HONDA TEASES 2 ELECTRIC SPORTS CARS, NY AUTO SHOW DEBUTS AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

EV Channels Review

This weekly news update covers a wide array of automotive reveals and teasers, with a significant focus on the New York Auto Show. Key highlights include Honda's tease of two electric sports cars, one potentially an NSX successor, though the absence of an S2000 revival is noted with disappointment. Lamborghini's Huracan Tecnica, combining STO power with RWD, and Ferrari's teased 296 convertible also feature. Production news includes the refreshed Kia Telluride X-Pro with off-road enhancements and updated interior, and the Hyundai Palisade with minor styling tweaks and an XRT trim. The 2023 Kia Niro is detailed across its hybrid, PHEV, and EV variants, with the EV's charging limitations being a point of critique. Nissan's Pathfinder Rock Creek and a refreshed Leaf are presented, alongside Subaru's updated Outback with styling and safety improvements. Jeep introduces the longer Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L models with the new Hurricane inline-six engine. Chrysler's Airflow EV concept shows production-ready tweaks, while BMW reveals the updated X7 with significant interior and powertrain changes, including mild-hybrid tech. The Deus Vayanne electric hypercar and Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance are showcased. VinFast's VF8 and VF9 are discussed, with a critical look at their battery leasing model. Lincoln and Maserati tease upcoming EVs, and GMC teases the next-gen Canyon AT4X. Finally, Honda confirms plans to boost hybrid production, discontinuing the Insight to make way for new Civic and Accord hybrids, with the CR-V hybrid leading the charge.