Why did hundreds of Porsches in Russia suddenly shut down?

Imagine waking up on a Monday morning, coffee in hand (they drink that in Russia, right?), ready to fire up your beloved Porsche - only to discover it has transformed into a very expensive lawn ornament.

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That's exactly what happened to hundreds of Russian Porsche owners this week, and the automotive world is buzzing with theories.

December 1 marked an unusual day in Russian automotive history. Across the vast expanse from Moscow to Krasnodar, Porsche owners found themselves in an oddly specific predicament: their cars simply refused to cooperate. We're not talking about a dead battery or a temperamental starter motor. These vehicles went full rebellion - engines locked up and alarms disabled.

One particularly unlucky driver in St. Petersburg had his Porsche die right after picking up his takeout order, according to Daily Mail. "I picked up my order, got back in, and that was it - the car wouldn't start," he said, adding, "I spent two days trying to understand what happened."