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I agree. It's childish and pathetic. It's particularly egregious now marketing departments have discovered it's a way to go viral.
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I agree. It's childish and pathetic. It's particularly egregious now marketing departments have discovered it's a way to go viral.
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A whole new generation of the combustion-powered Cayenne is coming.
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A New, Combustion-Powered Porsche Cayenne Is Coming Soon
As Porsche re-evaluates the EV landscape, a new combustion-powered Cayenne on the way this decade underscores the importance of powertrain diversity.
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The world premiere of a new 911 – open to what matters | Watch it on 14 April 2026
Our ambition was to create nothing less than one of the most exhilarating driver's cars imaginable. Join two renowned automotive experts as they uncover our latest 911 and put it to the test for the very first time – carving their way through the breathtaking mountain roads of Tenerife. Watch it live on 14 April newstv.porsche.com/en at 16:00 CEST.
Our ambition was to create nothing less than one of the most exhilarating driver's cars imaginable. Join two renowned automotive experts as they uncover our latest 911 and put it to the test for the very first time – carving their way through the breathtaking mountain roads of Tenerife. Watch it live on 14 April newstv.porsche.com/en at 16:00 CEST.
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Rumored 911 GT4
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Will be like a clubsport by Manthey Racing so Track Only.
Yes, European GT4 series. But I'll leave this for Matski because it doesn't sound quite related to this track GT3 which seems much more hardcore?
European GT4 Series
Edit, and of course there's the GT4 class in NLS and the Nurburgring 24 hours.
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Driven By Imagination: Porsche and Disney and Pixar Bring "Toy Story" Characters to Life Through 911s Inspired by Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie
Porsche, Disney, and Pixar have joined forces to create three one-of-a-kind Porsche 911 vehicles inspired by the beloved "Toy Story" characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie, in celebration of the highly-anticipated release of "Toy Story 5" on June 19. The three bespoke cars will make their debut at the "Toy Story 5" red carpet premiere in Los Angeles. As "Toy Story 5" explores a new chapter where toys navigate an increasingly digital world, this collaboration brings that same spirit to life by blending timeless storytelling with modern innovation. Each vehicle captures the personality and energy of its corresponding character.
"My primary focus has been shaping the world of 'Toy Story 5,' especially as this new story explores the evolving role of play in a tech-driven environment," said Bob Pauley, Pixar Production Designer. "At the same time, collaborating with the Sonderwunsch team has been about interpreting these characters through materials, color, and form—staying true to who they are without being literal. It's a design exercise rooted in storytelling."
Porsche's Sonderwunsch program - literally meaning "special wish" - is uniquely positioned to bring that vision to life. Following completion on Porsche's production line in Zuffenhausen, each car's design is individually hand-crafted. The result is a trio of highly customized vehicles that reflect both the emotional connection of the "Toy Story" franchise and Porsche's commitment to precision and performance. The three one-off 911s will be sold together as part of a broader charitable initiative to benefit three designated non-profit organizations devoted to helping children and people in need.
"'Toy Story 5' is about continuing a story that audiences have grown up with, while finding new ways to connect it to today's world," said Lylle Breier, EVP, Partnerships, Promotions, Synergy, and Events at The Walt Disney Studios. "This collaboration with Porsche is a natural extension of that, thoughtful, design-driven, and rooted in character. It is a celebration of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie that feels both unexpected and true to the spirit of 'Toy Story,' and we love how it brings the film into a completely different creative space. For decades, Porsche and The Walt Disney Company have each defined what it means to inspire audiences through creativity and innovation. Even more meaningful is the opportunity to channel this collaboration to benefit deserving charities."
"Porsche and the 'Toy Story' franchise share a commitment to creating special moments that last a lifetime," said Timo Resch, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. "Many people fondly look back on their first toy - much like the feeling they experience when they see or drive one of our cars for the first time. We are excited to bring our Sonderwunsch program together with Disney and Pixar once again to create Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie inspired vehicles in 911 form."
As anticipation builds for the June 19th release of "Toy Story 5," this collaboration stands as both a celebration of an iconic story and timeless design where nostalgia meets innovation and imagination drives real-world impact.
Porsche, Disney, and Pixar have joined forces to create three one-of-a-kind Porsche 911 vehicles inspired by the beloved "Toy Story" characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie, in celebration of the highly-anticipated release of "Toy Story 5" on June 19. The three bespoke cars will make their debut at the "Toy Story 5" red carpet premiere in Los Angeles. As "Toy Story 5" explores a new chapter where toys navigate an increasingly digital world, this collaboration brings that same spirit to life by blending timeless storytelling with modern innovation. Each vehicle captures the personality and energy of its corresponding character.
"My primary focus has been shaping the world of 'Toy Story 5,' especially as this new story explores the evolving role of play in a tech-driven environment," said Bob Pauley, Pixar Production Designer. "At the same time, collaborating with the Sonderwunsch team has been about interpreting these characters through materials, color, and form—staying true to who they are without being literal. It's a design exercise rooted in storytelling."
Porsche's Sonderwunsch program - literally meaning "special wish" - is uniquely positioned to bring that vision to life. Following completion on Porsche's production line in Zuffenhausen, each car's design is individually hand-crafted. The result is a trio of highly customized vehicles that reflect both the emotional connection of the "Toy Story" franchise and Porsche's commitment to precision and performance. The three one-off 911s will be sold together as part of a broader charitable initiative to benefit three designated non-profit organizations devoted to helping children and people in need.
"'Toy Story 5' is about continuing a story that audiences have grown up with, while finding new ways to connect it to today's world," said Lylle Breier, EVP, Partnerships, Promotions, Synergy, and Events at The Walt Disney Studios. "This collaboration with Porsche is a natural extension of that, thoughtful, design-driven, and rooted in character. It is a celebration of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie that feels both unexpected and true to the spirit of 'Toy Story,' and we love how it brings the film into a completely different creative space. For decades, Porsche and The Walt Disney Company have each defined what it means to inspire audiences through creativity and innovation. Even more meaningful is the opportunity to channel this collaboration to benefit deserving charities."
"Porsche and the 'Toy Story' franchise share a commitment to creating special moments that last a lifetime," said Timo Resch, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. "Many people fondly look back on their first toy - much like the feeling they experience when they see or drive one of our cars for the first time. We are excited to bring our Sonderwunsch program together with Disney and Pixar once again to create Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie inspired vehicles in 911 form."
As anticipation builds for the June 19th release of "Toy Story 5," this collaboration stands as both a celebration of an iconic story and timeless design where nostalgia meets innovation and imagination drives real-world impact.
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Yes, but this time we have three one-off cars.
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Future Porsche EVs in frame for Hyundai-like simulated gearboxes
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Future Porsche EVs could simulate behaviour of combustion engines | Autocar
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N's simulated ICE and gearbox could inspire key feature for next-generation Porsches
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Porsche will lose out with sales of one of its top selling models, the ICE Macan will end production in mid 2026 and a new ICE model only is expected in 2028!
Porsche will end production of the combustion-engined Macan this summer, it has confirmed, although the model will remain available in the UK into next year.
Speaking on the company’s first-quarter earnings call, finance chief Jochen Breckner said: “We will produce the ICE Macan until mid-2026 and we will stock as much as we can based on the supplier parts that we have.”
According to Breckner, stock should last “over the months to come". He added: "We will even see some sales in some regions in 2027.” Thereafter, only the electric version will remain available – although Porsche is also priming a spiritual successor to the combustion-powered Macan for launch in 2028.
Most of the remainder of the stock is expected to be diverted to regions with greater demand for combustion-engined vehicles. Porsche GB would not comment on how many cars the UK will receive, but confirmed to Autocar that the ICE Macan will be available here into 2027.
One of the key markets Porsche is targeting is the US, said Breckner. He explained: “In the United States, the ICE Macan really has a great demand so we are supplying that region with the cars that we produce. And that’s even more important based on the fact that tax incentives on electric vehicles have been stopped by the US government – those were $7500 per car – which is a substantial issue. Therefore there’s some pressure on the electric Macan in the United States and therefore we provide as many ICE Macans in the United States as we can.”
The combustion-engined Macan remains one of Porsche’s most popular models. The company sold 10,130 ICE Macans during the first quarter of 2026, which is up on the 9370 it recorded during the same period a year ago.
For reference, Porsche’s best-seller during the first quarter of 2026 was the Cayenne, recording 19,183 units, followed by the 911, at 13,889 units.
The Macan Electric sold 8079 units, notably fewer than the 14,185 recorded over the same period last year. This shortfall was “largely expected”, said Breckner, citing the “strong ramp-up” of Macan EVs during the first quarter of 2025 – as the firm pushed to get cars on the road soon after launch – as well as the subsequent removal of tax incentives in the US.
Breckner added that the ongoing conflict in Iran has affected supply of all models – with restrictions on key shipping lanes – and caused some customers “to be a bit more reluctant in going to a Porsche dealership and ordering a car”.
The replacement for the combustion-engined Macan, codenamed M1, is due in two years. It will be twinned with the third-generation Audi Q5 and underpinned by the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture.
This mirrors the relationship between the outgoing ICE Macan and the first-generation Q5, which shared the Volkswagen Group’s MLB architecture.
Speaking on the deployment of platforms from elsewhere in the Volkswagen Group, Breckner said: “When we take a platform from Audi, we never use it one-to-one without any changes. We leave as much unchanged as possible to have synergies, but if there are items that we need to change to make a Porsche a Porsche, we do that and invest into the platforms.
“This is the most important strategic position that we follow: a car with a crest of a Porsche is a Porsche, and it’s differentiated from the cars we have from [our] sister brands.”
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Porsche will end production of the combustion-engined Macan this summer, it has confirmed, although the model will remain available in the UK into next year.
Speaking on the company’s first-quarter earnings call, finance chief Jochen Breckner said: “We will produce the ICE Macan until mid-2026 and we will stock as much as we can based on the supplier parts that we have.”
According to Breckner, stock should last “over the months to come". He added: "We will even see some sales in some regions in 2027.” Thereafter, only the electric version will remain available – although Porsche is also priming a spiritual successor to the combustion-powered Macan for launch in 2028.
Most of the remainder of the stock is expected to be diverted to regions with greater demand for combustion-engined vehicles. Porsche GB would not comment on how many cars the UK will receive, but confirmed to Autocar that the ICE Macan will be available here into 2027.
One of the key markets Porsche is targeting is the US, said Breckner. He explained: “In the United States, the ICE Macan really has a great demand so we are supplying that region with the cars that we produce. And that’s even more important based on the fact that tax incentives on electric vehicles have been stopped by the US government – those were $7500 per car – which is a substantial issue. Therefore there’s some pressure on the electric Macan in the United States and therefore we provide as many ICE Macans in the United States as we can.”
The combustion-engined Macan remains one of Porsche’s most popular models. The company sold 10,130 ICE Macans during the first quarter of 2026, which is up on the 9370 it recorded during the same period a year ago.
For reference, Porsche’s best-seller during the first quarter of 2026 was the Cayenne, recording 19,183 units, followed by the 911, at 13,889 units.
The Macan Electric sold 8079 units, notably fewer than the 14,185 recorded over the same period last year. This shortfall was “largely expected”, said Breckner, citing the “strong ramp-up” of Macan EVs during the first quarter of 2025 – as the firm pushed to get cars on the road soon after launch – as well as the subsequent removal of tax incentives in the US.
Breckner added that the ongoing conflict in Iran has affected supply of all models – with restrictions on key shipping lanes – and caused some customers “to be a bit more reluctant in going to a Porsche dealership and ordering a car”.
The replacement for the combustion-engined Macan, codenamed M1, is due in two years. It will be twinned with the third-generation Audi Q5 and underpinned by the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture.
This mirrors the relationship between the outgoing ICE Macan and the first-generation Q5, which shared the Volkswagen Group’s MLB architecture.
Speaking on the deployment of platforms from elsewhere in the Volkswagen Group, Breckner said: “When we take a platform from Audi, we never use it one-to-one without any changes. We leave as much unchanged as possible to have synergies, but if there are items that we need to change to make a Porsche a Porsche, we do that and invest into the platforms.
“This is the most important strategic position that we follow: a car with a crest of a Porsche is a Porsche, and it’s differentiated from the cars we have from [our] sister brands.”
Porsche confirms the end of the combustion-engined Macan – but a replacement is coming | Autocar
SUV meets its end this summer but UK will have stock into 2027 – and a replacement is coming
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I suppose that the 911 is more of a "philosophy", an "ideology", a "cult" than a "mere automobile". As the common German saying among car aficionados goes: "Es gibt Autos. Und es gibt PORSCHE.". This particularly applying to the 911.
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Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, is a German automobile manufacturer
specializing in high-performance sports cars, SUVs, and sedans,
headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Owned by
Volkswagen AG, it was founded in 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche.
In its early days, Porsche was contracted by the German government
to create a vehicle for the masses, which later became the Volkswagen
Beetle. In the late 1940s, Ferdinand's son Ferry Porsche began
building his car, which would result in the Porsche 356.
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