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Car news briefs — May 7, 2026 · 9:27 AM EDT

Quick hits from car enthusiast outlets, reviews, and racing developments.

ENTHUSIAST

2026 Buick Enclave Avenir Tested: No Fun at All

Buick's largest, fanciest crossover may not be much of a driver's car, but at least there's plenty of white leather.

INDYCAR

IndyCar Removes America 250 T-Shirt After Backlash

The series pulled controversial merchandise after criticism, but remaining designs still face questions about graphic art quality.

ENTHUSIAST

$2,700 1995 Olds Cutlass Supreme: A Cut Above?

This preserved sedan represents a time capsule to a less complicated automotive era.

PORSCHE

Manthey Racing Kit Takes Taycan Turbo GT to New Extremes

Wild aero package, chassis mods and more power make the Manthey-equipped Taycan 12 seconds faster around the Nürburgring, beating every production EV.

PORSCHE

Porsche Manthey Kit Taycan Turbo GT Laps Nurburgring in 6:55

The first-ever sedan in the six-minute range is also the fastest production EV to run the Nordschleife.

TOYOTA

TRD Vs. GR: What's the Difference Between Toyota's Racing Divisions?

Toyota now has two performance divisions: Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and Gazoo Racing (GR). Here's how to differentiate between them.

ENTHUSIAST

Trash Bag Filled With 363 Hot Wheels Cars Found Roadside

A mysterious discovery delights collectors as hundreds of die-cast cars are recovered from an unusual location.

ENTHUSIAST

Classic Plymouth: The 'Holy Grail' of Muscle Cars

Classic muscle commands crazy money today, and few cars are selling for as much as this legendary muscle-car icon.

RIVIAN

Rivian Developing New R2 Variants, CEO Hints at R2X

The compact SUV is likely to offer a broader selection of choices soon enough, CEO RJ Scaringe said.

ENTHUSIAST

Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Gets Pretend EV Charger

The Cozy E-Charging station features battery-powered charging sounds, glow-in-the-dark decals, and a charging "plug."

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