Porsche has reclaimed the Nurburgring EV record with a third of the power, according to TDS.
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⏱️ A new record has been set for production EVs at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, and Porsche holds it, having clocked a 6:55.553 lap with a Taycan Turbo GT featuring the Weissach Pack and Manthey Kit. This is nearly four seconds quicker than the 3,000-horsepower Yangwang U9 Xtreme. Porsche development driver Lars Kern was behind the wheel during this achievement. [Porsche]
🚙 Lexus has introduced a new three-row electric SUV, built on the same platform as the all-electric Toyota Highlander. Named the TZ, it boasts a range of 300 miles and comes with standard dual-motor all-wheel drive. In the case of the Highlander, this means 338 horsepower. Pricing and additional details are expected later this year, ahead of the TX arriving at dealerships in late 2026. [Lexus]
⛳ Porsche wasn’t the only recent success for the Volkswagen Group at the Green Hell, as the Golf GTI Edition 50 has now claimed the title of the fastest front-wheel-drive production car at the Nürburgring, recording a time of 7:44.523. [Volkswagen]
🆙 Speaking of Volkswagen, they have just outspent Amazon to become Rivian’s largest investor, with their stake in the electric truck and SUV manufacturer now at 15.9% after a recent increase. [TechCrunch]
🛻 In other recent developments regarding Rivian, the company is looking into pickup and high-performance variants of its new R2 model. [Reuters]
📉 Polestar reported a loss of $383 million in the first quarter of the year, an increase from $166 million during the same period in 2025, even with improved sales. [Reuters]
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Significant power has its limits at the Green Hell, as the Taycan Turbo GT outpaced the 3,000-hp Yangwang U9 Xtreme by four seconds.