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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Porsche halts sale of electric vehicle over fears its battery will catch FIRE
Porsche has paused sales of one it its electric cars due to fears the batteries will catch fire. Released in 2019, the Taycan quickly became one of the most popular luxury electric vehicles, but a string of safety malfunctions has marred its reputation. Now, Porsche is worried that 'a batch' of the first-generation model have faulty battery packs. The issue is thought to involve a potential short circuit inside the battery, which 'could lead to thermal events and later to a fire in the vehicle'. It is understood the decision halt sales last week is related to a recall issued by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in November. The luxury car manufacturer's official used car dealers were sent a bulletin from Porsche head office instructing them to take a number of the affected Taycan models off sale immediately, according to Car Dealer Magazine. The Taycan model has been been subject to a dozen safety recalls in the past four years, including brake, suspension and welding defects. Released in 2019, the Taycan quickly became one of the most popular luxury electric vehicles, but a string of safety malfunctions has marred its reputation In May 2024, Porsche Taycan models Y1A, Y1B and Y1C for the year range 2019-2023, were recalled with manufacturers citing a risk of fire from the faulty batteries. And in July 2021, the supercar firm issued a recall for thousands of Taycans over faulty software that caused the £70,000 EV to suddenly shut down. Electric car fires in the UK have went up by 77 per cent between 2022 and 2024, according to figures from QBE Insurance suggest, and fire brigades were called out to 232 incidents last year. In September 2023, a Taycan burst into flames on the street in Chongqing, southwestern China, during heavy rush hour traffic.
Auto Blog
a day ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Used Porsche Taycan Values Crash as UK Dealers Halt Sales
Pre-2025 Taycans are losing nearly 50% of their value in the UK, prompting a pause in sales. Here's why buyers and dealers are shifting focus to the 2025 model. Porsche Responds to Reports of UK Taycan Sales Suspension Porsche UK has reportedly instructed its dealers to suspend sales of used first-generation (pre-2025) Taycan electric vehicles (EVs), according to a report from Car Dealer. Porsche has told Autoblog that the report is greatly exaggerated, as just 135 cars require a fix for a battery issue. The remaining cars are all still on sale, according to the manufacturer's UK arm. Porsche Taycan — Source: Porsche But the Taycan's problems are perhaps deeper as the performance EV faces broader market challenges. As a used car it just isn't going well with the British buying public. Prices have been tumbling and stocks piling up. Used Taycans See Steep Depreciation Compared to Panamera Used Taycans are experiencing significant depreciation across the pond, with values dropping by nearly 50% within twelve months for some models. For instance, a Taycan S that cost £186,300 new in 2024 was valued at approximately £97,680 at the start of this year. In contrast, a Panamera that cost £168,700 is now valued at £111,555, a drop of just under 34%, according to Parkers. In the U.S., similar trends are evident. A new Porsche Taycan depreciates just over 61% after five years, while a new Porsche Panamera depreciates just under 48% in the same period. The UK used car website Autotrader has 578 used 2020-24 Taycans up for offer. In comparison, there are fewer than 100 Panameras of the same vintage, and they attract higher prices. Porsche Taycan Turbo GT EV Tax Incentives Favor New Buyers, Not the Used Market Part of this is a specific UK issue, as the new-car tax regime heavily favors buyers who run EVs as company vehicles, saving them thousands of dollars a year. There are no such incentives for used EVs. There are also significant advantages for the companies themselves, both in terms of tax breaks and in their performance on Corporate Social Responsibility scores that boost share price. Why the 2025 Taycan Is the One Buyers Want The pre-2025 Taycan also suffered from a range disadvantage compared to the Tesla Model S. That changed with the 2025 model, which brought a major boost in both range and efficiency, making it the version most buyers now prefer. Interestingly, the Taycan's troubles in the UK have been somewhat eased by the fact that Tesla no longer sells the Model S in right-hand drive, limiting direct competition in that market. Porsche Taycan 4 — Source: Porsche
The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
‘Groundbreaking' AI can save motorists £1000s on repair bills as it detects faults before they happen
A 'GROUNDBREAKING' piece of AI could save motorists thousands of pounds as it detects faults before they happen. The impressive piece of software sends data to an app, which alerts drivers to any potential problems. 1 Currently only available in the Porsche Macan, the tech works by sending real-time diagnostics data to the cloud which is then analysed by artificial intelligence. Any irregularities or problems are then sent to an app which the owner can check for any looming issues. Motorists will then be advised to take their vehicle to the local garage. The technology has been dubbed the first-of-its kind with manufacturers traditionally reacting to problems rather than catching them early on. Speaking to Auto Express, Porsche's head of data-driven quality Nora Lobenstein, said: "up until now, [manufacturers] have been reactionary to problems. "With this preventative concept, we can detect a problem, even if for the customer it's not possible.' 'It's really interesting what we learn from all of this. Especially in how high-voltage cells and battery systems behave. It's not something that we could monitor before.' Whilst the feature is only available in the Macan for now, rumours suggest it might soon come to the Taycan too. Lobenstein also suggested it could come to ICE Porsche cars such as the 911 but said for now the company is "concentraiting on high-voltage battery technology." This comes just days after it was revealed that millions of car owners will soon be able to have conversations with their vehicle, through Google's new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant. Heartstopping moment self-driving car smashes into van parked in driveway as driver is slapped with a ticket Gemini, as the assistant is called, is soon being injected into Android Auto - the infotainment system built into over 250million cars. "The future of driving is getting a whole lot smarter with Gemini, your AI assistant from Google, coming to your car soon," Patrick Brady, vice president of the Android for Cars division, wrote in a new blog post on Google's website. It means drivers will be able to use natural spoken language to ask Gemini to fulfil requests, such as sending a message to a friend, finding an on-route restaurant and even sorting through emails. Drivers won't have to remember specific phrases, or press any on-screen buttons, to pull up apps or find new stops on their journey. "Sending messages to a friend who prefers another language? You can tell Gemini to remember to always send messages to Joe in Spanish," explained Brady. "Then later, when you message Joe, rather than just transcribing verbatim what you say, Gemini can help craft the perfect message for you. "You can edit that message without having to start over and then even have it translated in over 40 languages."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
‘Groundbreaking' AI can save motorists £1000s on repair bills as it detects faults before they happen
Bosses say the technology could be revolutionary AI SAY 'Groundbreaking' AI can save motorists £1000s on repair bills as it detects faults before they happen Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A 'GROUNDBREAKING' piece of AI could save motorists thousands of pounds as it detects faults before they happen. The impressive piece of software sends data to an app, which alerts drivers to any potential problems. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 AI could save drivers thousands of pounds in repair fees Credit: Getty Currently only available in the Porsche Macan, the tech works by sending real-time diagnostics data to the cloud which is then analysed by artificial intelligence. Any irregularities or problems are then sent to an app which the owner can check for any looming issues. Motorists will then be advised to take their vehicle to the local garage. The technology has been dubbed the first-of-its kind with manufacturers traditionally reacting to problems rather than catching them early on. Speaking to Auto Express, Porsche's head of data-driven quality Nora Lobenstein, said: "up until now, [manufacturers] have been reactionary to problems. "With this preventative concept, we can detect a problem, even if for the customer it's not possible.' 'It's really interesting what we learn from all of this. Especially in how high-voltage cells and battery systems behave. It's not something that we could monitor before.' Whilst the feature is only available in the Macan for now, rumours suggest it might soon come to the Taycan too. Lobenstein also suggested it could come to ICE Porsche cars such as the 911 but said for now the company is "concentraiting on high-voltage battery technology." This comes just days after it was revealed that millions of car owners will soon be able to have conversations with their vehicle, through Google's new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant. Heartstopping moment self-driving car smashes into van parked in driveway as driver is slapped with a ticket Gemini, as the assistant is called, is soon being injected into Android Auto - the infotainment system built into over 250million cars. "The future of driving is getting a whole lot smarter with Gemini, your AI assistant from Google, coming to your car soon," Patrick Brady, vice president of the Android for Cars division, wrote in a new blog post on Google's website. It means drivers will be able to use natural spoken language to ask Gemini to fulfil requests, such as sending a message to a friend, finding an on-route restaurant and even sorting through emails. Drivers won't have to remember specific phrases, or press any on-screen buttons, to pull up apps or find new stops on their journey. "Sending messages to a friend who prefers another language? You can tell Gemini to remember to always send messages to Joe in Spanish," explained Brady. "Then later, when you message Joe, rather than just transcribing verbatim what you say, Gemini can help craft the perfect message for you. "You can edit that message without having to start over and then even have it translated in over 40 languages."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
‘Groundbreaking' AI can save motorists £1000s on repair bills as it detects faults before they happen
A 'GROUNDBREAKING' piece of AI could save motorists thousands of pounds as it detects faults before they happen. The Advertisement 1 AI could save drivers thousands of pounds in repair fees Credit: Getty Currently only available in the Porsche Macan, the tech works by sending real-time diagnostics data to the cloud which is then analysed by artificial intelligence. Any irregularities or problems are then sent to an app which the owner can check for any looming issues. Motorists will then be advised to take their The technology has been dubbed the first-of-its kind with manufacturers traditionally reacting to problems rather than catching them early on. Advertisement Read more on Motors Speaking to "With this preventative concept, we can detect a problem, even if for the customer it's not possible.' 'It's really interesting what we learn from all of this. Especially in how high-voltage cells and battery systems behave. It's not something that we could monitor before.' Whilst the feature is only available in the Macan for now, rumours suggest it might soon come to the Taycan too. Advertisement Most read in Motors Lobenstein also suggested it could come to ICE Porsche cars such as the 911 but said for now the company is "concentraiting on high-voltage battery technology." This comes just days after it was revealed that Heartstopping moment self-driving car smashes into van parked in driveway as driver is slapped with a ticket Gemini, as the assistant is called, is soon being injected into Android Auto - the infotainment system built into over 250million cars. "The future of driving is getting a whole lot smarter with Gemini, your AI assistant from Google, coming to your car soon," Patrick Brady, vice president of the Android for Cars division, wrote in a new Advertisement It means drivers will be able to use natural spoken language to ask Gemini to fulfil requests, such as sending a message to a friend, finding an on-route restaurant and even sorting through emails. Drivers won't have to remember specific phrases, or press any on-screen buttons, to pull up apps or find new stops on their journey. "Sending messages to a friend who prefers another language? You can tell Gemini to remember to always send messages to Joe in Spanish," explained Brady. "Then later, when you message Joe, rather than just transcribing verbatim what you say, Gemini can help craft the perfect message for you. Advertisement "You can edit that message without having to start over and then even have it translated in over 40 languages."
