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2026
Porsche launches manual-transmission 911 Carrera S
Porsche has introduced a new manual-transmission 911 Carrera S, positioned between the 389-hp Carrera T and the 503-hp GT3, with a 473-hp flat-six engine. Porsche North America CEO Timo Resch said the model responds to customer demand for a three-pedal option between the Carrera T and GT3, and that Porsche will keep offering manual transmissions as long as regulations allow and customer demand persists.
2026
Porsche 911 Turbo S Land Down Under special edition released
Porsche released images of the one-off 911 Turbo S Land Down Under special edition, created with artist Werner Bronkhorst to mark 75 years since Porsche entered the Australian market. The car will not enter mass production.
2026
Porsche recalls 173,538 vehicles over rearview camera display issue
Porsche is recalling around 173,538 vehicles because the rearview camera may not display correctly, increasing the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Dealers will update the driver assistance software, and notification letters are expected to be sent on Feb. 16.
2026
Porsche recalls 25,175 vehicles in Canada and 173,538 in the U.S. over rearview camera issue
Porsche is recalling 25,175 vehicles in Canada and 173,538 in the U.S. because the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse. The issue is attributed to 'transient signal noise' that can interrupt the camera signal, with the root cause unknown. Affected models include the 2020-2025 911 Carrera and Turbo, 2019-2025 Cayenne, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2020-2025 Taycan. Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealership for a free software update to the driver-assistance-system control unit.
2026
Porsche recalls 173,538 vehicles in the US over rearview camera issue
Porsche is recalling 173,538 vehicles in the U.S. because a defect could cause rearview cameras to go dark while drivers are backing up, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall covers select 2019-2025 Cayenne and Cayenne E-Hybrid models, 2020-2025 911 and Taycan vehicles and 2024-2025 Panamera and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid models. NHTSA said the affected vehicles fail to meet federal safety standards for rear visibility. Porsche dealers will update the driver-assistance software at no cost to owners, with interim warning letters expected to be mailed Feb. 16 and follow-up notices sent once a final remedy is available.
2025
Porsche recalls 173,538 vehicles over faulty rearview camera
Porsche is recalling 173,538 vehicles because a faulty rearview camera image may not display, lowering rearward visibility and raising crash risk, according to a Dec. 19 NHTSA recall notice. Affected models include certain 2019-2025 Cayenne and Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911 and Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. Owners can get a free driver-assistance software update at Porsche dealerships.
2022
Porsche names Emma Raducanu brand ambassador
Porsche named tennis player Emma Raducanu as a brand ambassador; the deal also secures her participation in marketing campaigns for the automaker.
2022
Porsche introduces the Macan T
Porsche introduced the Macan T, a new model positioned between the Macan and Macan S. The article reports a presale price of 618,000 yuan and says the model is scheduled to make its Asian debut at the Beijing International Auto Show in April.
2022
Porsche appoints Michael Kirsch to lead Porsche China
Porsche announced that Michael Kirsch would become president and CEO of Porsche China from June 1, 2022, overseeing business in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.
2022
Porsche unveils 911 Edition 50Y Porsche Design
Porsche unveiled the 911 Edition 50Y Porsche Design, a limited-edition model based on the 911 Targa 4 GTS, with production limited to 750 cars. Deliveries were stated to begin in April.
2021
Porsche unveils Australia-specific limited-edition 911 GT3
Porsche unveiled the 911 GT3 70 Years Porsche Australia Edition, a limited-edition model based on the 911 GT3 Touring and created specifically for the Australian market. Porsche said it would be built in limited numbers but did not specify the number.
2021
Porsche debuts 718 Cayman GT4 RS and GT4 RS Clubsport
Porsche unveiled the production 718 Cayman GT4 RS and the race-ready 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport. The article reports that the road car uses a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine and that the Clubsport is track-ready from the factory.
2021
Qatar announces recall of 2021 Porsche Taycan models
Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with Porsche Centre Doha Al Boraq Automobiles, announced a recall of 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S and Taycan models because of an internal software error in the high-voltage power electronics that may trigger a dashboard warning.
2021
Porsche China announces recall of Boxster and Cayman vehicles
Porsche (China) Automotive Sales Co. filed a recall plan covering 1,375 imported 2013–2015 Boxster and Cayman vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2012 to July 31, 2014. Some vehicles may have rear axle carrier side members with an unsuitable material composition that could crack and create a safety risk. The recall is scheduled to begin on November 16, 2021, with authorized dealers to replace the parts free of charge.
2021
Porsche announces new Asian R&D and manufacturing facilities
Porsche announced plans for two new Asian facilities: a Shanghai R&D centre focused on Chinese-market models and a small manufacturing plant in Malaysia for Malaysian-market models.
2021
Porsche Digital and Storck develop Cyklær Bikes
Porsche Digital is developing electric bikes with Storck Bikes under the Cyklær Bikes name. The article also describes technology from Fazua and Greyp Bikes as part of the bikes' features.
2021
Porsche files a recall plan for 5,957 Taycan vehicles in China
Porsche China filed a recall plan covering 5,957 Taycan electric vehicles. The source says an electronic-control software problem could cause a communication fault and loss of power; authorized Porsche dealers are to update the relevant software free of charge.
2021
Porsche unveils updated Macan
Porsche unveiled an updated Macan with increased power across the range, revised exterior and interior details, and the GTS as the performance flagship. Orders were open, with European deliveries set to begin in October.
2021
Rimac announces acquisition of Bugatti
Rimac announced that it would acquire Bugatti from Volkswagen and establish Bugatti-Rimac. Under the agreement, Rimac would hold a 55% stake in the new company and Porsche a 45% stake; the source describes the deal as forthcoming, not completed.
2021
Porsche, Rimac and Bugatti agree to form Bugatti Rimac
Porsche and Rimac agreed to form a joint venture, Bugatti Rimac, which would incorporate Bugatti. Rimac was to hold a 55 percent stake and Porsche the remainder; the venture was planned to be established in late 2021.