MERCEDES-AMG C63 MAY GET V8 AGAIN, BABY MERCEDES G-CLASS TEASED + MORE! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers a range of automotive news, with a significant focus on potential powertrain shifts and new model teasers. A key highlight is the strong possibility of the Mercedes-AMG C63 returning to a V8 engine, a move reportedly driven by consumer demand and potentially eased emissions regulations. This would mark a significant departure from its current four-cylinder plug-in hybrid setup. The update also teases a "baby G-Class," expected to be a shorter, more compact version of the iconic SUV, though its platform (potentially unibody) may limit hardcore off-road appeal. Enthusiasts will appreciate Toyota's reaffirmed commitment to internal combustion engines and manual transmissions, with hints of future performance models like a potential new Celica or MR2. Kia unveils its EV2 concept and the production-ready EV4 sedan and hatchback, noting the latter will be US-bound. BMW shares promising battery tech for its "Neue Klasse" platform, promising substantial range and fast charging. Finally, Mercedes-Benz begins testing a solid-state battery EQS prototype, a significant step towards future EV technology, though mass production remains distant. The departure of Lucid's CEO and MINI's review of its Oxford EV production plans due to market uncertainties are also noted.