MERCEDES-AMG GT C DEBUT AND OTHER CAR NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly automotive news update covers a range of new models and updates. The Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster is highlighted, noted for its 550 horsepower, active rear axle steering, and electronically controlled rear differential, though its 0-60 time is only marginally faster than the standard GT Roadster despite the significant power increase. The Nissan Sentra SR Turbo is presented as a performance-oriented variant with 188 horsepower, available with a manual transmission, but falls short of competitors like the Civic Si. Volvo's V90 Cross Country is introduced as a rugged wagon with a focus on off-road capability and an all-wheel-drive system. The update also touches on the discontinuation of the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200, the leaked specs for the 2017 Ford Raptor, Ford's autonomous car plans, and the EPA-estimated range for the Chevy Bolt (238 miles). Other news includes spy shots of the mid-engine Corvette and Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet, leaked images of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and the new Mini Countryman. The review concludes with a mention of the Porsche Panamera e-Hybrid and rumors about the Ferrari F12 successor retaining a naturally aspirated V12.