2025 ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH, 2025 NISSAN ARMADA, NEW INFINITI RUMORS + MORE! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers several significant automotive news items, with the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish being a personal highlight for the reviewer. The Vanquish returns with a powerful 5.2L twin-turbo V12 engine producing 824 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, featuring a new Boost Reserve system. Notably, it eschews electrification, retains rear-wheel drive, and utilizes an 8-speed automatic transmission. While praised for its performance and muscular styling, the reviewer expresses disappointment over the removal of the rear seat, making it a strict two-seater like its Ferrari competitor. The article also details the all-new 2025 Nissan Armada, which moves to a new platform, adopts a twin-turbo V6, and offers a more capable Pro 4X trim. Future Infiniti models, including the QX65 and a potential electric sedan, are discussed, with speculation on their market positioning. Volvo's 2025.5 XC90 refresh and the teased ES90 electric sedan are covered, alongside news of software updates for newer Volvos and a revised EV transition timeline. Mercedes-Benz's decision to scrap the EQS nameplate in favor of ICE and electric S-Class variants is also highlighted. Finally, the update touches on the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5's enhancements, including the adoption of the NACS connector and increased battery capacity, the upcoming Scout SUV and truck, BMW and Toyota's hydrogen vehicle partnership, and Ford's controversial patent for in-car advertising.