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NDTV
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Porsche To Retire 718 Boxster And Cayman, Production Ends In October
Porsche has now announced the retirement of its petrol-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman. The 718 duo was facing troubles for the past year, but it is now that we know that the 718 Boxster and the Cayman will be off the production line in October. Previously, Porsche had delisted the 718 Boxster and the Cayman from the Indian website and stopped taking bookings for the duo. As per Motor1, Frank Wiesmann, Product Communications, Porsche Cars North America, stated that the Porsche 718 Boxster and the Cayman are in the final stages of production, after which it will come to a full stop in October. Porsche 718 Boxster and the Cayman were earlier pushed off the European market due to some cybersecurity concerns, back in 2024. However, the Boxster RS Spyder and Cayman GT4 RS continue in the European market as they were limited edition sports cars, and were exempted from the regulations. Porsche is not in a hurry to fill the gap after the discontinuation of the 718 duo, as the planning of its electrified iteration is still underway and will be revealed about a year later. The electrified iteration of the Boxter and Cayman is expected to be built on the same production line as the ICE models at Porsche's Zuffenhausen plant. Also, Porsche has previously said that it will be phasing out the Macan in 2026. Though it may feel like a piece of sad news for the petrol heads, there is still hope, as, according to reports, Porsche's former Chief Financial Officer, Lutz Meschke, mentioned the possibility of the originally planned all-electric vehicles getting a hybrid drive or a combustion engine.
Hamilton Spectator
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Can it ever be fun to let the machine do all the work automatically?
I push the accelerator and watch as the digital tachometer gauge rises: 1,000 RPMs, 2,000, 2,500, 3,000. The engine gets louder. The digital speedometer rises quickly. I instinctively remove my right foot from the accelerator. My right hand grasps the gear lever. My left foot pushes down. But there's nothing there. I stomp down again. Still nothing. Doh! I'm in an automatic. The engine does all the work. I've only known the GR Corolla to have a manual transmission and it's force of habit that had me reaching for a phantom clutch pedal. But this fiery hatchback keeps my excitement level full, even if I'm doing half the work I used to. The auto industry is eliminating manual transmissions. 2025, the Porsche 718 Boxster, Volkswagen Golf R and GTI, Honda Civic hatchback, MINI Cooper and Jeep Gladiator have all gone automatic. Toyota's GR Corolla launched in 2023 as a manual only, to much fanfare. For 2025, they've introduced an alternative automatic version. Why? Toyota says this allows a wider ranger of drivers to enjoy this 'hot hatch.' Not everyone knows how to drive a manual, which is absolutely fine. And not everyone wants to drive a manual. A 75-minute rush hour drive from Mississauga to North York was a lot easier with this automatic transmission compared to the 100-plus shifts I would've done in a manual. There's certainly a strong real-world case made for letting the machines do the work. Toyota expects just 10 per cent of all 2025 GR Corolla buyers to pony up the extra $2,200 for the automatic version. But how different is the drive feel between the two? I'd say the power delivery on this one is still sharp and exhilarating. The eight-speed transmission moves smartly through its gears with precision, enabling the driver to focus on steering and handling without changing gears manually. But there is a manual-shift mode controlled by paddle shifters if you want some input into gear changes. 2025 sees an additional 22 pounds-feet of torque, which isn't overly noticeable, but in a compact performance machine, every bit of additional force helps. Its small footprint makes the car easy to manoeuvre at a variety of speeds and circumstances, especially in smaller street parking spaces. The standard all-wheel drive is helpful during inclement weather and supports the argument that it's a year-round performance vehicle. The hatchback has a larger access point to the decent-sized cargo space. There's an 'Eco' drive mode, which deflates most of the driving excitement, where 'Normal' is lively and ideal for day-to-day driving and 'Sport' is suited for spirited driving and demonstrates the delightful driving dynamics. There's a 'Custom' mode that enables you to enter in a few settings to match your driving preferences. In effect, this automatic gives you all the power the manual does but requires you use your right foot alone to do it. As with any high-performance vehicle, there's the constant low-frequency rumble of the engine felt and heard within the cabin as you drive. It's not offensively intrusive but it's ever-present. Cranking up the eight-speaker JBL audio system helps neutralize it. You can pick from four exterior colours and two interior ones but that's where the choices end. The sole Premium trim comes decked out with heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless phone charging, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a heads-up display, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, eight-inch infotainment screen and scores of active safety systems. In addition to the aforementioned price bump for the automatic, the fuel consumption is higher, compared to the manual, by 0.7 litres/100 km, equivalent to $259 yearly as per Natural Resources Canada. My cars have been manuals and I'd opt for the DIY version of the GR Corolla. But I do realize that not everyone who wants a performance hatchback knows how to drive stick. And not everyone wants to learn. Perhaps it's a shared car household. That's where the value increases with this automatic offering. It's Toyota's way of increasing accessibility and, as it says, for removing the barrier to entry to experiencing this car. It may not be for everybody but it is certainly suited to a fair number of drivers. Type: Five-door compact hatchback; front-engine, all-wheel drive Engine: 1.6-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder; 300 horsepower, 295 pounds-feet of torque (motive force) Fuel: 12.1 litres/100 km in the city; 8.6l/100 km on the highway; 10.5l/100 km combined Transmission: Eight-speed automatic Cargo: 503 litres, or 17.8 cubic feet Price: $58,737
India.com
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Sania Mirza welcomes a sleek new Porsche to her car collection
Sania Mirza. New Delhi: Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, a six-time Grand Slam champion and globally recognized athlete, recently garnered media attention for personal reasons rather than sporting achievements. Mirza confirmed her 2024 divorce from Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, who has since remarried actress Sana Javed. Sania remains dedicated to her career and son, Izhaan, despite recent challenges. Sania Mirza's success in tennis has afforded her a luxurious lifestyle. She enjoys fashion, travel, fitness, and particularly, luxury automobiles, frequently showcasing her car collection on social media. Her lifestyle reflects her achievements and appreciation for finer things. Sania Mirza recently purchased a Porsche 718 Boxster, valued at approximately Rs. 1.6 crore, as confirmed by an Instagram post from the Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi. 'Performance meets greatness. Congratulations to @mirzasaniar — six-time Grand Slam champion — as she takes the wheel of her new Porsche 718 Boxster. Another milestone. Another drive worth celebrating.' Despite personal challenges, Sania remains dedicated to her son and continues to be a role model for young Indian girls. Her resilience, poise, and optimism have earned her widespread admiration.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
What Car Would You Buy If It Was $20,000 Cheaper?
It's undeniable that new cars are just about as expensive as they ever have been with prices hanging right under $50,000 for the average new car, but what if that wasn't the case? What if we lived in a world where everything was $20,000 cheaper? That idea is what leads me to today's question. I want to know what car you'd purchase if it was $20,000 cheaper. What car is just a bit too far out of reach for you to justify buying? It's a very simple question — look at a car's MSRP and chop 20 grand off. Is that enough to get you interested? Don't worry if you're one of those "I never buy new cars" people. I get it, and I hear you. Please feel free to apply this $20,000 discount to a used car as well. I'm not here to tell you how to live your life. I'm here to start a discussion and have fun! Read more: These Are The Dumbest Car Myths I suppose it wouldn't be fair of me to present this question and then not give an answer of my own. There are lots of great answers. Stuff like the Chevy Corvette E-Ray, Porsche 718 Boxster and Mercedes-AMG E63 Wagon are all excellent choices, however mine is a bit more realistic for my budget. If I could cut $20,000 off the price of any car, the very next day you'd catch me behind the wheel of an Apex Blue Acura Integra Type S. As it stands, that car costs $54,695, including destination. That's very far outside of my budget, but if I were to be able to get into a brand new ITR for just $34,695, well, now you're talking my language. OK, to be fair that's still more than I could afford given my Blogger Salary(™), but it's something I could certainly delude myself into thinking was a good idea. Anyway, that's enough out of me. Head on down and let your fellow Jalops know what car you'd purchase if it was $20,000 cheaper. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Manthey Racing at Lightning Lap 2025
From the March/April 2025 issue of Car and Driver. Class: LL4 | Base: $256,260 | As Tested: $265,600 Power and Weight: 493 hp • 3186 lb • 6.5 lb/hpTires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R; F: 245/35ZR-20 (95Y) N0, R: 295/30ZR-20 (101Y) N0 To lean on the words of the late Jim Morrison, "This is the end, beautiful friend." With electrification of the Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman looming, this is likely the last suck-squeeze-bang-blow 718 we'll hear sing its way around VIR. And a glorious swan song it is. The 718 Cayman GT4 RS returns, this time fortified by tuning outfitter Manthey Racing. The special chassis and aero elements include dive planes, four-way adjustable coil-overs to replace the standard electronically controlled dampers, stiffer front springs, and a larger rear wing that together create a claimed 176 additional pounds of downforce at 124 mph. Plus there are carbon-fiber aero covers for the rear wheels. With the wing trimmed out, the 493-hp 4.0-liter flat-six screams its 9000-rpm soundtrack on the way to 155.5 mph on the Front Straight, 2.2 mph slower than the stock GT4 RS. The MR kit's braided brake lines make it easier for your foot to modulate the massive carbon-ceramic brakes that goad you to brake later and deeper than you thought possible. You can, and you do. With its lower ride height, Manthey's car is incredibly stable under braking, even when you haul down from 148 to 41 mph on the Back Straight to turn in to the tight right named Bitch. Revised alignment settings improve upon the already amazing stick of the standard GT4 RS. Grip through Turn 1 hits 1.23 g's, 0.04 more than the regular GT4 RS and near the top of the all-time list. If the rear end threatens to step out midway through the fast left called NASCAR Bend, don't worry. The connection between the steering and your brain is telepathic. Small inputs catch the rear end—the correction feels natural, repeatable, and heroic—and then you're back to wide-open throttle. All Caymans are easy to drive fast, and the Manthey kit adds speed without increasing difficulty. It's about the closest thing to a race car you can register at the DMV. In the Climbing Esses, a snaking set of corners that rise up a hill and are as treacherous as they are thrilling, the Manthey add-ons make going in at 139.1 mph seem like a fine idea. Perhaps you're wondering why this spectacular machine is 0.4 second behind the GT4 RS we ran a few years ago. Executive editor K.C. Colwell set the regular car's time under different conditions, and we couldn't quite match his very fast run in the GT4 RS. Comparing the laps, we see the GT4 RS and the MR model give and take throughout. The Manthey's 133-pound mass disadvantage could be a factor, but Colwell's lap was just a little cleaner, especially in the tight and technical areas. It's easier to get up to speed faster in the Manthey version, if not to squeeze out every bit of time. This is one of the greatest sports cars ever, and if the Cayman is leaving the stage, we say, "Encore! Encore!" Back to Lightning Lap 2025 You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
