Wednesday, 3/2/22

Good morning,

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has consumed the headlines in almost all industries - including automotive.

Elon has single-handedly helped Ukraine a great deal by activating satellite internet for the country.  Plus, GM and oil giants are stopping/suspending business with Russia.

In the meantime 'The People's Convoy', American's version of Candian truckers' protesting of mandates, continues to roll on.

And, of course, we're blessed in Southern California with tons of cool-car happenings this weekend.  All of those stories and more are linked below.

Be safe,

-T

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WHAT THE TRUCK IS HAPPENING?

HEADLINES

• Elon is asked to activate satellite internet for Ukraine.

• Musk delivers near-immediately on the promise.

• GM stopping exports to Russia.

• Harley-Davidson suspends Russian biz.

• Oil giants cut ties with Russia.

• $6.00 a gallon!  And we're not talking about milk.

• Gas price horizon looks fugly.

• SoCal lawmaker is skewered for proposing Mideast oil increase.

• The People's Convoy continues in the news-shadows of war.

• Senators to introduce 'Truckers Act' repealing vax mandate.

• Verizon drives shotgun with Audi for 5G team-up.

• 4,000 Lambos, Porsches, and Bentleys sink into the Atlantic!

EVs, ALTs And AUTONOMOUS

• VW is bringing back the Microbus EV-style!

• Stellantis targets 2x EV revenue  by '30.

• New Cybertruck is spotted in California.

• Hyundai caught testing concept EV in the artic.

• Volvo continues charging forward with its EV plans.

• General Motors fuel-cell usage you don't hear about.

• Hydrogen combustion vehicles are in the works!

• California greenlights robotic passenger service.

TOP IT OFF

• 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe review.

• American racing great - dead at 79.

• Ford's recalling 330K Mustangs.

• These Subaru buyers are in the flashpoint of 'right to repair.'

• Vacant airport could become a car guy's dream!

• Creepy Elon tracking kid now targeting Russian oligarchs.

• Let's Go, Brandon! Winds up a vanity plate no-go.

ID. Buzz has Volkswagen has the EV world - and much more - juiced for the return of the microbus.

YOUR WEEK(END) EVENTS

There are all sorts of weekly and monthly meets to check out this week and weekend.  Plus if you're up for an outta-town excursion then there are a few multi-day events to pick from this weekend.

THURSDAY

• Bakersfield - Good Vibrations March Meet

• Lake Havasu, AZ - Havasu Deuce Show

• Yuma, AZ - Midnight At The Oasis

FRIDAY

• Bakersfield - Good Vibrations March Meet

• Lake Havasu, AZ - Havasu Deuce Show

• Yuma, AZ - Midnight At The Oasis

• Burbank - Classic Car Show

• Garden Grove - Main Street Car Show

SATURDAY

• Bakersfield - Good Vibrations March Meet

• Lake Havasu, AZ - Havasu Deuce Show

• Yuma, AZ - Midnight At The Oasis

• 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

• Simi Valley - Simi C&C

• Dana Point - Monarch Bay Cars And Coffee

• Carlsbad - CBad Cars And Coffee

• Tustin - Enderle Cars And Coffee

• Thousand Oaks - Conejo Valley C&C

• Torrance - Caffeine Cruisers

• Riverside - Cars And Coffee At Harvest

• San Diego - Point Loma Cars And Coffee

• Anaheim - Cars, Coffee And Culture

• Cypress - Cypress Cars And Coffee

• San Clemente - South OC Cars And Coffee

• Valencia - A Brunch of Cars

• Orange - Good Times Block Party

• Diamond Bar - Classic Car Meet

• Poway - Poway Cruisers Monthly Cruise-In

SUNDAY

• Bakersfield - Good Vibrations March Meet

• Yuma, AZ - Midnight At The Oasis

• Northridge - Classic Cars And Coffee

• Chino Hills - Cars And Coffee Chino Hills

• Rancho PV - San Pedro Cars And Coffee

• Escondido - Escondido Cars And Coffee

• Seal Beach - Hot Rods At The Beach

• Signal Hill - Pistons And Pin-Ups

• Ventura - Antique Adventures Classic Car Cruise

• Lakewood - Hot Cakes And Hot Rods

• Newport Beach - Chihuahua Car Meet Up

• Gardena - Every Sunday Car Show

• Pomona - Pomona Swap Meet

CARS AND COFFEE AT THE HARVEST

Great spot.  Huge parking lot. Good for taking pictures. 

And right next to an airfield

... just in case you need to fly. :0)