Car news briefs — May 9, 2026 · 5:52 PM EDT

Quick hits from racing, maintenance tips, and car enthusiast projects.

INDYCAR

IndyCar's Month of May Opens With Turn One Crash

Contact between Felix Rosenqvist and Pato O'Ward collected Scott Dixon and Caio Collett in the opening lap of the Sonsio Grand Prix at IMS.

ENTHUSIAST

The special GTI commemorating 50 years of the nameplate goes beyond power upgrades to snatch the front-wheel drive record from Honda's Civic Type R.

ENTHUSIAST

These models could become top-tier picks for car enthusiast builds, even when discovered in rough condition at salvage yards.

ENTHUSIAST

Guide covers warning signs, search locations, and specific steps to take if you discover unauthorized tracking equipment on your vehicle.

ENTHUSIAST

The abandoned service station will become a rent-by-the-hour workspace for locals to work on their builds and track your build progress.

WEC

The No. 20 BMW M Team WRT survived a chaotic final hour for its maiden Hypercar win, with the sister car defending for a 1-2 finish.

ENTHUSIAST

Different bolts require different treatments in vehicle maintenance, and confusing these products could lead to costly mistakes.

ENTHUSIAST

As thieves develop new methods to defeat security systems, questions arise about whether immobilizers remain worthwhile theft prevention measures.

WEC

Contact with a Mercedes GT car ended the No. 94 Peugeot's race early after the team secured its maiden WEC pole position.

OEM

Analysis explores how long it takes for the Corolla Hybrid's fuel savings to offset its higher purchase price compared to the base model.