Wednesday, 8/23/23

Good morning friends,

Including all

car guys and car gals.

  :0)

So this weekend brings us the fancy-schmancy

San Marino Motor Classic

 - two days of automotive decadence!  

As always, all the coolest car shows and interesting news we've curated for you are linked below.

Finally, an announcement about

iDSC's brand new Car and Driving Directory

.  Got a business?  Here's your perfect opportunity to promote to car guys and gals throughout Southern California.  And

support your favorite car community

at the same time! 

Drive on,

-T

San Marino Motor Classic is rolling this weekend.  The Concours d'Elegance is on Sunday. But the festivities start Saturday. 

Details here.

NEWS

HEADLINES

• SoCal car theft scammer pleads guilty - gets 11-yrs.

• SF smash and grabbers making the city theirs.

• Pedestrians protest for safer streets in CA.

• More robotaxi accidents to report this week.

• LA County Gas Prices Topping Off Past Highs.

• Sobering perspective on 'green' energy vs. fossil fuels.

• Could EVs really become California's power grid backup?

  • While, Tesla drivers accused of stealing electricity!?

• CA influencing CO emissions rules - not in a good way.

• Legal perspective on local courts and climate change.

• Inflation Reduction Act has been benefitting who?!

• Small world connection between WH, climate policy, and China.

EVs, ALTs & AUTONOMOUS

• Battery factory in MI faces more questions/scrutiny.

• US cracking down on EV batteries tied to forced labor.

• Chevy dropping fuel cells into the Silverado lineup.

• Tesla's NV Gigafactory has new leadership.

• Cybertruck film shoot spotted - TV commercials?

TOP IT OFF

• Car buyers feeling the price pinch.

• Monterey sales down 16% this year... why?

• Sparks fly upon landing at John Wayne - hurricane.

• Russia's moon lander 'ceases to exist' upon landing.

OC's Animal Assistance League needs about 10 more cars for its 50th Anniversary event on Sunday, 9/10.  Help them help rescue animals!  

Details HERE

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CARS ON SHOW

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

• Camarillo - Old Town Car Cruise

• Los Angeles - Wheels & Whoppers

• Burbank - Valley Cruise Night

SATURDAY 

• Lacey Park - San Marino Motor Classic '23

• 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

• Torrance - Caffeine Cruisers

• El Segundo - Manhattan Beach C&C

• Riverside - Cars & Coffee @ The Harvest

• Camarillo - Crossroads Cars & Coffee

• Tehachapi - P-Dubs Cars And Coffee

• Rancho Santa Fe - Cars & Coffee Rancho

• Anaheim - Cars, Coffee, And Culture

• San Clemente - South OC C&C

• Valencia - A Brunch of Cars

• Oceanside - South O' Car Show ' 23

• Spring Valley - Christian Rods & Customs '23

SUNDAY

• Lacey Park - San Marino Motor Classic '23

• Northridge - Classic Cars And Coffee

• Chino Hills - Cars and Coffee Chino Hills

• Arcadia - Carcadia Cars And Coffee

• Griffith Park - Los Angeles C&C

• Woodland Hills - Supercar Sunday

• Ventura - Cars And Coffee Ventura

• Chula Vista - Sunday Funday C&C

• Escondido - Cars and Coffee Escondido

• Seal Beach - Hot Rods At The Beach

• Ventura - Antique Adventures Classic

• Lakewood - Hot Cakes And Hot Rods

• Oceanside - A Brunch Of Cars and Pizza

• Silverado - Cars And Coffee Silverado

• Newport Beach - Chihuahua Car Meet Up

• OC - Dana Point Classic Car Show 2023

• San Clemente - Pints & Pistons Classic Cars

• Gardena - Every Sunday Car Show

• Corona - IE Sunday Afternoon Cruise

• Santa Ana - Elks Charity Car Show 2023

• San Pedro - Legends By The Sea 2023

MONDAY

• Paramount - Deli Relics Car Meet

TUESDAY 

• Laguna Hills - Tuesday Night Cruise-In

iDSC's Car And Driving Directory is your go-to for businesses promoting products and services to car guys/gals throughout Southern California!  Post Your Business Ad HERE!

The annual DP Classic Car & Motorcycle Show is rolling in OC this weekend. 

Info HERE.

Thanks to Don H. for sending in the below pics of damage to fine automobiles from hurricanes past.  He used to live in Florida.