2024 FORD F-150 REFRESH, 2024 JEEP GLADIATOR REFRESH, AND MORE! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers significant automotive news, with a primary focus on the refreshed 2024 Ford F-150. The F-150 receives substantial updates including new front and rear styling, standard LED headlights, a new Pro Access tailgate, and redesigned interior tech with standard 12-inch screens and available head-up display. Key mechanical changes include the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 as standard, with the PowerBoost hybrid now at a comparable cost to the regular EcoBoost, aiming to boost hybrid adoption. The Raptor and Raptor R also see improvements, with the latter targeting over 700 horsepower. Pricing is expected to increase due to these upgrades. The update also details the 2024 Jeep Gladiator refresh, which mirrors the Wrangler's updates with a new grille, larger touchscreen, and enhanced safety features, though engine options are limited to the Pentastar V6 as the diesel is discontinued. Other news includes the 2024 Nissan Frontier Hardbody Edition, the all-new 2024 GMC Acadia, a Volkswagen ID.X Performance Concept, and a teaser for the 2025 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works, which will offer both gas and electric variants. The report notes potential production delays for the Gladiator and Wrangler due to ongoing strikes.