It was in mid-2023 when Porsche announced its iconic 911 sports car might be the only model to retain the combustion engine. Since then, Porsche has already electrified the Macan in its second generation and now, Porsche charges ahead to electrify one of its best-selling models, the Cayenne. Porsche declares the fourth-generation Cayenne will be all-electric with testing for the Cayenne EV already underway.

However, Porsche has also announced the development of its hybrid and combustion engine models is simultaneously underway and the Cayenne SUV will be offered in three powertrain variants worldwide up to 2030 and beyond. “The third generation of the Cayenne will be further upgraded and will continue to be offered alongside the fourth, all-electric generation”, says Blume, CEO of Porsche AG. Even though the current-gen Cayenne received one of the most comprehensive updates earlier this year, Porsche maintains its stance to continue pumping further development into the third-gen Cayenne such as improving the efficiency of the V8 and ensuring the twin-turbo engine is ready to comply with future legislative requirements. “Our product strategy could enable us to deliver more than 80 per cent of our new cars fully electrified in 2030 – depending on the demand of our customers and the development of electromobility in the regions of the world,” said Blume.

The Middle East welcomes the new 2025 Ram 1500 pickup truck featuring the all-new 3.0-litre Hurricane engine in two guises – the standard Hurricane engine with 420 hp and 635 Nm. of torque and the Hurricane High Output (H/O) Straight-Six Turbo (SST) engine with 540 hp and 706 Nm. of torque, making these the most powerful six cylinders in the segment. These engines are accompanied by a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission for improved fuel efficiency and a smoother drive experience. A new high-torque rear axle enhances performance and the pickup truck is available in 4WD with open or limited-slip differential and an electronic locking rear differential. On the aspect of creature comforts, the 2025 Ram 1500 features the latest Uconnect system with a 12-inch or 14.5-inch touchscreen display, a 10.25-inch passenger screen, a Head-Up Display, and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. The Hurricane engines also boast an onboard power inverter offering up to 1.8 kilowatts with outlets in the bed.

The 2025 RAM 1500 introduces a new ultra-premium Tungsten trim model featuring premium leather seats with memory settings and a Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system with 23 speakers. Q4 of 2024 will see the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO debut in the Middle East offering a more off-road-centric performance pickup truck. Following that, 2025 will see the arrival of an all-electric Ram 1500 REV. Chris Feuell, Ram brand CEO, Stellantis commented, “With a choice of new and proven gas engines or our upcoming electric truck offerings, Ram is built to serve truck buyers everywhere. Our new powertrain offerings add to the unique combination of bold styling, leading-edge innovation and technology, durability and capability Ram customers have come to know and love.”