400HP MAZDA RX-9 AND OTHER AUTOMOTIVE NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly automotive news update covers a range of exciting potential releases and industry developments. The most significant news is the rumored 400hp Mazda RX9, expected to weigh under 2800 lbs, with a concept potentially debuting at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show and production slated for 2020 or later. The reviewer expresses considerable excitement for this rotary-powered successor. Other highlights include Cadillac's Escala concept, hinting at a new design direction and a 4.2L twin-turbo V8, and the Lamborghini Centenario Roadster, a limited-edition V12 supercar. Ford is doubling production of the GT due to high demand, and a Fiat 124 Coupe rumor suggests a hardtop variant might be coming soon, potentially appealing to those seeking an alternative to the Miata. The update also touches on a free driving school offer for Abarth buyers, new spy shots of the Corvette ZR1, Tesla's P100D with its impressive acceleration and 300+ mile range, a potential new M4 variant from BMW, a teaser for the new Kia Rio, and spy shots of a VW three-row crossover. The reviewer's personal update focuses on his Mustang GT, praising its respectable highway MPG (27 MPG with 3.55 gears) despite not babying it, and discussing his decision to keep it stock due to past mod-related stress.