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2026-05-25

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Releases & Reviews

Bentley Continental GT S First Drive Review: Fast and Luxurious Weekend Escape Pod (8 minute read)

Bentley's $292,000 hybrid GT makes 671 hp (500 kW) and 686 lb-ft (930 Nm) from its twin-turbo V8 and 140 kW electric motor, hitting 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. The 5,421 pound (2,456 kg) coupe offers 50 miles (80 km) of silent EV running and prioritizes regal effortlessness over engagement.

2026 Honda Pilot First Test: Everything You Need, and Some of What You Want (2 minute read)

The $55,190 Elite trim feels borderline underpowered, with its 285 hp (213 kW) and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) 3.5L V-6 hampered by a reluctant 10-speed automatic. The 4,660 lb (2,111 kg) three-row hits 60 mph in 7.1 seconds but barely cleared 21 mpg (11 L/100km) in testing.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

North Carolina Sues VinFast over an Unbuilt Factory (3 minute read)

North Carolina is suing to recover $450 million in site-prep reimbursements and reclaim the 800,000 square foot Chatham County parcel, which VinFast cleared in 2023 but never built on. The deal promised 1,750 jobs by year-end 2026, but VinFast quietly pushed groundbreaking to 2028 before the state pulled the plug.

Waymo suspends freeway driving amid safety concerns (3 minute read)

Waymo suspended freeway service across all US markets Thursday over construction-zone concerns, while pausing Atlanta and San Antonio entirely after flooded-road incidents. The pullback follows a fleet-wide software recall triggered by robotaxis driving through Texas floods at speed. Freeway access is key to Waymo's million-rides-per-week goal.

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Car Culture

Tributes Pour In After Sudden Death of NASCAR Great Kyle Busch (18 minute read)

The two-time NASCAR Cup champion died Thursday at 41 after collapsing in a GM Technical Center driving simulator. Busch won a record 234 NASCAR races across 25 seasons; Denny Hamlin called him "our Kobe Bryant," with tributes pouring in from Hendrick, Petty, Jeff Gordon, and Joey Logano.

Alaska Accidentally Banned Classic Imported Cars 20 Years Ago But Forgot To Enforce It Until Now (13 minute read)

Alaska's 2006 law mistakenly fixed the import cutoff at "1981 or newer" instead of a rolling 25-year rule, stranding JDM enthusiasts once enforcement began last year. Senator Cathy Tilton's bipartisan SB.239 passed both chambers May 20 and now awaits Governor Dunleavy's signature to install the rolling rule.

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Miscellaneous

Hyundai Recalls 421K Vehicles for Potential Unexpected Braking (2 minute read)

The recall covers 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson PHEV models, all on the Hyundai-Kia N3 platform, with a front-camera software bug that can trigger unwarranted automatic braking. NHTSA estimates roughly 1% of affected vehicles will see the issue; dealers will reflash the software for free.

Here are nine of the strangest American pickup trucks (3 minute read)

From the $400,000 Hennessey VelociRaptor 6x6 to the rear-engined Corvair 95 Rampside that loaded from the side, the list spans seven decades of pickup oddities. Also featured: the Dodge Li'l Red Express, retractable-hardtop Chevy SSR, two-door Hummer H1, and the 1997 S-10 EV with a 33 mile (53 km) range.

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Mercedes Updates: Baby G-Class Is ICE or EV, New AMG V-8 Coming, CLE63 Mythos Detailed (2 minute read)

AMG's new twin-turbo 4.0L V-8 arrives by end of 2026 and debuts in the CLE63 Mythos—just 30 presold cars whose buyers can pay €50,000 (~$54,000) to assemble their own engine at the German factory.

Tesla recalls thousands of Model Ys at risk of... missing a sticker (2 minute read)

NHTSA flagged 14,575 Model Ys built between November 2024 and April 2026 after Tesla's Fremont vision-scanning tool failed to apply the door-jamb weight certification label; owners must bring cars in for physical inspection.

'We Will Do Buttons:' Polestar Promises More Physical Controls In Future Models (3 minute read)

CEO Michael Lohscheller cites direct customer feedback and new EU NCAP rules requiring physical controls for five-star safety ratings; the refreshed Polestar 3 will lead the rollback of touch-sensitive steering wheel controls next year.

Ford Introduces Carhartt Package for Super Duty (2 minute read)

The $4,195 package on F-250/F-350 XLT Crew Cab models adds Duck Canvas-inspired upholstery, manhole-pattern 20-inch wheels, off-road running boards, and a Tough Bed spray-in liner; both brands trace roots to Dearborn 100 years ago.

National Fuel Prices Are at a Four-Year High (3 minute read)

AAA pegs the national average at $4.56 per gallon—up 50 cents since April and well above last May's $3.18—while California pumps cost $6.14 and home EV charging holds steady at 18 cents per kWh.

Bad News: A Honda Prelude Type R Isn't Happening (3 minute read)

Honda Australia chief Jay Joseph says converting the hybrid 200 hp (149 kW) Prelude into a Type R would require "hundreds of millions of dollars" of investment, leaving the Civic Type R as the only realistic option for hot-Honda fans.

Hantavirus May Be Hiding in Your Classic—Here's How to Handle It (4 minute read)

Stored classic cars can harbor deer-mouse nests that spread hantavirus pulmonary syndrome through inhalation; the CDC recommends airing out the car, wearing mask and gloves, and using a bleach solution rather than a vacuum.