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First up, we've got some bad news for Nissan enthusiasts. In a surprising move, the Japanese automaker has scrapped plans to build electric drive axles at its UK facility, a project that received a £12 million ($16 million) grant from the UK government. According to CarScoops, this move is part of Nissan's revival plan aimed at turning around its economic situation, but it's not all doom and gloom. The company is now reviewing whether the plant can be adapted to build other types of powertrains instead. (CarScoops) As we move to new models, Lotus is giving its Emira a significant boost. The 420 Sport variant will crank out 414 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, making it the world's fastest four-cylinder production car. CarScoops reports that this high-performance model will reach the top speed of 186 mph, thanks to its AMG-sourced 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. (CarScoops) In some more news from Tesla, we learn that the company is recalling over 14,000 Model Ys in the U