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

Quick hits from car enthusiast outlets covering crossovers, luxury rides, and automotive innovation.

ENTHUSIAST

10 Used Crossovers With Surprisingly Large Cargo Capacities

Finding a used crossover with enough room for all your gear doesn't have to be difficult. These 10 models offer impressive cargo space and solid value.

ENTHUSIAST

This SUV's Reputation As Longest-Lasting Isn't Just Hearsay

Studies rank this popular SUV as the world's longest-lasting vehicle. Almost 40% of examples exceed the 250,000-mile mark.

ENTHUSIAST

Billionaire Ted Turner Once Budgeted His Cash By Daily Driving A Toyota Cressida

Turner traded his Cadillac for a Toyota Corolla in 1973 following the oil embargo. He seemingly never looked back.

INDUSTRY

Nissan's Roll-Up Tailgate For Pickup Trucks Is As Clever As It Is Confusing

The trend of weirdly complicated truck tailgate designs continues. Nissan wants in on the action with its latest patent.

BMW

2027 BMW iX3 Will Launch In U.S. With 434-Mile Range For $62,850

The SUV launches first in dual-motor iX3 50 xDrive guise with 463 horsepower and 476 pound-feet of torque.

OEM

Here's Why Mercedes-Benz's Armored S-Class Guard Still Has a V-12

Want a non-Maybach S-Class with more than eight cylinders? It might finally be time to buy an armored car.

ENTHUSIAST

2026 Aston Martin DB12 S Turns Up The Volume

On a perfect day driving the perfect road, the DB12 S feels special. That's why you want a car like this.

ENTHUSIAST

Audi Revives the Wild 1935 V-16 Streamliner That Broke the 200-MPH Barrier Before World War II

The Auto Union Lucca once hit 203 mph and still looks shockingly futuristic today.

FORD

Ford Patents Technology That Could Let Parked Cars Move On Their Own to Avoid Impacts

The proposed system uses external cameras to identify 'unavoidable' impacts and get your car out of the way.

BMW

The 2027 BMW iX3 Goes 434 Miles On a Charge, Start at $62,850

Yes, that number is an actual EPA cycle estimate.

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