ELECTRIC STI CONCEPT TEASED, 2021 RECAP AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

EV Channels Review

This weekly update from Matt Maran Motoring recaps the year 2021 and looks ahead to 2022. The primary news item discussed is Subaru's teaser for the STI E-RA concept, a motorsport-focused electric vehicle that hints at future technologies rather than a production STI. The video also covers Hyundai's reported decision to cease new gasoline engine development and pause hydrogen fuel cell research, shifting focus entirely to EVs. Other news includes Acura's ADX trademark filing, Buick's potential Electra revival, and the end of Lotus's Elise, Exige, and Evora production. The latter half of the video features Maran's personal top 10 favorite car reviews of 2021, highlighting vehicles like the Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye, C8 Corvette Convertible, Cadillac Escalade, Lexus IS 500, Shelby GT350, Jeep Wrangler 392, Hyundai Elantra N, Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, GR86/BRZ twins, and the Ferrari 458 Spider. The worst car reviewed was the Volkswagen Taos. Maran also discusses upcoming channel changes for 2022, emphasizing a return to reviewing enthusiast-focused and sporty vehicles due to declining viewership on more mainstream content.