🚦🦃 Our Plate Full of Automotive Happenings & News

iDSC Weekly - 11.26.25

Good morning,  

Happy Thanksgiving to you, your family, and loved ones! 🦃

I tweaked my shoulder a few weeks ago and haven’t been to the gym much as a result. Between that and holiday sweets my waistline is already feelin’ it. And hear comes the turkey! I hope you enjoy a great holiday.

All the news and events are linked below. See you here next week!

Gobble-gobble,

-T

P.S. The ayes have it! Results from last week’s poll question: 
Are you the go-to car expert for your friends and family? 

• Yes 82.43%

• No 17.57%

SOUTH BAY CRUISERS CAR CLUB

Chula Vista based, South Bay Cruisers Car Club is active. With regular C&Cs, meet ups, and more. They’d love to hear from like-minded car lovers!

INFO HERE →

Get your Car Club Listing  

There’s no charge. It’s easy to get your car club listed on iDriveSoCal HERE!

SWEET 69 CAR STORY

Thanks to iDSC Community Member Carl Virden for sending in his incredible story. Yes, he bought it new with zero miles!

DETAILS HERE →

SOCAL CAR SHOW HOT LAP

Highlights in our headlights

NEWS

HEADLINES

• ~30 states see less than $3.00 gas prices!

• SoCal coastal counties see gas as high as $5.82

• CA lawmaker tees-off on Newsom’s gas policy

• Stellantis is pumping ads through infotainment systems

GAS, EVs, ALTs & AUTONOMOUS

• VW EV microbus charges ahead w/ top safety rating

• Tesla adds VW to its vast Supercharging network

• Tesla is removing Chinese parts from USA-made EVs

TOP IT OFF

• Recalls: Honda, Hyundai/Kia,

• Transpo-Sec says stop wearing pajamas when flying!

• Crash test dummies now come in male and female versions

• Pop-star rolls up on stranded motorist, lends a hand, and hope

Learn about Ontario Volkswagen’s unique R.I.T.E. pricing ethos HERE!

CAR SHOWS BY DAY

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RANCHO SANTA FE

Sweet rides in a cool setting are the norm at the Rancho Santa Fe C&C. Where else can you enjoy exotics on horseback?!

MORE HERE →

C&C LOS ANGELES

For rides as different as Hollywood and LA-LA Land could possibly offer. Swing by the Los Angeles Cars and Coffee for the interesting and unique!

MORE HERE →

Advertise w/ iDSC

Reach 21k+ automotive influencers across Southern California - request info HERE!

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Orange County’s Laguna Niguel Cars and Coffee draws cool cars and crowds. Swing by with your ride or just to check out what’s on display!

MORE HERE →

VW CELEBRATES 70 IN USA

Can you believe Volkswagen has been rolling in the USA for seven decades? Check out the remarkable history of VW America!

MORE HERE →

LEARN TO COMMENT ON THIS NEWSLETTER

You can now share your comments on each iDriveSoCal Newsletter. Watch my ~2-minute tutorial and learn how crazy-easy it is to be heard! We’re all friends here, so keep it kind and respectful please. 👍️😎👍️ 

WATCH HERE →

Buy/sell cars with the community 

Shop and sell within the iDriveSoCal Community for free HERE!