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Porsche introducing new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV; third plug-in from Porsche

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The new generation of the Cayenne will enter the market later this year in five versions: Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S Diesel and—in a world premiere—the Cayenne S E-Hybrid, the first plug-in hybrid in the premium SUV segment. Porsche introduced the first generation Cayenne in 2002.

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Long-distance Porsche Taycan, more Ford electrics, EPA chaos: Today's Car News

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Porsche covers more than 2,100 miles in 24 hours with its new Taycan electric car. A new report reveals two new electric SUVs coming from Ford. A deal between California and several automakers have thrown EPA efforts to roll back fuel-economy regulations into a tailspin.

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Model 3 mania, Porsche fast charging, electric Buick SUV, gas-mileage rollback? Today's Car News

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Today, it's mostly about the Tesla Model 3, but we also have a future electric SUV closely related to the Bolt EV, some startling and dire news for fuel-economy rules, and a change of heart from Fiat Chrysler. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Audi presents PPE-based activesphere concept; electric drive quattro coupé with active back cargo bed

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It is being developed under Audi’s leadership together with Porsche AG. The PPE is designed exclusively for battery-electric drive systems and can therefore take full advantage of all the benefits of this technology for the betterment of the cars’ driving characteristics, economy, and package options.

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Volkswagen faces mounting pressure from Tesla and BYD

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Credit: Bloomberg Now, as the presence of Chinese automakers and Tesla grows in Europe, Volkswagen is being tested by fierce competition, and the automaker risks severe consequences to the German economy, which is Europe’s largest economy. Volkswagen’s Scout to build $40K electric SUV in South Carolina What are your thoughts?

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Kelley Blue Book: New-vehicle prices hit record high in November; average new EV price $65,041

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Porsche and Land Rover showed the most price strength in the luxury market, transacting between 2% to 6.4% Meanwhile, vans, minivans and luxury full-size SUVs had the lowest incentives, all less than 1% of ATP. In November 2022, the average luxury buyer paid $67,050 for a new vehicle—a record high and up $405 from October.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” seconds; Porsche Taycan GTS at 3.4 313 AER A-Spec All-Wheel Drive (AWD) 490 hp 437 lb.-ft. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at 3.1

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