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Car news briefs — Mar 30, 2026 · 5:50 PM EDT

From safety tech to racing developments, these stories keep car enthusiast communities informed.

ENTHUSIAST

Traffic Safety Expo Showcases SEMA-Style Equipment for Road Workers

Trade show features advanced safety technology for roadway maintenance and construction crews. Event highlights innovations that protect workers and improve road safety operations.

ENTHUSIAST

GM's Vertical Rail Shipping Solution for Chevy Vega Revealed

Engineers developed innovative vertical loading system to fit 30 Vegas per railcar. The shipping method helped reduce costs for GM's compact car program.

ENTHUSIAST

NBC Mixes Up Tiger Woods Crash Photos in Report

Network confused Friday's minor incident with Woods' serious 2021 Genesis GV80 crash. Friday's crash was significantly less severe than the previous accident.

ENTHUSIAST

Callaway Sledgehammer Corvette Outpaced Veyron by 17 Years

Modified Corvette achieved higher top speed than Bugatti Veyron decades earlier. The Sledgehammer proved American engineering could exceed European supercars well before 2005.

RACING

Ford Develops Distinctive Design for Le Mans Hypercar Return

Program leader Dan Sayers and driver Logan Sargeant discuss progress on Ford's hypercar project. Team aims to avoid generic appearance for Le Mans competition entry.

INDUSTRY

Delaware Uses Orange Warning Balls to Protect Low Bridge

Large hanging spheres alert truck drivers before hitting low clearance bridge. Simple solution addresses recurring problem of oversized vehicles damaging infrastructure.

OEM

MG Introduces Semi-Solid-State Battery Technology for EVs

Chinese-owned brand develops transitional battery chemistry between current lithium-ion and future solid-state. Technology planned for European markets by year-end.

F1

Bearman's High-G Crash May Trigger F1 Rule Changes

Driver experienced 50G impact in Sunday's race incident. Speed differential concerns could prompt regulations review for current car specifications.

OEM

Musk Teases Tesla Project "Way Cooler" Than Minivan

CEO hints at upcoming consumer vehicle without providing specifics. Comment represents rare glimpse into Tesla's next-generation product planning.

ENTHUSIAST

Colorado Issues 2,540 Tickets for Left-Lane Camping

State enforcement targets drivers blocking passing lane throughout previous year. Initiative aims to improve traffic flow and reduce road rage incidents.

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