Wednesday, 12/26/2024

Good morning,

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah - again!

Yes, I'm sending this a day later than normal. I didn't feel right sending my weekly newsletter on Christmas Day.

This newsletter is a little abbreviated as the holidays have things moving slower.  As always all the shows and news are linked below.

Peace on earth, goodwill toward men.  See you here next Wednesday morning - aka next year.  So Happy New Year too!

Safe holiday driving,

-T

P.S. With holiday schedules in mind.  If you're heading to a show and want to be

certain

it's happening.  Click through anything on our calendar to connect with show organizers.  Or just get out an enjoy the drive!  

The San Diego new car show starts rolling! Details HERE.

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NEWS

HEADLINES

• CA is feeling the EV mandate heat from dealers and states

• SoCal gas prices reach lowest levels in 3 years 

• But SoCal gas prices steady at $1.30 more than nat'l avg

• New California driving laws going into effect January 1st

• California car dealers aim to torpedo Scout's direct sales

• Senator-elect and car dealer offers advise to Stellantis

• Trump's 25% tariff could devastate Canada's car biz

• Ford is putting $1M on the hood of Trump inauguration

• Toyota puts $1M on the hood of Trump inauguration

• Honda & Nissan in official talks about merger

• Nissan is the latest carmaker bowing out of DEI stuff

• Kia appears to be leaning into the woke thing?!

EVs, ALTs & AUTONOMOUS

• Eye-popping perspective on Tesla's global footprint

• Another EV company realizes Elon makes it look too easy

• China's Byd has workers in 'slave-like' conditions

• Biggest flops of 2024 transportation - Apple to Fisker and more

TOP IT OFF

• Irwindale Speedway crosses the finish line 

• RECALL: Tesla needs'em back - tire pressure monitor

• RECALL: Winter tire recall - not up to USA standards

• Top 5 of the biggest vehicle recalls of 2024

• UFO spotting app launches at perfect time - coincidence?

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