BRZ STI AND WRX STI TYPE RA COMING AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers a wide range of automotive news, with a significant focus on Subaru's upcoming models. The reviewer expresses disappointment with the teased BRZ STI, criticizing its lack of power upgrades and suggesting it's merely an appearance package with better handling, questioning its value proposition against aftermarket options. In contrast, the WRX STI Type RA is met with more enthusiasm, highlighting its carbon fiber roof and wing, upgraded suspension, BBS wheels, Recaro seats, and potential for minor power and gearing improvements. The update also touches on the Forester Black Edition, questioning its placement on the standard model, and discusses Subaru's future plans for plug-in hybrid and EV vehicles. Other news includes pricing for the Honda Civic Type R, a limited edition Ford Focus RS, BMW's 8 Series and M8 concepts, a Z4 spy shot with a manual transmission, Jaguar's XE SV Project 8 and a V8 XE variant, a one-off Rolls-Royce Sweptail, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer updates, Dodge Demon pricing, Corvette ZR1 engine details, Mercedes-AMG's two-tier compact strategy and C63 refresh, the Project One hypercar drivetrain, VW Up! GTI and Touareg, the discontinuation of the Lexus CT200h and Chevy SS, Hyundai's shifting N Performance plans, Toyota's TJ Cruiser trademark, Geely's Lotus acquisition, and various spy shots including a potential next-gen Honda Insight and a mysterious SUV.