stops selling Cayenne diesels until further notice

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decided to discontinue sales of model year 2014 through 2016 Porsche Cayenne Diesel vehicles until further notice. The vehicles covered by the new NOV are the diesel versions of the 2014 VW Touareg, the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, and the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8, A8L, and Q5. (NOV) on 3.0-liter

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An all-electric Range Rover Sport EV is coming to rival Porsche’s best-selling Cayenne

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The Range Rover Sport EV will look very much like its gas-powered predecessor as a legitimate rival to Porsche’s best-selling Cayenne SUV. The electric Range Rover and Sport EV models will be built at its Solihull, UK, plant, where a new $77,000 (£60 million) EV underbody line is being installed.

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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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VW admitted to CARB engineers in November 2015 that it installed “defeat devices” that altered the operation of emissions control equipment in light-duty, 3.0-liter 2013 VW Touareg, Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne Diesel. 2014 VW Touareg, Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne Diesel, Audi A6, A7, A8, A8L, Q5. Affected 3.0 2010 VW Touareg, Audi Q7.

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Audi to revise auxiliary emission control devices for US V6 TDI 3L diesel, resubmit to EPA and ARB; mid-double-digit million euro cost

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The updated software will be installed as soon as it is approved by the authorities. Volkswagen uses the engine in the Touareg and Porsche has used it in the Cayenne since model year 2013. One of them is regarded as a defeat device according to applicable US law. The three brands Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen are affected.

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US files civil complaint against Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche for alleged Clean Air Act violations

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The complaint alleges that nearly 600,000 diesel engine vehicles had illegal defeat devices installed that impair their emission control systems and cause emissions to exceed EPA’s standards, resulting in harmful air pollution. Porsche Cayenne (2013-2016). collectively referred to as Volkswagen). Earlier post.). Audi A3 (2010-2015).

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