Thursday, 6/17/21 - Father's Day Weekend (copy 04)

Happy Father's Day Weekend,

What a difference a year makes.  We've been through some pretty crazy stuff these past 12-months - eh?

First,

loads of automotive events happening this weekend

:

• Scroll down to Dad's Day Weekend Events.

• At the bottom are details of a cool coastal cruise an iDSC reader put together.

Second, I get press releases from all the area county Sheriff's departments.  And all of them have plans for

DUI check-points

.  So, if you're planning to have even one drink, just don't drive at all.  (Marijuana too.)

Finally,

catalytic converter thefts are sky-rocketing

!  So, check your local police department for etching events.  Stay alert and keep it in the garage whenever possible.

Happy Father's Day!

Best,

-T

2022 Corvette Special Edition

We're still in wide-eyed awe of C8, but now a Special Edition spices it up even more!

DADS DIG CARS

News Of The Wheels

• The average age of cars to record 12.1 years old.

• Volvo wants to make cars with steel made from non-fossil fuels.

• New book teaches automotive engineering to children.

• World's quickest car - 1,020 hp, 0-60 in 2.0, 1/4-mile in 9.23.

Robot Cars

• Your FedEx guy might soon be replaced by a robot.

• Robot car starts pre-production thanks to $5B from GM.

Electrics

• Tesla might be getting into the home HVAC business - what?

• Dodge is the next carmaker to put a target on Tesla's back.

• GM is throwing even more resources at electric vehicles.

• EVs tie Ford, Volkswagen and upstart truck maker Rivian.

• Porsche Taycan body kit resembles a stretched Saturn sedan.

Auto Executive Shuffles

• EV start-up Lordstown Motors seems in serious trouble.

• After 15-years Henry Ford III is stepping down.

Flying Cars, UFOs, And Billionaires Blasting Off

• The latest flying car hype news here. (Cool if it happens.)

• Pentagon preps for a big UFO reveal.

• Virgin's founder wants to beat Amazon's Bezos to Space.

• Thousands sign a petition to bar Bezos from returning to earth!

Exotics And An Escort

• Now here's a Royal Escort!  Princess Di's Ford being auctioned.

• Cops auctioning off 'serial-speeder's' Lamborghini

• Brainiac in Vegas rents and totals Ferrari F8 Tributo.

Back The Blue (And Become It)

• San Diego County Sheriff's recruiting for lots of positions.

SPREAD THE CAR WORDS!

*Thanks ALL for the updates - keep them coming!*Luckily the world of car shows, events, meets, cars & coffees, etc... it's all heating up here in Southern California!  About time, heh?But if you know of something happening that's not posted on iDriveSoCal then please don't be shy!  We want to know and get it posted to share with all.Here are ways to let us know:1. Just hit reply to this email and it will come directly to me (Tom).2. Go through our contact page on the site HERE.Please stay in touch! Thanks again,-T

DAD'S DAY WEEKEND EVENTS

Father's Day Weekend has arrived!  And better yet, California's COVID restrictions are largely over.

So get out there and have some fun.  But,

be super-safe! 

Extra pre-caution at every turn - literally. :0)

Saturday

• Thousand Oaks - Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee

• Fountain Valley - Fountain Valley Car Show

• El Segundo - British Car Show

Father's Day Sunday

• Oxnard - Muscles And Mojo

• Surf City - Supercars By The Sea

• Brea - Cruisin' Brea Classic Car Show

• Inland Empire - Riverside Cars & Coffee

• Beverly Hills - Rodeo Drive Tour d'Elegance

• San Diego - Belmont Park Father's Day Car Show

• El Segundo - Father's Day Classic Car Rides & Beer Tasting

• Long Beach to Palos Verdes Cruise - details at the very bottom/below.

YES, EVEN MORE, automotive events are happening. Click that green button just below!

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Father's Day Cruise Long Beach to PV

BIG THANKS to iDSC reader Stephen VamVaketis for alerting us of this cool opportunity to cruise with fellow car-lovers this weekend!Stephen put the whole thing together and has slots available.  There's no charge.  Just free fun.  But space is limited to 25 RSVPs.Who: Everyone and every car are welcome!What: Father's Day Cruise from Long Beach to Palos VerdesWhere start: Meet from 8 to 9 AM @ Starbucks 1788 E. Willow St. Signal HillWhen start: The cruise starts at 9 AM sharp!  Sunday, 6/20/21, Father's DayDistance: 58-milesDuration: 3-hours including 3x planned 20-minute stops.Where end: Noble Bird, Long Beach Marina - stick around for lunch and group photo we'll post in next week's newsletter. :0)So that's everything I know about the event.  Stephen about 12 spots still open.  And he and the crew would love to meet fellow car-lovers. 

And seriously, all cars are welcome, even daily drivers!To join the fun contact Stephen VamVaketis directly:[email protected] | 949-422-1341