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Auto Blog
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Another Round Of Price Hikes Instantly Makes Every Porsche More Expensive
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Porsche 911 Prices Have Risen Drastically In Recent Times Porsche has never been a brand that tries to sell to everyone, but after the second round of price hikes for the 911 in four months, even fewer individuals can become customers. First spotted by Road & Track, the 911 range has been hit with prices of between 2.3 and 3.6 percent. As a result, the cheapest 911 Carrera now exceeds $130,000, and by a significant margin. For the record, Porsche updated the 911 range in March, and at the time, the base 911 was hit with an increase of almost 7%. While the 2025 911 Carrera started at $122,095 before a $1,995 destination charge, the 2026 911 Carrera was pushed to $129,950. Rubbing salt in the wound is that the destination charge was also raised to $2,250 for all 2026 models, but apparently, that wasn't enough of an increase either. New Porsche Pricing Affects Everything After the previous round of price adjustments added nearly $8,000 to the price of a base 911, the new price for 2026 tacks another $2,350 on the base model, which now starts at $132,300, before a new destination charge of $2,350 (a increase of $100). At the opposite end of the range are the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 with Touring Package, which each cost $230,500 before options. That's an increase of over $8,000, but unfortunately, the 911 is not the only model line seeing increases, with every model now more expensive than before. New Price (+ dest.) Old Price (+ dest.) Total Difference 2025 718 Cayman $75,400 (+$1,995) $72,800 (+$1,995) +$2,600 2026 911 Carrera $132,300 (+$2,350) $129,950 (+$2,250) +$2,450 2026 Cayenne $88,800 (+$2,350) $86,545 (+$2,250) +$2,355 2026 Macan $64,600 (+$2,350) $63,100 (+$2,250) +$1,600 2026 Panamera $110,100 (+$2,350) $106,300 (+$2,250) +$3,900 2026 Taycan $103,900 (+$2,350) $100,300 (+$2,250) +$3,700 Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Porsche Has No Choice But To Raise Prices In a statement, Porsche spokesperson Frank Wiesmann explained the decision to R&T: 'With our customers front of mind, we keep a regular watch on market conditions, absorbing costs where we can and making adjustments only when it's absolutely necessary to do so.' He also confirmed that some options on the Porsche USA configurator have risen in price, and while it's disappointing for those who have to shell out more, it's not unexpected. With Chinese sales figures declining, EV demand proving sluggish, and new tariff policies impacting U.S. imports, Porsche warned that it could lose up to $2.3 billion a year if it didn't raise prices. With new 30 percent tariffs now being discussed for the European Union (and Mexico), more price increases may well come into effect before the end of the year. Porsche will not be producing cars in the U.S. because that would be even more costly to its precipitous business model, so if you want a 911 for less than $130k, you'll have to explore the used market. Source: Porsche About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
Motor 1
a day ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Porsche Hikes Prices Again Due to 'Market Conditions'
A Porsche being expensive is not news. These cars always have been, and always will be. But, recently, the automaker implemented price increases across its entire lineup, citing "market conditions." Initially brought to our attention by Road & Track , Porsche has since confirmed these price increases. "With our customers front of mind, we keep a regular watch on market conditions, absorbing costs where we can and making adjustments only when it's absolutely necessary to do so," a spokesperson said in a statement. "Where possible, we have taken steps to support our customers, but market conditions necessitate incremental adjustments to MSRP. The price adjustment encompasses all models and varies from model to model, from between 2.3 and 3.6 percent." Here are the previous and current prices for each Porsche base model. Model New Price Previous Price Increase 2025 718 Cayman $77,395 $74,795 3.5% 2026 911 Carrera $134,650 $129,950 3.6% 2026 Cayenne $91,950 $88,795 3.6% 2026 Macan $66,950 $65,350 2.4% 2026 Panamera $112,450 $108,550 3.6% 2026 Taycan $106,250 $102,550 3.6% Porsche also tells us, "market conditions necessitate incremental adjustments to individual option pricing and delivery fees from time to time." So, depending on what options your car has, the new price may be more than 3.6 percent higher than it was a few months ago. Porsche didn't blame tariffs specifically here, but it's one of a handful of volume automakers that doesn't make cars in the US. The company builds all its cars in Germany, except for the Cayenne, which is made in Slovakia, and in very small numbers in Malaysia for that market only. The Trump administration put a 25-percent tariff on imported automobiles and automobile parts in place back in April, on top of a preexisiting 2.5% import duty. Trump on Saturday threatened a 30-percent tariff on all goods from the EU . This, of course, would apply to all Porsche cars. Earlier this year, we reported that Porsche is considering starting US production . Obviously, its customers have long been used to paying premium prices for their cars, and while a 3.6 percent increase might not be a huge deal for 911, Taycan, and Panamera buyers, it could be an impediment to customers of less expensive, larger-volume models like the Cayenne and Macan. Porsche is in a precarious situation right now. Its sales are down globally—especially in China, where buyers are rejecting non-domestic automakers—and customer response to EVs like the Taycan and Macan Electric is less enthusiastic than the automaker hoped. US sales have remained strong, but buyers here aren't adopting EVs as quickly as everyone (including Porsche) thought they would, and tariffs are complicating everything. It just illustrates the rewriting of the automotive order. Up until recently, Porsche was the envy of the auto industry, wildly profitable and beloved by so many. That's still true today, but the picture is not as rosy in Stuttgart as it once was. More on Porsche Porsche: New Cayenne 'Will Shape the Future of Electric Driving' The Electric Porsche Macan Is Outselling the Gas Model. But There's More to the Story Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Motor 1
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Porsche Hikes Prices Again Due to 'Market Conditions'
A Porsche being expensive is not news. These cars always have been, and always will be. But, recently, the automaker implemented price increases across its entire lineup, citing "market conditions." Initially brought to our attention by Road & Track , Porsche has since confirmed these price increases. "With our customers front of mind, we keep a regular watch on market conditions, absorbing costs where we can and making adjustments only when it's absolutely necessary to do so," a spokesperson said in a statement. "Where possible, we have taken steps to support our customers, but market conditions necessitate incremental adjustments to MSRP. The price adjustment encompasses all models and varies from model to model, from between 2.3 and 3.6 percent." Here are the previous and current prices for each Porsche base model. Model New Price Previous Price Increase 2025 718 Cayman $77,395 $74,795 3.5% 2026 911 Carrera $134,650 $129,950 3.6% 2026 Cayenne $91,950 $88,795 3.6% 2026 Macan $66,950 $65,350 2.4% 2026 Panamera $112,450 $108,550 3.6% 2026 Taycan $106,250 $102,550 3.6% Porsche also tells us, "market conditions necessitate incremental adjustments to individual option pricing and delivery fees from time to time." So, depending on what options your car has, the new price may be more than 3.6 percent higher than it was a few months ago. Porsche didn't blame tariffs specifically here, but it's one of a handful of volume automakers that doesn't make cars in the US. The company builds all its cars in Germany, except for the Cayenne, which is made in Slovakia, and in very small numbers in Malaysia for that market only. The Trump administration put a 25-percent tariff on imported automobiles and automobile parts in place back in April, on top of a preexisiting 2.5% import duty. Trump on Saturday threatened a 30-percent tariff on all goods from the EU . This, of course, would apply to all Porsche cars. Earlier this year, we reported that Porsche is considering starting US production . Obviously, its customers have long been used to paying premium prices for their cars, and while a 3.6 percent increase might not be a huge deal for 911, Taycan, and Panamera buyers, it could be an impediment to customers of less expensive, larger-volume models like the Cayenne and Macan. Porsche is in a precarious situation right now. Its sales are down globally—especially in China, where buyers are rejecting non-domestic automakers—and customer response to EVs like the Taycan and Macan Electric is less enthusiastic than the automaker hoped. US sales have remained strong, but buyers here aren't adopting EVs as quickly as everyone (including Porsche) thought they would, and tariffs are complicating everything. It just illustrates the rewriting of the automotive order. Up until recently, Porsche was the envy of the auto industry, wildly profitable and beloved by so many. That's still true today, but the picture is not as rosy in Stuttgart as it once was. More on Porsche Porsche: New Cayenne 'Will Shape the Future of Electric Driving' The Electric Porsche Macan Is Outselling the Gas Model. But There's More to the Story Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
News.com.au
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Horror as cars explode in fiery wreck at iconic F1 circuit
The drivers of two supercars have inexplicably walked away from one of the scariest amateur motorsport smashes seen in recent times. Footage of a high speed, fireball crash has been spreading across cyberspace in recent days after an incident at the iconic Nurbrgring track in Germany. As reported by Road And Track, the crash occurred during a fan day at northern end of the famous circuit known as the Nordschleife. According to reports, the drivers of the destroyed Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a BMW M2 were taken to hospital, but are alive and well. Safety camera footage of the incident at the high speed Nordschleife track showed the Porsche speeding up alongside the BMW at 180km/h. You can watch the harrowing footage in the video player above. The vision then shows there was contact between the vehicles as the slower BMW went slightly wide on the track at the end of a long straight. Both cars then went into the safety barrier after spinning out at high speed before they were launched into the air. The footage shows flames exploding from the cars as they rebounded to the other side of the track. Footage shared on TikTok and Instagram also shows the aftermath of the incident with the metal barrier ripped apart and still on fire minutes after the incident occurred. The burned out Porsche was seen with parts scattered across the track, with its brake assemble scattered 50m away and its front body work torn off. The BMW was also ripped apart. BMW and Porsche have received plenty of praise from motorsport fans on social media with many boggled by how the passenger cells remained assembled in the carnage, allowing the drivers to exit the cars by themselves. The incident occurred during a tourist track day session where amateur drivers are allowed to drive on the track under strict conditions, which include no racing. The official Nurburgring association has released a statement to The Drive. 'Last Saturday evening, during the tourist drives, an accident occurred involving two vehicles. The people were able to exit the vehicles on their own,' officials said. 'The safety systems of the Nürburgring Nordschleife – including guardrails, digital monitoring, and operation coordination – functioned well. 'Regardless of this, such incidents are always internally reviewed as part of our safety management. Further information falls within the responsibility of the police.' The publication reports the driver of the Porsche has since taken to social media to address the viral incident. 'Hi, I just want to inform you that I am fine and will be leaving the hospital soon,' the driver posted. 'I only have a few bruises and scratches, No fractures, no internal injuries, and the muscle pain is almost gone. I feel like Wolverine, just more overweight, uglier, and Marvel didn't hire me for Hollywood. 'The accident looked tragic. There were three impacts: first, hitting the barrier at 190 km/h, which generated nearly 50g of force; then falling to the ground, and finally, a BMW hit me again after I had fallen. 'I remember everything. I got out of the car myself, felt dizzy, and lay down on the ground. 'I have video footage of the incident. On social media, there are some edited clips that often don't show the full context. 'Many social media platforms share my private videos without my permission, which is unfortunate, but I'll see if I do anything about it. 'I don't know what happened with the BMW driver, I have no contact with him. I also don't know who was at fault. German traffic law isn't always clear, and it's up to the court to decide. 'One thing in my favour is that I was braking and waiting for him to give way, and he did. I started to overtake, and that's when he took the turn. It's similar to someone suddenly turning left on the right lane of the highway, crossing three lanes to go right. 'During recreational driving, you need to drive defensively. So, will the court decide that I did everything to avoid the incident? I don't know. I don't want to speculate. We're alive, and that's what matters.' The driver says he will not be taking part in further drive events after making the decision with his family. 'Planes also crash, yet people still fly,' he posted. 'If you do something in life, there's always a non-zero chance something could happen to you. That's just how it is. I love Nürburgring. I've done over 100 laps there. (It was my first time in a GT3RS, where I was driving slowly to warm up the tires and.... I ended up overheating them XD). 'I have to stop racing on the track because of my family. I have a wife who was without contact for three hours, and I also have a 2.5-year-old son. I have someone to live for. 'So, I won't be on the track anymore - no racing at all. Too risky. The insurance will cover the damages. Polish insurance covers during recreational driving. Thanks to everyone who helped me at that time. I'll describe the whole process someday.'
Auto Blog
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
NHTSA investigates 92,000 Land Rovers for steering-knuckle problem
NHTSA investigation covers 2014-2017 models The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into a potential issue with 91,856 Range Rover Sport luxury SUVs sold between 2014 and 2017. First spotted by Road & Track, the investigation focuses on possible fracturing of the aluminum steering knuckles in these vehicles. 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 review: Still wild at heart Watch More Steering knuckles connect the front and wheel-and-tire assembly, hub, and brakes to the suspension via a pivoting assembly that allows for steering. A failure of one of these critical pieces 'may lead to detachment of the upper suspension arm, which under extreme avoidance maneuvers may compromise the vehicle's controllability and increase the risk of a crash,' the NHTSA said in a statement. The NHTSA said it received 12 reports from owners stating that 'one or both aluminum front steering knuckles have fractured at the top of the joint where the steering knuckle attaches via a pinch bolt and nut to the upper control arm ball joint.' Investigating those reports is the first step toward issuing a recall, although that hasn't happened yet. Family Tree Branches Out The investigation covers a portion of second-generation Range Rover Sport models sold in the U.S. Known internally as the L494, this generation arrived for the 2014 model year and continued until model year 2022. It ensured the first-generation Range Rover Sport wouldn't be a one-off, cementing what has become Land Rover's core strategy of building families of models around each nameplate. Since the introduction of the original Range Rover Sport, the Range Rover Evoque and Velar have joined it in the Range Rover corner of the lineup, along with the Discovery Sport as a junior version of the Discovery family hauler. Recent marketing has even subverted the Land Rover name itself, emphasizing the Range Rover, Discovery, and Defender nameplates instead. About the Author Stephen Edelstein View Profile
