Car news briefs — May 23, 2026 · 8:59 AM EDT
Quick hits from car enthusiast outlets covering performance trucks, restoration projects, and vehicle maintenance tips.
ENTHUSIAST
Ram's New Rumble Bee Recalls Original 2004 Hemi-Powered Muscle Truck
The latest 1500 Rumble Bee isn't Ram's first flashy, muscled-up pickup iteration. The original 2004 model pioneered the spicy performance truck formula.
ENTHUSIAST
1950s Buick Concept Featured First Automotive Backup Camera
The American concept pioneered backup camera technology decades before production cars adopted the system in the 1990s.
ENTHUSIAST
Monster Truck Sets World Speed Record at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The 12,000-pound, 12-foot-tall rig required one of the most powerful monster truck engines ever built to break the speed barrier.
ENTHUSIAST
Used Hybrid Buying Guide: Battery Health and Inspection Tips
Rising gas prices make used hybrids attractive, but proper vehicle maintenance knowledge and inspection techniques help car enthusiast buyers avoid costly mistakes.
RACING
Late NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Remembered as Villain with Heart
Despite his legendary villain persona, the NASCAR driver always made time for fans and colleagues who needed support.
JDM
Nissan Australia Opens Dedicated Skyline GT-R Restoration Facility
One Australian dealership will soon house a specialized workshop for preserving and restoring R32, R33, and R34 GT-Rs.
ENTHUSIAST
One-Off Porsche Cayenne Pickup Truck Available Below Build Cost
A New Zealand builder created what Porsche never made: a Cayenne with a pickup bed, now offered for sale.
OFF-ROAD
Jeep Recon to Add Gas Engine Alongside Electric Option
The boxy electric off-roader will expand its appeal with an internal combustion engine variant as part of Stellantis restructuring.
ENTHUSIAST
Colorado Town Cancels $1.2 Million in Speed Camera Fines
Hudson, Colorado officials pulled the controversial speed camera after it generated massive fines in just weeks, triggering public outrage.
OEM
Alfa Romeo Teases Shooting Brake, Maserati Plans New Models
The Italian Stellantis brands preview upcoming product launches including an Alfa shooting brake and new Maserati coupe and SUV.