NISSAN GT-R RUMORED TO GO HYBRID, PRODUCTION 400Z LEAK AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly automotive news update covers several significant rumors and reveals. A key highlight is the potential for the Nissan GT-R to adopt a mild hybrid system to meet noise regulations, with a final non-hybrid, 720hp edition rumored for limited production before the hybrid version arrives. The current GT-R generation is expected to cease production in 2024. Leaked images of the production Nissan 400Z suggest it will closely resemble the concept, retaining its design with minor tweaks, and will be offered with both automatic and manual transmissions. The report also touches on the delayed Toyota 86, a mysterious Subaru/Toyota joint reveal, the electric Jeep Magneto prototype with a manual transmission, the 2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed focusing on handling improvements, the Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition, the BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe, and a Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Launch Edition. Additionally, Lexus teases an electric concept, Volkswagen reveals the next-gen Amarok, McLaren unveils the track-only 720S GT3X, Porsche's CEO reassures the 911 will remain combustion-powered with potential for sporty hybridization, and Dodge introduces a security mode for Charger and Challenger models to deter theft.