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Porsche Casts Doubt Upon Combustion Ban Timeline

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.& With this in mind, Porsche’s CFO was recently quoted as saying European combustion bans will probably need to be delayed and there’s good reason to believe him.& However, Porsche Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke was quoted by Automotive News on Thursday casting some doubts.& In 2022, the EU estimated that 21.6-percent

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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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According to data released by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the United States in November 2022 hit a new record high of $48,681. November prices rose 0.9% ($422) month over month from October 2022 and were up 4.4% ($2,250) from year-earlier levels.

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Kelly Blue Book: EV prices increased slightly in March, bucking general downward trend

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The average price paid for a new EV increased by $313 (up 0.5%) in March 2023 compared to February 2023. New EV pricing peaked in 2022, coming down steadily since Q3 of last year. However, EV sales from Mercedes, Rivian, Lucid and other brands have increased at the same time, offsetting lower-priced Tesla products.

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Porsche Taycan facelift with expected 1,000 hp and 3 motors already being tested

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When the Porsche Taycan was released, the reigning all-electric sedan champion was the Tesla Model S Performance. It was then no surprise that Porsche appears to have busied itself improving the Taycan so that it can compete on a more even footing against its direct rivals. A lot has happened since then.

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Tesla price cuts push EV market toward affordability with broader influence

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Tesla cut prices on its cars once again recently and contributed to a broader scope of affordability for electric vehicles. As new vehicle transaction prices declined once again in September, according to Kelley Blue Book data, Tesla is the culprit, helping consumers find industry-leading vehicles for a reasonable price.

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Porsche introducing flagship Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid in New York

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Porsche is introducing the new 680-hp Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid ( earlier post )—the first hybrid flagship for one of its model lines—at the New York International Auto Show this week. These prices exclude the $1,050 delivery, processing and handling fee. It will also be offered in an Executive version with a 5.9-inch

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New Porsche 911 Turbo improves fuel economy by 16%

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Final US EPA label values will be calculated closer to the time the car is on sale in the United States. Porsche continues to be the only carmaker to offer two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry for a gasoline engine. l/100 km (24.3 mpg US); these figures apply to both models. The bi-turbocharged 3.8-liter

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