Wednesday, 8/16/23

Good morning!

In terms of volume, this weekend is probably one of the biggest for Southern California car shows.  They are happening everywhere!  And they're all linked below.

All the news stories that caught my attention this past week are linked below too. 

Finally, a topic dear to my heart is rescue animals.  Mr. Jake, my best friend, came into our lives as a rescue.  In fact, I was adopted!

Anyway, the Animal Assistance League has asked for our help.  They're having a 50th anniversary event and they want a stable of cool cars to display.  There are no fees associated.  Please

follow this link to learn about displaying your car

.  Or reply to this email and I'll connect you directly to them.  

Thanks and keep driving!

-T

Charger Steve's classic car showdown is happening!  

Details here.

THE STORIES

HEADLINES

• SoCal tops nationwide gas prices

• Gas price pinch being felt nationwide

• Gas stations here are shutting early b/c crime

• Experts worry 'renewables' alone won't cut it

• Coal remains king in the energy equation

• Climate initiatives get a fresh spin w/ new labeling

• What Presidential hopefuls say about EPA

• Getaway cars used in this LA area robbery

• CA college kid carjacked at gunpoint

• China beating German carmakers in EV output

• More CA traffic being interrupted by robotaxis 

• SF traffic is surprising b/c workers told to stay home

• SF robotaxis being used for hanky-panky

• Automakers ban together for EV charging

• F150 Lightning charges frustration on family road trip

• Ford CEO realizes shocking obstacles to charging.

• Ford selling hands-free BlueCruise as a subscription

EVs, ALTS & AUTONOMOUS

• Tesla: How about less range - want that!?

• Covered Cybertrucks spotted at factory

• Elon says Teslas are getting smarter - sorta.

• Tesla: Average transaction price down 20% YoY

• Self-driving car camera crash footage

• Failed Lordstown reaches another BK deal

• VinFast pops on stock debut - beware IMO

• Faraday Future finally delivers a car!

TOP IT OFF

• List of richest billionaires in the automotive industry

• Incredibly foolish concert goers selfie on 3rd rail track

• Virgin Galactic readies first space tourist flight

• Russian space agency preps for moon mission

• Harvard scientist on UFOs/aliens uniting humanity

OH, THE IRONY

Stumbled across this on social media... summing up much of the EV story

outside

of big markets like Southern California.

SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER!

Car shows are always better with friends! Use the link below to share with your pals.

THE SHOWS

WEDNESDAY

• Cerritos - Chariosts SoCal Meet

• El Cajon - Classic Car Cruise

THURSDAY

• La Mesa - Classic Car Show Night

FRIDAY

• Redondo - Cruise At The Beach

• Garden Grove - Main Street Classic

• Escondido - Cruisin' Grand Car Meet

• Burbank - Classic Car Show

• Los Angeles - Wheels & Whoppers

• Burbank - Valley Cruise Night

SATURDAY 

• Wrightwood - Wrightwood Classic 2023

• Camarillo - Wings Over Camarillo 2023

• 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

• Bonita - Cars & Coffee Bonita

• La Quinta - La Quinta Cars And Coffee

• Thousand Oaks - Conejo Valley C&C

• Torrance - Caffeine Cruisers

• Covina - Saturday Morning Car Corral

• IE - Grand Terrace Cars And Coffee

• Riverside - Cars & Coffee @ The Harvest

• Tehachapi - P-Dubs Cars And Coffee

• San Dimas - SD Cars And Coffee

• Rancho Santa Fe - Cars & Coffee Rancho

• Anaheim - Cars, Coffee, And Culture

• San Diego - Wild Rides Car Show 2023

• San Clemente - South OC C&C

• Valencia - A Brunch of Cars

• Lakewood - Wheels For Meals 2023

• OC - La Habra Christian Car Show '23

• El Segundo - Main Stree Car Show 2023

• Long Beach - Underoath Cruise Nights

• Chino Hills - Saturday Night CarZ

• Glendora - Flashback Classic 2023

• Perris - Hot August Nights 2023

SUNDAY

• Camarillo - Wings Over Camarillo 2023

• Northridge - Classic Cars And Coffee

• Chino Hills - Cars and Coffee Chino Hills

• Villa Park - Cars And Coffee VP

• Woodland Hills - Supercar Sunday

• Chula Vista - Sunday Funday C&C

• Riverside - Cars And Coffee Riverside

• MdR - Zuma Cars & Coffee

• Escondido - Cars and Coffee Escondido

• Seal Beach - Hot Rods At The Beach

• Ventura - Antique Adventures Classic

• Lakewood - Hot Cakes And Hot Rods

• Orange - Carbs 'N Coffee Meet Up

• Newport Beach - Chihuahua Car Meet Up

• Tehachapi - Thunder On The Mountain 2023

• Gardena - Every Sunday Car Show

• Carlsbad - Windmill Classic Cars & Music

MONDAY

• Paramount - Deli Relics Car Meet

TUESDAY 

• Laguna Hills - Tuesday Night Cruise-In

With Summer's end on the horizon, it's time to start thinking about the next steps in your automotive experience.  Maybe that means a new toy or selling yours.  Check out the ads or post yours!

Show off your sweet ride for free!

It's happening Sunday, September, 10th in Surf City.  Supporting a no-kill animal shelter.  They need cars to show at their upcoming event.  It costs you nothing.  Just bring your sweet ride and enjoy the food, fun and friendly atmosphere. 

Reply to this email and I'll personally connect you.

Details are HERE!

P.S. 

I really want to help these guys.

  So if you want

to display your car reply to this email and I'll connect you

with the right people! 

Thank you!

Thanks to Mary-Ellen O. for sending this sweet shot.  Just look at that handsome fellow wearing his iDriveSoCal hat!  That's from Hot Summer Nights In Reno, NV.  Thanks again Mary-Ellen!