This is what you need to know for January 21, 2026 in the world of automotive news, racing, and auctions... Some Drivers Take Second Jobs to Buy a Car As the cost of owning a vehicle continues to rise, more Americans are finding that a single paycheck is no longer enough to keep a car on the road. Purchase prices have climbed, insurance rates are up, maintenance costs continue to rise, and fuel prices have generally trended higher over the past decade. For many drivers, the financial strain...
20 days ago • 1 min read
For much of the weekend, one story seemed to dominate conversations around Mecum Kissimmee 2026: Carroll Shelby’s personal GT40 had sold for nearly $12 million. Messages, tips, and “confirmations” poured in rapidly, many insisting the deal was done quietly after hours. The excitement felt justified. After all, this wasn’t just any GT40 — it was a car driven by Carroll Shelby himself. But that story turned out to be wrong. The car at the center of the rumor, the 1965 Ford GT40 MkI known as...
22 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Gearheads, It’s January 2026, and the auto world is already setting the tone for the year ahead. Strategic pullbacks, collector-market confidence, and hard lessons on the track are shaping conversations across car culture. From recalibrated EV ambitions to standout enthusiast finds and costly motorsport missteps, here’s what’s grabbing attention this week. The Hellcat is Back, Baby! For real this time… The modern revival of the Dodge Charger has been marked by bold experimentation, but...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Gearheads, It’s January 2026, and the auto world is already setting the tone for the year ahead. Strategic pullbacks, collector-market confidence, and hard lessons on the track are shaping conversations across car culture. From recalibrated EV ambitions to standout enthusiast finds and costly motorsport missteps, here’s what’s grabbing attention this week. The Hellcat is Back, Baby! For real this time… The modern revival of the Dodge Charger has been marked by bold experimentation, but...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Happy New Year from all of us at The Auto Wire. As we step into 2026, we want to take a moment to thank our readers, partners, and contributors who made 2025 such a strong year for automotive journalism. Over the past year, The Auto Wire continued to expand its coverage of industry news, product developments, and market trends that matter most to enthusiasts and professionals alike. We sharpened our focus on timely reporting, clear analysis, and original storytelling—bringing readers closer...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Gearheads, This week’s lineup explores shifting strategies, rare collectibles, and a track’s curtain call. From high-stakes profits to museum-grade metal and a racing venue’s final lap — here’s what’s turning heads in car culture. FEATURE STORY Corvette Destroyed After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Fiery Crash in Fontana A high-speed chase through Southern California ended in disaster when a Corvette fleeing CHP officers slammed into a tree in Fontana. The car was destroyed and the driver...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Gearheads, Today’s stories span innovation, nostalgia, and bold auction plays. We’ve got Jeep’s future getting aerial, a rare Corvette convertible turning heads, and a Porsche auction bundle that’s just wild. Let’s roll. FEATURE STORY Stellantis Patents In-Vehicle Drone Docking Station Stellantis has secured a new U.S. patent for a drone docking system built into vehicles—a concept that revives Jeep’s 2021 teaser and hints at off-road aerial support becoming real.Read Here SPOTLIGHT...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Gearheads, Today we’re riding a wave of contrasts—crime dropping, legacy performance brands going electric, and social media stunts gone wild. Buckle your belt; this ride’s got surprises. FEATURE STORY Car Thefts Are On The Decline In the first half of 2025, the U.S. saw a 23% drop in auto thefts, accelerating a downward trend. The figures are encouraging, but stolen vehicles are still a serious threat.Read Here SPOTLIGHT FIND Ferrari Confirms First Electric Vehicle Reveal on October 9...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Gearheads, It’s a shift day in the auto world: EVs may lose ground without federal support, hypercar collections get ambitious, and car history throws us a curveball. Let’s break it down. FEATURE STORY EV Market Share Is About to Tank With the federal EV tax incentives expiring September 30, analysts warn that electric vehicle market share could collapse nearly in half—from peak levels down toward 4 percent. Automakers that leaned heavily into electrification may now be forced to...
4 months ago • 2 min read
