Wednesday, 4/2/2025

Good morning,

So gas prices are going to be a thing in California.  Bigger than they have ever been.  This should be interesting...

And while you'll see a bunch of speed camera stories below.  Our recent report on the

Top 10 Stolen Vehicles in SoCal

may surprise you.  

Del Mar

will be hoppin' this weekend.  And shout out to our latest community partner -

S&K Hoses & Fittings

!    

All the shows and news are linked below.

Keep driving!

-T

'Tis the weekend to run to Del Mar for rods, customs, and more! Details HERE.

First Sundays are East County C&C meets!  More HERE.

Cruise in celebration of all things NHRA at the LA County Fairgrounds!  More HERE.

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NEWS

HEADLINES

• Even legacy media is blaming CA policies for crazy gas prices

• Pain at the pump is being felt throughout SoCal

• Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Southern California

• Dude in OC tries to carjack a... garbage truck!?

• CA's Ocean Dunes are safe for now after appeals court ruling.

• SF's speed cameras discriminate based on income!?

• Speed camera tickets could be proportional to your speed here

• Speed cameras activating in big city Chicago

• State may take extreme measures to stop speeders

• All-New 2025 VW Tiguan pricing announced 

• Car dealer turned US Senator intros US car loan write offs

• Hard to believe a would be thief could be so dumb

TARIFFS

• Q1 car sales up on tariff uncertainty

• Big day for auto biz as tariffs loom hugely

• Here are the most impacted car makers from tariffs

• Detroit 3 to feel more tariff pain than Tesla or Rivian

• Toyota could feel the most pain from Trump's new tariffs

• Interesting infographic on what cars are assembled where.

• Hyundai's bet-hedging EV future with hybrid plans

• Hyundai's investing even more in the United States

• Major auto union workers flip to supporting Trump

EVs, ALTs & AUTONOMOUS

• Elon says they've ID'd the 'generals' behind Tesla attacks

• The end of the EV mandate - but could it return?

• Cybertruck not for you?  How about a Cyberboat?

• Tesla teams up on robotics for national security

• Ford files patent on electric vehicle stick shift!

TOP IT OFF

• US probes 2.2M Honda vehicles - possible engine issues

• Auto industry insider input wanted by SEMA on tariffs

• GMC 2-door sport ute hammers for nearly $250k at auction

• Could be the new 007 Aston Martin and it's worth a look

• Road sign swapping pranksters create headaches 

• Ridiculous power-roller skates are a thing - yikes

• Thermal Club delivers Honda another IndyCar win

• Volkswagen partners to support local shelter animals!

• Z NISMO partners with sushi knifemaker for clever pitch

• Super-rare 1972 Sprint Olympic Cherry Blossom 'Stang

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Finding the right hoses & fittings has never been easier!  Check out S&K's vast selection for your classic car's perfect fit!  More HERE.

Ventura's Moose Lodge is lettin' it run this weekend!  More HERE.

Cal-Rods' Surfari Vintage Trailer Rally Car Show rolls!  Details HERE!

VW ID.Buzz EV is the microbus reboot and cooler than ever.  Review HERE!