--- title: "Porsche Teases Models Above 911 to Curb Slump: TDS" description: "Good morning and welcome to *[The Downshift]()*, or *TDS* for short." date: "2026-03-11" modified: "2026-03-11" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/porsche-teases-models-above-911-to-curb-slump-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Porsche Teases Models Above 911 to Curb Slump: TDS ![Porsche 918 Spyder front end in yellow]() *\Porsche\* Good morning and welcome to *[The Downshift]()*, or *TDS* for short. *The Downshift* is our morning summary of all the auto industry headlines you need to know. News is recapped with a few sentences, including links to dig deeper if you wish. It goes great with a warm caffeinated beverage of your choosing, or maybe an iced oneโ€”here in the Northeast, the cold has finally, miraculously lifted. ๐Ÿ”Š Episode 7 of *The Drivecast*, *The Drive's* new weekly podcast, will go live later today. Be sure to stay tuned, whether you listen on *The Drive*, [Apple Podcasts](), or [Spotify](). ๐Ÿ“‰ Porsche plans to cut jobs and introduce more ultra-high-end models above the 911 and Cayenne to stir up profits after another tough year, *[Bloomberg]()* reported after the brand's press conference on Wednesday. The German automaker has had to fend off tariffs in the U.S. and slumping sales in China, where it expects to move just a third as many vehicles as it did five years earlier by the end of 2026. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Ram will bring back the ProMaster City van as a 2027 model after five years away, citing a lack of options in the category following its competitors' exit from the U.S. market, per *[Automotive News]()*. โ›ฝ Kia's refreshed Niro small crossover will not include a pure-EV model, *[The Korea Herald]()* reported after an unveiling event in Seoul. ๐Ÿ’บ Toyota has recalled more than 550,000 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid SUVs, model years 2021-2024, for back seats that may not properly latch into place, per *[Reuters]()*. ๐Ÿš• Uber has partnered with Zoox to deliver robotaxis starting in Las Vegas this summer and Los Angeles by the middle of next year, according to *[Reuters]()*. ๐Ÿชช Car dealers in Texas are concerned about the sales impact of new state legislation requiring buyers to use a REAL ID, birth certificate, or other citizenship verification documents to register cars, according to *[Automotive News]()*. *Got a tip? Reach out to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()