Car news briefs — Apr 5, 2026 · 5:38 PM EDT
Quick hits from the car enthusiast world covering classic cars, vehicle maintenance, and automotive culture.
ENTHUSIAST
Jay Leno Supports New Bill To Exempt Classic Cars From Smog Checks
Despite last year's defeat of Leno's Law, another legislative attempt is underway to save classic cars from California's environmental smog requirements.
ENTHUSIAST
Road & Track Called 1955 Kit Car World's Most Beautiful Sports Car
In 1955, Road & Track declared a kit car more beautiful than any factory sports car. The publication's assessment proved remarkably prescient.
ENTHUSIAST
Volkswagen TSI vs. TFSI Engine Differences Explained
Volkswagen uses TSI and TFSI designations across its engine lineup, but the actual differences between these turbocharged powerplants may surprise owners.
ENTHUSIAST
Harley-Davidson's Difficult Transition From Single To V-Twin Engines
After six years with single-cylinder engines, Harley-Davidson's switch to V-twins proved more challenging than simply adding another cylinder.
ENTHUSIAST
James Brown's Lincoln Mark III vs. Learjet: Which Had More Swagger?
The first Black American to own a private plane also owned a stunning Lincoln Continental. Readers can vote on which had more style.
INDUSTRY
Top 10 Most Stolen Cars Of 2025 Includes Nissan Altima
Car thefts declined in 2025, but certain models remained frequent targets. The Nissan Altima made the list of most stolen vehicles.
INDUSTRY
FEMA Director Claims Divine Car Teleportation To Waffle House
FEMA head Gregg Phillips claims God once teleported him while driving, landing his car in a ditch near a Waffle House.
ENTHUSIAST
10 Legendary Cars That Made Carroll Shelby An Icon
Carroll Shelby's impact on American automotive culture is legendary. These 10 cars showcase the coolest creations he helped develop.
PORSCHE
Understanding Porsche's Three-Digit Model Naming System
Porsche's extensive lineup uses three-digit designations for model names. Here's how to distinguish between them and understand the naming logic.
OEM
JD Power Weighs In On Buick Envista Reliability Issues
Buick's small crossover SUV faced reliability problems in 2024. JD Power has released its assessment of the current model's quality.
Sources
- Jay Leno's Backing Another Bill To Exempt Classic Cars From Smog Checks
- Road & Track Called This Kit Car The World's Most Beautiful Sports Car
- Volkswagen's TSI Vs. TFSI Engines: The Main Differences Explained
- Why Harley-Davidson's Switch To V-Twins Was Harder Than Just Adding Another Cylinder
- We Can't Decide If James Brown's Lincoln Mark III Or His Learjet Has More '70s Swagger
- These Are The Top 10 Most Stolen Cars Of 2025
- America's Federal Emergency Response Is Currently Led By A Guy Who Insists God Teleported Him To A Waffle House
- 10 Wickedly Cool Carroll Shelby Cars That Made The Man A Legend
- Understanding Porsche's 3-Digit Model Names
- How Reliable Is The Buick Envista? Here's What JD Power Says