MUSTANG MACH 1, GT500 CONVERTIBLE SPIED AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers several significant automotive news items, with a primary focus on the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1. The reviewer highlights that while the Mach 1 doesn't achieve the rumored 525 horsepower, it still offers a robust 480 horsepower, shared with the Bullitt. A key positive is the inclusion of the GT350's Tremec manual transmission, now featuring auto rev-matching downshifts, though a 10-speed automatic is also available. The Mach 1 is presented as track-focused, benefiting from extensive cooling hardware (engine oil, transmission, rear diff coolers) and chassis enhancements like stiffer springs and bushings, borrowed from higher-performance variants. The reviewer notes the exterior styling updates, including a restyled front bumper and grille, and the availability of a handling package with a larger splitter and unique wheels, though this package is manual-transmission-only. The interior remains largely similar to the Bullitt, with unique aluminum dash trim and an optional cue ball shift knob. The update also touches on a spied GT500 convertible, the Mach-E's upcoming hands-free driving mode, the Bronco's debut date, and refreshes for the Lexus IS, Nissan Rogue, BMW M5, and Mercedes-AMG E63 S, among other model updates.