2021 ACURA TLX DESIGN LEAKS AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers a range of automotive news, with a significant focus on upcoming models and updates. The 2021 Acura TLX is previewed through leaked patent images, showcasing a design reminiscent of the Type S concept, though likely not the performance variant itself. The Lamborghini Huracan Evo RWD Spyder is officially revealed, detailing its 610 hp V10, 3.5-second 0-60 time, and a starting price of $229,428. Updates for the 2020/2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio include new taillights, interior tweaks, and an optional Akrapovic exhaust. For the European market, the Ford Puma ST and Hyundai i20 N hot hatches are teased. Hyundai's Santa Cruz pickup truck's body design has also been spied. The Kia Stinger is rumored to receive new Genesis-sourced engines (2.5T and 3.5T) and interior upgrades. The 2021 Dodge Durango will offer the Hellcat version, with other engines receiving eTorque options, though launch dates are delayed. Jeep is rumored to introduce a Wrangler Mojave trim with Fox shocks, potentially paired with the 2.0L turbo engine and a manual transmission. Audi's A4 and A5 Sportback get a 13 hp increase for 2021, standard AWD, and a 12V mild-hybrid system. Volvo will offer optional LiDAR sensors in the 2022 XC90 for its Highway Pilot autonomous system. Leaked numbers suggest the 2021 Nissan Rogue will have 180 hp and achieve 30 mpg combined. Finally, the next-generation BMW i8 is reportedly cancelled, and the Tesla Roadster production is pushed back to after the Cybertruck. The review highlights the anticipation for new models and updates across various brands, with a particular emphasis on performance variants and emerging technologies like autonomous driving.