Porsche is dialing up the capabilities of the infotainment system in a few of its hottest vehicles and light-weight vans.

The sixth technology of the Porsche Communication Administration system — or PCM 6.0 — provides direct Spotify integration, permitting customers to entry the streaming service with out having to attach through a smartphone.

The infotainment system, obtainable on newly produced 911, Taycan, Cayenne and Panamera fashions, additionally undergoes a visible replace with new coloured icons and wi-fi Android Auto connectivity.

Porsche’s voice assistant can now extra simply entry information updates, the proprietor’s guide and in-vehicle music streaming.

PCM 6.0 debuted within the 2022 Porsche 911, which arrived in U.S. shops final fall.

Infotainment has grow to be a brand new battleground. Automakers see the high-tech programs as a strategy to differentiate and develop recurring income sources from subscription companies.

Mercedes-Benz and BMW are plowing important capital into creating bespoke infotainment programs that run on sweeping dashboard shows.

The PCM 6.0 replace additionally brings enhancements to Porsche’s latest mannequin line — the all-electric Taycan.

Porsche has improved how the charging periods in its Charging Planner are calculated. The algorithm prioritizes charging stations that provide a better vitality output (150 kW and up) and plans charging stops extra effectively.

The software program additionally now accounts for the time required to start out and finish the charging course of on the station when calculating complete driving time.

A brand new zoom operate for charging stations throughout the journey exhibits obtainable charging choices within the space, together with if they’re in use. And charging factors may be sorted by their energy output.