Wednesday, 2/26/2025

Good morning!

Another fun week of automotive events await you in every area of Southern California!

All the shows and gatherings are linked below.  Also below are the news stories I've curated for you over the past week.

And wow, while the rest of the country is enjoying dropping gas prices.  Our reality here in California is a bit different - as always.

What do you think?  Should we pursue stories about California gas prices?

Drive on,

-T

San Diego County's Encinitas has a new one - featuring 'rare and iconic classic cars' - HERE'S what's brewing.

Redondo Beach plays host to Zuma C&C.  More HERE.

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NEWS

HEADLINES

• CA gas prices soar while most other states fall

• CA avg gas price closing in on +$2 over nat'l avg

• CA lawmakers try forcing vote addressing 'hidden gas tax'

• CARB's .65 Cent-Per-Gallon Tax Hike Halted by CA OAL

• New WH admin wants Keystone XL and more built

• Gas station HEALTH food - apparently its a thing!

• WH pulls plug on NYC congestion toll program

• CA high-speed rail under investigation by new Transport Sec

• Mercedes-Benz suggests investing more in the US 

• Hyundai Kia plans to boost US auto production

• Japan auto industry considers tariffs with new Trump Admin

• Help wanted: Stellantis Chair seeking a CEO to take the wheel

EVs, ALTs & AUTONOMOUS

• EV sales continued to fall even in California last year

• EV charging buildout slowed by former admin requirements

• More carmakers are throwing EV plans in reverse

• EV truck maker Nikola files bankruptcy

• Elon being called on for Tesla to save Nissan?!

• Tesla snags bankrupted automation engineering firm

• New all-electric Rolls-Royce has lots of power

• Ferrari EV spy shots look awfully Tesla-like

• Could NASCAR be gasoline free in the future?

• Toyota is really not giving up on fuel cells

TOP IT OFF

• Diesel fuel mix-up leaves drivers with thousands in repairs

• Draconian measures proposed to literally slow cars in MD

• Consumer Reports drops its Top 10 Cars of 2025

• Next-gen GM Defense vehicle looks like an Avalanche

• Uber CEO says no tax on tips a great idea

• They really do not like headlight glare in the UK

• Rare Lister-Maserati goes on the market for $1.27M

• A real-life flying car - sort of, just a few more years away

• More delays for the new Air Force One - 747 aircraft

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Egge Machine in Santa Fe Springs has the parts you've been searching for!  More HERE.

Havasu Deuces are throwing down for a weekend of car lovin'!  Details HERE.

PS Cruisin' Association has its monthly meet motoring - all are welcome!  Check it out HERE!

iDSC Community Car Show Reporter, Scot S, takes us to the Pelican Parts Open House to check out their collection. Report filed HERE!