July 7th Throttle 🏎️💨

What’s up Throttle Heads 😎. Welcome back to another edition. I hope you guys have all your fingers still in tact after this weekends festivites.

70 Years, 6 Years, And Zero Chill: Meet The New Club Coupe

Porsche just dropped a bombshell for its biggest North American fan club—celebrating the Porsche Club of America’s 70th with a limited-run 911 that’s pure party on wheels. Meet the 2026 911 Carrera T Club Coupe, dripping in Sholar Blue paint (a metallic salute to PCA founder Bill Sholar). With only 70 units built—one for the museum, one raffled, the rest going to lucky club members—this is the kind of exclusivity that makes non-members green with envy. Under the hood? All the high-revving thrills of the Carrera T—the full-fat 388-hp twin-turbo flat-six strapped to a six-speed manual, mechanical LSD, Porsche Torque Vectoring, rear steering, and sport suspension. But it’s the details that steal your heart: walnut shift knob, Paint-to-Sample blue mirror caps, RS Spyder wheels, red-accented fascia, and a 70‑Year PCA badge up front. It’s pure tactile, analog joy with a splash of party colors.

Slide inside and you’re greeted by a black-leather cabin with playful Speed Blue and Guards Red stitching, glowing illuminated sills that spell out “Porsche Club of America,” LED puddle lamps projecting the 70‑year crest, and embossed center-console art. Want more flair? Tick the option for tartan seat inserts, color-stitched leather loops, and a matching leather key pouch—all shouting “club life” every time you look around. We’re still waiting on pricing, but expect a premium over the standard Carrera T (starting near $136K–$149K), and production kicks off this fall into next spring. With PCA membership surpassing 167,000 members, these 70 blue-hot beauties will vanish in a flash—so, if you’re in, you’re in. If not—well, maybe next decade’s party will come with its own blue unicorn.

7.5K EV Tax Credit To Kick The Bucket In September

Psst… here’s your heads‑up: that sweet $7,500 federal EV tax credit (plus $4,000 on used ones) is on the chopping block. With the Senate passing the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” the incentive is now set to expire on September 30, 2025, assuming the House signs off and the President gives it a nod  . That’s right—just a few months to get your EV order in if you want the rebate spark at tax time.

Automakers and dealers are sounding the alarm. The National Automobile Dealers Association warns inventories are already piling up, while advocacy groups say killing the credit abrupt‑style would threaten U.S. EV manufacturing and cede ground to China  . Some dealers, oddly enough, say the program confused more buyers than helped—but most agree: without it, EV prices look like they’re only heading one way. So whether you’re planning to plug in or just follow the EV roller coaster, mark that September 30 deadline before the lights go out on four‑digit savings.

No Deal, No New Wheels: Auto Tariffs To Start In August

America’s punishing new auto‑import tariffs—25% on cars, engines, transmissions, plus a 10–50% “reciprocal” levy—are lurking just beyond July 9. If no fresh trade pacts are inked by then, letters detailing country‑specific rates will be mailed out, and the full sticker shock hits August 1. That looming deadline has already triggered a summer slowdown in new‑car deals, with markets showing jittery behavior and automakers scrambling to localize production just to dodge the tariffs  .

Global partners aren’t sitting idle. The EU, Japan, India, and others are hustling in last‑minute talks—some even threatening WTO retaliation—to shield their industries from 50–70% tariff blowback (). A dip in U.S. auto sales in June (the so‑called “Trump bump” finally passed) and warnings of price hikes up to $10K for some vehicles have dealers and buyers sweating bullets  . Bottom line: unless deals land pronto, your next ride might cost a lot more—just in time for back‑to‑school

Polestar 7: Compact, Charged, And Completely Untaxed

Polestar’s lineup keeps growing faster than a kid’s toy collection—this time with a surprise: the Polestar 7, a compact, upright electric SUV set to hit roads by 2028  . Don’t let the name fool you—it’s not about being bigger or flashier than the Polestar 5 or 6, but rather the seventh model out of the gate. Think of it as a shinier, more SUV-shaped spin on the Polestar 3, with bold candle‑flame DRLs peeking through the showroom darkness in teaser shots  .

Here’s the juicy scoop: this is the brand’s first European‑built model, constructed at Volvo’s spanking‑new Kosice, Slovakia plant. That means no more annoying tariffs—a smart move that dodges hefty EU and U.S. duties that had ballooned past 28.8% and even 100% for China‑built models  . Under the skin? Shared DNA with Volvo’s next‑gen SPA3 platform (think Volvo EX60 analogue), featuring “cell‑to‑body” batteries built right into the structure, 800‑volt fast charging chops, and Polestar‑tuned software & motors  . The end result: a compact SUV that plays tariff‑dodging chess, looks stunning, and definitely drives with that Nordic spark.

New Wings, Who Dis?: Bentley Drops Its Updated Logo

Bentley just pulled a fast one—dropping a brand-new Winged “B” logo without the usual pomp and circumstance. It’s only the fifth logo redesign in the company’s 105-year history, and this one’s made for the digital age: sleeker, sharper, and feather-lite (literally—the lower wing feathers are gone). Inspired by the speed and precision of a peregrine falcon, the new look ditches ornate detailing for minimalist swagger. According to design chief Robin Page, the goal was clarity across everything from hood badges to Instagram icons—and yep, it’ll even come jewel-embedded for an extra splash of “British luxury watch” energy.

But this isn’t just about badges—it’s Bentley’s subtle way of signaling a bold new era. The logo debuts officially on July 8 with the unveiling of a futuristic concept car, straight from Bentley’s new Crewe Design Studio. It’s expected to preview the brand’s first electric urban SUV and lay the design groundwork for Bentley’s EV future. So while the feathers may be gone, the ambition is sky-high. Bentley isn’t just modernizing—it’s aiming to soar into a zero-emission, digitally polished future with wings redesigned for the next 100 years.