NEW GR COROLLA TEASER AND OTHER NEWS: WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers a range of automotive news, with a significant focus on upcoming performance vehicles and electrification plans. The GR Corolla receives further teaser treatment, hinting at its sporty exhaust note and a surprisingly absent large spoiler, building anticipation for its full reveal. The Maserati Grecale is fully unveiled, offering three distinct trims (GT, Modena, Trofeo) with varying power outputs from its turbocharged four-cylinder and V6 engines, alongside an upcoming all-electric Folgore version. The Grecale's interior is highlighted for its updated design and technology, though its pricing starts at a premium $65,000. Other teasers include the Ferrari Purosangue and the 2023 Honda HR-V. In electrification news, Porsche confirms a hybrid 911 and exclusively electric 718 models by mid-decade, while Volkswagen outlines its US EV strategy, planning to introduce 25 new EVs by 2030, starting with the ID. Buzz in 2024. Audi is exploring the possibility of a pickup truck, and Chevy teases the Equinox EV. The update also notes the discontinuation of the Chevy Trax and Buick Encore to prioritize the more popular Trailblazer, alongside a new Buick logo trademark. Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive overview of industry developments, particularly for performance enthusiasts and those tracking the EV transition.