VIPER IS DEAD, JAGUAR E-PACE, AUDI A8 AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly automotive news update covers a range of significant announcements, including the discontinuation of the Dodge Viper and Volkswagen Touareg in the US. The review highlights the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace, praising its F-Type-inspired youthful design and sporty handling characteristics, though noting the disappointment of a four-cylinder engine at launch. The 2019 Audi A8 is presented as a conservatively styled luxury sedan with a highly digitized interior and advanced AI features like traffic jam assist and self-parking, alongside innovative comfort options such as foot massage. The Hyundai i30 N is mentioned as a European-exclusive performance hatchback. Other news includes the Aston Martin Valkyrie's near-production form, new packages for the 2018 Mustang, potential AWD McLarens, Faraday Future's factory cancellation, Tesla Model 3 production start and performance improvements for Model S/X, and spy shots of the 2020 Ford Focus sedan, 2018 Audi S7, and Bentley Bentayga Plug-In Hybrid. The update also touches on rumors of a Ferrari crossover and a 600 hp Polestar coupe, and details minor updates for the 2018 Nissan 370Z.