Thursday, 4/15/21 (copy 04)

Good morning automotive ally,

There are probably as many sub-cultures of automotive enthusiasts as there are cultures of human beings roaming planet earth - perhaps more.

And one of the things I think we car-lovers are exceptionally good at, that I don't think we get enough credit for, is being highly creative.

From custom paint schemes to original builds and so much more - there's a lot of creativity flowing with car guys and gals.

So I want to share an opportunity with you.  A contest that I was alerted to by SAE (previously known as the Society of Automotive Engineers).

First, there's no cost.  Second, it's super-broad.  And third, anyone can participate. 

The 19th Annual Create The Future Design Contest gives you a chance to win $25k. 

All the details can be found HERE

.  But basically, if you have an idea for an invention or some way to make the world a better place - this contest might just be for you.  

Good luck!

Hands at 10 and 2,

-T

Auto History <--iDSC--> Auto Future

Trucks, Pre-Owned Prices & Royals?

• Serious crash video: reason #1,478 why NOT to hot dog at Cars And Coffee events.

• Used car prices are spiking and might keep going.

• Texas is getting its own Jeep Gladiator model.

• $400k Bronco 6X6 looks insane - has to perform the same.

• About 100 Ford dealers are opening Bronco-only stores.

• Electric semi-trucks are ready to roll for Tesla.

• Lordstown EV truckmaker hits the off-road racing circuit.

• I never-ever thought I'd cover the 'royals' but this story is relevant.

I Don't Want To NOT Drive

• Ford's Blue Cruise is hands-free highway driving - coming SOON!

• Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' subscription is coming - later than planned.

• Off-road autonomous tech advancements could be game-changing.

• Robot-taxis will be rolled out in Dubai - pretty quick.

• Chinese startup gets green light to test driverless tech in California.

• Dominos Pizza will be testing robot delivery in Houston.

Stories Below That Don't Fit Above

• Don't worry - gas prices are still going up. :0\

• Boring Company finally does something other than sell flamethrowers.

• Engineers added poddy humor to Tesla's voice activation.

VW ID.4 Range Extended By EPA!

The spacious EV SUV is getting upped from 250-miles on a full charge.  And insiders suggest that's quite conservative, to begin with.

SoCal Is Opening Up!

Add the Lyon Air Museum to the list of cool spots to hit that have opened up!  That's in addition to the Marconi, the Petersen and, the Automobile Driving Museum which has some cool events coming up I'll be sharing with you.Remember, due to COVID cancellations and ancillary issues it created, most of our annual spring/early-summer car shows are canceled.But there are lots of cars and coffee events happening this weekend.  Friday:

• Garden Grove, Historic Main Street Car Show - I've never been.

Saturday:

• San Bernardino County, Grand Terrace Cars And Coffee - gif from my last visit at the very bottom.

• Oxnard, Muscles And Mojo - takes place at The Murphy Auto Museum - now open!

Sunday:

• Brea, Bowling Ball Rally - I don't know much about it.  Bryan A. asked me to share.  Here are details on Instagram.

• Inland Empire, Riverside C&C - pictured below, they're very excited to restart this weekend.

The complete list of events near you HERE.

Riverside Cars And Coffee Starts-Up

COVID shut'em down but they're coming back this Sunday!  Riverside C&C details HERE.

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Grand Terrance Cars And Coffee

From Grand Terrace C&C - 9/19/20.  AND it's ON this Saturday too!