2025 WRX PRICE HIKES, CELICA CONFIRMED, SUPRA A90 FINAL EDITION, NISSAN'S GOT 12-14 MONTHS + MORE!

EV Channels Review

This weekly automotive news roundup covers several significant updates. The return of the Toyota Celica is confirmed, though details remain scarce, with speculation pointing towards a Prelude competitor possibly utilizing the GR Corolla's engine. The Toyota Supra A90 Final Edition is detailed, marking the end of the current generation with an enhanced B58 engine producing 429 hp, upgraded brakes, suspension, and a titanium exhaust, exclusively with a manual transmission. A concerning report suggests Nissan has only 12-14 months to survive, with options including new investors or a Honda takeover, though the author is cautiously optimistic about Nissan's upcoming products like the Kicks, Armada, and Murano. The 2025 Subaru WRX sees significant price hikes and the elimination of the base model, starting at $36,920 for the Premium trim, a move the reviewer finds unjustified. Volkswagen is confirmed to be closing a factory in Germany for the first time, while updates are coming to the ID.4 and ID.3 with new styling and improved tech. Porsche is reconsidering its EV-only strategy, exploring hybrid or combustion engine options for future models, even those initially planned as EVs. The Audi SQ5 Sportback is revealed, and Chrysler confirms an electric Pacifica is still planned for 2027, following a refresh of the current model. A new Jeep Cherokee is expected next year as a hybrid, but not a plug-in. Finally, Hyundai and GM are reportedly exploring deep partnerships, including badge engineering and potential stake-taking, a strategy the reviewer doubts will succeed in the US market.