2022 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R SPY SHOTS AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers several significant automotive news items, with a strong focus on upcoming performance vehicles and future EV plans. The highly anticipated 2022 Honda Civic Type R is confirmed to return, featuring a more subtle design than its predecessor but retaining the iconic large rear wing. It will exclusively be a hatchback with a manual transmission, Brembo brakes, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, though engine power is expected to be a carryover with potential minor tuning. Ford is introducing two special editions for the 2022 Mustang: a Stealth Edition for the EcoBoost and a revised California Special package, both offering appearance upgrades. GM has outlined ambitious future plans, emphasizing a shift to EVs with a sub-$30,000 Chevy SUV, an electric Blazer, and other Buick and Cadillac EVs, alongside the advanced Ultra Cruise hands-free driving system aiming for near-autonomous capability. Mazda is expanding its SUV lineup with the CX-50, CX-90 (replacing the CX-9), and CX-70, built on new platforms and powertrains, signaling a move towards a more premium market. Lotus has revealed pricing for the Emira, positioning it competitively against the Porsche Cayman. Porsche is exploring a unique EV sports car platform, potentially influencing future Audi and Lamborghini models. Finally, the Genesis GV60's specs show it will be slower than the Kia EV6 GT despite sharing a platform, though it offers a drift mode. The Lucid Gravity SUV is teased to be a luxurious, high-performance competitor to the Bentley Bentayga, with impressive power figures and over 400 miles of range.