Car news briefs — May 21, 2026 · 6:24 PM EDT
Quick hits from NASCAR, car enthusiast circles, and the latest automotive developments.
RACING
Two-Time NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch Dies at 41
Busch was racing full-time in the Cup Series with Richard Childress Racing at the time of his passing.
ENTHUSIAST
Honda Teases An Even Hotter Civic Type R With HRC Magic
The HRC-tuned Type R features both internal and external modifications, based on parts Honda covered with camouflage.
ENTHUSIAST
Rudolf Diesel, Inventor Of The Diesel Engine, Mysteriously Vanished In 1913
Official rulings attempted to explain Rudolf Diesel's disappearance and death, but alternative theories persist around his abrupt demise.
RACING
Manthey-Modified Porsche 911 GT2 RS Beats C8 Corvette ZR1's Road Atlanta Time
When Porsche deploys the Manthey kit on the previous-generation GT2 RS, serious track performance follows.
ENTHUSIAST
LAFD Finds Out Why You Don't See Any Fire Engines In Formula Drift
While responding to a fire, the driver swerved to avoid collision, causing the fire engine to spin and roll.
OEM
Jeep Is Building a 2-Door Wrangler Scrambler Pickup, and It'll Have an SRT Version
Expect a V-8 under the hood and serious off-road capabilities for car enthusiast buyers.
ENTHUSIAST
Police Seize Stolen Corvette After Pursuit, Driver Claims It's His And Steals It Back
Following pursuit charges, the driver now faces additional charges for breaking into the impound lot and stealing the car again.
OEM
Dodge Just Showed Off a Secret Mustang GTD Fighter Called 'Copperhead'
Reports from closed-door sessions suggest the new Dodge Copperhead aims to elevate the Charger platform to new performance levels.
ENTHUSIAST
Robin Flips Ford Dealer The Bird By Making Its Nest In A Sold F-250
The new truck is federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act because a robin family moved in.
ENTHUSIAST
I Have Ten Grand To Spend On A Stylish Car For A Teen!
This week's reader seeks an older car with sparkle for a new driver, requiring proper vehicle maintenance planning.