MANUAL SUPRA STILL POSSIBLE AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers a range of automotive news, with a significant focus on the Toyota Supra. The reviewer expresses frustration with the overwhelmingly negative online reaction to the Supra, arguing that expectations were unrealistic and that the car's mere existence as a new sports car in a declining market is a triumph. While acknowledging the desire for a manual transmission, the reviewer defends the current automatic, highlighting the engineering involved. The possibility of a manual Supra is discussed, with the chief engineer indicating it's under development and could be offered if demand persists, though the reviewer questions the engineer's reasoning regarding potential overlap with the 86. The report also touches on the Japanese-market 4-cylinder Supra engines and the likelihood of them not coming to the US. Other news includes BMW's revised Z4 M40i 0-60 time, the 2020 7 Series refresh, Mercedes A220 pricing, the McLaren 600LT Spider, Ford's EV F-150 and Super Duty plans, the Ford/VW alliance, VW's new EV plant, Cadillac's future EV crossover tease and CT6 news, Nissan IMs and Infiniti QX Inspiration concepts, and Geely's new plant for Lotus. The reviewer's personal take is that the Supra's development is a miracle, and consumers should appreciate its arrival rather than focusing on perceived flaws.