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Car news briefs — Apr 9, 2026 · 5:50 PM EDT

Quick hits from the car enthusiast community, including project builds and industry updates.

JEEP

Jeep Recon EV Delayed to Mid-2026, But 56 Already Sold

Despite production delays pushing the Recon EV to mid-2026, over 50 units somehow appeared in Jeep's quarterly sales reports.

ENTHUSIAST

Bucky Lasek Makes Building Wild Subarus Look Easy

Professional skateboarder turned car enthusiast showcases his approach to creating custom Subaru builds.

ASTON MARTIN

Mysterious Single-Seat Aston Martin Valkyrie Variant Spied Testing

A mysterious single-seat Valkyrie variant spotted testing may be the rest of a track car built around an F1 tub.

ENTHUSIAST

Discovering the Internet's Most Niche Car Community

An exploration of an online car enthusiast community where people celebrate and collaborate on specialized automotive projects.

ENTHUSIAST

Keith Haring's Art Cars on Display in New York

Two iconic Keith Haring art cars—a Buick Special and Land Rover Series III—are displayed together in NYC for the first time.

ENTHUSIAST

High Schooler Seeks Cheap Project Car Advice

Michigan student Xavier wants to track his build progress with a $5,000 project car for deep-dive vehicle maintenance work.

INDUSTRY

Air Travel Costs Expected to Remain High

Oil production issues and refinery damage mean elevated air travel costs will persist for several months.

INDUSTRY

Automakers Persist with Subscriptions Despite Consumer Opposition

Despite overwhelming American opposition to subscription models, some automakers continue pursuing these revenue strategies.

ENTHUSIAST

Tracing Automotive Lineage and Origins

Deep dive into automotive brand heritage, tracing today's enthusiast cars back to icons like the Lamborghini Miura and Corvette ZR1.

MINI

Mini Builds One-Off Custom JCW Convertible

Custom one-off Mini JCW built for a single customer hints at expanded factory customization options in the future.

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