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Monday, February 16, 2026
Daytona International Speedway
  • Racing

Opinion: The Daytona 500 Proved NASCAR Needs A Speed Limit

(The Gas Station is where American Cars And Racing Executive Editor Gary Gastelu vents his opinions. Feel free to let us know if you think they stink.) The Daytona 500 had a memorable ending, but many fans would like to forget a l...

Gary Gastelu
February 16, 2026
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The Ford Mustang Mach-E With Shrimp in its Frunk
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Ford Mustang Mach-E Customers Now Have To Pay $495 To Get Frunky

Ford Mustang Mach-E buyers who want a frunk for their junk are going to have to shell out a chunk of bucks. Ford Authority reports that the Mustang Mach-E’s frunk front cargo space is now a $495 option for 2026. The electric...

Gary Gastelu
February 16, 2026
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Chase Briscoe and Kyle Busch leading the Daytona 500 field.
  • Racing

Kyle Busch Predicted The Future During The Daytona 500

The end of the 2026 Daytona 500 was a thriller. It all came down to a four-lap green flag sprint to the finish that saw two wrecks on the final lap as Tyler Reddick stole the win from leader Chase Elliott with a pass on the final ...

Gary Gastelu
February 16, 2026
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Michael Jordan and Tyler Reddick celebrate winning the Daytona 500
  • Racing

Michael Jordan ‘Ecstatic’ As Tyler Reddick Wins Wild Daytona 500

Tyler Reddick only led a quarter of a lap during the Daytona 500, but it was the most important one. The 23XI Racing driver won The Great American Race after a chaotic final lap. After a race that featured a mix of fuel saving and...

Gary Gastelu
February 15, 2026
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Kyle Busch at Daytona
  • Racing

Odds Are Kyle Busch Will Win The Daytona 500

Could the 21st time be the charm? Daytona 500 pole winner Kyle Busch is the odds-on favorite to win the 2026 Daytona 500. FanDuel has the Richard Childress Racing driver at +1000 to win the race for the first time in his career. B...

Gary Gastelu
February 15, 2026
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United Rentals 300
  • Racing

Austin Hill Wins The First O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race At Daytona

Four outta six ain’t bad. Richard Childress Racing driver Austin Hill won the United Rentals 300 to kick off the first ever O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. The retail outlet has taken over the series naming rights f...

Gary Gastelu
February 14, 2026
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NASCAR

Daytona International Speedway
  • Racing

Opinion: The Daytona 500 Proved NASCAR Needs A Speed Limit

(The Gas Station is where American Cars And Racing Executive Editor Gary Gastelu vents his opinions. Feel free to let us know if you think they stink.) The Daytona 500 had a memorable ending, but many fans would like to forget a l...

Gary Gastelu
February 16, 2026
Read More
Chase Briscoe and Kyle Busch leading the Daytona 500 field.
  • Racing

Kyle Busch Predicted The Future During The Daytona 500

The end of the 2026 Daytona 500 was a thriller. It all came down to a four-lap green flag sprint to the finish that saw two wrecks on the final lap as Tyler Reddick stole the win from leader Chase Elliott with a pass on the final ...

Gary Gastelu
February 16, 2026
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Michael Jordan and Tyler Reddick celebrate winning the Daytona 500
  • Racing

Michael Jordan ‘Ecstatic’ As Tyler Reddick Wins Wild Daytona 500

Tyler Reddick only led a quarter of a lap during the Daytona 500, but it was the most important one. The 23XI Racing driver won The Great American Race after a chaotic final lap. After a race that featured a mix of fuel saving and...

Gary Gastelu
February 15, 2026
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Kyle Busch at Daytona
  • Racing

Odds Are Kyle Busch Will Win The Daytona 500

Could the 21st time be the charm? Daytona 500 pole winner Kyle Busch is the odds-on favorite to win the 2026 Daytona 500. FanDuel has the Richard Childress Racing driver at +1000 to win the race for the first time in his career. B...

Gary Gastelu
February 15, 2026
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United Rentals 300
  • Racing

Austin Hill Wins The First O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race At Daytona

Four outta six ain’t bad. Richard Childress Racing driver Austin Hill won the United Rentals 300 to kick off the first ever O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. The retail outlet has taken over the series naming rights f...

Gary Gastelu
February 14, 2026
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Jimmie Johnson
  • Racing

Jimmie Johnson Announces Retirement From NASCAR Cup Series Racing

And then there were three … Jimmie Johnson announced on Saturday that he will retire from NASCAR Cup Series racing at the 2027 Daytona 500. The 50-year-old retired from full-time Cup Series racing after the 2020 season befor...

Gary Gastelu
February 14, 2026
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Collectibles

2022 Ford GT Carbon Series
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A 23-Mile Ford GT Was The Most Valuable American Car Sold On Bring A Trailer In 2025 And The Model Dominated The List

The Ford GT may be out of production, but it has still got it. The 2017-2023 supercar accounted for the 12 most valuable American cars sold on the Bring a Trailer auction website in 2025, a list it has come to dominate in recent y...

Gary Gastelu
January 27, 2026
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1972 Chevrolet C50
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The Coolest Chevy Pickup Was Just Sold For $875,000

And you thought your Chevrolet Silverado HD was a big truck. A custom 1972 C50 medium duty truck was sold at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event for $875,000. The pickup was created by California shop Cars by Constance from a C50...

Gary Gastelu
January 26, 2026
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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Stars and Stripes
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Rick Hendrick Just Paid $2.6 Million For A New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X

If there’s a unique Chevrolet being offered at a charity auction, you can be pretty sure Rick Hendrick will be one of the bidders. The NASCAR team owner and automotive megadealer has been the winning million-dollar bidder fo...

Gary Gastelu
January 25, 2026
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Mustang Dark Horse SC
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The First 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Was Just Sold For $1.25 Million

Ford hasn’t yet announced pricing for the 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC, but we know what the first one cost. A bidder at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction won the rights to order VIN 001 with a $1.25 million bid. Ford isn...

Gary Gastelu
January 24, 2026
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Ford GT Prototype
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A Beat-Up Ford GT Prototype Parked Since 2019 Is Being Auctioned And Likely Worth A Small Fortune

Ford is cleaning out its supercar garage. The automaker is putting two prototypes that were used to develop the second-generation GT that launched in 2017 up for auction at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event. The proceeds will b...

Gary Gastelu
January 23, 2026
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1948 Chrysler Town and Country
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1948 Chrysler Town And Country Woody Sedan Just Sold For $110,000

The Chrysler Town And Country is one of the all-time kings of the American road. The was first launched as a wagon in 1941 before the model took a break for World War 2, then returned in 1946 in sedan, coupe and convertible styles...

Gary Gastelu
January 22, 2026
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Reviews

2025 Cadillac Escalade-V
  • Reviews

2026 Cadillac Escalade-V Review: $170,595 Of American Truxury

Cadillac is entering Formula 1 this year, competing against established luxury brands like Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Ferrari while promoting its V-series performance line. After spending time with the Escalade-V, it&#...

Gary Gastelu
January 27, 2026
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Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD
  • Reviews

Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD Review: The Affordable Pickup Gets Even Better

The Ford Maverick Hybrid has been a runaway success since its 2022 debut, and it’s easy to see why. With fuel economy ratings that rival compact cars, the Maverick offers something rare in the truck market: practicality with...

Gary Gastelu
January 26, 2026
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Cadillac Vistiq
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  • Reviews

Review: 2026 Cadilac Vistiq Is A Very Comfortable Electric Cruiser

And then there were four. Cadillac has completed its lineup of electric SUVs with the launch of the 2026 Vistiq. The three-row crossover slots between the midsize Lyirq and full-size Escalade IQ, while the compact Optiq serves as ...

Gary Gastelu
August 16, 2025
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mustang dark horse
  • Reviews

Review: Driving The Mustang Dark Horse Convinced Me Ford Needs A 4-Door Mustang

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is a nearly perfect pony car. The model sits atop the 5.0-liter V8 Mustang lineup with a 500 hp tune and a track focused body kit and chassis setup to go with it. Equipped with the optional handling pac...

Gary Gastelu
August 16, 2025
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explorer st
  • Reviews

Review: The 2025 Ford Explorer ST Is A Sporty SUV

The Ford Explorer has been updated for 2025. It’s not all-new, but did get a couple of tweaks. Prices start at $41,380 for an Active trim Explorer with a 300 hp turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, but we teed the sportier...

Gary Gastelu
August 14, 2025
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Ram 2500 HD
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  • Reviews

Review: The 2025 Ram 2500 Diesel Is A 25 MPG Heavy Hauler

The big news from Ram this year is that the Hemi V8 engine is coming back to the Ram 1500 light duty pickup in a few months, but the old diesel six-cylinder is gone for good. If you want one of those, you’ll have to step up to a R...

Gary Gastelu
July 23, 2025
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