2021 FORD F-150 DEBUTS AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers significant automotive news, with the 2021 Ford F-150 reveal being the central focus. The reviewer highlights the F-150's evolutionary exterior design, emphasizing its conservative approach due to its market position. Key innovations include the new PowerBoost hybrid powertrain, targeting class-leading torque, horsepower, and a 700-mile EPA range. The interior receives substantial upgrades, featuring innovative Max Recline seats, a fold-out work surface, and advanced tech like a 12-inch digital cluster and a 12-inch infotainment display with Sync 4. The review also touches on other news, including a clarification on a rumored GT500 convertible (likely a modified GT), a teased Ram TRX with potential trophy truck suspension and a $100k price point, a potential new Ram Charger, and a large Ram SUV. Mazda teases a sportier model, Porsche adds PDK to Cayman/Boxster GTS 4.0, the VW Arteon gets a refresh with new tech, and the Lamborghini SCV12 is partially revealed. Kia teases the next-gen Sedona (Carnival), Jaguar refreshes the I-Pace with updated infotainment and faster charging, and reports suggest the Ford Edge and Lincoln Nautilus might be discontinued in the US by 2023. Finally, the Bentley Mulsanne and Toyota Yaris are officially discontinued.