Author: Jason Cooper
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Porsche Turnaround Plan Targets Higher Margins, Fewer Cars
Porsche is moving forward with a turnaround plan after a difficult 2025, with CEO Michael Leiters targeting higher margins, leaner operations and lower vehicle volumes. The strategy includes new combustion-powered models, expanded customization and a potential new halo hypercar. Porsche’s Turnaround Strategy Porsche’s sales remained steady or improved in some markets during 2025, but profits…
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1,200-HP Porsche 911 Gets a Radical Front-Engine Swap
The Porsche 911 is known for its rear-mounted engine, but Australian tuners ShowTime and Repco have taken a radically different approach. Their 1,200-horsepower track machine uses a twin-turbocharged V8 mounted at the front, transforming a 996-generation 911 into something far removed from the standard car. A Porsche 911 With a Twin-Turbo V8 The builders call…
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2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD Gets More Power and Higher Prices
The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD arrives with two new engines, increased towing capacity and upgraded brakes, but those improvements come with higher prices. The new diesel engine carries an especially large premium, potentially making its additional torque harder to justify. 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD Gets New Engines and Brakes The centerpiece of the 2027 Silverado…
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BMW iX4 Teased With a Bold New Fastback Design
BMW is preparing another electric vehicle based on its Neue Klasse modular platform, and the automaker’s latest teaser appears to reveal the upcoming BMW iX4. The new EV will follow the naming convention of BMW’s X4 and X6 “Sports Activity Coupes” and is expected to use a fastback roofline that emphasizes style over practicality. BMW…
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Porsche Unveils 2035 Strategy With New Combustion Supercar
Porsche has unveiled its new Sportwagenschmiede ’35 strategy, outlining the automaker’s plans through 2035 under CEO Michael Leiters. The strategy shifts Porsche away from its previous push to make most of its lineup electric and places greater emphasis on internal-combustion models, exclusivity and high-end vehicles, including a new mid-engine supercar. Porsche Changes Course as Sales…
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2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Build Nears $100,000
The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has been heavily reworked with a new look, improved features and new engine options, but loading one with available options can push its price close to $100,000. A fully optioned Silverado 1500 High Country reached $97,592 in a build using Chevrolet’s configurator. Starting With a $50,795 Silverado The build begins…
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Jeep Names Moab Its Official 4×4 Partner in New Deal
Jeep has entered a two-year partnership with Moab, Utah, making the automaker the “Official 4×4 of Moab” as it strengthens its presence in one of the country’s best-known off-road destinations. The agreement gives Jeep access to Moab’s branding and exclusivity over automotive sponsorships at covered events, while the city receives funding, vehicles and media support…
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2027 GMC Sierra HD Pricing Tops $100,000 With Diesel
The 2027 GMC Sierra HD is entering six-figure territory, with the most expensive configuration reaching $100,595 when equipped with the new diesel engine. GMC has released partial pricing for the heavy-duty pickup, along with details on its upgraded gas engine and new turbodiesel Duramax. 2027 GMC Sierra HD Pricing GMC has so far released pricing…
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2027 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Sells for $441,000
A nearly new 2027 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X convertible has sold for $441,000 on Bring a Trailer, despite carrying a $296,100 window sticker when new. The sale represents a $144,900 premium, or nearly 49 percent above the original sticker price, for a dealer-sold car showing just five miles on its odometer. The Corvette ZR1X Packs 1,250…
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$296,260 Range Rover EV Build Shows the Cost of Luxury
The Range Rover has long represented luxury and status in the SUV market, but a fully optioned build can push its price to nearly $300,000. In this configuration, the Range Rover EV build reached $296,260 after selecting the Long Wheelbase model, the top-tier SV Ultra variant and several expensive options. Building a $300,000 Range Rover…
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