It was a packed few days at Backfire News. From a quarter-million furious bees loose on a Texas highway to a $20 million Gordon Murray hypercar at Goodwood, here’s everything we published between June 22 and June 25, 2026, gathered in one place.
Thursday, June 25
Police Say a Carjacked Camry Became a Weapon on LA Streets, and Eight People Paid the Price
A carjacking in downtown Los Angeles spiraled into a police chase that left eight people injured, turning a stolen sedan into a danger across city streets. Read the full story.
Here’s Your Shot at a Tri-Power 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible
A genuine Tri-Power 1965 GTO convertible is up for grabs, and this is one classic you can actually take home rather than just admire from behind the rope. Read the full story.
A Big Rig Flipped in Texas and Buried a Neighborhood Under 24 Million Furious Bees
A truck carrying hundreds of beehives crashed into a Texas ditch over the weekend, unleashing millions of agitated bees on the surrounding area. Read the full story.
Wednesday, June 24
Lionel Messi’s Car Collection: The Supercars, SUVs, And Rumors Behind The Football Legend’s Garage
We take a tour through the soccer icon’s garage, where rumored multi-million-dollar Ferraris share space with practical family SUVs and plenty of mystery. Read the full story.
The 15 Best Recovery Gear Essentials Every Off-Roader Should Keep in the Truck
Our rundown of the recovery gear that belongs in every off-roader’s rig, covering traction boards, winches, kinetic ropes, shackles and more. Read the full story.
Hummer EV Drivers Are Racking Up Tickets, DUIs And Crashes, But A Cheap Kia Somehow Made The List Weird
New insurance data puts the GMC Hummer EV near the top for tickets and incidents, with one unexpectedly humble Kia crashing the rankings. Read the full story.
Ford’s 1,400-HP Super Mustang Mach-E Just Scored the Third-Fastest Pikes Peak Run Ever
Romain Dumas piloted Ford’s all-electric Super Mustang Mach-E to an 8:18.202 climb up Pikes Peak, landing among the fastest times in the mountain’s history. Read the full story.
Lewis Hamilton Just Took Ferrari’s Wildest F1 Car Back To The Track, And Fans Can’t Stop Talking About Who Was Riding Along
Lewis Hamilton’s latest track appearance in a Ferrari grabbed attention, but it was his passenger that really got fans talking. Read the full story.
Rare Official BMW Sauber F1 Showcar From Factory Museum Collection Surfaces for €95,000
A genuine mid-2000s BMW Sauber Formula 1 showcar from a factory museum has appeared for sale, offering collectors a rare slice of racing history. Read the full story.
Jeep’s Most Capable Grand Cherokee Is Coming Back, And It Could Be Exactly What Off-Road Buyers Wanted
The rugged Grand Cherokee Trailhawk returns for 2027, and off-road fans may find it’s exactly the trail-ready Jeep they’ve been asking for. Read the full story.
The U.S. Senate Just Honored Kyle Busch With a Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing His Record 234 Wins
On June 17, the Senate passed a bipartisan resolution celebrating Kyle Busch’s record 234 wins, putting the NASCAR star into the official record. Read the full story.
Land Rover Just Stop-Sale’d The Defender, Discovery, And Range Rover All At Once Over A Mystery Airbag Problem
JLR issued a sweeping stop-sale across the Defender, Discovery and Range Rover lineups over an unexplained airbag issue. Read the full story.
Inside the $3.9 Million Ferrari With a Rock Star Past: Why This 1966 V-12 Icon Is Turning Heads Again
A 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 with a famous owner in its history is back in the spotlight, carrying a multi-million-dollar valuation. Read the full story.
Tuesday, June 23
The First $20 Million Gordon Murray Hypercar Just Showed Up at Goodwood, and It Brought Backup
Gordon Murray Automotive brought its biggest-ever showing to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, headlined by an eye-watering $20 million hypercar. Read the full story.
Ferrari Says It Isn’t Pushing Buyers Toward Its Most Hated Car, But the Story Keeps Getting Messier
Ferrari built a car that’s drawing plenty of criticism, yet reservations are stacking up and the company’s explanation keeps raising more questions. Read the full story.
The Kia Boys Just Beat a “Fixed” Hyundai Tucson, and the Reason Why Should Worry Every Owner
A supposedly protected Hyundai Tucson was stolen in minutes anyway, raising fresh concerns for owners who thought the fix made them safe. Read the full story.
Kyle Busch Just Won a Maine Moose Hunting Permit, Which Is a Hell of a Way to Find Out He’s Been Gone a Month
Maine’s moose permit lottery handed Kyle Busch a win in an unexpected corner of his very busy year. Read the full story.
Bugatti’s New Golf Clubs Cost More Than a Corvette, Because Of Course They Do
Bugatti has branched out into ultra-luxury golf clubs that carry a price tag higher than a brand-new Corvette. Read the full story.
Best Prime Day Deals for Off-Roaders (2026)
Our roundup of the best Amazon Prime Day deals for trail-ready gear, helping off-roaders stock up for less. Read the full story.
Monday, June 22
Where Backfire News Is Going This Summer 2026
A look at the events and coverage Backfire News has planned for summer and fall 2026. Read the full story.
Best Portable Air Compressors for Airing Up After the Trail (Tested & Ranked)
We tested and ranked the top portable air compressors for re-inflating tires after a day on the trail, from compact cordless inflators to heavy-duty units. Read the full story.
Rivian Owners Say They Were Promised Self-Driving Trucks That Were Never Coming, Now There’s a Lawsuit
Some early Rivian customers are taking the company to court, claiming the self-driving capability they were promised never materialized. Read the full story.
Must-Have Tools Every Classic Car Owner Should Keep in Their Garage
Our guide to the essential tools every vintage-car owner needs on hand, from a complete mechanic’s set to specialty gear for restoration work. Read the full story.
SRT Is Back: 8 New High-Performance Ram, Dodge and Jeep Trucks and SUVs Are Coming
Stellantis confirmed eight new SRT-badged trucks and SUVs across Ram, Dodge and Jeep, including a 777-hp Ram 1500 and a wild Wrangler variant. Read the full story.
Someone Painted a $120,000 Ducati British Racing Green and Purists Are Absolutely Losing It
A rare $120,000 Ducati got a coat of British Racing Green, and collectors who treat these bikes as untouchable relics are not happy. Read the full story.
The Weekend Off-Roader’s Essential Gear Kit: 12 Trail-Tested Picks
Twelve trail-tested gear picks that make the difference between a smooth weekend of overlanding and a rough one. Read the full story.
GM Just Killed Its Biggest Silverados, and We Have to Ask: Is This the Beginning of the End for the Giant Truck?
Chevrolet is dropping its heaviest Silverado models, a move that has us wondering whether the era of the giant truck is winding down. Read the full story.
Koenigsegg Just Smashed Two More Records and It’s Clearly Not Done Humiliating Everyone
Koenigsegg rewrote the record books yet again with the Jesko Absolut, extending its dominance in the hypercar arms race. Read the full story.
6 Essential Gear Picks for Anyone Getting Into Off-Roading
Six beginner-friendly gear picks to help newcomers hit the trail prepared rather than getting humbled by it. Read the full story.
Buddy Holly’s 1955 Pontiac Is Heading to Auction, and It’s Way Cooler Than Any Chieftain Has a Right to Be
A 1955 Pontiac Chieftain once owned by Buddy Holly is heading to auction, giving an ordinary sedan an extraordinary rock-and-roll backstory. Read the full story.
That’s a wrap for June 22–25. Thanks for reading Backfire News.
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