FORD MUSTANG RAPTOR COMING? V8 CORVETTE SUV RUMOR + MORE! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers several significant automotive rumors and reveals, with a particular focus on potential performance variants and new models. The most striking rumor is Ford's alleged development of a Mustang Raptor, which is speculated to feature all-wheel drive, Fox Live Valve dampers, and potentially a V8 engine, though it's expected to be an automatic-only, limited-run model arriving in 2026 with a controversial estimated price tag. The report also delves into rumors of a gasoline-powered Corvette SUV, potentially utilizing the Alpha platform with various V8 and V6 engine options. The update highlights new production vehicles like the refreshed 2024 Hyundai Elantra N, the budget-friendly 2024 Buick Envista, the tech-forward 2024 Lincoln Nautilus (now built in China), and the updated 2024 Porsche Cayenne with increased power and revised powertrains. Polestar's 4, BMW's i7 M70 xDrive, and Maserati's Grecale Folgore electric variants are also discussed. The segment concludes with news on the Jaguar Land Rover rebrand, Jaguar's upcoming electric GT, VW's CEO dismissing e-fuels, and special editions for the Toyota Tacoma, Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio, Lamborghini Huracan, and Kia Stinger.