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Legendary German car seat manufacturer Recaro Automotive has filed for bankruptcy, been deemed insolvent, and was approved for self-administration by its local district court, Autocar reports. The automotive seat manufacturing arm of Recaro (the airplane…

If you can believe it, more than 20 years have passed since Porsche introduced the first generation of its Cayenne SUV. What was once a super controversial model that was talked about like it would lead to the death of Porsche has become one of the brand’s…

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, July 23, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more...

To some folks, how a car sounds is as important or more important than how it drives. I very much get that. In an age where more and more cars are being electrified, good-sounding engines are getting harder to come by. That’s what led me to my question from…

Porsche is filling out its third-generation Panamera lineup with new mid-range GTS and top-dog Turbo S E-Hybrid variants. While neither are exactly surprising in terms of what they deliver, the Turbo S in particular is not only the fastest and most powerful…

How much are you willing to spend on a car? It’s a simple question that I came up with an answer for many years ago. Most people don’t really think about their limit, looking at cars as whatever monthly payment they can afford, or whatever. Did you go to…

Automotive companies teaming up with companies outside of the automotive world rarely works out. Tech companies, clothing designers, and video games don’t really get the complex world of cars they’ve been thrust into. And who could blame them? They can’t…

Like its larger Cayenne sibling, every version of the Porsche Macan crossover has come with all-wheel drive as standard. That is, until now. Porsche just unveiled the base version of the new Macan Electric, and it’s rear-wheel drive. Quicker and more…

Right now is a weird time to be Tesla. On the one hand, sales are flagging, the company’s newest vehicle is an absolutemess, and its flagship software only works for an elite few. On the other, the stock keeps climbing, with Tesla’s market cap now well…

The evening our band of merry automotive journalists arrived in Málaga, Spain, model line director Frank Moser started off the presentation for the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS by showing us a bunch of hate comments Porsche received on social media when the…

Disc brakes were hardly a new technology in 1962, as Jaguar and Dunlop had tested the concept in the crucible of motorsport as early as a decade prior at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Up to this point in the company’s history, Porsche had been using tried and…

Good morning! It’s Monday, July 8, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more...

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Dodge is a type of car once called a “captive import” due to its mix of domestic branding and offshore assembly. At its asking price, let’s see if this “all-original” edition captures our hearts. Read more...

According to the seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice 928, they’ve owned the car for nearly 30 years. Is it well enough priced for a new long-term owner? Read more...

Is the Audi Q4 E-Tron too small for your needs, while the Q8 E-Tron is too big? Well, look no further than the 2025 Q6 E-Tron, the latest electric Audi crossover designed to split the difference between its larger and smaller siblings. That’s not exactly the…

One of the best things about the automotive community is that there’s something for everyone no matter what you’re interested in. From SEMA to Formula 1 races, to nearby Cars and Coffee and even local events, there are all sorts of experiences to choose…

I’m currently on a plane to Spain to drive one of the most anticipated cars of the year (and maybe even the decade): The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, the first roadgoing 911 with a hybrid powertrain. It combines a brand-new single-turbo 3.6-liter flat-6…

Blame the pandemic. Phil Wagenheim, the highly energized New York investment bro who is CEO and one of two partners at Connecticut’s Sacrilege Motors, does. You see Wagenheim, who made bank during the early days of SPACs (Special-Purpose Acquisition…

The Porsche Taycan may get most of the attention, but you really shouldn’t sleep on its platform-mate, the Audi E-Tron GT, either. In our first drive, we found it surprisingly sporty while still plenty comfortable for four people. Considering how similar it…

While walking around Beverly Hills with friends yesterday I came across a very special car. This ultra low-mileage 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS is one of the most bespoke specs of the model that Porsche created, with over $344,000 in options making its $639,345…