Electric cars

Cadillac is trying to spruce up is Lyriq EV with a V-trim. Will it be enough to boost the poor sales of the Cadillac electric hearse? We don’t think so, the car look is a tough sale for most and would be a strech for Porsche buyers but who knows may be the V trim can help some jump ship into this latest faster offering from Cadillac. We heard lease deals are hard to beat in this spring 2025...

Porsche is gearing up to electrify the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman, marking the German brand’s leap into battery-powered sports cars. While rumors and spy shots of the all-electric 718 Boxster have been all the rage on Porsche forums and the wider web for the past few years, Porsche has actually been dabbling at the idea of electrification for well over 14 years. Back in 2011, they even unveiled an electric Boxster prototype called the Boxster E.

With the intent of soon bidding farewell to the internal combustion engine that once defined it, Porsche finally dragged its best-selling Macan into the electric age last year. But if things don’t go to plan, I have a feeling that the gas-powered variant which is set to be discontinued in 2026, may stick around. The recent shift in market dynamics, not favoring EVs much has warranted Porsche to realign its EV strategy with rumors of some models that were destined to be electric even to take the hybrid route, or even better an ICE retrofit. Meanwhile, Tesla’s super-popular and newly unveiled Model Y, now under the "Juniper" moniker, is all set to continue to assert its dominance in the electric crossover market, already racking up 50,000 orders within the very first day.

Lamborghini, a brand synonymous with supercars once envisioned a luxury sedan with a naturally aspirated V10, straight out of the Gallardo LP560-4. Yes, I’m talking about the Estoque concept. This sick-looking performance sedan concept debuted back in 2008, but couldn’t make it to production, mainly because of the declining interest in the sedan body style.

The Stelvio is Alfa Romeo’s flagship SUV and has been around since 2016 and recently got a facelift in 2023. Since its debut, it held the end of its bargain as a capable Italian crossover with compelling driving dynamics and ample luxury. However, it requires a new generation to showcase Alfa’s latest design language and more advanced powertrains. This paves the way for an exciting chapter: the arrival of an all-electric Stelvio. Now, there are many speculations on the web about the upcoming Alfa Romeo Stelvio EV, and some of them are very promising.

While the sales of EVs have experienced a slowdown in recent times, automakers continue to develop products until the market catches up. In the meantime, I’m curious to see how a brand like Porsche adopts to these challenges particularly when its facing competition not just in China (they shut nearly 29% of dealerships in 2024), but also in key markets like the United States and also in its home turf, once again from a looming threat of Chinese EVs.

Oliver Blume, Porsche’s Chairman of the Executive Board, is one of the few automotive leaders who isn’t afraid to make bold moves in a rapidly changing industry. In an insightful interview with Porsche’s Christophorus magazine, Blume pulled no punches about Porsche’s strategy for the future. The key takeaways? Porsche is doubling down on electrification, staying flexible with drivetrains, and betting on synthetic fuels to ease the transition to electric mobility. Here’s why this strategy may either make or break the brand in the coming decade.

It appears that there’s a storm brewing in Zuffenhausen, and it’s all about Porsche’s next big move into electrification. Now I can’t speak for all Porschephiles, but given the number of spy shots we’ve seen over the past year, I’m sure that a small group is at least curious to learn more about the upcoming all-electric 718 Boxster and Cayman, Originally slated for a 2025 debut, this electrified replacement for Porsche’s entry-level sports car was supposed to signal a bold new chapter for the German brand. But now, that dream seems to be sputtering, mired in delays, supplier woes, and engineering headaches. According to a recent report from the German publication, Automobilwoche, the electric 718’s production timeline is in jeopardy. That’s a big deal because Porsche had been betting on this car to seamlessly replace the outgoing combustion-powered model, which is scheduled to go out of production in October 2025 due to EU cybersecurity regulations. If the EV version doesn’t land on time, Porsche could find itself without an entry-level sports car for the first time in decades. So the question isn’t just whether the electric 718 will make it on time, but it’s whether Porsche can even deliver the magic that made its predecessors icons in the first place.

Porsche’s dealership network in the U.S. evolved significantly since the brand first entered the market in 1950. The partnership between Max Hoffman and Ferdinand Porsche marked the beginning of Porsche’s American presence. Hoffman, a New York-based salesman, was pivotal in establishing the brand’s reputation, despite Porsche’s smaller engines and higher prices compared to rivals. His marketing efforts, highlighting the 356’s performance and quality, led to early success. By 1954, Hoffman was selling 11 cars per week, contributing to Porsche’s increasing presence in the U.S.

As a best-selling Porsche model in the United States, the Macan nameplate needs no introduction. In the decade that it has been around, the Macan has won a lot of praise for being one of the most dynamically capable models, in the luxury compact SUV class. For 2024 though, the Macan receives a total reboot as it goes fully electric! If you’re still not ready to embrace electrification, Porsche will thankfully continue to offer the gas-powered model until 2026. The old four-cylinder/V6-equipped Macans are great for many reasons. First, they are affordable. Secondly, they are more practical than the similarly priced 718 Cayman, thanks to the crossover boy style and third, they drive like a Porsche.

With 2025 around the corner, Porsche finds itself in a bit of a pickle. Their lofty plan of 80% of sales to come from EVs by 2030 seemed a tad bit too ambitious. The lukewarm reception to electric vehicles, particularly in key markets like the U.S. and parts of Asia has forced a re-evaluation of strategy at Stuttgart. I mean just look at sales of the all-electric Taycan sedan for example, which still isn’t seeing much demand even after the recent 2024 facelift. Also, things like range anxiety, charging infrastructure woes, and the lack of soul in many EVs have conspired to dampen the enthusiasm amongst the wider public. While I applaud Porsche’s initial goals, it’s clear that the EV market isn’t quite ready to fully embrace the electric future.

Porsche pulled off a real surprise move when they showed off the Macan EV in January 2024. While this new all-electric Macan is inevitably the future and is here to stay, for the time being at least, instead of ditching the old gas-guzzler, the German automaker has decided to keep it around (until 2026)! This is a great strategy, given how the EV market has cooled off lately. The Macan after all is consistently one of Porsche’s best-selling models.

When it comes to exotic rides, everyone’s talking about how eventful 2024 has been so far, and they’re probably right! But here’s the thing: I consider the whole of 2024 to be very special. The all-new, giant V16-powered Bugatti Tourbillon, the successor to the Chiron, debuted earlier in April. Then Lamborghini blew us away with the Temerario, the Huracan successor, showcasing how a twin-turbo V8 hybrid can replace that epic naturally-aspirated V10.

Given how crossovers and SUVs are all the rage these days, it is no surprise that only a handful of wagons on sale in 2024. This is strange because most wagons are more practical than sedans and pack better driving dynamics than SUVs. In the EV world, Porsche’s Taycan Cross Turismo is a great alternative to some of the gas-powered or hybrid wagons like the Audi RS6 Avant and the newly debuted BMW M5 Touring.

With the all-electric Porsche Macan now officially on sale and starting to hit U.S. dealerships, I wanted to take the opportunity to spec out the most expensive Macan EV possible. So I fired up the configurator and selected the top variant of the four available models (Base, S, 4S, Turbo), which is the Macan Electric Turbo, and went to town. Now before you judge me for the bold PTS color choice, (Speed Yellow - 0UB in case you were wondering), I want to clarify that this was just an exercise. I’m personally far more conservative and would choose something more understated and go with something like silver or navy blue at best. But with this one, I’ve tried my best to select the priciest options available in my quest to get a ballpark figure of the most expensive Macan electric on sale today, and here’s what I found.

Porsche’s entry-level SUV, the Macan has gone electric, marking the end of the road for its gas-powered predecessor. Meanwhile, Audi is expanding its EV lineup with the Q6 e-tron, a stylish SUV that fits snugly between the Q4 e-tron and the flagship Q8 e-tron. Both German automakers joined forces to create the PPE platform, a versatile foundation for building high-performance electric vehicles. Also featured on the 2025 Porsche Macan Electric and the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron, this platform boasts an 800-volt architecture, and its flexible design allows for various battery sizes and motor configurations, catering to a range of performance needs.

As the electric vehicle market continues to evolve, the compatibility of charging networks remains a crucial factor for consumers considering an EV. For Porsche fans, particularly those interested in the upcoming Macan Electric, the question of whether it can charge at Tesla Superchargers should be of significant interest. Based on recent discussions and announcements, here’s an analysis of the current and future charging capabilities of the Porsche Macan Electric.

The Porsche 718 EV will soon join the Porsche Macan electric and four-door Taycan as the third model in Porsche’s lineup. This shows that regardless of a slowdown in sales, Porsche is going to continue models that it already had in the pipeline. So besides the 718 EV, the Cayenne and even a rumoured Taycan will be here before the end of the decade. However, the flagship model of the Porsche brand, i.e. the iconic 911 won’t be going electric until well into the early 2030s. So until then, it begs the question, why doesn’t Porsche use something that’s already here to cater to the discerning luxury car buyer, who’s looking for a sleek coupe in the form of a Taycan Two-door? Okay, this may sound preposterous and unrealistic in the real world, considering something like this will involve a considerable amount of retooling on the production line, but let’s just try and make the case for such a model, hypothetically.

A car cover is a pretty generic item and is an absolute necessity if you park your ride out on and about for extended periods of time, in order to protect it from the elements. But it makes an even stronger case if the ride in question happens to be your brand-new 100-grand Porsche Taycan. You can go with something pretty generic from Amazon for under a hundred bucks. It does the usual stuff like protection accents for rain, snow, the wind, and sun and I found one that even has reflective stripes and a cut-out for a charge port. But if you want the novelty of a Porsche branded cover for your Taycan, you can get both a water-repellent outdoor cover and an indoor cover from the Porsche Tequipment accessories catalog for just $379. However, if you happen to have the luxury of an enclosed garage, Porsche has something pretty unique, to keep your Taycan under wraps, quite literally.

Remember that Top Gear test from 2008 where Jeremy Clarkson compared a Lotus Elise to the OG Tesla Roadster? Yes, the same one that led Elon Musk to sue Clarkson. Well, it appears to be coming full circle for the Elise, because we’ve got our first hint of the mysterious Lotus Theory 1, the rumored all-electric Elise, how ironic. This is a car that could shape up to be a formidable rival to the upcoming Porsche 718 EV. Lotus’ marketing chief, Qiao Xinyu, dropped a shadowy image of the Theory 1’s rear end. Sure, while the image doesn’t really reveal much, that prominent wing hovering over a sculpted rear-end, the sleek taillights flanking the classic Lotus badge, and the aggressive diffuser all but shout "sports car." But this electric silhouette throws a bit of a curveball. While the Eletre and Emeya have their sporty bits, that rear end wouldn’t be caught dead lumbering on an SUV or a four-door.