Wednesday, 12/22/21

Good morning!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Whatever you're celebrating I wish you joy, happiness, safety, and health.

With Christmas falling on a Saturday this year nothing much is happening until Sunday this weekend.  But you'll find those events below

Also, there are lots of interesting news stories below.  And links to great holiday sales if you are car shopping.

Warmest holiday wishes,

-T

Holiday Silverado

DEALS HERE!

News Week 51 of 52 For 2021

HEADLINES

• Follow home robberies are continuing - watch your 6!

• Traveling this holiday season? You're one of 109M

• Not only are people and biz leaving CA - they're no longer coming

• 'Brandon' of "Let's Go, Brandon!" Fame speaks out

• Biden ups fuel efficiency standard for 2026

• BBB seems dead but it's EV company treatment would be discriminatory

• Tesla is selling new cars with 2017 batteries

• Elon light's up media critics - as usual :0)

• Musk's tax bill should silence some critics

• Uber is a handy tool for border crossings

• GM puts the brakes on Bolt production

• Toyota has big plans for January

• 2022 Honda Passport Adds TrailSport trim

EVs AND ALTS

• Barely out of the gate and Rivian warns of supply issues

• Rivian's new plant is looking peachy for this state

• Ford demos F-150 EV charging

• Polestar keeps motoring w/ independent plans

• Major airline invests in hydrogen technology

AUTONOMOUS AND MOBILITY

• Prepping cities for robot drivers - pretty tech-heavy read

• Baby born while Tesla autopilot engaged - seriously.

• Flying taxi dreams continue to be hyped!

• Disabled passengers wait through hyped promises

• E-scooters are thriving - maybe not here in the states

OTHER STUFF...

• Dummy equity - Group wants crash test overhauling!

• US Navy tests impressive laser technology

• NASCAR is killing 550 hp cars

• NASCAR's LA Collesium track news

• SpaceX LA HQ reports 132 COVID cases

• SpaceX Launches Two Missions in 15-hours - new record

• 1,080 hp Mustang Restomod is auction bound

• Toyota pranks the world with this Rick-Rolling (funny - worth a look)

MERRY CHRISTMAS from iDSC!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Ontario VW

Inland Empire 

Holiday DEALS HERE

CHRISTMAS WEEKEND EVENTS

With Christmas Eve and Day falling on Friday and Saturday respectively, things are a bit quiet this weekend.  But Sunday offers some events - see below.And just to be safe, click through to the event organizers to be certain the show is happening.  With it being a holiday weekend... you never know.  Or just get out and enjoy the drive regardless!Sunday

• Northridge - Classic Cars And Coffee

• Malibu - Malibu Cars And Coffee

• Chino Hills - Cars And Coffee Chino Hills

• Tustin - Million Dollar Breakfast Cruise

• San Pedro - Rancho Palos Verdes C&C

• Escondido - Escondido C&C

• Seal Beach - Hot Rods At The Beach C&C

• Orange County - Silverado Cars And Coffee

• Newport Beach - Chihuahua Car Meet Up

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