Car news briefs — Mar 27, 2026 · 5:42 PM EDT

Quick hits from car enthusiast outlets covering prototypes, heritage builds, and F1 updates.

MERCEDES

Desert Test Drive of 2027 Mercedes GLE and GLS Prototypes

Prototype testing in desert conditions fulfilled a childhood dream of high-speed driving on dramatic landscapes.

ACURA

The special build features period-correct styling and promises exciting driving dynamics as a birthday gift to itself.

ENTHUSIAST

A historical look at the very first cars produced by today's best-known automotive brands.

BMW

The luxury sedan offers multiple ways to automatically open doors, creating numerous operational choices for owners.

RAM

The brand's boss emphasizes the commemorative editions are designed as nonpartisan patriotic vehicles.

ENTHUSIAST

A hypothetical calculation explores how far an electric vehicle could travel using the fictional energy source.

ENTHUSIAST

The early 2000s represented peak car culture across JDM imports and American muscle categories.

The technical issue has created early-season challenges for the driver's championship campaign.

INDUSTRY

The incentive currently applies only to Hyundai vehicles, which are the platform's exclusive new car offerings.

Friday's session revealed positive developments for the reigning world champions seeking improvement this year.