2017 LA AUTO SHOW DEBUTS AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update from Matt Maran Motoring covers a wide array of new vehicle reveals and news, primarily from the LA Auto Show. Key highlights include the official debut of the 2019 BMW i8 Roadster with an updated powertrain and increased electric range, the pricing for the 2018 BMW M5 and 2019 Corvette ZR1, and intriguing rumors about the C8 Corvette potentially featuring a 850 hp V8 engine. The review also details the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS450 with its new inline-six engine and 48-volt system, the refreshed 2018 Mazda6 now offering a turbocharged engine, and the completely redesigned 2018 Jeep Wrangler with new powertrain options and confirmed plug-in hybrid variant for 2020. Other notable mentions include the 2018 Hyundai Kona, refreshed 2019 Kia Sorento, 2018 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid, 2018 Nissan Kicks (replacing the Juke), 2019 Subaru Ascent (criticized for its conservative styling), 2018 Lexus RX L models, the new 2019 Lincoln Nautilus, and the 2019 Infiniti QX50 with its innovative variable compression engine. The update concludes with news on the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, the upcoming 2020 VW I.D. Crozz electric SUV, and the teased 2019 Hyundai Veloster.