The Satellite Phone and the End of Nowhere

A police chase involving a Chevy Corvette, reaching speeds of more than 150 miles an hour. Tire-deflation devices. A Corvette engulfed in flames, with no driver anywhere to be found Police left scratching their heads. It sounds like a scene from a Michael Bay movie, but according to reports from CBS 6 Albany and News 10 ABC, it actually happened in Clifton Park, New York, on Monday night. The incident reportedly occurred at approximately 10:20 pm, when New York State Police troopers attempted to stop a Corvette traveling at speeds up to 154 mph on Route 9 in Saratoga County. The driver allegedly refused to pull over and instead jumped on Interstate 87 southbound, with troopers still in pursuit. Now, New York State Police have some serious horsepower at their disposal, including Ford Mustang GT patrol cars. But at 150-plus mph, keeping up becomes less about horsepower and more about keeping everyone alive. Rather than continue the high-speed pursuit, troopers reportedly radioed ahead to have tire-deflation devices deployed in the Chevy's path. Police say the tire-deflation device was successfully deployed, however, the Corvette still managed to disappear in the night.

I love Reese Witherspoon, but I am going to pick on her for a minute. If this were a different time, Witherspoon—a striking beauty, an immense talent, a film industry powerhouse—would have been an “unreachable” movie star, a Hollywood golden icon. But this is 2026 and, sadly, no such icons exist any longer. Instead, like nearly all of her big-screen colleagues, she over-posts on social media, she has her hand in ten billion projects including a book club, she does television (something that would have been unthinkable to the previous generation of movie stars). The Oscar winner, in an effort to seem more approachable, relatable and accessible, posts meme videos that take the word cringe to entirely new heights. But it’s not her fault. This is what it means to be a movie star now. The “unreachable” movie star is dead. Certainly movie stars have made public appearances and given interviews for decades in efforts to promote themselves and their films. But things are different now. Things are much more…casual and not in a good way.

Classic gems, tasteful customs, legendary supercars - for Silvian, they're all fair game. He's been in love with cars and motorcycles for as long as he can remember, so it made perfect sense to eventually turn that passion into a full-time writing career. Around six years and more than 3,000 articles later, he is still going strong and doesn't plan on hitting the brakes anytime soon. About a year ago, General Motors said it will be axing the current Cadillac CT5 after 2026, and production is scheduled to end in December. That said, the CT5 will be returning in about two years as a 2029 model, but the timeline leaves us with some important questions regarding one of GM’s production facilities. We’re referring to the Lansing Grand River plant up in Michigan, whose future seems very uncertain until CT5 production resumes. The factory might be on its way toward an extended pause while the next Cadillac luxury sedan is being developed, as GM hasn’t clarified its plans in that regard.

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars.  He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and wrenches for a keyboard, and leveraged the expertise gained from his work experience into a writing career. When it comes to cars, facts, and the truth, Matt’s equal love for all three meant automotive journalism was the only path forward. Ever since the age of six, when he’d spend his time helping his father fix his family’s old Buick, Matt has had a keen interest in anything and everything with four wheels. Naturally, once Matt started working, he ensconced himself in the automotive industry and held positions spanning from car detailer, mechanic, to automotive sales and finance. Because he’s seen it all, driven most, and heard a lot, auto journalism came naturally to him. With a passion for cars like Matt’s, it’s safe to say every article will showcase his penchant for truth, accuracy, and overarching desire to make sense of the modern, complex automotive world. This means every one of his readers can be at the forefront of the most important automotive news.

Classic gems, tasteful customs, legendary supercars - for Silvian, they're all fair game. He's been in love with cars and motorcycles for as long as he can remember, so it made perfect sense to eventually turn that passion into a full-time writing career. Around six years and more than 3,000 articles later, he is still going strong and doesn't plan on hitting the brakes anytime soon. Remember the subprime mortgage crisis that ultimately resulted in the global financial meltdown of 2008? Bad loans, sketchy financial instruments, and defaults from high-risk borrowers plunged the world into the worst economic downturn since The Great Depression. Lessons were learned and measures have been taken to make sure something like that never happens again – right? So you’d think, but there’s a reason why we’re bringing up the GFC and it most certainly isn’t good. A Reuters report recently brought some chilling details to light about the current state and trajectory of auto loans in America. Many parallels can be drawn between where said market stands right now and the factors leading to the housing crash nearly two decades ago, which is rather concerning to say the least.

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles for Vehicle History, focusing on practical insights and detailed automotive analysis. The Mazda CX-30 was already one of the most affordable crossovers on the market, and a number of lease and purchase incentives for October are helping to make the deal even sweeter. From thousands of dollars in cash back to rock-bottom APR, here are our favorite Mazda offers.