Car news briefs — Apr 14, 2026 · 5:56 PM EDT
Quick hits from builds, OEMs, and car enthusiast outlets to help you track your build inspiration and vehicle maintenance needs.
ENTHUSIAST

Project Sendpai Is The 550 Horsepower Electric Truck We All Want
Sendpai represents the dream build many car enthusiast builders aspire to create.
OEM

New Nissan Juke EV Is A Real Car People Can Buy
The third-generation Juke uses the same platform as the Leaf and will only be sold in Europe.
TESLA

Tesla Gamifies Advanced Driver-Assistance Software
Adding distracted, streak-chasing Tesla owners to the mix may not improve road safety efforts.
OEM

How Japan's Culture Helped Toyota Build 300,000-Mile Cars
Toyota's moon-distance durability stems from Japanese production culture, not just factories and machines.
ENTHUSIAST

Can You Reuse Automotive Gaskets And How Long Do They Last?
Vehicle maintenance question: Is there science behind manufacturers discouraging gasket reuse, or just profit motives?
INDUSTRY

Delivery Drivers More Likely To Speed For Higher Tips
Higher tips may get food delivered faster, but at a safety cost.
BMW

BMW's Controversial iX Is Dead In The U.S.
The iX is being discontinued to make room for upcoming Neue Klasse EVs.
ENTHUSIAST

Trade End With Spain Blocks SEAT Ibiza Dreams
The original hot hatch sold over a million units and partnered with Porsche for engines.
ENTHUSIAST
Road & Track Volume 28 Edge Issue
Features bleeding-edge engineering like the Red Bull RB17 and stories of racing on the brink.
PORSCHE

2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C: Stick-Shift Convertible With 9,000-RPM Engine
The 2027 911 GT3 S/C is not a cheap car.
Sources
- Jalopnik - Project Sendpai Electric Truck
- Jalopnik - Nissan Juke EV
- Jalopnik - Tesla Gamifies Self-Driving
- Jalopnik - Toyota Production Culture
- Jalopnik - Automotive Gaskets
- Jalopnik - Delivery Driver Study
- Jalopnik - BMW iX Discontinued
- Jalopnik - SEAT Ibiza Trade
- Road & Track - Volume 28 Edge
- Jalopnik - Porsche 911 GT3 S/C
