BMW Z4 GETTING MANUAL! + MERCEDES-AMG SL 63 E PERFORMANCE + MORE! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers several significant automotive news items, with a strong focus on enthusiast vehicles. The most exciting news is the confirmation of a manual transmission option for the 2024 BMW Z4 M40i. This manual version receives exclusive performance enhancements, including a staggered wheel setup (19-inch front, 20-inch rear), the M240i's rear end with torque vectoring, retuned steering, adaptive dampers, and a stiffer anti-roll bar, making it potentially the sportiest Z4 yet. Production begins in Q1 2024 with no production limit. The review also details the new Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance, a plug-in hybrid boasting 804 horsepower and 1,047 lb-ft of torque, capable of 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, though it's noted to be extremely heavy with minimal electric range. Other updates include a preview of the 2025 Genesis G80 refresh with a large 27-inch display, a teaser for the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq three-row electric SUV, and interior details for the 2025 Porsche Macan EV. Progress updates on the Scout Motors SUV and a significant range extension achieved by Our Next Energy with a BMW iX are also covered. Finally, the discontinuation of the Honda e and Chrysler 300C is noted with a touch of nostalgia.