Welcome to this week’s combined edition of Backfire News, Modern Car Collector, and The Auto Wire — your all-access pass to car culture, collector insights, and industry updates.

Backfire News

1981 DeLorean DMC-12 With 5-Speed Manual Listed for $59,900 as Low-Mileage First-Year Example Hits Collector Market
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​A 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 with 34,758 miles is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $59,900, offering collectors a well-preserved example from the model’s first year of production. The stainless-steel sports car features a five-speed manual transmission paired with the 2.85-liter naturally aspirated V6 that produced 130 horsepower when new. The vehicle’s brushed stainless exterior and largely original interior place it squarely in the category of collectible early-production DeLoreans still circulating in the classic car market.

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Modern Car Collector

Toyota GR Supra Sales Surge as Production Nears End
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​Toyota’s latest sales report for February shows a dramatic increase in GR Supra purchases compared with the same month last year. Dealers sold 287 units during the month, more than doubling the 132 vehicles sold in February 2025. The momentum extends beyond a single month. During the first two months of 2026, Toyota dealers delivered 562 Supras, marking a 132 percent increase compared with the 242 sold during the same period a year earlier.

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The Auto Wire

Nissan North America Agrees to $1.5 Million Settlement After 2023 Data Breach
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​Nissan North America has agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from a 2023 data breach that exposed sensitive personal information belonging to employees. The settlement, which received preliminary approval from a federal court on January 22, 2026, aims to compensate individuals whose private data may have been compromised during the cybersecurity incident that began in early November 2023. The agreement covers all people who received official notice from Nissan informing them their information may have been affected.

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Featured Amazon Find

Car Vacuum Portable Cordless – 4-in-1 Mini Car Vacuum
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​Keep your interior spotless with this powerful 4-in-1 cordless car vacuum designed for drivers who like a clean ride. With 19,500Pa of strong suction, it easily removes dirt, crumbs, pet hair, and dust from seats, carpets, vents, and tight crevices. The built-in air duster function helps blast debris out of hard-to-reach areas like cup holders and dashboard seams.

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Featured Merch

"Every one who hates me can't drive stick" Womens Crop Top
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​Turn heads and shift gears with this bold pink women’s crop top featuring the cheeky phrase: “Everyone Who Hates Me Can’t Drive Stick.” Perfect for car lovers who know their way around a manual transmission, this top mixes attitude with automotive humor. The soft, comfortable fabric and flattering cropped fit make it ideal for car meets, track days, road trips, or just repping your gearhead personality wherever you go.

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