Wednesday, 2/1/23

Good morning,

And suddenly, it's February! 

Some of the

regular shows that took time off

for the holiday are getting back at it.  And this weekend we have the

Grand National Roadster Show

for all the hot rodders.

We've got some more cool pics that you guys sent in.  Thanks as always!

Finally, don't forget to post and share in the

iDriveSoCal classified section

.  And check it out if you're looking for a new toy!

Drive on,

-T

That's high-tech digital camo. It includes QR Codes even! Find out what we know about VW's big new sedan HERE.

NEW INFO RE: CARS

HEADLINES

• They got him! That road rager threatening SoCal drivers.

• Hero cop, citizen, safe driver before car bursts in flames.

• CA has issued 1M drivers license to illegal immigrants.

• SD trying to tax drivers out of their cars and onto the bus.

• Prices at the pump are trending to get painful again.

• Chief touts tax credits in a ride that doesn't qualify.

• Elon meets w/ lawmakers - talks EV production.

• Tesla grabs 2 of 10 top-selling spots for models globally.

• Third-party company making buttons for Teslas!

• Elon says DOJ is investigating Tesla!?!

• Renault Nissan post-Ghosn deal at hand.

• Head of Toyota (founding family) steps down.

• US chip alliance could spook China.

• GM is riding high for a few reasons.

• Carvana stock pops - funny business?

• Cost of driving EV vs ICE - unbiased view?

EVs, ALTs & AUTONOMOUS

• Toyota's top scientist says all-EV all-wrong.

• EV ownership in Florida might get pricey.

• Elon says China co. is Tesla's biggest competish.

• And more about China's EV dominance.

• Ford joins Tesla in slashing EV prices.

• GM has no plans to cut EV prices.

• BMW aims to triple (3x) EV sals in 2023!

• VW ID.7 all-electric sedan reveal.

• Genesis flagship concept EV will enter production.

• Lotus EV maker is going public via SPAC.

• EV charging stations are an issue - here too.

• EV revolution running out of juice - literally.

• Self-driving semis could face trouble in California.

• Robotaxis take heat in SF - but keep on truckin'.

TOP IT OFF

• Leno wrecks his motorcycle months after getting burned!

• Major insurers are dropping these cars from coverage.

• Ford's calling'em back due to camera failure.

• Whoa, the $735K Z06 I didn't know I needed!

• NASCAR legend offers daily drivers advice.

• Former NASCAR driver running for office - fed up.

• Shocking potholes - thankfully not SoCal.

• The last 747 jumbo jet rolls off the assembly line.

• UPS/FedEx partner on no-pilot planes!?

• Kid playing hide/seek gets trapped in cargo container.

• SEMA scholarship money is available - share this!

PISTONS & PIN-UPS 

Stephen V's cool cars and coffee with pin-up gals is starting up for the year.  Cool new location!  Details 

HERE.

1971 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Thanks to Max for sending in this pic of a Mark III that he restored.  He's been bringing old Continentals back to life for 15 years. Nice!

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FRIDAY

• Pomona - Grand National Roadster

• Garden Grove - Main Street Classic

• Buena Park - Classics Under The Antlers

• Burbank - Classic Car Show

• OC - Mopar 360 1st Fridays

• Burbank - Valley Cruise Night

SATURDAY 

• Pomona - Grand National Roadster

• 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

• Carlsbad - CBad Cars And Coffee

• Laguna Nigel - Ted's Place Cars And Coffee

• SD County - Bonita Cars & Coffee

• La Quinta - La Quinta Cars And Coffee

• Thousand Oaks - Conejo Valley C&C

• Torrance - Caffeine Cruisers

• Riverside - Cars And Coffee At Harvest

• San Diego County - Rancho Santa Fe C&C

• Anaheim - Cars, Coffee And Culture

• LA County - Whittier Elks C&C

• Cypress - Kimmie's Coffee Cup

• San Clemente - South OC C&C

• Valencia - A Brunch of Cars

• Diamond Bar - Classic Car Meet

• Perris - Skydive Perris Car Show

SUNDAY 

• Pomona - Grand National Roadster

• Northridge - Classic Cars And Coffee

• Chino Hills - Cars and Coffee Chino Hills

• Woodland Hills - Supercar Sunday

• Chula Vista - Sunday Funday C&C

• Escondido - Cars And Coffee Escondidodo

• Seal Beach - Hot Rods At The Beach

• Surf City - Pistons & Pin-ups

• Ventura - Antique Adventures Classic

• Lakewood - Hot Cakes And Hot Rods

• OC - Sunday Steel Car Show

• Newport Beach - Chihuahua Car Meet

• Woodland Hills - Coffee, Cars & Cigars

• Glendora - Legends Diner Cruise-In

TUESDAY

• Laguna Hills - Tuesday Night Cruise-In

Diamond Bar's Classic Car Meet is rolling this weekend.  Weinerschitzel is the spot.  Free hot dog when you bring your car to show off!  More HERE.

Thanks to Kelly J. for sending in this cool pic from Donut Derelicts Cars & Coffee.  The original.  If you've never been then get there.  It's worth it.  Details HERE.