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Porsche is retiring the gas-powered Macan early in Europe as EV model takes the spotlight

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Porsche is retiring its best-selling SUV in Europe earlier than expected. The gas-powered Porsche Macan will sail off into the sunset in the EU next spring. Porsche is set to launch the all-electric Macan next year as it shifts its lineup.

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Porsche CFO says Europe may delay its ICE ban

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On the heels of unveiling the long-awaited all-electric Porsche Macan SUV, the company’s chief financial officer Lutz Meschke delivered what could be some dreary news, if it happens: He said that Europe’s plan to ban ICE vehicles by 2035 may get pushed back due to a slowing EV demand, reports Automotive News Europe.

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Porsche confirms Cayenne EV and second, larger all-electric SUV

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Porsche announced two upcoming EVs at its earnings event today and revealed that it achieved record earnings during 2022. Porsche has had a lot of great news to deliver to investors since its IPO late last year. Porsche stated that the vehicle would be based on its SSP platform, but even the platform’s details remain under wraps.

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Porsche CFO says Europe may delay its ICE ban

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On the heels of unveiling the long-awaited all-electric Porsche Macan SUV, the company’s chief financial officer Lutz Meschke delivered what could be some dreary news, if it happens: He said that Europe’s plan to ban ICE vehicles by 2035 may get pushed back due to a slowing EV demand, reports Automotive News Europe.

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Tesla Model Y was Germany’s best-selling SUV in February 2024

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The Tesla Model Y is continuing its quiet conquest of Europe’s SUV and battery electric vehicle sector. In February 2024 alone, the Model Y secured its place as the best-selling SUV and battery electric vehicle (BEV) in Germany with sales of 5,408 units. As per the KBA, 61,925 SUVs were sold in the country in February 2024.

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Porsche retires gas-powered Boxster and Cayman in the EU with all-electric model coming

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The gas-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman models are being discontinued in Europe as an all-electric version approaches its debut. Porsche retires gas-powered 718 Boxster, Cayman cars After announcing plans to retire its best-selling SUV in Europe, the Macan, Porsche will do the same with its 718 Boxster and Cayman models.

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Porsche Casts Doubt Upon Combustion Ban Timeline

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However, Porsche Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke was quoted by Automotive News on Thursday casting some doubts.& Despite Europe having adopted battery electric vehicles far more quickly than North America, the market is still confronting a lot of the same problems. We should probably take Porsche’s comments seriously.

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