Car news briefs — Apr 21, 2026 · 5:51 PM EDT

Updates from the track, showroom, and car enthusiast community.

F1 Teams Unanimously Agree To Midseason Rules Tweaks

Formula 1 teams have reached rare consensus on mid-season rule modifications. The championship's complex stakeholder interests typically prevent such experimental changes.

ENTHUSIAST

I Want To Be Like The Gears And Gasoline Guys

These car enthusiast builders focus on track-ready machines that perform, not garage queens built for show only.

ENTHUSIAST

Keanu Reeves Raced This Supercharged Scion tC, Now Available

A factory-built racing Scion tC previously driven by the Matrix star is heading to auction for enthusiast buyers.

OEM

Chevrolet Trax Named Cheapest New American Subcompact SUV

The Trax holds the lowest starting price among American-branded subcompact SUVs, competing against models like the Hyundai Venue.

OEM

Why Did Ram Switch Back To The CP3 Pump?

Ram's 6.7-liter diesel engines moved to CP4.2 injection pumps in 2019 before reverting to the CP3 design.

INDUSTRY

Spirit Airlines Seeks Bailout To Avoid Collapse

The budget carrier faces financial troubles predating recent geopolitical tensions affecting global transportation routes.

FERRARI

Ferrari's Luce EV Could Start at Nearly $650,000

The upcoming electric Ferrari would command nearly double the base price of a 296 GTB, according to industry reports.

ENTHUSIAST

Americans Love Drive-Throughs So Much We Have Drive-Through Voting

Some states offer curbside voting options for mobility-challenged voters who cannot stand in traditional polling lines.

ENTHUSIAST

Detroit Cemetery Opens Twice Yearly After Car Factory Surrounds It

Beth Olem Cemetery remains as a historical remnant from when Hamtramck was farmland, now enclosed by automotive manufacturing.

ENTHUSIAST

Top Dog Ramps for Cars, Trucks, and SUVs

Vehicle maintenance includes pet mobility solutions, with ramp options helping dogs safely access cars for road trips.

Car news briefs — Apr 21, 2026 · 5:51 PM EDT

Sources