Porsche says “no” to autonomous driving – Automotive Reason

Porsche says “no” to autonomous driving

At a time that the car industry seems to be preparing an attack on driving pleasure, Porsche stays true to its origins.

Unlike other manufacturers, in particular their BMW rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz, Porsche soon will not bow to industry trend for autonomous cars. Oliver Blume, CEO of Porsche, assured the German press that the Stuttgart brand is not interested in the development of autonomous driving technologies. “Customers want to drive a Porsche for themselves. IPhones should be is in the pocket …, “said Oliver Blume, distinguishing the nature of the two products at the outset

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Yet , with regard to alternative powertrains, the German brand has already announced production of the new electric sports, the Porsche Mission And that will be the first production model of the brand without internal combustion engine. In addition, it is planned a hybrid version of the Porsche 911.

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