2025 TOYOTA GR86 CHANGES, NISSAN ALTIMA AND VERSA MAY GO AWAY + MORE! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers several significant automotive news items, with a particular focus on the 2025 Toyota GR86. The GR86 receives notable updates including retuned dampers, power steering, and revised throttle mapping for improved handling and downshift response. A special Hakone Edition is introduced with a unique green paint, gold wheels, and tan interior accents, limited to 860 units, all featuring the performance package with Brembo brakes and Sachs dampers. The reviewer expresses excitement for the throttle response improvements, noting it was a previous complaint, though wishes for an auto-rev matching option. The update also touches on rumors of Nissan discontinuing the Altima and Versa, Audi's move away from coupes and convertibles in favor of four-door models and SUVs, the upcoming Mazda CX-50 Hybrid utilizing Toyota's system, and enhancements to the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV, including more power and a lower-priced trim. Other news includes the Red Bull RB17 hypercar, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro, Polestar BST Concept, Subaru WRX Project Midnight, Ford Capri EV, Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR24, MG Cyber GTS Concept, and Porsche's continued commitment to electrification despite slowing EV demand and their phasing out of combustion engines for the Macan and 718 models.