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New boss Michael Leiters has been tasked with turning around the brand. Porsche posted a 93 percent decline in operating profit last year. Tariffs and an over-commitment to EVs have hurt the company. Volkswagen isn’t the only one trimming headcount in Europe’s largest automaking group. A new report says Porsche is preparing its own round of job cuts, with the supervisory board having signed off on a wider restructuring package to go along with them. The German sports car maker is now run by Michael Leiters, who spent just under three years as chief executive of McLaren before taking the job. He replaced Oliver Blume, who had been splitting his attention between the top seats at both VW and Porsche. Read: Porsche’s Mega SUV Drops EV Plan For V8 Power And An Audi Link As part of his efforts to turn the company around, Leiters could cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs by 2035, in addition to the 3,900 redundancies already announced while P...

Most Common OBD-II Trouble Codes Explained . (Complete Guide for US Car Owners) If your Check Engine Light has turned on, an OBD-II scanner can read a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that helps identify the problem. Since 1996, all cars sold in the United States use the OBD-II standard, meaning many common codes have the same basic definition across brands like Ford, Toyota, Honda, Chevrolet, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and others. This guide explains the most common OBD-II codes, what they mean, common symptoms, likely causes, and links to detailed troubleshooting. What Is an OBD-II Code? OBD-II (On-Board Diagnostics II) is the standard diagnostic system used in modern vehicles. When the engine or emissions system detects a fault, it stores a trouble code and usually turns on the Check Engine Light. Most Common OBD-II Codes P0420 – Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) Usually caused by a failing catalytic converter, a faulty oxygen sensor, or an exhaust leak....

North Carolina Approves Digital Vehicle Registration and License Plate Cameras North Carolina drivers can expect significant changes after state lawmakers approved a new budget that modernizes how vehicles are registered and expands the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). The legislation introduces two major updates: Paper vehicle registration cards and windshield renewal stickers will eventually be replaced with a secure electronic registration system. Automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), previously operating under a pilot program, are now permanently authorized on state-owned property. These measures aim to improve efficiency, reduce administrative costs, and enhance law enforcement's ability to verify vehicle information electronically. Paper Vehicle Registration Cards Will Be Phased Out For years, North Carolina law has required motorists to carry a printed vehicle registration card inside their vehicle. Under the new budget, that requirement will gra...

  Kim Kardashian Buys $285,000 Vintage 1973 Ford Bronco for Her Idaho Mountain Home Kim Kardashian has added another unique vehicle to her already impressive garage—but this time, it's not a luxury SUV or an exotic supercar. The reality TV star and entrepreneur recently purchased a fully restored 1973 Ford Bronco valued at approximately $285,000 , reportedly for use at her summer home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho . The classic SUV has quickly become one of the most talked-about celebrity cars of the summer. A Classic Bronco with Modern Performance Rather than buying a factory-original classic, Kardashian opted for a restomod built by Velocity Restorations , a Florida-based company known for transforming vintage Ford Broncos into modern, high-performance classics. The SUV retains the timeless look of the first-generation Bronco while receiving extensive mechanical and interior upgrades. Key Features 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger Estimated value: $285,000 Forest Green exteri...

 Ford Recalls Nearly 388,000 Vehicles Over Second-Row Seat Injury Hazard Ford Motor Company has announced a major safety recall affecting 387,911 SUVs in the United States after discovering a defect involving the second-row easy-entry seats . According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue could allow the seats to tip, slide, or unlatch unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving , increasing the risk of occupant injury during a crash. The recall impacts certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models built between the 2020 and 2027 model years. Which Ford Vehicles Are Being Recalled? The recall affects the following vehicles: 2020–2026 Ford Explorer 2020–2027 Lincoln Aviator In total, 387,911 vehicles are included in the campaign. What Is the Problem? The issue involves the easy-entry switch used to fold or move the second-row outer seats. According to the NHTSA: The seat switch may bind or stick . This can cause the sea...

Video appears to show previously unseen Dodge Charger performance prototypes. One prototype carries large windshield banner referencing Dodge’s SRT division. Dodge previously confirmed more powerful Charger variants are arriving this year. Dodge has already told us its working on a couple of hotter combustion Chargers, including one that debuts in a few weeks’ time, and a newly surfaced video making the rounds online might is tipped to be our first sighting of at least one of them. Related: Dodge Is Paying Charger Buyers $10 For Every Horsepower Under The Hood The short clip posted to the TK’s Garage YouTube and Instagram accounts appears to show two different types of Charger prototype parked in a Stellantis lot that don’t quite match anything currently available in showrooms. Two Prototypes That Don’t Match Anything In Showrooms The first car, painted in metallic red, has a new kind of front fascia with a ...

Volkswagen secretly built an Amarok SUV prototype years ago, executives recalled. Project stalled repeatedly because expected sales volumes didn’t justify development. Third-generation Amarok plans could revive SUV idea through future partnerships. Volkswagen has spent years watching rivals cash in on rugged, ladder-frame pickup-based SUVs without offering one of its own. But behind the scenes, some Wolfsburg bosses have been pushing hard to green light just such a project, and it sounds like they haven’t given up on the idea of getting it to the showroom. We previously reported how Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles developed a one-off seven-seat SUV based on the Amarok pickup , the body-on-frame midsize truck that’s sold in Europe, Asia, Australia and South America, but not the US. The vehicle never made it beyond the prototype stage, but it apparently still survives somewhere within Volkswagen’s internal collection, quietly reminding executiv...

Runaway truck reportedly triggered chain-reaction crash in Silver Spring, MD. Tesla Cybertruck was torn apart, separating the bed from the truck’s cab area. 10 people suffered minor injuries and were hospitalised, including three children. We’ve seen Tesla Cybertrucks in all kinds of trouble, from minor fender benders to getting beached or rolling over on trails. One even drove into an empty swimming pool . But a Cybertruck being split cleanly into two pieces after a multi-vehicle crash is probably the most visually extreme Cyber-related accident we’ve come across so far. The incident unfolded Saturday afternoon in Silver Spring, Maryland, where a moving truck reportedly lost control and plowed into a line of traffic. By the time emergency crews reached the scene, numerous vehicles had been damaged and one Cybertruck had been transformed into something that looked less like a pickup and more like a cutaway auto show display. Related: Fam...

Denza has begun testing the hardcore Z Special Edition at the Nürburgring. The high-performance EV will attempt to set a new record this fall. Upcoming model has a tri-motor powertrain with more than 1,973 hp. At the Goodwood Festival of Speed , BYD’s Denza introduced their new Z supercar. The company confirmed there will be Coupe, Spider and Racing variants as well as a Special Edition that will attempt to set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record this fall. It seems like the company is getting in some early practice as a prototype was recently spied on and around the famous track. As you can see, the model appears to be based on the Z Racing, but is far more extreme. Baldauf As a refresher, that variant comes equipped with a carbon fiber front splitter, underfloor vortex generators, and an assortment of vents. The model can also be equipped with an optional carbon fiber rear wing and these features enable the co...