NEW CIVIC TYPE R SETS LAP RECORD AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly automotive news update covers several significant reveals and announcements. The Honda Civic Type R is highlighted for setting a new front-drive production car lap record at Suzuka, beating its predecessor by a second, though further details are scarce. The 2023 Honda HR-V for North America is also detailed, built on the 11th gen Civic platform with a longer wheelbase and wider stance, but powertrain specifics remain unconfirmed. A major development is the expanded EV partnership between Honda and GM, aiming to produce affordable EVs under $30,000, with the first product slated for 2027. Mercedes-Benz news includes the potential US arrival of the SL43 with a four-cylinder engine featuring an electric turbocharger, and confirmation of the S580e plug-in hybrid and EQS 450 4MATIC coming to the US for 2023. Teasers for the refreshed 2023 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride are discussed, along with the Lexus RZ 450e, which may offer a yoke steering wheel. The new DeLorean's teaser is met with disappointment for its lack of retro styling. Finally, the Ferrari F8 Tributo is reportedly ending production, possibly due to the success of the 296 GTB and emissions concerns, marking the end of non-hybrid mid-engined V8 Ferraris.