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Car news briefs — Mar 26, 2026 · 5:37 PM EDT

Quick hits from car enthusiast outlets covering industry news, vehicle maintenance disputes, and ways to track your build progress.

ENTHUSIAST

Musk Could Legally Help TSA Agents Through Union Fund Donations

No law appears to prevent the Tesla CEO from donating to union worker hardship funds despite his federal contractor status.

ENTHUSIAST

Intoxicated Driver Crashes Mustang Through Airport Fence, Attempts Plane Entry

A highly-intoxicated Florida man used his Ford Mustang to breach Daytona International Airport's perimeter, then tried accessing multiple aircraft on the taxiway.

ENTHUSIAST

Jay Leno's Classic Car Emissions Exemption Bill Advances in California

Emissions exemptions for classic cars in California move one step closer to becoming law in the Golden State.

OEM

Lamborghini CEO Eyes Grand Touring Car, Rules Out Sedan or Additional SUV

The Italian supercar maker wants to compete with Mercedes-AMG GT63, Ferrari Roma, and Bentley Continental GT in the grand touring segment.

INDUSTRY

Stellantis Tickets Employee Cars for Not Being Company Brands

The automaker joins other Detroit brands with employee parking policies, though it may be the only one actively enforcing citations.

ENTHUSIAST

Judge Confronts Defendant for Driving During Virtual Court Hearing

A judge refused to tolerate a defendant actively breaking traffic laws while participating in a virtual courtroom proceeding.

ENTHUSIAST

Reader Seeks Three-Row SUV Upgrade From Ford Escape With $50K Budget

Jesse wants help replacing his wife's aging Escape with a larger three-row vehicle for their growing family needs.

OEM

2027 Corvette Grand Sport Debuts With 535 HP, Hybrid X Version Reaches 721 HP

The new Grand Sport features a 6.7-liter LS6 V8, while the Grand Sport X adds a front electric motor for hybrid power.

ENTHUSIAST

Luxury Cars Trapped at Sea as War-Related Shipping Delays Hit Asia

Lamborghinis and Ferraris bound for Middle East markets remain stuck in transit due to Iran-related shipping disruptions affecting Asian routes.

INDUSTRY

Stellantis Employees Ticketed for Parking Non-Company Vehicles in Preferred Lots

Workers face parking citations for bringing non-Stellantis vehicles into designated company car areas at corporate facilities.

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