Porsche has further committed themselves to the green cause, announcing plans of developing three all-electric, Boxster-based prototypes, all of which will allow the Stuttgart-based firm to fine-tune their all-electric-drive technology, including battery systems and other electric powertrain components. On-road testing will begin in Germany in early 2011. “We will definitely be offering an electric sports car in …Read More

The 2012 next-generation Porsche Boxster has been caught on camera, showing a profile and styling merely evolved from the current-generation Boxster’s. Despite the familiar design, the all-new Boxster will come with every panel on its body changed and its canvas roof redesigned. In accordance with the company’s strategy of reducing weight count, in order to lower emissions and …Read More

What was rumoured months ago has now been confirmed. Talking to Autocar in Wolfsburg, Volkswagen Group chairman Martin Winterkorn confirmed that an entry-level Porsche positioned below Boxster is being evaluated. “We are also investigating opportunities for a smaller sports car and a smaller SUV, but I cannot say more at the moment”, Winterkorn said, adding “we do not usually …Read More

This is Audi’s e-tron Detroit Concept car, a close relative of the e-tron concept first showcased at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. However, the Detroit e-tron is smaller and lighter, and uses two electric motors instead of four to drive its rear axle, bringing about a 40/60 front/rear weight distribution favoured by Audi. There is 204 hp and 2650 Nm to …Read More

First unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Audi R8 e-Tron electric supercar, to be known as R4 in production form, will head for production as soon as 2012. This is the second time that Audi has confirmed this news, this time to Autocar after talking to Autoweek in October. R4 will share a new …Read More

Remember the 2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder that was unveiled two weeks ago? A little recap: Boxster Spyder is set to be the ultimate version of the Boxster S, on which it is based. Performance and efficiency are said to be better than Boxster S’, thanks to increased power output from the familiar 3.4-litre currently in use, and a stringent …Read More

With main fellow German rivals Porsche, confirming the development of an entry-level model placed below the Porsche Boxster, BMW are reported to have revived their plans of introducing the long rumored BMW Z2. Both vehicles will sail directly into the relatively uncharted waters of the “elemental” small roadster segment currently monopolized the popular Mazda MX-5. The MX-5 or otherwise known as the …Read More

The 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo has arrived. Headlining the specs sheet is the turbocharged 3.8-litre powerplant that churns out 500 hp (368 kW) at 6000 rpm, and 650 Nm at 1950–5000 rpm, with overboost of 700 Nm at 2100–4000 rpm. Just like for Boxster, Cayman and Panamera, the PDK dual-clutch gearbox will be available. Fitted with the PDK gearbox and optional Sport …Read More

It seems Porsche is now keen to offer an entry-level model below Porsche Boxster after all. While talking to German magazine Automobilwoche, Porsche Development Head Wolfgang Duerheimer confirmed that developing the new model is now a top priority. Although he did not let known any further details, speculations are unrelenting that the Volkswagen BlueSport concept, a two-door roadster introduced at the …Read More