Alloy Shortage Possibly Pauses Porsche Production
Flooding at a European contractor has disrupted aluminum alloy, affecting Porsche production models. What could this mean for the German company in the following quarters?
Alloy Shortage – What We Know So Far
Heavy rain in southern Germany caused severe flooding last month, leading to several areas declaring a state of emergency in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Much of the country’s car industry is based in these areas, and the disasters are expected to have resounding effects throughout the collective German auto industry. Consequently, Porsche announced their expected sales profits to fall from $44 to $45.5 billion to around $42 and $44 billion, roughly equivalent to 11$ of Porsche’s first-half deliveries at the high end of the figures. Because of lower figures, Porsche shares are down roughly 5%, causing the company to need some level of pivoting concerning one or more vehicle series.
That being said, as of earlier today Porsche’s stock is trending upwards as Porsche re-prioritizes product line-ups and continues their fight to restore production volumes.
How to Get a Porsche During the Shortage
Porsche was hit harder than their competition due to their premium tailor-made, largely customized stock of vehicles. That means that one of the best ways to get a Porsche right now is through the stock currently available at a dealership. While the vehicles available may not be exactly what you want, Porsche’s line of sporty gas and electrified cars are a notch above the rest regardless. Whether you’re looking for a new 2024 model waiting for you to drive it home or a pre-owned earlier model year, this alloy shortage won’t stop Porsche fans who know quality when they see it.
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