Car news briefs — May 19, 2026 · 6:19 PM EDT

Quick hits from the car enthusiast community, covering vehicle maintenance trends and policy updates.

ENTHUSIAST

Car Enthusiasts Miss These Discontinued Features

Readers named physical buttons as top preference, but that wasn't the only missing feature they want back.

ENTHUSIAST

Chevy's 454 big-block V-8 powered iconic muscle cars, but this specific Corvette trim stands out as most valuable.

ENTHUSIAST

Texas police arrested driver who abandoned Tesla in lake after apparently overestimating Wade Mode capabilities.

INDUSTRY

Reserve releases can affect pump prices but create double-edged effects for long-term fuel market stability.

INDUSTRY

Mexico rail crossing for vehicles could prove faster and cheaper than traditional Panama Canal shipping routes.

INDUSTRY

Bipartisan legislation would require electric and plug-in hybrid owners pay annual highway infrastructure fees.

ENTHUSIAST

Florida police arrested suspect after 130-mph chase ended in crash, charging reckless driving and fleeing.

INDUSTRY

Federal investigation targets user data from device potentially used to defeat vehicle emissions controls.

BMW

Performance-focused aluminum-faired touring motorcycle concept aims to add serious swagger to BMW lineup.

INDUSTRY

Proposed devices would work similarly to ignition interlock systems currently used for impaired driving prevention.