SUBARU'S NEW HYBRID SYSTEM, BRZ SERIES.PURPLE, 2025 PORSCHE 911 GT3 + MORE! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly automotive news update covers a range of significant vehicle reveals and updates. A key highlight is Subaru's new hybrid system, set to debut in the Crosstrek in Japan before potentially arriving in the US, possibly with the Forester hybrid. While the system uses a 2.5L boxer engine and two electric motors, the reviewer notes a surprising decrease in horsepower compared to the non-hybrid version. The update also touches on the limited-edition Subaru BRZ Series.Purple, the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3's significant price increase and technical revisions, and the new gas-powered Mini Cooper John Cooper Works. Dodge's plans to test solid-state batteries in Charger EV prototypes and Stellantis's European production cuts due to emissions fines are also discussed. The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee receives price cuts but no styling updates, while the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E gets a standard heat pump and ventilated seats but a reduced frunk size. Finally, Subaru confirms an impressive 83% manual take rate for the WRX, reinforcing enthusiast demand for manual transmissions.