BMW CONFIRMS MANUAL FOR NEW M3 + M4 AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers several significant automotive news items, with a strong focus on BMW. The most prominent confirmation is that the new M3 and M4 will indeed offer a manual transmission, a move celebrated by the reviewer as a character-defining feature, contrasting with the trend of purely performance-driven automatic transmissions. The update also touches upon the next-generation BMW 5 Series, expected around 2023, which will reportedly include fully electric versions alongside gasoline options, featuring a new design language and estimated battery packs of 60-80 kWh offering around 300 miles of range. Additionally, spy shots of the 2 Series Gran Coupe reveal a vehicle likely competing with the Mercedes CLA and Audi A3, expected to be front-wheel drive with optional all-wheel drive. The review also briefly covers new models and spy shots from Audi, VW, Mercedes, Jaguar, McLaren, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Hyundai, and Fiat, providing a broad overview of upcoming automotive developments.