Author Archives: Erik Sherman

New Porsche Hybrid Tech Promises More Efficiency, Performance

A Porsche e-hybrid badge.

Porsche’s new high-speed hybrid powertrain patent seeks to make things faster and more efficient. Automakers are constantly filing patents for newer (and hopefully better) tech. Porsche is no different. Most recently, the German marque filed a patent with the “Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt.” The DPMA is essentially the German equivalent of the United States Patent… read more

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Ferry Had a Really Specific Wish For a Teeny-Tiny Part of the Porsche 911

Brief instructions at the birth of the Porsche 911. It’s taken some serious time and evolution for the Porsche 911 to become what it is. As such, Ferdinand Anton Ernst Porsche had some thoughts in the early days of the little sports car icon as the brand transitioned from the 356. The thing is, though,… read more

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Porsche Testing at 64th Rolex 24 Was a ‘Surprise’ and a ‘Delight’ for the Brand and Fans

Porsche is looking strong for the 64th Rolex 24 in Daytona Every year, dedicated motorsports teams and racing fans descend on the Daytona International Speedway for the Rolex 24. It’s something of a pilgrimage for many, and for Porsche, it’s a big deal. Fortunately for the marque, things are looking good so far in the… read more

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Doug DeMuro Says the Porsche 914 Is Way Cooler Than You Think

A 1974 Porsche 914 as reviewed by Doug DeMuro for Cars and Bids.

It’s not a 911, but Doug DeMuro says this 1974 Porsche 914 is a worthy sports car. Spend any amount of time in the circles of Porsche fandom, and you’ll undoubtedly run into the rear-engine gorilla in the room. It’s the 911, and for many fans, Porsche ownership is a 911-or-nothing proposition. That’s why entry-level… read more

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All-Original 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing to Sell for Millions at Auction


A 1-of-106 ‘Graphitgrau’ 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Gullwing’ is up for sale, and it could net $5.82 million. Some Mercedes-Benz SL models aren’t worth too much. Take the R107 or R129 SL. Shrewd shoppers can find solid, V8-powered examples of either of those Mercedes-Benz SLs for a reasonable amount. The W198, on the other hand,… read more

Porsche Le Mans Legend Hans Herrmann Dies at 97

Hans Herrmann

Hans Herrmann, Porsche motorsport legend and Le Mans winner, passes away at the age of 97. Porsche A.G. is mourning the loss of one of the marque’s motorsports icons, Hans Herrmann. Herrmann racked up over 80 class and overall victories during his motorsports career in Le Mans, Formula 1, the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio, and… read more

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Porsche CEO Admits Killing a Gas-Powered Model Was ‘Wrong’

Porsche discontinues the Macan after this year– former CEO Oliver Blume says it’s a mistake. This is a big year for Porsche. 2026 marks the end of the 718 Cayman and its drop-top cousin, the 718 Boxster, both of which Porsche discontinued following the 2025 model year. Operationally speaking, January 1st saw a changing of… read more

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