Car news briefs — Apr 23, 2026 · 5:53 PM EDT
Latest updates from the car enthusiast world, vehicle maintenance tips, and racing developments.
ENTHUSIAST
Morgan Supersport 400 Is Company's Most Powerful Vintage-Look Roadster
Nearly 400 horsepower powers Morgan's new Supersport 400, combining vintage aesthetics with modern performance capabilities.
RACING
MotoGP Makes Peak Racing More Approachable Than Formula 1
MotoGP races deliver more entertainment value than F1, offering exciting and complex racing that remains accessible to new viewers.
ENTHUSIAST
First-Gen Renault Twingo Added to Gran Turismo 7
The beloved first-generation Twingo joins GT7's roster. True car enthusiasts appreciate this perfect little French hatchback.
ENTHUSIAST
Best Car Waxes Tested: Pastes, Sprays, and Hybrids
Vehicle maintenance guide tests various wax formulas, from traditional pastes to spray-and-go options, to determine worthwhile products.
ENTHUSIAST
Empty Nester Seeks Electrified Ride for $60,000 Budget
Pittsburgh resident Mark wants an electrified vehicle for errands and campus visits within his $60,000 budget.
F1
2026 Miami Grand Prix to Test New Power Unit Rules
Teams and drivers influenced rule changes for 2026. The racing world awaits to see how modifications affect competition.
INDUSTRY
SpaceX Steps Back from Earlier Transformational Claims
SpaceX appears less confident about previously hyped space AI and moon city concepts from its earlier promotional campaigns.
TESLA
Musk: Roadster Will Be Tesla's Only Manual-Drive Car
Elon Musk suggests May 2026 reveal for Roadster, promising spectacular demonstration of what he calls Tesla's only manually-driven vehicle.
OEM
Jaguar Land Rover Recalls 170,000 SUVs Over Power Loss
Recall affects multiple Jaguar, Land Rover, and Range Rover models including Defenders due to electrical power loss issues.
RACING
Hyundai Testing Next N Engine at Nürburgring 24 Hours
Two Elantra N1 RP racers will test Hyundai's prototype high-performance powertrain at this year's N24 endurance race.