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Car news briefs — Mar 29, 2026 · 5:38 PM EDT

Quick hits from racing, OEMs, and car enthusiast outlets covering vehicle maintenance, track updates, and classic builds.

ENTHUSIAST

Steel-Bodied 1963 Corvette Shows Italian Design Influence

This unique 1963 Corvette featured steel bodywork instead of the typical fiberglass construction, with distinctive Italian-influenced design elements setting it apart from standard production models.

ENTHUSIAST

CERN Scientists Transport Antimatter by Road for First Time

CERN researchers successfully transported antimatter via road transport, marking a milestone that could enable other European facilities to participate in antimatter research.

INDYCAR

Palou Wins at Barber, Becomes First Repeat Winner of 2026

Alex Palou captured victory at Barber Motorsports Park in a caution-free race, becoming the season's first repeat winner and tying for the championship lead with Kyle Kirkwood after four races.

ENTHUSIAST

Consumer Reports Compares Bridgestone vs Michelin Tires

Consumer Reports evaluates how modern Bridgestone tires perform against Michelin's offerings, examining whether the former tire industry leader can compete with today's standards.

RACING

Porsche Clears Catch Fence in Massive Carrera Cup Crash

Masa Taga escaped serious injury after his Porsche went airborne and cleared the catch fence during the first Carrera Cup Japan race of the season ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.

ENTHUSIAST

Chevrolet Corvair Brought Turbocharging to the Masses in 1962

General Motors pioneered mainstream turbocharging with the rear-engined Chevrolet Corvair in 1962, though safety advocate Ralph Nader later targeted the controversial model.

ENTHUSIAST

2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Depreciation After Five Years

Analysis of Kelley Blue Book data and real-world listings reveals how much value a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has lost after five years of ownership.

ENTHUSIAST

Understanding Idler Pulleys vs Tensioner Pulleys

A guide to vehicle maintenance basics explaining the key differences between idler pulleys and tensioner pulleys for car enthusiast looking to track their build components.

F1

FIA Reviews 2026 Regulations After Bearman's 50G Suzuka Crash

The FIA issued a statement on 2026 regulations following Oliver Bearman's high-speed 50G crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, with rule adjustments planned during April's break.

ENTHUSIAST

Why Toyota Only Made Two 2000GT Convertibles

The Toyota 2000GT was already rare when new, but only two convertible versions were ever built, making them among the most exclusive Japanese sports cars ever produced.

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