16 Oct 2026, Fri
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We never expected to cover a Honda Civic outrunning Arkansas State Police, but having already seen a Toyota Camry pull it off, perhaps it was inevitable. Many dismiss the Civic’s capabilities, yet this case argues otherwise.

An underestimated economy car in the right hands can surprise pursuing officers, at least briefly. The episode is a reminder that horsepower figures on paper don’t always tell the full story when a determined driver gets behind the wheel.