2020 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE REVEALED AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers several significant automotive reveals and news. The primary focus is the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, highlighted as a retractable hardtop that adds approximately 80 pounds over the coupe without sacrificing cargo space. While priced $7,500 higher, starting at $67,495, its production begins in Q1 2020. The update also touches on the C8.R racecar. Other news includes the Audi RS4 Avant (Europe-only refresh), the likely US return of the Audi A6 Allroad, and the potent 2020 BMW X5M and X6M (starting at $106,095), noted for their aggressive styling and performance but questioned on value compared to M50i versions. Mazda's 3 TCR race car is teased as a potential indicator for a future performance Mazda3. Subaru's Levorg Prototype is shown, hinting at a new WRX front end, while Toyota increases its stake in Subaru, fueling speculation about deeper integration. Mini is considering a smaller, electric-only Cooper for 2022. Finally, Tesla's Version 10.0 software update introduces Smart Summon, which, despite its convenience for parking lot navigation, has already faced scrutiny and NHTSA investigation due to reported incidents of poor performance and collisions. Other V10 features like Spotify integration and in-car streaming are also mentioned.