Thursday, 10/05/2022

Greetings!

We're getting pummeled at the gas pumps again.  But you're aware of that.

My kinda workaround is two-fold with Costo.  Being an executive member with their credit card. 

Costco's prices are always among the lowest available.  And at least there's a little cash back on the spend.

There are always long lines for Costco gas.  But that's where a good audiobook comes in handy.  Or, an iDriveSoCal podcast!

All the latest news and events are linked below.

Drive on,

-T

P.S. Posting your wheels

for sale in our new classified section

remains free!

2022 VW GOLF R

New limited supply 20th Anniversary Edition.  Drift and Track modes.  Hottest hatch ever.  

DETAILS HERE!

WHAT'S FUELING THE NEWS

HEADLINES

• CA gets hammered at the pump - again.

• Toyota suggests Newsom sober up on ICE ban.

• WH falsely accuses mom & pop gas station owners.

• State might force Costco to sell gas to non-members.

• Buyer beware of hurricane/water damage cars.

• GM and Toyota battle it out in sales.

• Carmax says buyers struggling w/ affordability.

• Another chip plant is planned for US.

• You might soon be able to buy a piece of VW.

• EV cost prediction fails to factor energy & infrastructure.

• China firm Geely buys stake in Aston Martin.

EVs, ALTs, AUTONOMOUS & ENERGY

• Gov't. says NO Cybertruck cannot float.

• How Tesla's using graffiti to sell vehicles.

• Tesla does it all differently, like concepts on Mars.

• Slowing economy brings out Tesla nay-sayers.

• BMW EV sales are charging forward.

• Rivian's output is gaining steam,

• Maserati's first electric vehicle looks... normal!

• 20+ countries commit to hydrogen advancements.

• Hydrogen Tesla?  Yeah... but read on.

TOP IT OFF

• No materials? No problem for a cardboard car.

• Toyota's FJ Cruiser is really being killed - really.

• SEMA Automotive Influencers of the year - not iDSC!?

• 007's Aston Martin, from mediocre movie, goes for big $$$

MONTECITO MOTOR CLASSIC

Priceless cars, Historic Santa Barbara Polo Grounds, and it supports a great cause!  

Show Details HERE.

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GO. SEE. CARS!

WEDNESDAY

• Cerritos - Chariots SoCal Car Meet

• SD County - El Cajon Classic Cruise

FRIDAY

• San Dimas - Classic Car Cruise Night

• Garden Grove - Main Street Car Show

• Buena Park - Classics Under The Antlers

• Ventura County - Santa Paula Cruise Night

• Placentia - Mopar 360 1st Fridays

• Burbank - Classic Car Show

• Burbank - Valley Cruise Night

SATURDAY

• Huntington Beach - Donut Derelicts

• La Puente - Gas & Glaze

• Glendale - Early Rodders

• Santa Clarita - Cars And Coffee Valencia

• Placentia - Donuts, And Dipsticks

• Corona - Cars And Coffee Corona

• Dana Point - Monarch Bay Cars And Coffee

• Carlsbad - CBad Cars And Coffee

• Tustin - Enderle Cars And Coffee

• La Quinta - La Quinta Cars And Coffee

• Torrance - Caffeine Cruisers

• Westlake Village - County Line Cars & Coffee

• Glendale - Canyon Car Show @ Chevy

• Riverside - Cars And Coffee At Harvest

• San Diego County - Rancho Santa Fe C&C

• Anaheim - Cars, Coffee And Culture

• San Clemente - South OC Cars And Coffee

• Valencia - A Brunch of Cars

• Redlands - Cars & Coffee Redlands

• Westchester - Net Cruze Cars & Coffee

• Santa Clarita - Rte. 66 Classic Car Show

SUNDAY  

• Northridge - Classic Cars And Coffee

• Chino Hills - Cars and Coffee Chino Hills

• Malibu - Cars And Coffee Malibu

• Woodland Hills - Supercar Sunday Car Show

• Tustin - Legacy Cars & Coffee

• Rancho PV - San Pedro Cars And Coffee

• Ojai - Cars And Coffee Ojai

• Upland - Wings & Wheels Cars and Coffee

• Escondido - Escondido Cars And Coffee

• Seal Beach - Hot Rods At The Beach

• Ventura - Antique Adventures Classic

• Lakewood - Hot Cakes And Hot Rods

• Yucaipa - Cars And Coffee Yucaipa

• Orange - Carbs 'N Coffee (Volkswagens)

• Newport Beach - Chihuahua Car Meet Up

• Santa Barbara - Montecito Motor Classic

• Oxnard - Ponies By The Sea Car Show

• Anaheim - Classic Cars And Craft Beer For Passengers

• Gardena - Every Sunday Car Show

TUESDAY

• Laguna Hills - Tuesday Night Cruise-In

And pooches too!  Mustang Club show supports man's best friends.  

MORE HERE!

STERLING KIT CAR

Check out this unique weekend cruiser in iDriveSoCal's Classified Section - 

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