Rods And Roses, Leno's Law & Popping Pump Prices

iDSC Weekly - 6.25.25

Good morning,

The interviews I promised a couple weeks ago are here.

First, California’s gas price issue heating up. Because as of July 1st we begin marching toward $8 to $9 a gallon. It’s no joke, if things don’t change quick. CA Senator Brian Jones joins me with in-depth analysis.

Also, Leno’s Law is only half-way to the finish line and might fail if we don’t take action. Check out this deep-dive with SEMA on where it stands. Plus how we can help make it happen.

As always, the cool car shows and automotive news you need to know are linked below!

Keep driving,

-T

LENO’S LAW NEEDS OUR HELP!

Leno’s Law is only half-way there. It’s not a certainty by a longshot and needs our help. Here’s what we need to do to get it across the finish line.

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6 ‘TIL DARK CAR MEET

Swing by, check out the cars, meet some new friends, and check-in with old pals at the 6 ‘Til Dark Car Meet in LA’s South Bay.

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NEWS

HEADLINES

• Lawmaker details the assault on gasoline in California

• Sacramento’s Supermajority aims to crush ICE vehicles

• Leno’s Law is only half-way - critical time for car collectors

• SCOTUS weighs in on CA Clean Car Rules - good for us!

• GM’s CEO appears to U-turn on WH criticism w/ new moves

• Audi may avoid tariffs with $5B investment in USA

• VW is restoring a Type II that survived CA Fires

EVs, ALTs & AUTONOMOUS

• EV tax breaks may be done w/in Big Beautiful Bill

• Ship transporting loads of EVs burns and sinks in Pacific

• Cybertruck accident leads to tragic and shocking fire

• Tesla robotaxis are rolling around Austin, Texas

TOP IT OFF

• RECALL: Honda needs’em back - faulty break pedal

• RECALL: Lincoln hollers back SUVs - detaching parts

• RECALL: Ford’s hollering back Mach-E’s for kids safety

• Be careful driving home from trips to the bank/ATM

• Future road-blocking crazies may face federal charges

• New Nissan CEO gets lit up by shareholders at first meeting

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RODS AND ROSES

Santa Barbara County’s city of Carpinteria sets the stage for its annual car show and community festival!

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CA LAWMAKER ON $8+ PER GALLON

My fellow car lovers, this is no joke. A trifecta of factors are compounding and we’re going to feel it at the pump. Starting pronto!

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MIDSUMMER MOPARS

The Westcoast Cali Mopar Club is motoring with it’s annual Midsummer Mopar car show with all the cool stuff on the hood!

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WEEK 25 CAR SHOW REPORT

American Honda’s occasional C&C is bringing out way more than just the JDM crowd! And why not?! Check out Scot’s latest Community Report here!

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