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Car news briefs — Apr 10, 2026 · 8:45 AM EDT

Quick hits from car enthusiast outlets covering classic finds, tech innovations, and vehicle maintenance insights.

ENTHUSIAST

1977 AMC Pacer Wagon Listed at $6,500

A wide-bodied 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon is currently for sale at $6,500, raising questions about value versus potential maintenance issues.

ENTHUSIAST

Road & Track Tests Best Car GPS Trackers

The magazine evaluates top GPS trackers that help car enthusiast monitor vehicle location and detect unexpected movement for security.

HONDA

Honda Pioneered Pre-Chamber Ignition Before F1

Honda developed pre-chamber ignition technology in the 1970s, decades before Formula 1 adopted the efficient power-boosting system.

BMW

BMW Engineers Working to Save Manual Transmissions

BMW's engineering team is actively developing solutions to keep manual gearboxes available and promises a forthcoming answer.

KIA

Kia's U.S. Electric Pickup to Include EREV Option

Kia's upcoming electric pickup for the American market will also offer an extended-range electric variant as the brand targets one million annual U.S. sales.

JDM

TOM's Heritage Restomod Toyota AE86 Costs Lexus Money

A completely reconstructed classic Corolla AE86 from TOM's Heritage commands Lexus pricing but may justify the premium investment for enthusiasts.

KIA

Kia Confirms Body-on-Frame Pickup by 2030

Kia will launch a hybrid and EREV body-on-frame pickup truck in the U.S. by 2030, likely sharing development with Hyundai's similar project.

ENTHUSIAST

525-HP Ariel Atom 4RR Priced Like Supercar

The most powerful Ariel Atom ever delivers supercar-slaying performance but commands supercar pricing from the U.K. speed machine specialist.

INDUSTRY

Police Seize Ferrari 812 From Long-Term Renter

A man paying over $2,000 monthly for a Ferrari 812 rental lost the car when police seized it as stolen property from an allegedly fraudulent rental agency.

ENTHUSIAST

Road & Track Volume 31 Focuses on Endurance

The summer issue explores endurance beyond sports cars, covering extreme rallies, legendary journeys, and the people and machines that define endurance.

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