IJR News — today's news from every sideDana Whitfield France's fiscal worries are hitting the euro harder than most expected at this point. Rachel Meyers This shortage will push food prices even higher if farmers can't afford diesel for planting and harvest. Elena Vasquez Those old records for Pennsylvania make me wonder if our current Septembers are really as normal as they feel. Marcus Bell South Dakota's extreme rainfall totals in those years show how fast things can turn from drought to flood. Aston Martin Listings Highlight Rare Manuals, DepreciationAuto — Sep 17, 2026A string of Aston Martin auctions shows rare manual transmissions, bespoke specs, and limited-edition packages are sustaining high interest and lofty valuations, with a 2017 V12 Vantage S in Yellow Tang and AMR pack pegged around $200,000–$290,000 while a 2026 DB12 S emphasizes sharper performance and sub-3.4 second 0–60 times; meanwhile, a low-mileage 2021 Vantage with a dog-leg manual is listed near $110,000–$145,000, and Volante/DB12 examples show six-figure private-sale ranges around $180,000–$210,000.
Dana Whitfield A low-mileage Copperhead Viper at 60k feels like better value than the new GT3 RS. Rachel Meyers Export bans would likely backfire with retaliation and do nothing to fix California's refinery shortages. 
