Car news briefs — Apr 30, 2026 · 6:01 PM EDT

Quick hits from racing, OEMs, and car enthusiast outlets covering everything from track builds to vehicle maintenance.

RACING

DXDT IMSA Team's Corvette Will Miss Laguna Seca After Hauler Fire

The team expects to return in June, but driver Robert Wickens must wait another month for his next chance to drive the Z06.R.

ENTHUSIAST

One of seven Swedish hypercars has reportedly gone missing, with Russia's Wagner Group potentially involved in the theft.

OEM

Porsche will discontinue its popular gas-powered compact SUV, transitioning to electric-only for the model line going forward.

ENTHUSIAST

Tesla's Model Y and Cybertruck also ranked high on last month's fastest-selling used car list alongside the discontinued SUV.

INDUSTRY

The airline executive continues promoting the consolidation plan despite clear opposition from potential merger partners.

ENTHUSIAST

This automotive event offers genuine car enthusiast thrills with modified vehicles in a grassroots racing format.

ENTHUSIAST

Matt faces a 60-mile daily commute and needs vehicle maintenance-friendly options for his budget and family needs.

Sunday's potential race suspension would create an almost two-month Formula 1 break until the May 24 Montreal event.

Ayao Komatsu describes the challenging journey to achieve middle-of-the-pack consistency with America's longest-running F1 team.

OEM

The French automaker aims to address Europe's car-market challenges with an affordable electric take on its classic model.