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Porsche has launched the 911 GT3 Touring Earls Court 51 Edition, a special series created to celebrate the brand's 75th anniversary in the United Kingdom. This exclusive model will have only 51 units available for purchase in the country.

This tribute refers to October 1951, the date when the first Porsche 356 models (both coupe and convertible) were presented at the London Motor Show held in Earls Court.

Since that event, the UK has established itself as the fourth largest global market for the German manufacturer, currently having 49 dealerships and workshops.

The development of this vehicle was conducted by the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur customization department. The model is based on the GT3 with the Touring Package, characterized by the absence of a fixed rear wing, giving it a more discreet look.

The mechanical specifications remain unchanged: it features a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated six-cylinder boxer engine, generating 510 hp and 45.9 kgfm, coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox (although the automated PDK is offered as a complimentary option) and rear-wheel drive.

One of the aesthetic highlights is the exclusive paintwork, named Earls Court Green, a metallic green shade that evokes the 356 displayed in 1951. Inside, the car features seats combining green and beige leather with corduroy velvet, along with wood details applied to the dashboard and gear lever, and includes an addition of a rear seat.

On the doors, there is an embossed silhouette of the 356, accompanied by the inscription 'drive in its purest form,' taken from the original model's advertising.

The starting price of the vehicle begins at £251,951 (approximately R$ 1.68 million), which is about £100,000 higher than the price of a standard 911 GT3 Touring in the UK. For comparison, the GT3 Touring in Brazil has a starting price of R$ 1.62 million.

Each buyer of the special series will also receive a Porsche Design chronograph, a leather travel bag, and a miniature replica of the car itself.

In addition to the limited series, Porsche announced investment plans in the country, including the expansion of stores located in Guildford and Bristol, the creation of a new parts depot in Didcot, and the launch of a training program for 200 apprentices, based in Reading.

The Ford Ranger sold in the United States will receive a mechanical update for the 2027 lineup, introducing a higher capacity V6 engine. According to a supposed order guide for the pickup truck published by the Autoevolution website, the 2.7L twin-turbo gasoline V6 engine will be replaced by a less powerful version of the 3.0L twin-turbo V6, currently used in the Ranger Raptor.

This change follows a pattern seen in the 2027 Bronco SUV, where the three-liter engine generates 385 hp and 60.8 kgfm; similar specifications are expected for the pickup truck.

If this change is confirmed, the standard Ranger version would have more torque than the Raptor itself, which currently delivers 411 hp and 59.4 kgfm in the US. Due to this projection, there are speculations that Ford will also need to recalibrate the Ranger Raptor.

For entry-level versions, the four-cylinder 2.3L turbo engine will maintain its configuration, providing 274 hp and 42.9 kgfm in the XL, XLT, and Lariat variants.

In terms of external design, the XLT and Lariat versions will receive grille trim renovations, and the entire line will gain new wheel options. Furthermore, Neptune blue will replace Velocity blue, and Carbonized gray will no longer be offered.

Inside, the XL version will be updated, replacing the 10.1-inch multimedia center with a 12-inch one and including dual-zone digital air conditioning as standard equipment.

The Lariat and Raptor variants will feature an optional luxury package that includes ambient lighting, rain sensor wipers, power-folding rearview mirrors, memory function driver seat, and a ten-speaker B&O sound system. The Lariat version will also gain heated steering wheel.

Currently, the most affordable Ranger in the US, the XL, has an initial price equivalent to R$ 176.7 thousand (US$ 35,445, including shipping). However, in Brazil, this modification should not have a direct impact, as the Ranger sold in the country is produced in Argentina and uses diesel engines, and the 2.7L gasoline V6 has never been offered.

The 3.0L twin-turbo gasoline V6 is only available in the Ranger Raptor, which is imported from Thailand, costing R$ 499 thousand and delivering 397 hp and 59.4 kgfm.

Owners of used SUVs may find a surprise when considering selling, as this segment experienced the greatest depreciation on the OLX platform during 2026. According to a survey conducted by the platform, the asking prices for SUV ads decreased by 7% in the period between January and August, compared to the same interval last year.

This percentage reduction was higher than that observed in sedans (which registered a drop of 4.8%) and hatchbacks (with a drop of 3.8%). The study covered the five most advertised models in each body type category, all powered by combustion engines and with model years from 2023 onwards.

This depreciation trend was also noted in another indicator, the Auto B3 Table, which indicated a 7.4% drop in used SUV prices over 12 months up to August.

The Chevrolet Tracker was identified as the SUV with the highest depreciation. Considering all its versions, its price fell by 9.5%. The most significant case is the 2026 Tracker equipped with a 1.0 turbo engine, whose price dropped from R$ 154,090 to R$ 119,990 in listings. This represents a decrease of R$ 34.1 thousand, or a drop of 22.1%, making it the highest index in the entire survey.

Part of this variation can be attributed to the model's launch itself: the 2026 Tracker arrived at dealerships in July 2025, with the LT version priced at R$ 154,090, an amount identical to what was reported by OLX that year. Subsequently, in October, Chevrolet reduced this price to R$ 142,490.

Other popular SUVs followed a similar trajectory. The 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross, with a 1.4 turbo engine, became 14.7% more affordable, while the 2025 Jeep Renegade, with a 1.3 turbo engine, showed a drop of 13.7%. Meanwhile, the Hyundai Creta registered a 7% loss in value.

However, there were notable exceptions. The 2026 T-Cross, also with a 1.0 turbo engine, saw its price increase by 11.7%, and the Volkswagen Nivus with the same engine saw an increase of 2.3%.

Among sedans, the Volkswagen Virtus was the one that depreciated the most, with a drop of 7%. Hatchbacks showed greater resistance to price cuts, with the Fiat Mobi almost maintaining its original value. However, the 2026 Hyundai HB20, with a naturally aspirated 1.0 engine, suffered a sharp drop of 16.4%.

Conversely, versions equipped with turbo or larger displacement engines were the ones that appreciated the most, as exemplified by the 2025 Fiat Argo 1.3, which became 14.6% more expensive.

Flávio Passos, Vice President of Autos at OLX Group, attributes part of this scenario to the entry of Chinese manufacturers into the market with competitively priced electric vehicles, which exerts pressure on the sector. He commented that 'since the price of the used car follows that of the brand new one, this dynamic tends to devalue it.'