rience that is not only seamless but built around the needs of the EV driver," said Robert Barrosa, president and CEO of Electrify America. Nissan joins the following eight automakers currently offering the technology to their customers through various models: Audi, BMW, Ford, Lucid, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volkswagen. (Electrify America release on September 29, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

BASF, Porsche, and BEST complete pilot project on chemical recycling On September 29, Porsche AG and BASF SE, in collaboration with technology partner BEST - Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH, completed a pilot project on recycling mixed waste from end-of-life vehicles. The pilot project demonstrates the recyclability of high-performance plastics from automotive shredder residues (ASR) together with renewable raw materials.  This mixtu...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

alty overall averaged 49% across all nameplates and segments in this 2025 study, slightly less than the 50% from last year’s study. The study includes brand loyalty across five segments: premium car; premium SUV; mass market car; mass market SUV; and truck. Highest-Ranking Brands:     •    Porsche ranked highest among premium car brands for a fourth consecutive year, with a 58.2% loyalty rate, followed by Mercedes-Benz (49.7%)     •...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Porsche realigns product strategy, focus on profitability over EV growth On September 19, Porsche announced that it is pushing ahead with its realignment and adjusting its product strategy to strengthen financial performance.Due to market conditions, the new SUV series above the Cayenne, which was previously planned to be fully electric, will initially be offered exclusively as combustion engine and plug-in hybrid at market launch. The Panamera a...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

Porsche’s Moon Power launches RE:LIFE using second-life EV batteries On September 17, Porsche subsidiary Moon Power launched RE:LIFE, a modular energy storage system using second-life vehicle batteries from VW’s MEB platform. It can be used for self-consumption, peak shaving, and storing solar energy. The RE:LIFE units are outdoor-ready, fully air-conditioned, and modular, allowing easy expansion. They are managed by the OptiMOON energy manag...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

6 units, followed by the BYD Seal (825 units), Denza 09 (787 units), Zeekr 009 (567 units), and Chery Omoda E5 (494 units). Models ranked 11th to 20th were the BYD Atto 2 (466 units), XPeng G6 (464 units), XPeng X9 (378 units), BMW iX2 (331 units), Mercedes-Benz EQE (312 units), BMW i5 (281 units), Porsche Taycan (275 units), GWM Ora (Good Cat and 07; 256 units combined), Leapmotor C10 (225 units), and BMW iX1 (220 units). (From an article of Pau...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

: the MG 3 Hybrid, MG ZS Hybrid, and the electric Cyberster roadster, which will be officially presented on September 18. Sales will start during the week through 10 dealerships nationwide, while MG’s new headquarters will be in Vicente López, Buenos Aires, in the building previously occupied by Porsche Argentina. The company aims to sell 1,500 units in the first year and expects further growth once a planned MG factory in Brazil begins produc...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Porsche Cayenne electric enters final phase with 20% faster development via virtual testing On September 16, Porsche announced that it is developing the Cayenne Electric using digital testing. The all-electric SUV will be revealed at the end of the year and sold alongside combustion and hybrid versions. Instead of building many prototypes, engineers used virtual models for early testing, saving time and resources. Digital simulations and AI allow...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

20 EV brands registered in Malaysia between January and August 2025. BYD maintained its lead with 7,389 units, followed by Proton with 5,455 units and Tesla in third with 3,162 units. Other top brands included BMW (1,117), XPeng (842), Denza (787), Zeekr (679), Mercedes-Benz (527), Chery (514), and Porsche (467). Further down the list were MINI (427), MG (407) Volvo (371), GWM (256), Leapmotor (225), smart (179), Neta (115), Hyundai (102), Dongfe...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

Porsche to install 104 ultrafast EV chargers in Brazil On September 9, it was reported that Porsche Brazil launched the Highway Charging 3.0 project to expand fast-charging infrastructure on major highways in the country. In partnership with GreenV, the brand will install 66 new 150-kW DC ultrafast chargers by 2028, requiring an investment of BRL 70 million. The program began with the inauguration of a station on the Presidente Castello Branco hi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Porsche EV customers gain access to Tesla Supercharger network On September 6, Porsche announced beginning on September 9 Porsche customers will gain soft launch access to 23,500 Tesla Superchargers in North America. Access to the Tesla Supercharger network will be possible through a Porsche-supplied NACS DC adapter being made available to Porsche customers. At this soft launch stage, Porsche customers will use the Tesla app to enable charging. C...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

e codename ID.2all, and ID.Polo GTI. The Group also presented ID. Cross Concept and ID.Every 1 concept car. The all-new T-Roc compact SUV was also presented. Although Audi will not present all-new vehicles, the carmaker will unveil the Concept C, which was presented in Milan, Italy on September 2. Porsche will showcase 11 kW wireless EV charging with Cayenne full-size electric SUV, which is set for release in 2026. Scout Motors will present its...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

tariffs and maybe with a joint agreement based on our huge investments we could do in the U.S.”, Blume said. Like its rivals, VW is waiting for current U.S. auto import tariffs to fall to 15%, something the U.S. administration has pledged to do. The current situation is particularly difficult for Porsche, which Blume described as caught in a “sandwich” between the U.S. tariffs and weakening demand in China.  (multiple sources on September ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

IAA Mobility 2025: Porsche unveils Porsche 911 Turbo S with T-Hybrid Powertrain On September 7, Porsche unveiled the new 911 Turbo S, the top model of the 911 series, at IAA Mobility in Munich. It is available as a coupé (two-seater,) and cabriolet (2+2 seating), it comes with more power, sharper design, smarter aerodynamics, a refined chassis, and exclusive features. The sports car uses a lightweight 400V T-Hybrid powertrain which generates out...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

IAA Mobility 2025: Porsche to showcase 11 kW wireless EV charging with Cayenne electric model On September 4, Porsche announced that it will introduce wireless charging for EVs, becoming the first carmaker to offer an 11 kW one-box charging system. Apart from the floor plate, no wallbox or control unit is needed. The all-electric Cayenne is launching in 2026, will be the first Porsche with this option. A prototype is being shown at IAA Mobility 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

CATL sells 20.6% stake in Finland’s Valmet Automotive According to multiple press releases, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) is selling its 20.6% stake in Finland’s Valmet Automotive. The Finnish government and Pontos Group have agreed to acquire the 20.6% stake. Previously, Valmet Automotive manufactured vehicles for automakers such as Porsche, Saab, and Mercedes-Benz. As part of the agreement, the Finnish government will in...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

orizon Robotics, Dassault Systèmes, and VDA will discuss software-defined vehicles, infotainment, and automated driving. Urban Mobility Day (September 12): The event closes with talks on urban mobility, showing how AI-based transport solutions and autonomous shuttles (with MOIA) can ease traffic. Porsche will debut the new 911 top model and showcase a new home charging innovation for e-mobility. Audi will present a visionary concept car at Witt...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

Porsche enhances all-electric Macan with smarter assistance systems and digital features On August 28, Porsche announced that it is adding new assistance systems and digital features to the all-electric Macan for the new model year, focusing on easier parking, charging, towing, smarter voice control, and other options. The updated Surround View system now includes features such as Transparent bonnet, Trained Parking, and Reversing Assist. Four hi...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

Porsche scraps in-house battery production plans, turns Cellforce into R&D unit On August 25, Porsche announced that it is adjusting its battery strategy due to slower electric vehicle (EV) growth and market changes in China and the USA. Cellforce Group GmbH, a joint venture between Porsche and Customcells, will no longer expand high-performance battery production. It will continue as an independent R&D unit, and the associated staff reductions w...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/25

Group14 Technologies, US, raises investment from SK, Inc., Porsche Investments and other investors On August 20, Group14 Technologies closed a USD 463 million round led by SK, Inc., with strong participation of other existing investors, including Porsche Investments, ATL, OMERS, Decarbonization Partners, Lightrock Climate Impact Fund, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, etc. The funds will be used to continue scaling the manufacture of Group14’s...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22