LAMBORGHINI REVUELTO, 2024 HYUNDAI SONATA + MORE! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers several significant automotive news items, with the Lamborghini Revuelto taking center stage. The Revuelto, Lamborghini's first new V12 supercar in over a decade, boasts a hybrid powertrain combining a naturally aspirated V12 with three electric motors, delivering a staggering 1001 horsepower. While it achieves impressive acceleration figures (0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds), its top speed is capped at 217 mph, similar to its predecessor. The reviewer notes the innovative design, including exposed V12 and high-mounted exhaust, but questions the very small 3.8 kWh battery pack, offering minimal electric-only range. The 2024 Hyundai Sonata receives a substantial redesign, particularly the front end, aiming to rectify declining sales. It features a new full-width light bar, sportier rear with full-width tail lights, and an improved interior with a curved dual 12.3-inch display. The Kia EV9's European specs are detailed, highlighting a long-range variant with 336 miles (WLTP) and a dual-motor AWD version with a performance boost subscription option. The update also touches on the discontinuation of the Toyota Camry in Japan, the teaser for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, the addition of a diesel option for the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2, Ford's next electric truck codenamed T3, the potential Aston Martin DB12 and Vanguard names, and the refreshed Porsche Cayenne interior. Finally, the EU's agreement on the 2035 ICE ban, with an exemption for e-fuels, is discussed, suggesting internal combustion engines will persist longer than anticipated.