SUPRA COULD GET MANUAL NOW AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers a range of automotive news, with a significant focus on the Toyota Supra. The assistant chief engineer suggests a manual transmission for the Supra is dependent on market demand, with the hardware reportedly ready, potentially for right-hand drive markets initially. The reviewer expresses confusion and frustration over Toyota's seemingly dismissive stance on strong customer demand for a manual in the US. Further discussion touches on Toyota's plans for frequent new model introductions and special editions, with a cautionary note about the effectiveness of past special editions. The segment also addresses the perceived lack of communication between Toyota and BMW regarding the Supra and Z4 development. Additionally, the update touches on potential returns of the Celica and MR2, though with a long projected timeline. Other news includes Toyota's agreement to include Android Auto, BMW's 3 Series teaser, Hyundai i30 Fastback N details, Kia Forte GT rumors, Volvo V60 Cross Country, Ram 1500 Rebel 12, Hennessey Goliath 6x6, Chevy Blazer pricing, GMC Acadia refresh, Fiat 500 1957 Edition, VW Arteon delay, Lucid Motors' charging network deal, Audi E-Tron ordering process, Audi's potential Horch revival, Porsche's diesel exit and EV push, Infiniti Q50 Hybrid discontinuation and Q60 Project Black S, Mazda CX-5 turbo rumors, FCA's potential new inline-6, Daimler's new CEO, Mercedes GLC import change, and supercar updates from Lamborghini and McLaren.