The ‘Trump Car’ Case Stopped Being About Flags. It’s Now About a Sign Law From 1989
Long Beach offered $50,000 to end the Trump car lawsuit. He said no, and a 1989 sign ordinance now decides…
Car Show Founder James Wehr Identified As One Of Two Killed In Fiery Irvine McLaren Crash
A McLaren that split in half and burned at an Irvine, California intersection early Sunday...
Ford’s $1 Billion Paint Shop Isn’t the China Comeback Story Everyone Wants It to Be
On Tuesday, the Department of Transportation published a letter scolding Ford over its business ties...
Today in Automotive History: America’s First Car Fatality, September 14, 1899
On the evening of September 13, 1899, a 69-year-old New York real estate broker named...
Jeep’s 202,000-SUV Recall, China’s 70% EV Target, and What Else Moved
An automotive news roundup of the industry stories that moved in the last 24 hours without getting a full write-up…
New-Car Prices Top $50K Again: Why Budget Buyers and Long Loans Feel It Most
The average new vehicle in America sold for $50,089 in August. That figure will get...
Six California Pumps Hit $9.999. The Pump Isn’t the Thing That Broke.
California diesel prices hit $7.764 a gallon while six pumps maxed out at $9.999. Federal data shows demand is actually…
Ford Recalls 223,472 F-150s Over Fuel Tanks That Can Fall Off. Five Model Years Went By First.
Ford is recalling 223,472 F-150s because the fuel tank may be improperly secured and can leak or detach while driving.…
Of Everything Stolen CDC Money Could Buy, the Harley-Davidson Was the Worst Possible Choice
A Danish researcher spent stolen federal grant money on a Harley-Davidson. Of everything he bought, the motorcycle was the one…
Start You Week In Automotive News Here
Here is everything The Auto Wire published on Sunday, September 13, 2026 — McLaren’s careers...
Today at The Auto Wire: Full Recap (September 13, 2026)
A £450 million McLaren expansion its own careers page already gave away, Volkswagen admitting it built three million vehicles’ worth…
McLaren Won’t Confirm Its £450 Million Plan. Its Careers Page Already Has.
Somewhere in Woking, a hiring manager posted a job listing this week for a “Head...
Volkswagen Didn’t Build Too Few EVs. It Built Too Many Factories.
Volkswagen’s Supervisory Board didn’t just approve a restructuring plan on September 3. It signed off...
Stellantis’s $13 Billion Bet: America Isn’t Like Everywhere Else Anymore
A year ago, Stellantis’ North American business was the company’s biggest problem. Today, it’s the...
Today at The Auto Wire: Full Recap (September 12, 2026)
Counterfeit airbags that VIN checks cannot catch, the EPA deleting its Scope 3 guidance, BMW dropping carbon fiber, and GM…