2020 TESLA ROADSTER AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers a wide array of automotive news, with a significant focus on upcoming electric vehicles. The 2020 Tesla Roadster is highlighted as a groundbreaking successor, boasting astonishing acceleration (0-60 in 1.9 seconds), a 250+ mph top speed, and an estimated 620 miles of range, though its $200,000 starting price and 2020 availability are noted with caution. The Tesla Semi truck is also detailed, emphasizing its 500-mile range, rapid charging capabilities, and impressive performance for its class, including a central driving position and autonomous highway driving features. GM's ambitious EV plans are outlined, with teasers for an electric crossover and a luxury low-roof model potentially competing with the Roadster. Other news includes the official reveal of the 2019 Corvette ZR1 with 755 horsepower, the extreme Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro focusing on track performance and intense G-forces, and teasers for the McLaren P15 successor to the P1. The update also touches on the discontinuation of the WRX STI in Europe, pricing for the Kia Stinger, a refresh for the Infiniti QX80, and spy shots of upcoming models from Porsche, Mazda, Toyota, Lexus, Subaru, Ram, and Ford. Volkswagen is considering an all-electric Beetle, and Mini Cooper is set for a refresh. Finally, rumors suggest a new 350-horsepower Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce model.