Huge Cruise Night, Hot SD & LA's South Bay Shows

iDSC Weekly - 7.16.25

Good morning,

Another week of automotive happenings as only Southern California can give us!

Glendale’s Cruise Night is rolling, San Diego County has a full tank of stuff happening, plus OC is driving a unique automotive and aviation combo!

So get out and check-in with old friends, meet some new ones too! All the events are linked below. Plus the news I’ve curated for you.

Until next week - drive on,

-T

P.S. Don’t forget to submit your car stories HERE. Because every cool car has a backstory that makes it even cooler!

CAR SHOW COOK-OFF

The Redondo Elks are stirring their annual cool car fun with a well-known tasty twist. And iDSC might have something to do with judging this year. 😉 

INFO HERE →

SOCAL CAR SHOW HOT LAP

Highlights in our headlights

S & K Hoses & Fittings! Engineered for excellence. Designed for durability.
Visit them in Simi Valley and online HERE!

NEWS

HEADLINES

• Refinery closures are likely to impact CA and much more

• Used car prices are popping again - tariff uncertainty

• Trump’s auto loan tax breaks could save you $$$

• Transportation another area DEI is D-O-N-E - good riddance

EVs, ALTs & AUTONOMOUS

• SoCal electric truck maker merging and name changing

• Tesla’s LA diner still-almost done - looks… meh

• EV makers encourage acting fast before tax credit expires

• Robotaxi coverage map highlights Elon’s juvenile side

• Ridiculous looking e-bike - the image it’s worth a glance

TOP IT OFF

• Recall: Ford is hollering back 850K - fuel pumps

• SEMA’s victory lap on helping to kill EV mandates

• Watch: My SEMA talk on EV mandate death & Newsom’s plan to fight

• HAHA: Cops bust pizza guy, but finish delivery for him!

CAR SHOWS BY DAY

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GLENDALE CRUISE NIGHT

Shutting down Brand Boulevard. Cruising, cool cars, community, and great fun. It’s an annual event with roots dating back to 1994 and World Cup Soccer. Going strong ever since!

MORE HERE →

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ENCINITAS CRUISING

It’s seasonal and the season is rolling! Get your cool car fix on Friday and kick off the weekend right in San Diego County.

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RELAY FOR LIFE

It’s show cars to help fight cancer. And don’t let the name fool you. Because it’s taking place in Redondo Beach!

INFO HERE →

WEEK 28 SHOW REPORT

Taking us to three different cool SoCal Car Shows this past weekend. iDSC Community Reporter Scot S. must have been feeling restless and needed a serious cool car fix. It appears he got it and then some!

MORE HERE →