<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kings Road is a dispatch from the heart of Southern California car culture.]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ia6A!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F146430a4-783a-4561-85dd-34008b36bc9e_300x300.png</url><title>Kings Road</title><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:11:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[kingsroadsocal@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[kingsroadsocal@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[kingsroadsocal@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[kingsroadsocal@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Roll Call 3/18 - 3/23]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running outta time...]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/roll-call-318-323</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/roll-call-318-323</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:53:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YjiJ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff78abe66-cb19-406b-8552-1e85d6f7a787_2670x2002.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello, friends! It&#8217;s been a busy week on our end, and I&#8217;ll be honest&#8230; this week&#8217;s list didn&#8217;t get quite the attention I&#8217;d normally give it. Please forgive any rough formatting, and be aware there may be some duplicates or errors. <em><strong>Double-check everything before you gas up and head out!</strong></em></p><p>Have a great week. Respect the spot, and get motoring!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YjiJ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff78abe66-cb19-406b-8552-1e85d6f7a787_2670x2002.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YjiJ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff78abe66-cb19-406b-8552-1e85d6f7a787_2670x2002.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YjiJ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff78abe66-cb19-406b-8552-1e85d6f7a787_2670x2002.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YjiJ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff78abe66-cb19-406b-8552-1e85d6f7a787_2670x2002.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YjiJ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff78abe66-cb19-406b-8552-1e85d6f7a787_2670x2002.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YjiJ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff78abe66-cb19-406b-8552-1e85d6f7a787_2670x2002.jpeg" width="1456" height="1092" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f78abe66-cb19-406b-8552-1e85d6f7a787_2670x2002.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1092,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:968647,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/i/191330120?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff78abe66-cb19-406b-8552-1e85d6f7a787_2670x2002.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YjiJ!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff78abe66-cb19-406b-8552-1e85d6f7a787_2670x2002.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YjiJ!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff78abe66-cb19-406b-8552-1e85d6f7a787_2670x2002.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YjiJ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff78abe66-cb19-406b-8552-1e85d6f7a787_2670x2002.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YjiJ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff78abe66-cb19-406b-8552-1e85d6f7a787_2670x2002.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">This week&#8217;s vibe.</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Wednesday &#183; March 18</strong></h2><p><strong>Beach City Classics Weekly Meet Up</strong><br>6 &#8211; 8 am<br>Huntington Beach Sports Complex &#183; Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach</p><p><strong>BIG Wednesdays Car Show</strong><br>5 &#8211; 7:30 pm<br>Mr D&#8217;s Diner, Bakery &amp; Bar &#183; 126 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Placentia</p><p><strong>JP43 1on1 at RacersEdge</strong><br>(Track/racing &#8211; see Racing section below.)</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Thursday &#183; March 19</strong></h2><p><strong>Cars and Coffee at Earl&#8217;s Donuts</strong><br>8 am &#8211; (end time not listed)<br>Earl&#8217;s Donuts &#183; 20429 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Friday &#183; March 20</strong></h2><p><strong>Garden Grove Friday Night Cruise</strong><br>5 &#8211; 8 pm<br>Historic Main Street &#183; Main Street, Garden Grove</p><p><strong>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy Weekly Classic Car Show</strong><br>4 &#8211; 10 pm<br>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy &#183; 4211 W Riverside Dr, Burbank</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Saturday &#183; March 21</strong></h2><p><strong>Donut Derelicts</strong><br>5 &#8211; 8 am<br>Adams Ave. Donuts &#183; Magnolia &amp; Adams, Huntington Beach</p><p><strong>Conejo Valley Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7 &#8211; 10 am<br>Firestone Complete Auto Care &#183; 598 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks</p><p><strong>Donuts &amp; Dipsticks Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7 &#8211; 9 am<br>2001 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia</p><p><strong>Monarch Bay Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7 &#8211; 9 am<br>32880 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point</p><p><strong>Enderle Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7 &#8211; 9 am<br>Enderle Center &#183; 17350 17th Street, Tustin</p><p><strong>GardenWalk Coffee Cars &amp; Culture</strong><br>8 am &#8211; 1 pm<br>Anaheim GardenWalk &#183; 400 West Disney Way, Anaheim</p><p><strong>South OC Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>9 &#8211; 11 am<br>Outlets at San Clemente &#183; 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente</p><p><strong>A Brunch of Cars</strong><br>9 &#8211; 11 am<br>24025 Newhall Ranch Road, Santa Clarita</p><p><strong>Sunrunners Carne Asada Run Car Show</strong><br>10 am &#8211; 3 pm<br>Eager Park &#183; 10th &amp; G St, Imperial</p><p><strong>West Coast International Car &amp; Bike Show</strong><br>10 am &#8211; 2 pm<br>621 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon</p><p><strong>PCA Cal-Inland &#8212; New Member Celebration</strong><br>(Time TBA &#8211; see Heads Up)<br>Santa Clarita Valley &#183; Santa Clarita</p><p><strong>EV Cars and Coffee &#8211; Temecula (PCA Vineyard)</strong><br>(Time TBA &#8211; see Heads Up)<br>Temecula</p><p><strong>New Member Party &#8211; Kompoocha Brewing (PCA Vineyard)</strong><br>(Time TBA &#8211; see Heads Up)<br>Kompoocha Brewing &#183; Temecula</p><p><strong>PCA-SDR Gravel Road Tour</strong><br>(See Heads Up / Racing crossover)<br>Santa Ysabel Preserve &#183; Santa Ysabel</p><p><strong>PSR Desert Breakfast Social</strong><br>(Time TBA &#8211; see Heads Up)<br>Indio</p><p><strong>Super Star Saturday Car Show</strong><br>5 &#8211; 7:30 pm<br>1091 N. Tustin Ave., Anaheim</p><p><strong>CO Yota Nights</strong><br>7 pm &#8211; (end time not listed)<br>10870 Katella Ave, Garden Grove</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Sunday &#183; March 22</strong></h2><p><strong>Balboa Car Show</strong><br>7 &#8211; 9 am<br>Old Newport Realty &#183; 607 East Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach</p><p><strong>Lakeside Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7 &#8211; 10 am<br>9760 Wintergardens Blvd, Lakeside</p><p><strong>Supercar Sunday</strong><br>7 &#8211; 10 am<br>Porsche Woodland Hills &#183; Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills</p><p><strong>Hot Rods At The Beach</strong><br>8 &#8211; 11 am<br>Marni&#8217;s (formerly Glory Days) &#183; 620 Pacific Coast Hwy, Seal Beach</p><p><strong>Hot Cakes &amp; Hot Rods</strong><br>8 &#8211; 11 am<br>Glory Days Sports Grill &#183; 4132 Woodruff Avenue, Lakewood</p><p><strong>Escondido Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8 am &#8211; (end time not listed)<br>Kit Carson Park &#183; 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido</p><p><strong>Exotics &amp; Espresso</strong><br>9 &#8211; 11 am<br>150 Progress, Irvine</p><p><strong>Chihuahua Newport Beach Car Show</strong><br>9 am &#8211; noon<br>Chihuahua Cerveza &#183; 3107 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach</p><p><strong>Pints &amp; Pistons</strong><br>12 &#8211; 2 pm<br>Lost Winds Brewing Co &#183; 924 Calle Negocio, Suite C, San Clemente</p><p><strong>Black Angus Steakhouse Car Show</strong><br>10:30 am &#8211; 1:30 pm<br>Black Angus Steakhouse &#183; 707 E St, Chula Vista</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Monday &#183; March 23</strong></h2><p><strong>Monday Madness Car Show</strong><br>5 &#8211; 7 pm<br>126 Yorba Linda Blvd., Placentia</p><p><strong>Modelo Mondays</strong><br>6 &#8211; 9 pm<br>Larry&#8217;s Pizza &#183; 926 W Orangethorpe, Fullerton</p><p>&#8203;</p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowriders Get a Forever Stamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[What was once outlawed is now celebrated by the very country that once tried to suppress it.]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/lowriders-get-a-forever-stamp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/lowriders-get-a-forever-stamp</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:17:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b99e0afb-8075-43d3-bd9b-38739a80dbaa_1424x813.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week, the United States Postal Service unveiled something that might&#8217;ve seemed impossible just a few decades ago: <em>The Lowriders Forever Stamp Collection.</em> The launch took place in San Diego, where five gleaming examples of lowrider art were celebrated in a first&#8209;day ceremony. Chrome gleaming, candy paint catching the light, each vehicle doubling as both a time capsule and a testament.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4hJe!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc9366f7-5545-4e70-bfba-9ec1cd3629cc_1479x1109.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4hJe!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc9366f7-5545-4e70-bfba-9ec1cd3629cc_1479x1109.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4hJe!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc9366f7-5545-4e70-bfba-9ec1cd3629cc_1479x1109.jpeg 848w, 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They&#8217;ve cruised through our summers, our soundtracks, and our sense of what it means to belong to this region. For decades, they&#8217;ve been vibrant symbols of style and storytelling. Cars that spoke of family, pride, patience, and precision, with a shrug toward horsepower.</p><p>So this stamp release hits differently. It&#8217;s not just a federal nod to custom cars. It&#8217;s recognition of a culture that shaped the visual and emotional language of Southern California. For Chicano and Southwest communities, it&#8217;s especially significant An affirmation that what once rolled through the barrios and boulevards of East LA is now rolling into the archives of American heritage.</p><p>Until recently, cruising wasn&#8217;t even legal here. California&#8217;s AB 436 finally overturned statewide lowrider bans in 2024, ending a half&#8209;century of quiet criminalization. The irony is striking: what was once outlawed is now institutionalized and celebrated by the very country that once tried to suppress it.</p><p>Each <em>Lowriders Forever</em> stamp carries more than a car; it carries a legacy. One you can now find at any post office or <strong><a href="https://www.usps.com/">usps.com</a>.</strong> A small rectangle honoring a culture that&#8217;s been part of thw Los Angeles scene for as long as I can remember.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kings Road Roll Call]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/11/26 &#8211; 3/16/26]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/the-kings-road-roll-call</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/the-kings-road-roll-call</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:35:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iafJ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2c8adec2-ca5b-4b37-a6ec-acbce4d07e6d_3266x2146.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back, gearheads! We are staring down the barrel of an absolutely massive week in Southern California car culture. From the historic, tire-smoking hallowed grounds of Pomona to a brand-new Fast &amp; Furious exhibit dropping at the Petersen, the grid is packed. Whether you&#8217;re shaking down a track toy out at Chuckwalla, navigating a road rally in the canyons, or just looking for a solid bear claw and some vintage steel to get your morning started, we have your map right here.</p><p>Here is your official, exhaustive Kings Road Roll Call for March 11 &#8211; March 16, 2026:</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iafJ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2c8adec2-ca5b-4b37-a6ec-acbce4d07e6d_3266x2146.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iafJ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2c8adec2-ca5b-4b37-a6ec-acbce4d07e6d_3266x2146.jpeg 424w, 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Thirty minutes to socialize and swap car stories, a quick meeting about upcoming events, then cruising Main Street. ALL are welcome.</p><p><strong>BIG Wednesdays Car Show</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>Mr D&#8217;s Diner, 126 Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia, CA<br>Get over the mid-week hump with a fantastic, family-friendly car show anchored around a classic Orange County diner setting. Expect a highly diverse mix of local builds. Participants get 10% off at Mr. D&#8217;s.</p><p><strong>Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Location changes weekly &#8211; check their socials for this week&#8217;s spot<br>The Simi Valley crew moves the party around town every Wednesday. Follow their updates for the meeting point.</p><div><hr></div><h2>THURSDAY (3/12)</h2><p><strong>Cars and Coffee at Earl&#8217;s Donuts</strong><br>8:00 AM<br>20429 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, CA<br>Fresh coffee, warm donuts, and gorgeous cars. An absolute morning staple for the San Fernando Valley community. Respect the spot and enjoy the local flavor.</p><p><strong>Filthy Buggers Air-Cooled Meet</strong><br>7:00 PM<br>Ventura Blvd &amp; Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA<br>A weekly Thursday evening gathering for the air-cooled faithful. VWs, Porsches, and anything with a fan on the back of the engine &#8211; bring it.</p><div><hr></div><h2>FRIDAY (3/13)</h2><p><strong>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy Weekly Classic Car Show</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>4211 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA<br>This historic mid-century cruising tradition defines the LA classic car scene. Come for the meticulously restored mid-century beauties, and stay for the legendary Big Boy combo and unmatched cinematic vibes.</p><p><strong>Garden Grove Friday Night Cruise</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Historic Main Street, Garden Grove, CA<br>One of the longest-running and best Friday night atmospheres in Orange County. Packed with traditional customs and friendly locals rolling down Main Street to properly welcome the weekend.</p><p><strong>Bellflower Boulevard Cruise Night</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>Bellflower Blvd, Lakewood, CA<br>An awesome annual cruise night rolling through the Bellflower corridor. Great mix of classics, hot rods, and lowriders coming out for a Friday the 13th edition.</p><p><strong>Valley Cruise Night @ Fosters Freeze</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>201 S. Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA<br>Another great Burbank Friday option. The Valley Cruise Night crew gathers at Fosters Freeze before hitting the streets.</p><p><strong>Fuel Pump Fridays @ Rt. 66 Classic Grill</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>18730 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA<br>A Route 66&#8211;themed Friday night gathering up in Santa Clarita. Great food, great vibes, and a solid local crowd rolling in all evening.</p><div><hr></div><h2>SATURDAY (3/14)</h2><p><strong>Donut Derelicts</strong><br>6:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Adams Ave Donuts, 9015 Adams Ave (Magnolia &amp; Adams), Huntington Beach, CA<br>The absolute granddaddy of all morning car meets. Since 1985, the true diehards have been showing up here before sunrise for incredible historic hot rods. Be early, be respectful, and soak in the history.</p><p><strong>Early Rodder&#8217;s</strong><br>6:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>United Artists Theatre, 1919 Verdugo Blvd, La Ca&#241;ada, CA<br>An early-morning Foothill classic. Hot rods, customs, and vintage iron in a gorgeous setting.</p><p><strong>Caffeine Cruisers</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Artesia &amp; Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA<br>A strong South Bay morning meet with a great mix of everything &#8211; muscle, import, exotic, and classic.</p><p><strong>Bonita Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Bonita Donuts, 4414 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA<br>San Diego County&#8217;s reliable Saturday morning donut-and-car fix.</p><p><strong>Cbad Cars</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>7130 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA<br>North County San Diego&#8217;s laid-back Saturday morning gathering by the coast.</p><p><strong>Coffee N&#8217; Cars</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 8:30 AM<br>23222 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA<br>Quick and early Saturday morning caffeine hit for the SCV crowd before A Brunch of Cars kicks off down the road.</p><p><strong>County Line Cars And Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>The Promenade at Westlake, 140 Promenade Way, Thousand Oaks, CA<br>Wake up the Ventura County line! A stellar 2nd-Saturday gathering of high-end exotics, American muscle, and pristine classics in a beautiful setting.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee Santa Barbara (PCA Santa Barbara)</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, CA<br><a href="https://www.pcasb.org/">pcasb.org</a><br>The PCA Santa Barbara Region&#8217;s 2nd-Saturday gathering at Leadbetter Beach. Social hour starts at 8:00 AM, meeting at 9:00 AM. Gorgeous coastal views and a stunning array of Porsches and European sports cars.</p><p><strong>Redlands Cars and Coffee</strong><br>8:30 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Escape Craft Brewery, 440 Oriental Ave, Redlands, CA<br>Inland Empire folks, this one&#8217;s for you. An awesome morning gathering in downtown Redlands with a fantastic local community vibe.</p><p><strong>Bonita High School Auto Shop Car Show</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<br>3102 D Street, La Verne, CA<br>Support the next generation of wrenchers! Bonita High&#8217;s auto shop hosts their annual show. Classics, hot rods, and muscle cars welcome.</p><p><strong>A Brunch of Cars</strong><br>9:00 AM<br>24025 Newhall Ranch Road, Santa Clarita, CA<br>Sleep in a little and still catch a great show with this highly relaxed Saturday morning gathering up in Santa Clarita.</p><p><strong>Poway High Auto Club Car Show</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 1:00 PM<br>15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA<br>Support the next generation of gearheads! A fantastic community show hosted by the local Poway High Auto Club down in San Diego County.</p><p><strong>PCA Cal-Inland &#8212; 2nd Saturday Tour</strong><br>9:15 AM staging / 9:30 AM drivers meeting<br>Santa Clarita Valley, CA<br><a href="https://www.pca.org/">pca.org</a><br>The Porsche Club of America&#8217;s California Inland region fires up the flat-sixes for a spirited 77-mile canyon run through Bouquet Canyon, San Francisquito, and Angeles Forest Highway. Registration required.</p><p><strong>PSR Driving Tour to K1 Circuit</strong><br>9:30 AM meet / 10:00 AM departure<br>The Shops at Palm Desert, Palm Desert, CA<br><a href="https://www.pca.org/">pca.org</a><br>The Palm Springs Region PCA heads out for a gorgeous 65-mile desert driving tour that culminates at the K1 Circuit in Winchester. Great cars and great desert roads.</p><p><strong>Dragsters &amp; Donuts</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>3333 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA<br>Inland Empire drag culture meets Saturday morning donuts. Great hot rods and quarter-mile machinery.</p><p><strong>GearHead Society SoCal Car Show</strong><br>11:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<br>Yanks Air Museum, Chino, CA<br>An indoor/outdoor car show inside one of SoCal&#8217;s coolest aviation museums. Live DJ, awards, and a curated lineup of all makes and models.</p><p><strong>A Fast &amp; Furious Legacy &#8211; Exhibit Opening</strong> <em>(See Workshops &amp; Exhibits below)</em></p><p><strong>Whiskey &amp; Wheels</strong><br>4:00 PM<br>3301 N. Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA<br>The first Whiskey &amp; Wheels of 2026! A laid-back Saturday evening classic car meet in Burbank.</p><p><strong>Lions Automotive Art &amp; Design Experience</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>Lions Automobilia Foundation, 2790 E Del Amo Blvd, Rancho Dominguez, CA<br>A curated evening celebrating Southern California&#8217;s automotive art and design heritage inside the Lions Automobilia museum. Ticketed event.</p><div><hr></div><h2>SUNDAY (3/15)</h2><p><strong>Supercar Sunday</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave (use Victory Blvd &amp; Mason St entrance), Woodland Hills, CA<br>The Valley&#8217;s premier performance hub. This week is Porsche Marque Day, presented by Porsche Woodland Hills. Come drool over a spectacular lineup of exotics, hypercars, and rare custom builds.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee La Mesa</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>La Mesa Blvd (between Spring &amp; 4th St), La Mesa, CA<br>A fantastic early morning neighborhood meetup right on the boulevard for the East County San Diego crowd.</p><p><strong>San Diego Automotive Museum Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:30 AM &#8211; 9:30 AM<br>2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA<br>The SDAM&#8217;s monthly Sunday C&amp;C in Balboa Park. All types welcome, plus early museum access.</p><p><strong>Hot Cakes &amp; Hot Rods</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Glory Days Sports Grill, 4132 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA<br>Exactly what it sounds like: Vintage iron, great folks, and hearty food for a super chill Sunday hang. Hosted by the Mercifuls Car Club.</p><p><strong>29th Glendale Elks Charity Car &amp; Motorcycle Show</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 3:30 PM<br>120 E. Colorado St, Glendale, CA<br>A major annual charity show featuring classic cars, hot rods, and motorcycles. Multiple award categories, DJ music, food, and great raffle prizes. One of the biggest Sunday shows this week.</p><p><strong>Escondido Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA<br>A growing North County San Diego gathering with shade (!), a friendly crowd, and room for everyone.</p><p><strong>Hot Rods at the Beach</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Glory Days Seaside Grill, 620 Pacific Coast Hwy, Seal Beach, CA<br>An intimate beachside C&amp;C with lawn chairs, ocean breezes, and legendary regulars.</p><p><strong>Simi Valley Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Lucky Dog Cafe, 2139 Tapo St, Simi Valley, CA<br>The Simi Valley crew&#8217;s Sunday morning stop. Hosted by Fontana Motorsports.</p><p><strong>San Fernando Valley Breakfast Meet Up (SoCal MG Club)</strong><br>8:30 AM<br>Greystoke Grill, 18395 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA<br>The classic British car faithful take over the Valley for their monthly 3rd-Sunday breakfast meetup! All are welcome.</p><p><strong>Exotics &amp; Espresso</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>150 Progress, Irvine, CA<br>Orange County&#8217;s high-end exotic gathering. Now running every Sunday. Roll through to see some of the rarest, most expensive, and fastest modern machinery on the road today.</p><p><strong>Golden Cove British Car Meet</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<br>31176 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA<br>A 3rd-Sunday monthly meetup for British car enthusiasts on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Stunning ocean-bluff setting.</p><p><strong>Motors4Music Car Show Fundraiser</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM<br>San Marcos High School, 1615 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA<br>A fantastic Sunday show raising funds for the local high school music program. Good tunes, great cars, and an awesome cause.</p><p><strong>The Kip Cyprus Collection Tour</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>5452 Oceanus Drive, Huntington Beach, CA<br><a href="https://www.socalccca.org/">socalccca.org</a><br>The Classic Car Club of Southern California, along with the Lincoln &amp; Continental Owners Club and the Earle C. Anthony Region Packard Club, hosts an exclusive, highly curated viewing of this incredible private collection in HB. Expect Packards, Corvettes, Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari Daytona, and much more. Registration closed March 11.</p><p><strong>Pistons &amp; Brunch | Car, Truck &amp; Motorcycle Show</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 1:00 PM<br>1563 S. State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA<br>Sleep in, grab some brunch, and check out an awesome mixed-genre show inside one of the absolute coolest automotive event spaces in Orange County.</p><div><hr></div><h2>MONDAY (3/16)</h2><p><strong>Monday Madness Car Show</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>126 Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia, CA<br>Kick off the week with a chill, family-friendly neighborhood vibe. Classic rides gathering at Mr. D&#8217;s in Placentia to beat the Monday blues.</p><p><strong>Modelo Monday Cruise</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>Larry&#8217;s Pizza, 926 W Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA<br>Pizza, cold drinks, and cool cars. An incredibly laid-back Orange County weeknight staple where the local community comes out to just hang.</p><div><hr></div><h2>&#127937; RACING EVENTS</h2><p><strong>NHRA Divisional &amp; Sportsman Event (Division 7 Race #2)</strong><br>Thursday, March 12 &#8211; Sunday, March 15<br>In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, Pomona, CA<br><a href="https://www.nhradiv7.com/">nhradiv7.com</a><br>The spiritual home of drag racing! The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series returns to Pomona for the first divisional points meet since 2002, as part of NHRA&#8217;s 75th-anniversary celebration. Expect a massive turnout and a electric atmosphere.</p><p><strong>Tamale Track Days @ Buttonwillow</strong><br>Friday, March 13<br>Buttonwillow Raceway Park (Classic 13CW), Buttonwillow, CA<br><a href="https://tamaletrackdays.com/">tamaletrackdays.com</a><br>A boutique 36-car track day on the beloved Classic configuration at Buttonwillow. Includes pro photos and gourmet lunch.</p><p><strong>SCCA Ron Dunlop Memorial Road Rally</strong><br>Saturday, March 14<br>Check-in: 9:00 AM / Meeting: 9:30 AM / First car out: 10:01 AM<br>Start: Dink&#8217;s Deli &amp; Bagel Bakery, 28170 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA<br><a href="https://www.scca.com/">scca.com</a><br>Grab a bagel and hit the road! The Santa Monica Sports Car Club hosts this memorial navigational rally &#8212; approximately 85 miles over 3.5 hours on scenic roads. $35 per car.</p><p><strong>Speed Ventures Track Weekend &amp; HTAC</strong><br>Saturday, March 14 &#8211; Sunday, March 15<br>Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA<br><a href="https://www.speedventures.com/">speedventures.com</a><br>A massive open-track weekend out in the beautiful low desert! Featuring the Miata TT Championship, 86 Cup, GR Movement, Wilwood Corvette Challenge, Nissan Challenge, and the highly competitive Honda Time Attack Challenge. Sunday features the Bimmer Challenge.</p><p><strong>San Diego SCCA RallyCross</strong><br>Saturday, March 14 (Practice) &#8211; Sunday, March 15 (Competition)<br>Ramona Fairgrounds, 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA<br><a href="https://www.scca.com/">scca.com</a><br>Get dirty! The SCCA San Diego Region is taking over the dirt at the Ramona Fairgrounds for a full weekend of sideways, slip-angle action.</p><p><strong>So Cal Dirt Karters / Imperial Dirt Karts Winter Co-Series (Race 5)</strong><br>Saturday, March 14<br>Perris Raceway (Flat Track), Perris, CA<br>High-speed karting action sliding around the dirt oval in Perris. Incredible to watch, even better to drive.</p><p><strong>PCA-LA Autocross Championship Series</strong><br>Sunday, March 15<br>Angel Stadium, 2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA<br><a href="https://www.motorsportreg.com/">motorsportreg.com</a><br>The Porsche Club of America Los Angeles region takes over the Big A&#8217;s parking lot. Cone dodgers, bring your A-game! PCA membership required.</p><div><hr></div><h2>WORKSHOPS &amp; EXHIBITS</h2><p><strong>Cars &amp; Careers Fair</strong><br>Wednesday, March 11 | 10:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA<br><a href="https://www.petersen.org/">petersen.org</a><br>An amazing networking and educational event hosted by the Petersen for high school students looking to break into the automotive industry. Features Mazda, Mecum Auctions, SEMA, Singer Vehicle Design, and more. SOLD OUT &#8212; but companies can still present.</p><p><strong>A Fast &amp; Furious Legacy &#8211; Exhibit Opening</strong><br>Saturday, March 14 | 9:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<br>Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA<br><a href="https://www.petersen.org/">petersen.org</a><br>The Petersen officially opens their brand new exhibit celebrating 25 years of the Fast &amp; Furious franchise! Featuring 23 screen-used vehicles including the iconic orange Supra, the neon green Eclipse, Vin Diesel&#8217;s Charger R/T, and Suki&#8217;s pink S2000. The parking garage transforms into a JDM car show across three floors. VIP packages available. This exhibit runs through April 2027.</p><div><hr></div><h2>HEADS-UP (Upcoming Major Events)</h2><p>Clear your schedules, book your hotels, and prep your rides &#8212; these are the heavy hitters coming down the pipeline:</p><p><strong>March 21&#8211;22:</strong> NASA SoCal Competition School @ Willow Springs. NASA is hosting their intensive Comp School to get you licensed for real wheel-to-wheel racing.</p><p><strong>March 21&#8211;22:</strong> SCCA Hoosier Super Tour @ Buttonwillow. The premiere amateur road racing series hits the brand new &#8220;Circuit&#8221; layout.</p><p><strong>April 4&#8211;6:</strong> Goodguys 25th Meguiar&#8217;s Del Mar Nationals @ Del Mar Fairgrounds. Over 2,500 of the finest pre-1999 hot rods, customs, and muscle cars take over the coast.</p><p><strong>April 17&#8211;19:</strong> Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach @ Downtown Long Beach. The Monaco of the West! IndyCar and IMSA GTP/GTD prototypes absolutely flying through the city streets.</p><p><strong>April 24&#8211;26:</strong> La Jolla Concours d&#8217;Elegance @ La Jolla Cove. The absolute pinnacle of the regional exhibition circuit. Jaw-dropping vintage metal and ocean breezes.</p><p><strong>May 29&#8211;31:</strong> Velocity Invitational @ Sonoma Raceway. America&#8217;s greatest car culture event mixing historic race cars, hypercars, and radical drift whips!</p><p><strong>June 19&#8211;21:</strong> NASCAR San Diego Weekend @ Naval Base Coronado. A groundbreaking 3.4-mile street circuit built right on the active Naval Air Station!</p><div><hr></div><p>See you out on the road! Drive safe, respect the spot, and keep SoCal car culture alive. That means <strong>no burnouts</strong> and <strong>no excessive revving</strong> at events &#8212; we don&#8217;t want to give anyone a reason to shut these meets down. The more chill we keep it, the longer these meets stay on the map. &#127937;</p><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome back, gear-heads! Cars, coffee, and camaraderie.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roll Call: Week of 3/3/26 &#8211; 3/9/26]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/welcome-back-gear-heads-cars-coffee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/welcome-back-gear-heads-cars-coffee</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:33:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wY_P!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6fc55f40-fb59-49f5-be1d-d55a59257c16_4032x3024.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You asked for the ultimate deep dive, and we went hunting. This week, we are bringing you absolutely everything firing up their engines from the coastal enclaves of SantaBarbara all the way down to the San Diego border. Whether you&#8217;re chasing dawn-patrol coastal fog, hitting the canyons, or just looking for an excuse to grab a donut and talk shop, this is your definitiveSoCal roadmap.</p><p>Here is your completely uncensored Kings Road Roll Call for the week of March 3 &#8211; March 9, 2026.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wY_P!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6fc55f40-fb59-49f5-be1d-d55a59257c16_4032x3024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wY_P!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6fc55f40-fb59-49f5-be1d-d55a59257c16_4032x3024.jpeg 424w, 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class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Supercar Sundays never disappoint.</figcaption></figure></div><h2><strong>TUESDAY</strong></h2><p><strong>Hot Rods Unlimited Tuesday Night Cruise-In<br></strong>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>In-N-Out Burger, 24001 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA</p><p>Double-doubles and Detroit iron. The Hot Rods Unlimited crew always brings out a stellar lineup of traditional hot rods to kick off the early week in South OC.</p><p><strong>PCA-SDR Monthly Board Meeting<br></strong>6:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>The Vault, Miramar, San Diego, CA</p><p>Want to get involved behind the scenes of one of the most activePorsche chapters in the nation? The San Diego Region PCA is hosting their monthly planning meeting at The Vault.</p><p><strong>Granada Hills Tuesday Cruiz-In<br></strong>6:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>18090 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills, CA</p><p>A staple Valley neighborhood meetup. Roll down Chatsworth Street and find a sweet mix of modern muscle, timeless classics, and laid-back community vibes.</p><p><strong>Tuesdays at Ventura Cove Park &#8216;n Chill<br></strong>8:00 PM<br>3211 Gleason Rd, San Diego, CA</p><p>Keep the evening cruising right by the water in Mission Bay. Just park up, chill out, and enjoy the ocean breeze under the stars with the SD night crew.</p><p><strong>WEDNESDAY</strong></p><p><strong>Beach City Classics Weekly Meet Up<br></strong>6:00 PM<br>Huntington Beach Sports Complex, Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA</p><p>Mid-week social for the HB locals! Beach City Classics kicks off with socializing at 6:00 PM, followed by a brief meeting, and then a cruise down Main Street USA for food and fun.</p><p><strong>BIG Wednesdays Car Show<br></strong>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>Mr D&#8217;s Diner, 126 Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia, CA</p><p>Get over the mid-week hump with this fantastic family-friendly car show anchored around a classic OC diner setting.</p><h2><strong>THURSDAY</strong></h2><p><strong>Cars and Coffee at Earl&#8217;s Donuts<br></strong>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>20429 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, CA</p><p>Fresh coffee, bear claws, and gorgeous cars. An absolute morning staple for the San Fernando Valley community. Every Thursday.</p><p><strong>Gasratz Car Meet<br></strong>(1st &amp; 3rd Thursdays)<br>6:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>1609 Hawthorne Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA</p><p>Thursday night hangs in the South Bay! This week is the 1st Thursday of the month, so the Gasratz crew is out in force. Kick some tires and talk builds as the sun goes down over the Pacific.</p><h2><strong>FRIDAY</strong></h2><p><strong>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy Weekly Classic Car Show<br></strong>4:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>4211 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA</p><p>This historic mid-century cruising tradition defines the LA classic cars cene. Come for the meticulously restored beauties, stay for the legendary Big Boy combo.</p><p><strong>Fontana Car Show<br></strong>(1st Friday of the month)<br>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Spring St, Fontana, CA</p><p>Start the weekend out in the Inland Empire with this solid Friday evening community gathering. March is the season opener!</p><p><strong>Garden Grove Friday Night Cruise<br></strong>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Main Street, Garden Grove, CA</p><p>One of Orange County&#8217;s best Friday night atmospheres. Packed with traditional customs and friendly locals welcoming the weekend on historic Main Street.</p><p><strong>Valley Cruise Night<br></strong>7:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>Fosters Freeze, 201 S. Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA</p><p>Keep the Burbank party going with some post-war nostalgia and epic<br>neon-lit aesthetics at Fosters Freeze.</p><h2><strong>SATURDAY</strong></h2><p><strong>Donut Derelicts<br></strong>6:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Adams Ave Donuts, Magnolia &amp; Adams, Huntington Beach, CA</p><p>The absolute granddaddy of morning car meets. Since 1985, the true diehards have been showing up here before sunrise. Expect incredible historic hot rods.</p><p><strong>Conejo Valley Cars &amp; Coffee<br></strong>(1st Saturday)<br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Firestone Complete Auto Care, 598 West Hillcrest Drive, ThousandOaks, CA</p><p>A staple morning meet for the Ventura County and Westlake crowd.</p><p><strong>Heights Cruizers: Cars &amp; Coffee<br></strong>(1st Saturday)<br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Puente Hills Mall, South Azusa Avenue, City of Industry, CA</p><p>A great morning hangout for the San Gabriel Valley and East LA folks to show off their polished chrome.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee Camarillo<br></strong>8:00 AM<br>Loru&#8217;s Cafe, Camarillo, CA</p><p>The Santa Barbara and Ventura County faithful gather for a super-relaxed morning meet right off the 101.</p><p><strong>A Brunch of Cars<br></strong>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>24025 Newhall Ranch Road, Santa Clarita, CA</p><p>Sleep in a little and still catch a great show with this relaxed Saturday morning gathering in Santa Clarita.</p><p><strong>South OC Cars &amp; Coffee<br></strong>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Outlets at San Clemente, San Clemente, CA</p><p>Categorized as the largest weekly car show in the U.S.! Expect massive volume and an unbelievable array of exotic, classic, and muscle cars. Do not miss this one.</p><p><strong>Porsche Cars &amp; Coffee<br></strong>(1st Saturday)<br>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Porsche Santa Clarita, Creekside Road, Santa Clarita, CA</p><p>Calling all Stuttgart faithful! Drawing over 600 cars, this is the ultimate gathering for Porsche fans in LA, offering exclusive Wunderground access and premiere parking.</p><p><strong>The Californian Classic Moto Show 2026<br></strong>Saturday, March 7 <br>(Gates open early; Judging 11:00 AM &#8211; 1:00 PM)<br>Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA</p><p>If you love two wheels, head out to the iconic Santa Anita Park for a massive classic motorcycle showcase.</p><h2><strong>SUNDAY</strong></h2><p><strong>Lakeside Cars &amp; Coffee<br></strong>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>9760 Wintergardens Blvd, Lakeside, CA</p><p>Early morning hot rods and coffee out in East County San Diego. A great local gathering before the heat sets in.</p><p><strong>Balboa Car Show<br></strong>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Old Newport Realty, 607 East Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA</p><p>Start your Sunday off right on the peninsula. Ocean air, great cars, and a highly curated Newport Beach local vibe.</p><p><strong>Supercar Sunday<br></strong>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Porsche Woodland Hills, Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA</p><p>The Valley&#8217;s premier performance hub. Come drool over a spectacular lineup of exotics, hypercars, and rare custom builds.</p><p><strong>Escondido Cars &amp; Coffee<br></strong>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA</p><p>A beautiful park setting in North County SD with a consistently great turnout of diverse builds.</p><p><strong>Hot Cakes &amp; Hot Rods<br></strong>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Glory Days Sports Grill, 4132 Woodruff Avenue, Lakewood, CA</p><p>Exactly what it sounds like: Vintage iron and hearty food for a super-chill Sunday hang in the Lakewood area.</p><p><strong>Kearny High Alumni Car Show<br></strong>9:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>County Office of Education, 6401 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA</p><p>Come support the local SD alumni! A highly diverse field of SoCal builds for a great community cause.</p><p><strong>PCA-LA Women&#8217;s Day Drive 2026<br></strong>Meet at 7:30 AM / Depart 8:00 AM<br>Agoura Hills area, Los Angeles, CA <br>(Route provided upon registration)</p><p>The Porsche Club of America LA Region celebrates International Women&#8217;s Day with an awesome Sunday morning canyon drive through Malibu to PCH and back. Everyone is welcome. $10/car.</p><p><strong>Exotics &amp; Espresso<br></strong>(We&#8217;re trying to confirm with @ocexoticsandespresso &#8212; may now be monthly, so confirm before heading out.)<br>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>150 Progress, Irvine, CA</p><p>Orange County&#8217;s high-end exotic gathering. Roll through to see some of the rarest and fastest modern machinery on the road today.</p><p><strong>Chihuahua Newport Beach Car Show<br></strong>9:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<br>3107 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA</p><p>Tacos, cervezas, and classic cars right on the Newport peninsula. A perfectly executed relaxed Sunday morning.</p><p><strong>Celebrating the Women of BMW CCA<br></strong>2:30 PM &#8211; 5:00 PM<br>Ramona Ranch Winery, 23578 CA-78, Ramona, CA</p><p>A beautiful afternoon drive out to the winery to celebrate the amazing women of the BMW Car Club of America (San Diego Chapter). Great cars and great wine! <br><em>NOTE: BMW CCA members and guests only.</em></p><h2>&#127937; <strong>RACING EVENTS</strong></h2><p><strong>Speed District @ Big Willow   <br></strong>Friday, March 6<br>Willow Springs Int&#8217;l Raceway, Rosamond, CA</p><p>Bring your track toy out to the fastest road in the West for a high-speed open track day on the iconic Big Willow layout.</p><p><strong>CRA 2026 Round 1 (Motorcycle Race)<br></strong>Saturday, March 7 &#8211; Sunday, March 8<br>Buttonwillow Raceway Park &#8211; Circuit, Buttonwillow, CA</p><p>California Road Race Association is kicking off their season with knee-dragging action on Buttonwillow&#8217;s new Circuit configuration!</p><p><strong>Porsche Owners Club &#8211; Buttonwillow CCW Classic<br></strong>Saturday, March 7 &#8211; Sunday, March 8<br>Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA</p><p>The Porsche Owners Club is taking over Buttonwillow for a massive weekend of Red/Orange cup racing and time trials on the classic track.</p><p><strong>Race Pace Track Days: Chuckwalla CCW<br></strong>Saturday, March 7 &#8211; Sunday, March 8<br>Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA</p><p>High-speed motorcycle track days out in the desert. Perfect weather to drop a knee and push your bike to the limits on the bowl. <br><em>NOTE: Advanced riders only.</em></p><p><strong>JP43 1on1 at RacePace Track Days<br></strong>Saturday, March 7 &#8211; Sunday, March 8<br>Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA</p><p>Expert one-on-one motorcycle instruction happening alongside the Race Pace weekend.</p><p><strong>2026 March Autocross (San Diego BMW CCA)<br></strong>Saturday, March 7 (8:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM)<br>North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA</p><p>Cone dodgers, unite! Push your Ultimate Driving Machine to the absolute limit in a highly competitive setting with the BMW CCA.</p><p><strong>San Diego SCCA Autocross<br></strong>Sunday, March 8<br>Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium, Lake Elsinore, CA</p><p>The SCCA takes over the Storm Stadium lot for a full day of precision, speed, and highly technical cone-carving.</p><p><strong>PCA-SDR Autocross<br></strong>Sunday, March 8 (6:30 AM &#8211; 6:30 PM)<br>North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA</p><p>Precision, speed, and plenty of flat-six wails! The Porsche Club ofAmerica San Diego Region runs their highly competitive AutoX layout.</p><h2>&#128736;&#65039; <strong>WORKSHOPS &amp; FAMILY</strong></h2><p><strong>San Diego SCCA Autocross Novice School<br></strong>Saturday, March 7<br>Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium, Lake Elsinore, CA</p><p>Always wanted to try autocross but didn&#8217;t know where to start? The SCCA is putting on a dedicated novice school to teach you car control,v ision, and course navigation. $189 includes lunch and loaner helmet.</p><p><strong>Mini Motors: Parts in Motion<br></strong>Saturday, March 7 (9:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM)<br>Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA</p><p>Bring the future gear heads! The Petersen is hosting this interactive workshop for kids (ages 7&#8211;11) to get hands-on and learn the scienc eof the automobile. Free with museum admission.</p><h2>&#128680;<strong>HEADS-UP (Upcoming Major Events)</strong></h2><p>Clear your schedules, book your hotels, and get your credentials ready &#8212; these are the heavy hitters coming down the pipeline:</p><p><strong>March 14<br></strong>A Fast &amp; Furious Legacy &#8212; Exhibit Opening @ Petersen Automotive Museum, LA.<br>Celebrating 25 years of the ultimate cinematic tuner franchise with a massive car show and panel events.</p><p><strong>March 14&#8211;15<br></strong>Speed Ventures Track Weekend @ Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. <br>Featuring the Miata TT Championship, 86 Cup, and Honda Time Attack!</p><p><strong>March 21&#8211;22<br></strong>NASA SoCal Competition School @ Willow Springs. <br>Ready to go wheel-to-wheel? NASA is hosting their intensive Comp School to get you licensed.</p><p><strong>April 10&#8211;12<br></strong>Goodguys 25th Meguiar&#8217;s Del Mar Nationals @ Del Mar Fairgrounds. <br>Over 2,000 of the finest pre-1999 hot rods and customs take over the coast.</p><p><strong>April 17&#8211;19<br></strong>Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach @ Downtown Long Beach. <br>The Monaco of the West! IndyCar and IMSA cars absolutely flying through the city streets.</p><p><strong>April 25<br></strong>Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1 @ OC Fair &amp; Event Center, Costa Mesa. <br>Southern California&#8217;s largest single-marque event returns for its fourth installment. Every era of Porsche under one roof. Tickets at air-water.com.</p><p><strong>April 24&#8211;26<br></strong>La Jolla Concours d&#8217;Elegance @ La Jolla Cove. <br>The absolute pinnacle of the regional exhibition circuit with jaw-dropping vintage metal and a Saturday evening &#8220;Porsches &amp; Power on Prospect&#8221; street showcase.</p><p><strong>June 19&#8211;21<br></strong>NASCAR San Diego Weekend @ Naval Base Coronado. <br>A first-of-its-kind 3.4-mile street circuit built right on the active Naval Air Station. Three days of Cup, Xfinity, andTruck Series racing.</p><div><hr></div><p>See you out on the road! Drive safe, respect the spot, and keep SoCal car culture alive. A friendly reminder: <strong>no burnouts </strong>and <strong>no excessive revving </strong>at events. These gatherings exist because communities, businesses, and cities trust us to be good guests. Every time someone lights up the tires or hammers the throttle in a parking lot, it gives the people who want to shut these events down exactly the ammunition they need. Let&#8217;s keep these meets running for years to come. Be cool, be respectful, and save the heavy stuff for the track.</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air|Water is back in SoCal for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s kind of the most California thing ever.]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/airwater-is-back-in-socal-for-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/airwater-is-back-in-socal-for-2026</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:16:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CrTg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F20f47d48-d4be-4948-b64c-2f6d75be1fe2_1885x1061.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><strong>You&#8217;re Paying $65 to See Cars You Already Saw on Sunday</strong></h1><p>Mark your calendars: <strong><a href="https://air-water.com/pages/2026">Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1</a></strong> returns to the <strong>OC Fair &amp; Event Center</strong> in Costa Mesa on <strong>Saturday, April 25, 2026</strong>. Southern California&#8217;s largest single-marque event is back for its fourth major installment, promising over a thousand Porsches, 50+ exhibitors, a live Broad Arrow auction, and an after-party at Finish Line Auto Club just down the road.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CrTg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F20f47d48-d4be-4948-b64c-2f6d75be1fe2_1885x1061.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CrTg!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F20f47d48-d4be-4948-b64c-2f6d75be1fe2_1885x1061.png 424w, 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I say this with full love and zero judgment: <strong>you have already seen basically every car that will be parked on those grounds.</strong> Last Sunday at the <a href="https://malibucountrymart.com/">Malibu Country Mart</a>. The weekend before at <a href="http://www.supercarsunday.com/">Supercar Sundays</a> in Woodland Hills. Last Tuesday at the Whole Foods on Wilshire. And absolutely, definitely, at every <a href="https://www.southoccarsandcoffee.com/">South OC Cars &amp; Coffee</a> since 2019.</p><p>Southern California is, blessedly, just like this. It&#8217;s the only place on earth where a GT3 RS in Lizard Green is a <em>parking lot car.</em> Where you can be stuck in traffic on PCH behind a <a href="https://singervehicledesign.com/">Singer</a>. Where a 964 Turbo is just some guy&#8217;s Tuesday grocery getter. We live in the greatest outdoor Porsche museum in the world, and admission is free.</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>So Why Go?</strong></h2><p>Because context is everything, and Air|Water actually delivers it.</p><p>This year&#8217;s event leans into some genuinely cool anniversaries: the <strong>75th anniversary of Porsche Motorsport</strong>, the <strong>60th anniversary of GTP class racing</strong>, and the <strong>90th birthday of Ferdinand &#8220;Butzi&#8221; Porsche</strong>. The man who sketched the original 911. </p><p>Plus, where else are you going to see a <strong>1988 944 Turbo Cup racer in 7-Up livery</strong> up for auction next to an SCCA D-Production 924? The Broad Arrow live auction alone is worth the price of admission if your self-control is questionable and your credit card limit is not.</p><p>And the Boxster, forever the underdog, forever under-appreciated, is getting its own dedicated celebration this year. Justice, finally.</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>What You&#8217;re Actually Getting for $65</strong></h2><p>General admission runs <strong>$65</strong>, kids 12 and under are free, and parking is $15. Here&#8217;s the rough breakdown of your day:</p><ul><li><p><strong>9 AM &#8211; 3 PM:</strong> Wander 1,000+ Porsches on the OC Fair grounds, from the earliest 356s to the latest EVs</p></li><li><p><strong>Exhibitor Hall:</strong> 50+ vendors selling everything from wheels to wearables, many Porsche-specific. Help me find the die-cast table!</p></li><li><p><strong>Live Broad Arrow Auction:</strong> Bid on rare machines or just enjoy the secondhand stress of watching other people spend crazy money</p></li><li><p><strong>After-party at Finish Line Auto Club:</strong> Runway views, more cars, limited VIP tickets</p></li><li><p><strong>Optional Road to Air|Water rally</strong> (separate ticket): A Friday drive produced by Overcrest that winds through a demanding route and ends with early access to the show</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2><strong>The Verdict</strong></h2><p>Is $65 a little spicy for a car show where you could theoretically replicate 80% of the lineup by driving down PCH on a Sunday morning? Sure. Absolutely. One hundred percent.</p><p>But Air|Water is less about discovery and more about <em>congregation.</em> It&#8217;s a reason to be in the same place at the same time as every other person who gets unreasonably emotional about flat-six engines and German engineering. The cars are familiar. The community is the point.</p><p>And honestly, in a city where we&#8217;re all stuck in our own separate car bubbles doing 12 mph on the 10, that&#8217;s worth something.</p><p>See you in Costa Mesa. I&#8217;ll be the one crying in front of the Butzi tribute display.</p><div><hr></div><p><em>Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1 &#8212; Saturday, April 25, 2026. OC Fair &amp; Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Tickets on sale now at <strong>air-water.com</strong>.</em></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roll Call: June 17 - 23]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cars & Coffee and Everything Else]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/roll-call-june-17-23</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/roll-call-june-17-23</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:52:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4jwI!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7feb1852-42e3-4034-aa7a-c02e811b99cb_4608x3456.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <em>Roll Call</em>, your one-stop cheat sheet for every Cars &amp; Coffee meetup, canyon run, track day, and auto swap-meet between San Diego&#8217;s sunrise and Santa Barbara&#8217;s moonlight. We spend our nights combing club calendars, dusty forums, and flyer-strewn dashboards so you can spend your days doing the fun part: driving. Whether you wrench, show, race, or just hang out for the smell of toasty brakes, consider this your ignition key to the week ahead. Spot a mistake? Let us know!<br><br>One last thing before you set the alarm and top off the tank: let&#8217;s keep the neighbors on our side. Roll in and out with respect, pick up after yourself, and save the smoky launches for a proper track-day. The more chill we keep it, the longer these meets stay on the map. Thanks, and see you out there! &#127937;</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4jwI!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7feb1852-42e3-4034-aa7a-c02e811b99cb_4608x3456.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4jwI!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7feb1852-42e3-4034-aa7a-c02e811b99cb_4608x3456.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4jwI!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7feb1852-42e3-4034-aa7a-c02e811b99cb_4608x3456.jpeg 848w, 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classic-car cruise rolled into Taco Tuesday.</p><p><strong>Granada Hills Cruz-In</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Chatsworth St &amp; Lindley Ave, Granada Hills, CA<br>Weekly cruise night; park between Baskin Robbins and Carl&#8217;s Jr.</p><p><strong>Hot Rod Cruise &#8211; Laguna Hills</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>24001 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA<br>Hosted by Hot Rods Unlimited at In-N-Out; all cars welcome.</p><p><strong>Santa Barbara Auto Night Car Meet</strong><br>Time not specified<br>Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara, CA<br>Show off your ride, vibe by the ocean, meet fellow gearheads.</p><div><hr></div><h3>WEDNESDAY &#183; JUNE 18</h3><p><strong>Chariots SoCal Car Meets</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>10723 South St., Cerritos, CA<br>Weekly cruise with a few display-car guidelines.</p><p><strong>Cajon Cruise &#8211; Porsche Playground</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:30 PM<br>200 E Main St., El Cajon, CA<br>Part of the summer Wednesday cruise series.</p><p><strong>Big Wednesdays Car Show</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:30 PM<br>2001 E Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA<br>Family-friendly mix of rods, classics, and tacos.</p><p><strong>Public Event: Lift Night</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>The Wanderwell Society, Los Angeles, CA<br>Open lifts, under-car inspo, light bites, good company.</p><p><strong>Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Location varies&#8212;check weekly flyer.<br>Cruise spot rotates around the valley.</p><p><strong>Mid City Car Meet &#8211; LA</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>5746 W Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA<br>Night-owl lot meet.</p><p><strong>Odd Squad Car Club Coffee Cruise</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 11:00 PM<br>9829 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA<br>Coffee, conversation, and eclectic iron.</p><p><strong>General Meeting &#8211; June</strong><br>7:00 PM<br>Lakeside Elks, Lakeside, CA<br>Guests welcome at the monthly club meeting.</p><div><hr></div><h3>THURSDAY &#183; JUNE 19</h3><p><strong>Switchfoot Bro-Am 2025</strong><br>All Day (runs through June 21)<br>San Diego, CA<br>Surfing, beach concerts, and fundraising for at-risk youth.</p><p><strong>Earl&#8217;s Donuts Cruise</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>17107 Main St., Hesperia, CA<br>Early-bird cars-and-coffee with legendary maple bars. </p><p><strong>BushWhackers Cruise Night</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>Main St. &amp; 6th, Ramona, CA<br>Pre-&#8217;75 rods, burgers, and small-town vibes.  </p><p><strong>Encinitas Cruise Night</strong><br>5:30 PM &#8211; 7:30 PM<br>South Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA<br>Historic 101 lined with classics and live tunes.</p><p><strong>Gas Ratz Customs Cruise Night</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>20150 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA<br>Same crew, bigger lot; weekly Thursday session. </p><p><strong>Ramona American Graffiti Cruise</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>600 Main St., Ramona, CA<br>Rolling tribute to the movie; lap the strip, then park &amp; hang. </p><p><strong>Eastvale 3rd Thursday Car Meet</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>4950 Hamner Ave., Eastvale, CA<br>Monthly hangout in the Gateway neighborhood.</p><div><hr></div><h3>FRIDAY &#183; JUNE 20</h3><p><strong>Summer Nights Show</strong><br>12:00 PM (noon)<br>Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield, CA<br>Kick-off for the fair&#8217;s summer cruise series.</p><p><strong>Chino Cabs &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Flo&#8217;s Airport Caf&#233;, 7000 Merrill Ave., Chino, CA<br>Early-bird taxi fans and caffeine.</p><p><strong>Covina Saturday Morning Car Corral</strong><br>7:30 AM &#8211; 9:30 AM<br>O&#8217;Reilly Auto Parts, 501 N Azusa Ave., Covina, CA<br>Yes, it really happens on Friday&#8212;welcome to car-culture logic.</p><p><strong>Grand Terrace Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>22470 Barton Rd., Grand Terrace, CA<br>Inland-Empire caffeine stop.</p><p><strong>San Diego Evening Gearhead Rendezvous</strong><br>3:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>3625 Midway Dr., San Diego, CA<br>After-work cruise-in with food trucks.</p><p><strong>Cruisin&#8217; Grand</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>West Grand Ave., Escondido, CA<br>Six downtown blocks of pre-&#8217;74 American steel every Friday night.</p><p><strong>Orange Der Kleiner Kruz</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>291 N Tustin St., Orange, CA<br>VW-centric but all welcome.</p><p><strong>Santa Clarita Fuel Pump Fridays</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>Route 66 Classic Grill, 18730 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA<br>Live band and full patio seating.</p><p><strong>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy Classic Car Show &#8211; Burbank</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>4211 W Riverside Dr., Burbank, CA<br>Burgers, shakes, and boulevard legends.</p><p><strong>Friday Night Car Show &#8211; Garden Grove</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Old Town Main St., Garden Grove, CA<br>Main-street vibes to start the weekend.</p><p><strong>Los Angeles Wheels &amp; Whoppers</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>3520 S Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA<br>Grab a Whopper, talk horsepower.</p><p><strong>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy Car Cruise &#8211; Northridge</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>8876 Corbin Ave., Northridge, CA<br>All makes, same Bob.</p><p><strong>Ruby&#8217;s Cruise Night &#8211; Whittier</strong><br>5:00 PM<br>10109 Whittwood Dr., Whittier, CA<br>&#8217;50s diner, &#8217;50s-to-now rides.</p><p><strong>Chino Hills Saturday Night CarZ</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>13920 City Center Dr., Chino Hills, CA<br>Kicks off Friday night despite the name.</p><p><strong>Sonic Drive-In &#8211; Yucca Valley</strong><br>6:30 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>58145 State Hwy 62, Yucca Valley, CA<br>Classic park-and-cruise at the Sonic stalls.</p><p><strong>Valley Cruise Night &#8211; Burbank</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>Fosters Freeze, 201 S Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA<br>Customs, cones, and cool evening temps.</p><div><hr></div><h3>SATURDAY &#183; JUNE 21</h3><p><strong>Silver Scorpions Cars &amp; Breakfast</strong><br>5:00 AM &#8211; 8:00 AM<br>44491 Town Center Way, Palm Desert, CA<br>Weekly dawn-patrol meet at Palm Desert Mall</p><p><strong>La Ca&#241;ada Early Rodders Coffee Cruise</strong><br>6:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Regal UA Theatre Lot, 1919 Verdugo Blvd., La Ca&#241;ada Flintridge, CA<br>Eclectic pre-sunrise catch-all; brass-era rides park next to brand-new GTs.</p><p><strong>Huntington Donut Derelicts</strong><br>6:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Magnolia &amp; Adams, Huntington Beach, CA<br>The O.G. SoCal cars-and-coffee&#8212;still packing the lot since &#8217;85.</p><p><strong>La Puente Gas &amp; Glaze</strong><br>6:30 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>560 Workman Mill Rd., La Puente, CA<br>Donuts, espresso shots, and early-bird bench-racing.</p><p><strong>Buena Park Classic Swap Meet</strong><br>6:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>7212 Melrose St., Buena Park, CA<br>Antique, classic &amp; vintage parts; monthly Saturday swap. </p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee Lake Elsinore</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Champion Cooling Systems, 32373 Corydon St., Lake Elsinore, CA<br>Third-Saturday get-together&#8212;coffee, radiators, and rowdy V-8s. </p><p><strong>Monarch Bay Car Show</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Monarch Bay Plaza, Dana Point, CA<br>Beach-side sunrise lineup of classics and exotics. </p><p><strong>Conejo Valley Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>The Lakes, 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA<br>Friendly crowd, easy parking, solid pastry options. </p><p><strong>Bonita Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Bonita Donuts, 4414 Bonita Rd., Bonita, CA</p><p><strong>Carlsbad Cbad Cars</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>7130 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA</p><p><strong>Corona Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>2755 Wardlow Rd., Corona, CA</p><p><strong>La Quinta Coffee &amp; Cars</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:45 AM<br>Aspen Mills Bakery, 46520 Washington St., La Quinta, CA</p><p><strong>Placentia Donuts &amp; Dipsticks</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>2001 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA</p><p><strong>Torrance Caffeine Cruisers</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Artesia &amp; Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA</p><p><strong>Valencia Coffee N&#8217; Cars</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 8:30 AM<br>23222 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA</p><p><strong>All Ford Picnic</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Pkwy., Santee, CA<br>Blue-oval lovefest with a lakeside backdrop.</p><p><strong>Cars, Coffee &amp; Unity Cruise</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; &#8230;<br>The Mental Bar, San Diego, CA<br>Morning drive that ends with wellness-bar vibes.</p><p><strong>El Segundo / Manhattan Beach Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>850 S. PCH, El Segundo, CA</p><p><strong>Riverside Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Harvest Church, 6115 Arlington Ave., Riverside, CA</p><p><strong>The Honda Cars, Bikes &amp; Coffee &#8212; Summer Edition<br></strong>9:00 AM - 12:00 PM<br>Honda Collection Hall, Torrance</p><p><strong>Camarillo Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; &#8230;<br>2211 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA</p><p><strong>White Glove Concours (PCA OCR)</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>Sea Terrace Park, PCH &amp; Niguel Rd., Dana Point, CA<br>Porsche Club OC&#8217;s judged lawn show. </p><p><strong>Woodland Hills &#8220;Still Saving Lives&#8221; Car Show</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br>5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA<br>LAPD community car-show fundraiser. </p><p><strong>Temecula Kars @ Karl Strauss</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>40868 Winchester Rd., Temecula, CA<br>Beer, brats, and boulevard bruisers. </p><p><strong>Lions Automobilia Foundation Cruise-In</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>2790 E. Del Amo Blvd., Rancho Dominguez, CA<br>Museum lot opens; discounted admission inside. </p><p><strong>Lakeside Wheel &amp; Water Car Show</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>11055 Moreno Ave., Lakeside, CA</p><p><strong>The Pub&#8217;s Classic Car Gathering</strong><br>11:00 AM &#8211; 1:00 PM<br>2415 Morena Blvd., San Diego, CA</p><p><strong>La Palma Vee Dub Meet</strong><br>11:00 AM<br>5440 Orangethorpe Ave., La Palma, CA</p><p><strong>Valley Center Western Days Car Corral</strong><br>11:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<br>28246 Lilac Rd., Valley Center, CA</p><p><strong>Hillcrest Classic Car Show</strong><br>1:00 PM &#8211; 3:30 PM<br>Normal St. &amp; University Ave., San Diego, CA<br>Third-Saturday LGBTQ+ classic-car meetup. </p><p><strong>Ol&#8217; Town Simi Cruise</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 6:00 PM<br>Rock n Roll Caf&#233;, 2196 Tapo St., Simi Valley, CA </p><p><strong>Straw Hat Pizza Cruise Night</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>1054 E. PCH, Long Beach, CA </p><p><strong>Super Star Saturday Car Show</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>275 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim, CA<br>Evening show with trophies and R&amp;B soundtrack.</p><p><strong>Riverside Tacos &amp; Vatos</strong><br>12:00 PM &#8211; &#8230;<br>11626 Sterling Ave., Riverside, CA<br>Lowriders, street tacos, live DJ.</p><p><strong>South OC Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA</p><p><strong>Valencia Brunch of Cars</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>24025 Newhall Ranch Rd., Valencia, CA</p><div><hr></div><h3>SUNDAY &#183; JUNE 22</h3><p><strong>Pomona Swap Meet &amp; Classic Car Show</strong><br>5:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>Fairplex Gate 17, Pomona, CA<br>7,000 swap spaces, 2,500 for-sale cars&#8212;bring walking shoes.</p><p><strong>Supercar Sunday &#8211; Woodland Hills</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Pierce College Lot 7, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, CA<br>Enter via Victory Blvd or Mason St.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee Chino Hills</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Donut Star, 4200 Chino Hills Pkwy., Chino Hills, CA<br>Weekly San Bernardino County get-together.</p><p><strong>Lakeside Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>9760 Wintergardens Blvd., Lakeside, CA</p><p><strong>Costa Mesa Quarantine Cruise</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>3303 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, CA</p><p><strong>Escondido Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy., Escondido, CA</p><p><strong>Frazier Park Camshafts &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>3801 Park Dr., Frazier Park, CA</p><p><strong>Garden of Innocence Classic Car Show</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA</p><p><strong>Long Beach Shore Shifters Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Junipero Beach, 2100 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA</p><p><strong>Seal Beach Hotrods at the Beach</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>620 PCH, Seal Beach, CA</p><p><strong>Pomona Swap Meet &amp; Classic Car Show</strong><br>Time not specified<br>Fairplex, Pomona, CA</p><p><strong>Black Angus Steakhouse Car Show &#8211; Chula Vista</strong><br>10:30 AM &#8211; 1:30 PM<br>707 E St., Chula Vista, CA<br>Held every fourth Sunday.</p><p><strong>Pistons &amp; Pints &#8211; San Clemente</strong><br>12:00 PM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>Lost Winds Brewing, 924 Calle Negocio C, San Clemente, CA</p><p><strong>Gardena Car Show</strong><br>12:00 PM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br>Farmer Boys, 641 W Redondo Beach Blvd., Gardena, CA</p><div><hr></div><h3>MONDAY &#183; JUNE 23</h3><p><strong>Modelo Monday Cruise &#8211; Fullerton</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>926 W Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton, CA<br>Imports, muscle, lowriders, and cold Modelos on tap.</p><div><hr></div><h2>HEADS-UP</h2><p><strong>29th Annual All Toyotafest<br></strong>Date: Sat Jun 28, 2025<br>Venue: Marina Green Park, Long Beach</p><p><strong>All-American Cruise-In<br></strong>Date: Sun Jul 6, 2025<br>Venue: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles</p><p><strong>Monterey Car Week<br></strong>Date: Fri Aug 8 &#8211; Sun Aug 17, 2025<br>Venue: Monterey, CA</p><p><strong>Sunset GT<br></strong>Date: Thu Aug 14, 2025<br>Venue: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles</p><p><strong>San Marino Motor Classic<br></strong>Date: Sun Aug 24, 2025<br>Venue: Lacy Park, San Marino</p><p><strong>Ventura Nationals<br></strong>Date: Sat Aug 31, 2025<br>Venue: Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura</p><p><strong>Cruisin&#8217; for a Cure<br></strong>Date: Sat Sep 27, 2025<br>Venue: OC Fair &amp; Event Center, Costa Mesa</p><p><strong>Japanese Classic Car Show<br></strong>Date: Sat Oct 11, 2025<br>Venue: Marina Green Park, Long Beach</p><p><strong>Los Angeles Auto Show<br></strong>Date: Fri Nov 21 &#8211; Sun Nov 30, 2025<br>Venue: LA Convention Center, Los Angeles</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://buymeacoffee.com/KingsRoad&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/KingsRoad"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick to Click: Pre-Owned Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Picks Under $25K]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/pick-to-click-pre-owned-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/pick-to-click-pre-owned-performance</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:17:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!debG!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F408b9746-c24f-4f3b-8aaa-654d2d755b54_1024x765.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello car enthusiasts and bargain hunters! Welcome to the very first "Under 25K" edition of "Pick to Click," where we scour the online listings to find some seriously fun rides that won't break the bank. You don't need to drop six-figures to enjoy spirited driving, and these three gems prove it! Let's dive in!</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://coffee.kingsroad.autos&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://coffee.kingsroad.autos"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>1. 2013 Audi S6 4.0T quattro Prestige Sedan</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!debG!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F408b9746-c24f-4f3b-8aaa-654d2d755b54_1024x765.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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This powerhouse churned out a healthy 420 horsepower and, crucially, a mountain of torque (406 lb-ft) available from low RPMs. Paired with Audi's legendary quattro all-wheel-drive system and a quick-shifting dual-clutch transmission, the S6 was a true all-weather performance machine, blending luxury with serious speed.</p><p>For enthusiasts, the B8 generation S6 is a fantastic stealthy missile. It looks sophisticated and understated, but it's got enough power to embarrass many sports cars. That twin-turbo V8 is highly tunable, offering even more performance potential if you're so inclined. Plus, the quattro system means incredible grip and confidence in all conditions. These cars have seen a fair bit of depreciation, which makes them an absolute steal in the used market for those craving a powerful, luxurious, and technologically advanced German sedan without breaking the bank. It's the kind of car that quietly gets you where you're going, very, very quickly.</p><p><strong>Check out this listing:</strong> <a href="https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/vdp.action?listingId=418030123&amp;entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d687#listing=418030123/NONE/DEFAULT">Audi S6 on CarGurus</a></p><div><hr></div><h3>2. 2005-2007 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG Sedan</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CKg7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb4d4c6c-b0f9-4a8a-b64e-df317557779b_555x416.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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This stealthy rocket from the mid-2000s was Mercedes-AMG's potent answer to rivals, packing a glorious, naturally aspirated 5.4-liter V8 engine that delivered a thrilling 362 horsepower. Unlike some of its peers, the C55 AMG kept a somewhat understated look, making it a true sleeper that could effortlessly blend into traffic before unleashing its growling power. It was the ultimate compact performance sedan of its time for many.</p><p>For enthusiasts, the C55 AMG is a fantastic value. It offers that classic, big V8 rumble, a surprisingly comfortable yet sporting ride, and the prestige of an AMG badge, all for a fraction of its original cost. These cars have depreciated beautifully, making them an accessible entry point into the world of German performance luxury. If you love the idea of a potent, rear-wheel-drive V8 sedan that flies under the radar, the C55 is an absolute gem you can snatch up for a steal.</p><p><strong>Check out this listing:</strong> <a href="https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/vdp.action?listingId=416481960&amp;entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d66#listing=416481960/NONE/DEFAULT">Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG on CarGurus</a></p><div><hr></div><h3>3. 2015 Ford Mustang GT Coupe RWD</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2c7l!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff348873a-327e-4fb6-887c-ac36c3c4f8cb_1024x767.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Madison Motors</figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>History &amp; Enthusiast POV:</strong> The 2015 Ford Mustang GT marked a significant redesign for America's iconic pony car, aiming for a more refined and globally appealing package while retaining its muscle car soul. This generation was the first to feature an independent rear suspension across the lineup, greatly improving handling over previous live-axle models. The GT model comes with the heart of a beast: a potent 5.0-liter "Coyote" V8 engine, delivering a thrilling 435 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque.</p><p>For enthusiasts, the 2015 Mustang GT is pure Americana wrapped in a modern, aggressive design. The sound of that 5.0 V8 alone is worth the price of admission. While it can feel a bit nose-heavy in corners, it's still incredibly fun to throw around, and its improved suspension makes it a capable performer. Plus, it's surprisingly comfortable for daily driving. Mustangs are known for being relatively inexpensive, easy to work on, and having a distinct "soul," making this generation a fantastic choice for those wanting a modern performance car that's still under budget.</p><p><strong>Check out this listing:</strong> <a href="https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/vdp.action?listingId=416710093&amp;entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d2#listing=416710093/NONE/DEFAULT">Ford Mustang GT on CarGurus</a></p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Please Note:</strong> "Pick to Click" is just for fun and inspiration! It's super important to do your own due diligence before buying ANY car. Get a pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic, check the vehicle's history report, and, of course, take it for a thorough test drive if you can. May your next ride bring you endless smiles!</p><div><hr></div><h3>Where Do We Find These Gems?</h3><p>Great question! While we're stoked to be cruising here in sunny <strong>SoCal</strong>, our hunt for "Pick to Click" rides knows no bounds. We scour the pre-owned market <strong>nationwide</strong>, because, let's be real, California prices can sometimes make your eyes water. We often find that amazing deals pop up in other parts of the U.S. And for those truly unique, head-turning machines? We even look <strong>globally</strong>, keeping an eye out for those cool cars eligible for import under the <strong>"25-Year Rule."</strong> So whether it's a hidden gem across the country or a quirky classic from overseas, if it's fun and fits the budget, we'll find it for you!</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://coffee.kingsroad.autos&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://coffee.kingsroad.autos"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roll Call: June 11 - June 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cars & Coffee and Everything Else]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/roll-call-june-11-june-17</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/roll-call-june-11-june-17</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:57:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Udph!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F53c75b70-9a4e-4c47-a50c-1868f3ab2f00_3734x2801.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <em>Roll Call</em>, your one-stop cheat sheet for every Cars &amp; Coffee meetup, canyon run, track day, and auto swap-meet between San Diego&#8217;s sunrise and Santa Barbara&#8217;s moonlight. We spend our nights combing club calendars, dusty forums, and flyer-strewn dashboards so you can spend your days doing the fun part: driving. Whether you wrench, show, race, or just hang out for the smell of toasty brakes, consider this your ignition key to the week ahead. Spot a mistake? Let us know!<br><br>One last thing before you set the alarm and top off the tank: let&#8217;s keep the neighbors on our side. Roll in and out with respect, pick up after yourself, and save the smoky launches for a proper track-day. The more chill we keep it, the longer these meets stay on the map. 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hang.</p><p><strong>Big Wednesdays Car Show</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:30 PM<br>2001 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA<br>&#8220;Vets vs. Stangs&#8221; theme night on the lot.</p><p><strong>Cajon Cruise</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:30 PM<br>200 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA<br>Downtown cruise same &#8220;Vets vs. Stangs&#8221; vibe.</p><p><strong>Mid City Car Meet</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>5746 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA<br>Eclectic L.A. crowd; plenty of late-night tacos nearby.</p><p><strong>Odd Squad Car Club Coffee Cruise</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 11:00 PM<br>9829 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA<br>Evening lot party; coffee, classics, and oddities welcome.</p><div><hr></div><h3>THURSDAY &#183; JUNE 12</h3><p><strong>Earl&#8217;s Donuts Cruise</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; whenever the donuts vanish<br>17107 Main St., Hesperia, CA<br>Early-bird cars &amp; coffee with legendary maple bars.</p><p><strong>Memory-Care Classic Car Show</strong><br>9:30 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>24325 Washington Ave., Murrieta, CA<br>Drifters CC rolls in to spark smiles; spectators encouraged.</p><p><strong>BushWhackers Cruise Night</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>Main St. &amp; 6th, Ramona, CA<br>Pre-&#8217;75 rods and burgers&#8212;small-town summer staple.</p><p><strong>La Mesa Classic Car Show</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA<br>Season kickoff: live bands, beer garden, and 150+ classics.</p><p><strong>Ramona American Graffiti Cruise</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>600 Main St., Ramona, CA<br>Cruise the strip parade-style, then park &amp; hang.</p><p><strong>VC3 Cruise Night</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>19017 Devonshire St., Chatsworth, CA<br>Valley Chevy Cruise Club meet&#8212;non-Chevys welcomed.</p><div><hr></div><h3>FRIDAY &#183; JUNE 13</h3><p><strong>L.A. Roadsters Show &#8211; Day 1</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM<br>Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, CA<br>Hot-rod royalty plus a swap meet the size of Fresno.</p><p><strong>Cruisin&#8217; Grand &#8211; Opening Night</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>W. Grand Ave., Escondido, CA<br>Pre-&#8217;74 American steel lines six downtown blocks.</p><p><strong>Fuel Pump Fridays Car Cruise</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>18730 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA<br>Route 66 Classic Grill packs the patio; live tunes after dark.</p><p><strong>Der Kleiner KruZ</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>291 N. Tustin St., Orange, CA<br>VW faithful but wide-open parking&#8212;bring what ya got.</p><p><strong>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy Classic Car Show</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>4211 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank, CA<br>Burgers, milkshakes, and 50 years of driveway legends.</p><p><strong>Main Street Car Show</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Historic Main St., Garden Grove, CA<br>Old-town cruise lane with live bands and street vendors.</p><p><strong>Wheels &amp; Whoppers Car Meet</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>3520 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA<br>All makes welcome&#8212;grab a Whopper, swap car stories.</p><p><strong>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy Northridge Cruise</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>8876 Corbin Ave., Northridge, CA<br>Same vibe as Burbank, different ZIP code.</p><p><strong>Ruby&#8217;s Cruise Night</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>10109 Whittwood Dr., Whittier, CA<br>&#8217;50s-style diner, &#8217;50s-to-now rides.</p><p><strong>Sonic Drive-In Cruise</strong><br>6:30 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>58145 State Hwy 62, Yucca Valley, CA<br>Pull-up stalls packed with muscle and hot rods.</p><p><strong>Valley Cruise Night Car Meet</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>201 S. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA<br>San Fernando Valley custom-car showcase.</p><div><hr></div><h3>SATURDAY &#183; JUNE 14</h3><p><strong>L.A. Roadsters Show &#8211; Day 2</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM<br>Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, CA<br>Final day to ogle roadster perfection and pillage the swap.</p><p><strong>Huntington Donut Derelicts</strong><br>6:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Magnolia &amp; Adams, Huntington Beach, CA<br>Since &#8217;85&#8212;the SoCal cars-and-coffee origin story.</p><p><strong>Early Rodders Car Meet</strong><br>6:00 AM &#8211; 8:30 AM<br>1919 Verdugo Blvd., La Ca&#241;ada Flintridge, CA<br>Pre-dawn gathering for the hardcore early birds.</p><p><strong>Caffeine Cruisers</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Artesia &amp; Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA<br>South-Bay staple; coffee truck on site.</p><p><strong>Cbad Cars</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>7130 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA<br>Beach-adjacent mix from exotics to rat rods.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee Corona</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>2755 Wardlow Rd., Corona, CA<br>Huge lot, friendly locals.</p><p><strong>POL Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>1550 Melissa Ct., Corona, CA<br>Hosted by Performance Online parts HQ.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee &#8211; Hemet</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>42951 Hwy 74, Valle Vista Home Center, Hemet, CA<br>High-desert gathering with breakfast burritos.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee @ Escape Brewery</strong><br>8:30 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>440 Oriental Ave., Redlands, CA<br>Grab a crowler and a croissant.</p><p><strong>County Line Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>140 Promenade Way, Thousand Oaks, CA<br>Conejo Valley&#8217;s weekend ritual.</p><p><strong>7th Annual VANC Car Show</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>1617 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA<br>Benefits local veterans; live music &amp; raffles.</p><p><strong>Father&#8217;s Day Car Show &#8211; San Marcos</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; ?<br>Venture Christian Church, San Marcos, CA<br>Family-friendly show kicking off Father&#8217;s Day weekend.</p><p><strong>36th Annual Fords &amp; Friends Car Show</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>11055 Moreno Ave., Lakeside, CA<br>Blue-oval heavy, but friends of Ford welcome.</p><p><strong>San Clemente Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Outlets at San Clemente, San Clemente, CA<br>Ocean views, eclectic rides.</p><p><strong>Mornin&#8217; Car Meet @ R Burgers</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>23750 Alessandro Blvd. Suite B, Moreno Valley, CA<br>Burgers at 9 AM? Don&#8217;t judge.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee &#8211; Yucca Valley</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>57930 Hwy 62, Yucca Valley, CA<br>Next to Jack-in-the-Box&#8212;bring sunscreen.</p><p><strong>Pasadena Police Dept. Car Show</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br>300 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA<br>23rd annual; K-9 demos and raffle prizes.</p><p><strong>Pints &amp; Pistons @ Judge Brewery</strong><br>10:30 AM &#8211; ?<br>924 Calle Negocio Suite C, San Clemente, CA<br>Craft beer meet-up for two- and four-wheelers.</p><p><strong>The Mission 2025 Car &amp; Motorcycle Show</strong><br>11:00 AM &#8211; ?<br>Living Way Christian Fellowship, San Diego, CA<br>Cars, bikes, food trucks, live band.</p><p><strong>Car Show on the Hill</strong><br>3:00 PM &#8211; 5:00 PM<br>22699 Oakcrest Cir., Yorba Linda, CA<br>Afternoon show with raffles and drink specials.</p><p><strong>Shadow Mountain Community Church Father&#8217;s Day Show</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>2100 Greenfield Dr., San Diego, CA<br>Evening show, live worship band on stage.</p><p><strong>People&#8217;s Choice vs. The Judges Car Show</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>18730 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA<br>Two trophies up for grabs&#8212;crowd vs. panel.</p><div><hr></div><h3>SUNDAY &#183; JUNE 15</h3><p><strong>Lakeside Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>9760 Wintergardens Blvd., Lakeside, CA<br>Early start, lakeside views.</p><p><strong>Supercar Sunday</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Pierce College Lot 7, Woodland Hills, CA<br>Exotics, classics, and the occasional movie car.</p><p><strong>San Diego Automotive Museum Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:30 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA<br>Balboa Park backdrop; museum discount for attendees.</p><p><strong>Escondido Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA<br>Shaded park setting; donuts on deck.</p><p><strong>Hotrods at the Beach</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>620 Pacific Coast Hwy, Seal Beach, CA<br>Surfboards optional, sunscreen mandatory.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee College Grove</strong><br>8:30 AM &#8211; 11:30 AM<br>3436 College Ave., San Diego, CA<br>East-county caffeine hit.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee &#8211; Camarillo</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; ?<br>2211 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA<br>Ventura County staple.</p><p><strong>PECLA Morning Shift</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>19800 S. Main St., Carson, CA<br>Porsche Experience Center lot takeover.</p><p><strong>Dads &amp; Grads Cars &amp; Caf&#233;</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>1375 Sampson Ave., Corona, CA<br>Free coffee, donuts, and raffle swag.</p><p><strong>Carbs n Coffee (Air-Cooled VW)</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>806 Tustin St., Orange, CA<br>Strictly air-cooled; carbs encouraged.</p><p><strong>Shadow Mountain Community Church Father&#8217;s Day Show</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 1:00 PM<br>2100 Greenfield Dr., San Diego, CA<br>Second session for Sunday crowds.</p><p><strong>Father&#8217;s Day Car Show &#8211; San Marcos</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<br>111 San Elijo Rd., San Marcos, CA<br>Pancake breakfast on site.</p><p><strong>Father&#8217;s Day Cruise to Belmont Park</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br>3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA<br>Beach cruise, boardwalk vibes.</p><p><strong>Cruisin&#8217; Brea Classic Car Show</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<br>Birch St. &amp; Brea Blvd., Brea, CA<br>Downtown blocked off for 200+ classics.</p><p><strong>Father&#8217;s Day Car Show &#8211; Oxnard</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br>3750 S. Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, CA<br>Channel Islands Harbor backdrop.</p><p><strong>Classic Car Show &#8211; Gardena</strong><br>11:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br>641 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., Gardena, CA<br>Food vendors &amp; family fun.</p><p><strong>Pistons &amp; Brunch</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 1:00 PM<br>1563 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA<br>Breakfast eats, burnout stories.</p><p><strong>Annual Car Show &amp; Pancake Breakfast</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>1000 N. Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, CA<br>Stacks of flapjacks and rows of classics.</p><p><strong>Car Meet &#8211; Monterey Park</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>3500 W. Ramona Blvd., Monterey Park, CA<br>Community-fundraiser lot meet.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee @ Riverside Auto Center</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>3230 W. Motor Circle Dr., Riverside, CA<br>Historic dealership row.</p><p><strong>Tacos &amp; Vatos</strong><br>12:00 PM &#8211; ?<br>11626 Sterling Ave., Riverside, CA<br>Lowriders, street tacos, live DJ.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee &#8211; La Mesa</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>La Mesa Blvd. between Spring &amp; 4th, La Mesa, CA<br>Main-street cruise lane.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee &#8211; Simi Valley</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Lucky Dog Caf&#233;, 2139 Tapo St., Simi Valley, CA<br>Dogs welcome, obviously.</p><p><strong>Rodeo Drive Concours d&#8217;Elegance</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<br>Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA<br>30th-anniversary &#8220;Luxury in Motion&#8221; showcase&#8212;free admission.</p><p><strong>Father&#8217;s Day Vault Experience</strong><br>All day (museum hours)<br>Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, CA<br>Special tours of the famed basement collection (Sat&#8211;Sun).</p><div><hr></div><h3>MONDAY &#183; JUNE 16</h3><p><strong>Car Meetup @ Chihuahua Cerveza</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<br>3107 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, CA<br>Beach-side breakfast burritos and Baja pilsners.</p><p><strong>Deli Relics Cruise-In</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>12047 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, CA<br>Old-school cruisers at a classic Jewish deli.</p><p><strong>Modelo Monday Cruise</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>926 W. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton, CA<br>Imports, muscle, and lowriders&#8212;Modelo specials all night.</p><div><hr></div><h3>TUESDAY &#183; JUNE 17</h3><p><strong>Classic Car Cruise + Taco Tuesday</strong><br>4:30 PM &#8211; 7:30 PM<br>Laguna Hills Mall (JCPenney lot), Laguna Hills, CA<br>Weekly cruise folded into Taco Tuesday festivities.</p><p><strong>Original Roadhouse Cruise-In</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>15156 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA<br>Patio seating to watch the roll-ins.</p><p><strong>Hot Rods Unlimited In-N-Out Cruise-In</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>24001 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA<br>All makes welcome&#8212;double-double optional.</p><p><strong>Granada Hills Cruz-In</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Chatsworth St. &amp; Lindley Ave., Granada Hills, CA<br>Neighborhood parking-lot meet every Tuesday.</p><p><strong>South O Cruise Night</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>1575 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA<br>South O Brewing hosts; craft beer + coastal cruise.</p><div><hr></div><h2>HEADS-UP</h2><p><strong>Cars, Bikes &amp; Coffee &#8212; Summer Edition<br></strong>Date: Sat Jun 21, 2025<br>Venue: Honda Collection Hall, Torrance</p><p><strong>29th Annual All Toyotafest<br></strong>Date: Sat Jun 28, 2025<br>Venue: Marina Green Park, Long Beach</p><p><strong>All-American Cruise-In<br></strong>Date: Sun Jul 6, 2025<br>Venue: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles</p><p><strong>Monterey Car Week<br></strong>Date: Fri Aug 8 &#8211; Sun Aug 17, 2025<br>Venue: Monterey, CA</p><p><strong>Sunset GT<br></strong>Date: Thu Aug 14, 2025<br>Venue: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles</p><p><strong>San Marino Motor Classic<br></strong>Date: Sun Aug 24, 2025<br>Venue: Lacy Park, San Marino</p><p><strong>Ventura Nationals<br></strong>Date: Sat Aug 31, 2025<br>Venue: Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura</p><p><strong>Cruisin&#8217; for a Cure<br></strong>Date: Sat Sep 27, 2025<br>Venue: OC Fair &amp; Event Center, Costa Mesa</p><p><strong>Japanese Classic Car Show<br></strong>Date: Sat Oct 11, 2025<br>Venue: Marina Green Park, Long Beach</p><p><strong>Los Angeles Auto Show<br></strong>Date: Fri Nov 21 &#8211; Sun Nov 30, 2025<br>Venue: LA Convention Center, Los Angeles</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://buymeacoffee.com/KingsRoad&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/KingsRoad"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick to Click: 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9]]></title><description><![CDATA[1900cc of Hot Hatch, with a French Twist]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/pick-to-click-1988-peugeot-205-gti</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/pick-to-click-1988-peugeot-205-gti</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:06:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QI32!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff5d9abe9-747d-4ca6-9027-dd0ca834a558_1024x711.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What you're looking at is the featherweight champ of hot hatches from the late &#8216;80s: the <a href="https://www.carandclassic.com/la/C1858349">1.9-liter Peugeot 205 GTI</a>. While the 1.6 was playful and revvy, the 1.9 brought torque and attitude to match its featherweight frame. And this one&#8217;s aged like a good Burgundy.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QI32!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff5d9abe9-747d-4ca6-9027-dd0ca834a558_1024x711.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QI32!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff5d9abe9-747d-4ca6-9027-dd0ca834a558_1024x711.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QI32!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff5d9abe9-747d-4ca6-9027-dd0ca834a558_1024x711.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QI32!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff5d9abe9-747d-4ca6-9027-dd0ca834a558_1024x711.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QI32!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff5d9abe9-747d-4ca6-9027-dd0ca834a558_1024x711.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QI32!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff5d9abe9-747d-4ca6-9027-dd0ca834a558_1024x711.jpeg" width="1024" height="711" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f5d9abe9-747d-4ca6-9027-dd0ca834a558_1024x711.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:711,&quot;width&quot;:1024,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:313345,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QI32!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff5d9abe9-747d-4ca6-9027-dd0ca834a558_1024x711.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QI32!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff5d9abe9-747d-4ca6-9027-dd0ca834a558_1024x711.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QI32!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff5d9abe9-747d-4ca6-9027-dd0ca834a558_1024x711.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QI32!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff5d9abe9-747d-4ca6-9027-dd0ca834a558_1024x711.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Car &amp; Classic</figcaption></figure></div><p>Built for markets that understood twisty backroads and torque steer as a lifestyle, the 1.9 GTI dropped in at 130 horsepower (give or take based on market and emissions) with disc brakes all around, firmer suspension, and beefier rubber to keep it honest. It was never sold in the U.S., which makes every legally importable one like this a minor miracle for stateside enthusiasts.</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://coffee.kingsroad.autos&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://coffee.kingsroad.autos"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p>This 1988 example wears a striking red finish over black-and-red interior trim, plus the factory pepperpot wheels that scream French flair with a steel-toe boot. Odometer reads just 161,800 km (about 100k miles), and it's located in Portugal. The &#8220;bodywork was completely restored a few years ago with a quality paint job, and the upholstery has been redone to superb condition. The headlining, carpets are in very good condition, and the dashboard is not cracked.&#8221;</p><p><strong>Key features include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Left Hand Drive</p></li><li><p>Manual, 5-speed gearbox (a short 5-speed from a 1.6 version)</p></li><li><p>Original steering wheel and sunroof</p></li><li><p>Comes with original booklets, logbook, a file of invoices, and various technical checks.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Why it Clicks:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>1.9 GTI = peak 205</strong> &#8211; More power, tighter suspension, and real-deal four-wheel discs.</p></li><li><p><strong>Never sold in the U.S.</strong> &#8211; But fully legal now. No Show &amp; Display headaches, no loopholes.</p></li><li><p><strong>Analog and rowdy</strong> &#8211; The perfect antidote to modern bloat.</p></li></ul><p><strong>A Bit of Lore:</strong> The 205 has been deemed &#8220;the sacred number&#8221; (Quel sacr&#233; num&#233;ro!), and for good reason. It redefined what a small performance car could be: fast, feral, and way more fun than it had any right to be. If the Golf GTI was buttoned-up and Bavarian, the 205 GTI was a Gauloises-smoking cousin who knew every back alley shortcut and didn&#8217;t care if it got a little sideways.</p><p>This one? It's ready to stretch its legs. Whether you're carving up Mulholland or just parking it at Sunset Plaza to confuse the Instagram crowd, it&#8217;s a guaranteed conversation starter.</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://coffee.kingsroad.autos&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://coffee.kingsroad.autos"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Automakers on the Fringe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Joyride Past the Usual Suspects]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/automakers-on-the-fringe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/automakers-on-the-fringe</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:04:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fhgj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd612b1b9-05f2-4b2d-a233-8ff990832889_1068x601.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cracking open a global atlas of fringe automakers, boutique car brands, and startup car companies, you&#8217;ll spot innovators from Modena to Melbourne carving out fresh asphalt well beyond the shadow of the mainstream giants. These independent outfits build everything from AI-designed hypercars that hunt N&#252;rburgring lap records to solar-powered three-wheelers sipping sunlight on city streets. If your search history looks like &#8220;<em>affordable exotic cars under $80K</em>,&#8221; we&#8217;ve rounded up seven wallet-friendly rebels. Shooting for the moon instead? We&#8217;ve got seven more dream machines priced to match their sky-high ambition.</p><p>In this guide we split the field into aspirational hypercar startups, think Giamaro, Gordon Murray Automotive, and Czinger, and attainable oddballs like Aptera, Microlino, and Alpha Motor. Buckle up: the world&#8217;s most exciting under-the-radar rides are idling just a scroll away.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fhgj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd612b1b9-05f2-4b2d-a233-8ff990832889_1068x601.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fhgj!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd612b1b9-05f2-4b2d-a233-8ff990832889_1068x601.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fhgj!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd612b1b9-05f2-4b2d-a233-8ff990832889_1068x601.jpeg 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Aperta Motors</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://coffee.kingsroad.autos&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://coffee.kingsroad.autos"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>Aspirational Fringe</h3><p><strong><a href="https://www.giamaro.com">Giamaro Automobili</a> &#8211; Katla &amp; Albor</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XegD!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffd466985-10e9-4dd1-878d-a413221ddc13_1920x1080.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XegD!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffd466985-10e9-4dd1-878d-a413221ddc13_1920x1080.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XegD!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffd466985-10e9-4dd1-878d-a413221ddc13_1920x1080.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XegD!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffd466985-10e9-4dd1-878d-a413221ddc13_1920x1080.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XegD!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffd466985-10e9-4dd1-878d-a413221ddc13_1920x1080.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XegD!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffd466985-10e9-4dd1-878d-a413221ddc13_1920x1080.jpeg" width="1456" height="819" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/fd466985-10e9-4dd1-878d-a413221ddc13_1920x1080.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:819,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;This High-Riding Hypercar Packs a Quad-Turbo V-12&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="This High-Riding Hypercar Packs a Quad-Turbo V-12" title="This High-Riding Hypercar Packs a Quad-Turbo V-12" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XegD!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffd466985-10e9-4dd1-878d-a413221ddc13_1920x1080.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XegD!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffd466985-10e9-4dd1-878d-a413221ddc13_1920x1080.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XegD!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffd466985-10e9-4dd1-878d-a413221ddc13_1920x1080.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XegD!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffd466985-10e9-4dd1-878d-a413221ddc13_1920x1080.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Giamaro Automobili</figcaption></figure></div><p>An all-new face in Modena&#8217;s Motor Valley, Giamaro debuts with the Katla, a quad-turbo 7.0 L V-12 good for a claimed 2,137 hp and a base price of &#8364;2.47 million (&#8776; $2.8 M). Only 100 are slated, each skinned in carbon fibre and tailored by ex-Ferrari/Pininfarina designer Alessandro Camorali.</p><p>Giamaro&#8217;s follow-up is the Albor, a raised, rally-inspired &#8220;hyper-SUV&#8221; designed to chase dunes with Pagani-level theatrics. The company promises extensive customer customisation. A magnet for <em>bespoke Italian hypercar</em> and <em>quad-turbo V12</em> dreamers.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.gordonmurrayautomotive.com">Gordon Murray Automotive</a> &#8211; T.33</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ynkx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc5364895-1cb6-48f5-a64a-83016da654d1_1098x617.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ynkx!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc5364895-1cb6-48f5-a64a-83016da654d1_1098x617.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ynkx!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc5364895-1cb6-48f5-a64a-83016da654d1_1098x617.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ynkx!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc5364895-1cb6-48f5-a64a-83016da654d1_1098x617.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ynkx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc5364895-1cb6-48f5-a64a-83016da654d1_1098x617.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ynkx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc5364895-1cb6-48f5-a64a-83016da654d1_1098x617.jpeg" width="1098" height="617" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c5364895-1cb6-48f5-a64a-83016da654d1_1098x617.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:617,&quot;width&quot;:1098,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ynkx!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc5364895-1cb6-48f5-a64a-83016da654d1_1098x617.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ynkx!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc5364895-1cb6-48f5-a64a-83016da654d1_1098x617.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ynkx!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc5364895-1cb6-48f5-a64a-83016da654d1_1098x617.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ynkx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc5364895-1cb6-48f5-a64a-83016da654d1_1098x617.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Gordon Murray Automotive</figcaption></figure></div><p>Professor Gordon Murray (the McLaren F1 mastermind) sticks to his &#8220;add lightness&#8221; gospel with the T.33: a 617 hp Cosworth-built 4.0 L V-12 that revs to 11,100 rpm and lists at $2.35 M. An analogue driver&#8217;s car, only 100 coup&#233;s and 100 spiders will be hand-built in Surrey. </p><p>No hybrid boost, no touchscreens. Just a six-speed H-pattern, 2,425-lb curb weight, and &#8217;60s GT curves.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.czinger.com/model-21c">Czinger Vehicles</a> &#8211; 21C</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2IvA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe5119600-81b1-46e8-bcf7-bbe998c31fc6_1280x854.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2IvA!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe5119600-81b1-46e8-bcf7-bbe998c31fc6_1280x854.jpeg 424w, 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data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e5119600-81b1-46e8-bcf7-bbe998c31fc6_1280x854.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:854,&quot;width&quot;:1280,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Czinger 21C front view&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Czinger 21C front view" title="Czinger 21C front view" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2IvA!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe5119600-81b1-46e8-bcf7-bbe998c31fc6_1280x854.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2IvA!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe5119600-81b1-46e8-bcf7-bbe998c31fc6_1280x854.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2IvA!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe5119600-81b1-46e8-bcf7-bbe998c31fc6_1280x854.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2IvA!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe5119600-81b1-46e8-bcf7-bbe998c31fc6_1280x854.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Szinger</figcaption></figure></div><p>Designed and built in Los Angeles, the Czinger 21C marries a 2.88 L twin-turbo V-8 hybrid to AI-generated, 3-D-printed alloy nodes. Output? 1,250 hp, 0-62 mph in 1.9 s, and a $2 M price tag for one of just 80 cars.</p><p>Co-founders Kevin and Lukas Czinger run Divergent&#8217;s &#8220;digital manufacturing&#8221; system, licensing their cloud-based micro-factory tech to global OEMs. A perfect pedigree  for creating <em>3D-printed hypercar</em> and <em>hybrid V8 supercar</em> dreams.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.rezvanimotors.com/rezvani-vengeance">Rezvani Motors</a> &#8211; Vengeance</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dpC-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa5d5670b-1f50-4914-a0c2-a04ac0f36d0e_2399x1600.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Rezvani Motors</figcaption></figure></div><p>Orange County&#8217;s Rezvani transforms a Cadillac Escalade chassis into the 7-seat Vengeance, starting at $285 K. Before you tick the $125 K Military Package (bullet-resistant glass, smoke screen, EMP shield, night vision).</p><p>Founder Ferris Rezvani and designer Milen Ivanov pitch it as the ultimate <em>armored luxury SUV</em> with up to 690 hp. </p><p></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.hispanosuizacars.com/carmen/">Hispano Suiza</a> &#8211; Carmen / Carmen Sagrera</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JtwR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F78294c39-aa7e-406d-bc5c-cffc679723b0_1266x844.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JtwR!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F78294c39-aa7e-406d-bc5c-cffc679723b0_1266x844.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JtwR!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F78294c39-aa7e-406d-bc5c-cffc679723b0_1266x844.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JtwR!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F78294c39-aa7e-406d-bc5c-cffc679723b0_1266x844.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JtwR!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F78294c39-aa7e-406d-bc5c-cffc679723b0_1266x844.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JtwR!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F78294c39-aa7e-406d-bc5c-cffc679723b0_1266x844.jpeg" width="1266" height="844" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/78294c39-aa7e-406d-bc5c-cffc679723b0_1266x844.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:844,&quot;width&quot;:1266,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" 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Price: &#8364;2.5 M (&#8776; $2.7 M) for one of 24 Art-Deco sculptures.</p><p>A carbon-fibre monocoque and coach-built body reference the 1930s Dubonnet Xenia, positioning the marque squarely in <em>hyper-lux electric</em> territory.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.rimac-automobili.com/nevera/">Rimac Automobili</a> &#8211; Nevera</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!91HY!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F952c49a5-cb4c-4783-8aad-d490fab4c73f_1600x900.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!91HY!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F952c49a5-cb4c-4783-8aad-d490fab4c73f_1600x900.png 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class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" 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Founder Mate Rimac limits production to 150 units, each hand-finished near Zagreb.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.detomaso-automobili.com/home">De Tomaso Automobili</a> &#8211; P72</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WnTH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1426f723-fbc9-4f96-a296-1e44ae82ac1e_3000x2000.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WnTH!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1426f723-fbc9-4f96-a296-1e44ae82ac1e_3000x2000.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WnTH!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1426f723-fbc9-4f96-a296-1e44ae82ac1e_3000x2000.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WnTH!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1426f723-fbc9-4f96-a296-1e44ae82ac1e_3000x2000.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WnTH!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1426f723-fbc9-4f96-a296-1e44ae82ac1e_3000x2000.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WnTH!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1426f723-fbc9-4f96-a296-1e44ae82ac1e_3000x2000.jpeg" width="1456" height="971" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1426f723-fbc9-4f96-a296-1e44ae82ac1e_3000x2000.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:971,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WnTH!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1426f723-fbc9-4f96-a296-1e44ae82ac1e_3000x2000.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WnTH!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1426f723-fbc9-4f96-a296-1e44ae82ac1e_3000x2000.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WnTH!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1426f723-fbc9-4f96-a296-1e44ae82ac1e_3000x2000.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WnTH!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1426f723-fbc9-4f96-a296-1e44ae82ac1e_3000x2000.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">De Tomaso Automobili</figcaption></figure></div><p>The reborn P72 channels &#8217;60s endurance racers on a modern carbon tub and a Roush-tuned Ford Coyote V-8. Early guidance pegged pricing at &#8364;750 K&#8211;$1 M; recent whispers push it nearer $1.3 M as spec sheets fatten.</p><p>Just 72 examples will be lacquered, stitched, and polished in northern Italy.</p><div><hr></div><h3>Attainable Fringe</h3><p><strong><a href="https://aptera.us">Aptera Motors</a> &#8211; Launch Edition</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ahdz!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9e5e3330-dfd3-4b6a-adc6-446b074f286c_2108x1074.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ahdz!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9e5e3330-dfd3-4b6a-adc6-446b074f286c_2108x1074.png 424w, 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Target price: $40 K with up to 40 sun-charged miles per day.</p><p>Founders Steve Fambro and Chris Anthony tout a &#8220;never charge&#8221; lifestyle, driving their motivation to create an <em>ultra-efficient commuter EV</em>.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="https://microlino-car.com/en-us/microlino">Microlino</a> &#8211; City Bubble EV</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1-Hc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf75f1b8-8c0c-4fee-a319-6f2ab62d6ce6_1600x1067.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1-Hc!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf75f1b8-8c0c-4fee-a319-6f2ab62d6ce6_1600x1067.jpeg 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Microlino</figcaption></figure></div><p>Swiss outfit Micro Mobility Systems revives the &#8217;50s Isetta vibe with the Microlino, starting at CHF 17,990 (&#8776; $20 K). Two seats, one front-hinged door, 142 mi max range, 56 mph top speed.</p><p>Its Lite version qualifies as a light quadricycle in Europe, courting urbanites and <em>electric microcar</em> hunters alike.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.alphamotorinc.com/ace">Alpha Motor</a> Corporation &#8211; Ace / Wolf</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Q1lT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65894af5-9b9b-4eac-b58c-193fb9893a4b_2101x1099.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Q1lT!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65894af5-9b9b-4eac-b58c-193fb9893a4b_2101x1099.png 424w, 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Alpha Motor</figcaption></figure></div><p>Orange County startup Alpha Motor promises the retro-cute Ace Coupe and Wolf pickup at $32&#8211;46 K, 250-plus miles of range, and six-second 0-60s&#8212;though customer deliveries are still a dot on the horizon. Modular skateboard underpinnings should spawn multiple body styles.</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="https://vanderhallusa.com/models-venice-3-wheel-vehicles-autocycle/">Vanderhall Motor Works</a> &#8211; Venice GT</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vL1J!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F554cc301-93f2-4585-9fa4-ac135ac3808c_1388x889.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vL1J!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F554cc301-93f2-4585-9fa4-ac135ac3808c_1388x889.png 424w, 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mainstream EV in the U.S. with 100 miles of range and a commuter-friendly footprint.</p><p>Direct-to-consumer sales mirror Tesla&#8217;s model, positioning Solo as the poster child for <em>sub-$20 K electric mobility</em>.</p><div><hr></div><h4>Honorable Mentions &#8211; Storied Brands Still Selling Budget Fun</h4><p><em>Caterham and Morgan aren&#8217;t exactly unknown, but their bang-for-buck thrills make them fringe heroes worth a nod.</em></p><p></p><p><strong><a href="https://caterhamcars.com/en/models/the-range/seven-170">Caterham Cars</a> &#8211; Seven 170</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ad1W!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fee5bc003-df55-468e-83cb-ad36453a4e44_1600x900.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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A 970-lb chassis and turbo Suzuki triple deliver pure, kei-car-legal thrills. </p><p></p><p><strong><a href="https://morgan-motor.com/models/super-3/">Morgan Motor Company</a> &#8211; Super 3</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rvfF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ca06355-4378-4101-98ed-03c76edca7c7_1920x1280.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rvfF!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ca06355-4378-4101-98ed-03c76edca7c7_1920x1280.jpeg 424w, 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Proof that the cutting edge of car culture lives well beyond the mainstream badge parade.</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://coffee.kingsroad.autos&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://coffee.kingsroad.autos"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roll Call: June 3 - June 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cars & Coffee and Everything Else]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/roll-call-june-3-june-9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/roll-call-june-3-june-9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 21:29:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sxyp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc80e45a5-e8f9-45d1-bcf2-f5141664e4b0_3257x1832.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <em>Roll Call</em>, your one-stop cheat sheet for every Cars &amp; Coffee meetup, canyon run, track day, and auto swap-meet between San Diego&#8217;s sunrise and Santa Barbara&#8217;s moonlight. We spend our nights combing club calendars, dusty forums, and flyer-strewn dashboards so you can spend your days doing the fun part: driving. Whether you wrench, show, race, or just hang out for the smell of toasty brakes, consider this your ignition key to the week ahead. Spot a mistake? Let us know!<br><br>One last thing before you set the alarm and top off the tank: let&#8217;s keep the neighbors on our side. Roll in and out with respect, pick up after yourself, and save the smoky launches for a proper track-day. The more chill we keep it, the longer these meets stay on the map. Thanks, and see you out there! &#127937;</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sxyp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc80e45a5-e8f9-45d1-bcf2-f5141664e4b0_3257x1832.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sxyp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc80e45a5-e8f9-45d1-bcf2-f5141664e4b0_3257x1832.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sxyp!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc80e45a5-e8f9-45d1-bcf2-f5141664e4b0_3257x1832.jpeg 848w, 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the SDACC crowd.</p><p><strong>Hot Rod Cruise &#8212; Laguna Hills</strong><br>5 &#8211; 7 pm<br>In-N-Out, 24001 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills<br>Burgers, hot rods, and a relaxed Tuesday cruise-in.</p><p><strong>Granada Hills Cruz-In</strong><br>6 &#8211; 8 pm<br>Chatsworth St &amp; Lindley Ave, Granada Hills<br>Weekly neighborhood hangout&#8212;bring anything on wheels.</p><p><strong>SDORC Monthly Meeting</strong><br>6:30 &#8211; 8:30 pm<br>Venue TBA, San Diego<br>Off-road coalition talks land-use wins and trail plans.</p><div><hr></div><h3>Wednesday &#183; <strong>June 4</strong></h3><p><strong>Chariots Cruise Night &#8212; Cerritos</strong><br>4 &#8211; 7 pm<br>10723 South St, Cerritos<br>Raffles, classics, and mid-week cruising.</p><p><strong>NHRA Museum Twilight Cruise Night</strong><br>4 &#8211; 7 pm &#183; Wed Jun 4<br>NHRA Motorsports Museum, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona<br>First-Wednesday hot-rod cruise with food, prizes and free museum entry.</p><p><strong>Cajon Cruise &#8212; Opening Night</strong><br>5 &#8211; 7:30 pm<br>200 E Main St, El Cajon<br>Main-street roll-in that owns Wednesday nights all summer.</p><p><strong>Big Wednesdays Car Show</strong><br>5 &#8211; 7:30 pm<br>2001 E Orangethorpe Ave, Placentia<br>Weekly mix of rods, muscle, and daily drivers with attitude.</p><p><strong>Simi Valley Cruise Night</strong><br>5 &#8211; 8 pm<br>Location varies (check flyer)<br>Moving 805 cruise-in&#8212;follow the flyer.</p><p><strong>Mid-City Car Meet &#8212; LA</strong><br>7 &#8211; 9 pm<br>5746 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles<br>Eclectic builds and laid-back street-side vibes.</p><p><strong>Odd Squad Coffee Cruise</strong><br>7 &#8211; 11 pm<br>9829 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles<br>Late-shift cruise, java in hand, good stories on tap.</p><div><hr></div><h3>Thursday &#183; <strong>June 5</strong></h3><p><strong>GasRatz Car Meet &#8212; Redondo</strong><br>6 &#8211; 8 pm<br>1609 Hawthorne Blvd, Redondo Beach<br>South Bay sunset session&#8212;rat rods to modern muscle.</p><div><hr></div><h3>Friday &#183; <strong>June 6</strong></h3><p><strong>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy Classic Car Show &#8212; Burbank</strong><br>4 &#8211; 10 pm<br>4211 W Riverside Dr, Burbank<br>The Friday-night OG: burgers, shakes, and chrome.</p><p><strong>Fuel Pump Fridays Cruise &#8212; Santa Clarita</strong><br>4 &#8211; 10 pm<br>Route 66 Classic Grill, 18730 Soledad Canyon Rd<br>Live band, happy-hour grub, and acres of steel.</p><p><strong>Friday Night Car Show &#8212; Garden Grove</strong><br>5 &#8211; 8 pm<br>Historic Main St, Garden Grove<br>Pre-&#8217;75 rule, trophies, and &#8217;60s tunes.</p><p><strong>Wheels &amp; Whoppers &#8212; West LA</strong><br>5 &#8211; 10 pm<br>3520 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles<br>Grab a Whopper, show off the new wheels.</p><p><strong>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy Northridge Cruise</strong><br>5 &#8211; 9 pm<br>8876 Corbin Ave, Northridge<br>Same burger vibe, Valley edition.</p><p><strong>Sonic Drive-In Cruise &#8212; Yucca Valley</strong><br>6:30 &#8211; 9 pm<br>58145 Hwy 62, Yucca Valley<br>Old-school drive-in lineup under desert skies.</p><p><strong>Valley Cruise Night &#8212; Burbank</strong><br>7 &#8211; 9 pm<br>Fosters Freeze, 201 S Glenoaks Blvd<br>Soft-serve plus small-town main-drag feels.</p><p><strong>T.H.E. Show SoCal</strong><br>June 6 &#8211; 8 &#183; Hilton OC/Costa Mesa<br>High-end audio nirvana&#8212;vinyl swaps and headphone demos.</p><p><strong>Rialto &#8220;Run Whatcha Brung&#8221; Cruise &amp; Show</strong><br>June 6 &#8211; 7 &#183; Downtown Rialto<br>Two-day party&#8212;burnouts, show-&#8217;n-shine, and plenty of tri-fives.</p><div><hr></div><h3>Saturday &#183; <strong>June 7</strong></h3><p><strong>Huntington Donut Derelicts</strong><br>6 &#8211; 9 am<br>Magnolia &amp; Adams, Huntington Beach<br>Dawn-patrol cars &amp; coffee since &#8217;85.</p><p><strong>Early Rodders</strong><br>6 &#8211; 9 am<br>UA Theatre lot, 1919 Verdugo Blvd, La Ca&#241;ada Flintridge<br>Hot coffee, hotter rods.</p><p><strong>Caffeine Cruisers &#8212; Torrance</strong><br>7 &#8211; 10 am<br>Artesia &amp; Hawthorne, Torrance<br>South-Bay cars &amp; coffee with surf-city attitude.</p><p><strong>Cbad Cars &#8212; Carlsbad</strong><br>7 &#8211; 9 am<br>7130 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad<br>Coastal meet of everything from hypercars to VWs.</p><p><strong>Corona Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7 &#8211; 9 am<br>2755 Wardlow Rd, Corona<br>Laid-back IE gathering&#8212;great taco stand nearby.</p><p><strong>Claremont Village Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7 &#8211; 9 am<br>200 W First St, Claremont<br>Historic downtown backdrop, eclectic mix.</p><p><strong>Santa Ana Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:30 &#8211; 11:30 am<br>555 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana<br>Four-hour window to ogle the unexpected.</p><p><strong>City of Industry Heights Cruisers</strong><br>8 &#8211; 10 am<br>Panera, 17427 Colima Rd, City of Industry<br>Good pastries, better carburetors.</p><p><strong>Cypress @ Kimmie&#8217;s</strong><br>8 am &#8211; 2 pm<br>9935 Walker Ave, Cypress<br>Breakfast-joint parking-lot takeover&#8212;roll in when you can.</p><p><strong>Whittier Cars &amp; Coffee @ Elks</strong><br>8 am &#8211; 1 pm<br>13620 Whittier Blvd, Whittier<br>Big lot, bigger variety.</p><p><strong>Huntington Beach Concours d&#8217; Elegance<br></strong>9 am - 2 pm (Saturday &amp; Sunday)<br>Huntington Beach Central Park, 17492 Duello Ln, Huntington Beach</p><p><strong>Montecito Motor Car And Aviation Show<br></strong>9 am - 4 pm<br>Atlantic Aviation Hangar One, Santa Barbara Airport, 1601 Cook Place, Santa Barbara<br>Children and students free - adults $25.00 cash<br><a href="https://montecitomotorclassic.com/?utm_source=idrivesocal.com&amp;utm_medium=referral">Vehicle Registration HERE</a></p><p><strong>Beaumont Charity Car, Truck &amp; Bike Show</strong><br>9 am &#8211; 2 pm<br>1234 Palm Ave, Beaumont<br>Proceeds to local causes&#8212;cash for raffles.</p><p><strong>Gilmore Heritage Auto Show</strong><br>9 am<br>Original Farmers Market, 6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles<br>29th annual show packs the Market with ~80 American classics; <br>2025 theme: &#8220;LA Strong&#8212;American Muscle.&#8221;</p><p><strong>Corona Family Fun Day &amp; Car Show</strong><br>9 am &#8211; 2 pm<br>1220 W Ontario Ave, Corona<br>Bounce houses for the kids, burnout contest for dad.</p><p><strong>Hot Rods, Customs &amp; &#8220;Great Britains&#8221; in the Park</strong><br>9 am &#8211; 2 pm<br>7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach<br>Brit iron meets beach vibes.</p><p><strong>San Clemente Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>9 &#8211; 11 am<br>Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa<br>Ocean-view parking plus outlet-shopping excuse.</p><p><strong>Porsche Santa Clarita Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>9 &#8211; 11 am<br>23645 Creekside Rd, Santa Clarita<br>Premiere slots for P-cars, open to all marques.</p><p><strong>Bombclub So Cal Super Show</strong><br>10 am &#8211; 4 pm<br>Santa Anita Race Track, 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia<br>Big low-rider &amp; bomb bash on the infield with live music and vendors.</p><p><strong>Huntington Beach &#8220;Cruisin&#8217; at the Beach&#8221;</strong><br>10 am &#8211; 2 pm<br>21400 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach<br>Live surf-rock and vendor row.</p><p><strong>San Diego Gearhead Rendezvous</strong><br>10 am &#8211; 1 pm<br>5487 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego<br>Build talk meets swap-meet parts tables.</p><p><strong>Poway Cruisers In-N-Out Show</strong><br>10:30 am &#8211; 1 pm<br>12890 Gregg Ct, Poway<br>Burgers, raffle, and sun-belt classics.</p><p><strong>The Pub&#8217;s Classic Car Gathering &#8212; San Diego</strong><br>11 am &#8211; 1 pm<br>2415 Morena Blvd, San Diego<br>Pints, pub grub, and polished chrome.</p><p><strong>Car Show on the Hill &#8212; Yorba Linda</strong><br>3 &#8211; 5 pm<br>22699 Oakcrest Cir, Yorba Linda<br>Shady hillside locale, drink specials, raffles.</p><p><strong>Coachmen Cruise Night &#8212; Simi Valley</strong><br>4 &#8211; 8 pm<br>2196 Tapo St, Simi Valley<br>First-Saturday block party&#8212;collector cars of every stripe.</p><p><strong>Lancaster High-Desert Cruisers</strong><br>4 pm<br>Tom&#8217;s, 1805 W Avenue J, Lancaster<br>Big-sky cruising, desert style.</p><p><strong>Perris Rods &amp; Rails</strong><br>5 &#8211; 9 pm<br>2201 S A St, Perris<br>Trains, tunes, and pre-&#8217;75 iron.</p><p><strong>Barona Speedway Saturday-Night Racing</strong><br>5 &#8211; 11 pm (green flag 6 pm)<br>1754 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside<br>Dirt-oval program: IMCA Mods, Lightning Sprints, Dwarf Cars and more.</p><p><strong>Rods and Rails Car Show<br></strong>5 pm - 9 pm<br>Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 South A Street, Perris</p><div><hr></div><h3>Sunday &#183; <strong>June 8</strong></h3><p><strong>Long Beach Hi-Performance Swap Meet &amp; Car Show</strong><br>6 am &#8211; 1 pm<br>Veterans Stadium, Long Beach<br>Cash, sunscreen, and a wagon recommended.</p><p><strong>Classic Cars &amp; Coffee &#8212; Northridge</strong><br>6 &#8211; 10 am<br>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy, 8876 Corbin Ave, Northridge<br>Valley sunrise hangout for classics, muscle and cruisers.</p><p><strong>Supercar Sunday &#8212; Woodland Hills</strong><br>7 &#8211; 10 am<br>Pierce College Lot 7, Woodland Hills<br>Hypercars mix with hot hatches; arrive early.</p><p><strong>Lakeside Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7 &#8211; 10 am<br>9760 Wintergardens Blvd, Lakeside<br>Laid-back East County vibe.</p><p><strong>Simi Valley Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7 &#8211; 10 am<br>1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley<br>Mountain views, caffeine on tap.</p><p><strong>Helm&#8217;s Cars &amp; Coffee Summer Edition<br></strong>8 - 10 am <br>Helm&#8217;s Bakery, 3220 Helms Avenue<br>Brought to you by Jonny Lieberman and chef Sang Yoon</p><p><strong>House of Imports Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8 &#8211; 10 am<br>6862 Auto Center Dr, Buena Park<br>Mercedes-centric but all marques welcome&#8212;dealer lot, free coffee.</p><p><strong>Burbank Road Kings 34th Annual Show</strong><br>8 am &#8211; 3 pm<br>400 S Bob Hope Dr, Burbank<br>Big turnout, bigger trophy haul.</p><p><strong>Upland Wings &amp; Wheels</strong><br>8 &#8211; 10 am<br>Cable Airport, 1749 W 13th St, Upland<br>Light aircraft meet vintage metal&#8212;unique photo ops.</p><p><strong>Escondido Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8 &#8211; 11 am<br>Kit Carson Park, Escondido<br>Shaded park setting, family-friendly.</p><p><strong>Hotrods at the Beach &#8212; Seal Beach</strong><br>8 &#8211; 11 am<br>620 Pacific Coast Hwy, Seal Beach<br>Sand, surf, and straight-axle coupes.</p><p><strong>Pasadena Cars, Coffee + Breakfast</strong><br>8:30 &#8211; 11 am<br>400 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena<br>Second-Sunday Elks Lodge meetup&#8212;buffet optional.</p><p><strong>Huntington Beach Concours d&#8217; Elegance<br></strong>9 am - 2 pm (Saturday &amp; Sunday)<br>Huntington Beach Central Park, 17492 Duello Ln, Huntington Beach</p><p><strong>Rotary Cars for Cops &amp; Kids</strong><br>9 am<br>Verdugo Park, Glendale<br>Charity show with judging and kid zones.</p><p><strong>Huntington Beach Concours d&#8217;Elegance</strong><br>9 am &#8211; 2 pm<br>7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach<br>White-glove classics under the pines.</p><p><strong>Ladera Ranch Rides Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>9 &#8211; 11 am<br>Crown Valley &amp; Antonio, Ladera Ranch<br>Suburban meet&#8212;Teslas next to T-Buckets.</p><p><strong>Compton Early Times 60th Picnic</strong><br>10 am &#8211; 3 pm<br>1625 Sportsman Dr, Compton<br>Old-school hot-rodders celebrating six decades.</p><p><strong>Downtown Torrance Vintage Car Show</strong><br>10 am &#8211; 3 pm<br>Old Town Torrance (see flyer)<br>Historic streets lined with chrome bumpers.</p><p><strong>Gardena Car Show @ Farmer Boys</strong><br>12 &#8211; 3 pm<br>641 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena<br>Grab a combo plate and talk cam specs.</p><p><strong>Oceanside Show &amp; Shine @ In-N-Out</strong><br>4 &#8211; 7 pm<br>4605 Frazee Rd, Oceanside<br>Sunset burger run with plenty of Highway 78 rumble.</p><div><hr></div><h3>Monday &#183; <strong>June 9</strong></h3><p><strong>Modelo Monday Cruise &#8212; Fullerton</strong><br>6 &#8211; 9 pm<br>926 W Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton<br>Kick off the week with wheels, tunes, and dollar-taco specials next door.</p><div><hr></div><h2>WORKSHOPS</h2><p><strong>Public Event: Welding Class<br></strong>Date: Thursday, June 5<br>Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM<strong><br></strong><em>The Wanderwell Society</em>, Venice<strong><br></strong>Details: This is a beginner-friendly workshop open to the public focusing on MIG welding<strong>1</strong>. Attendees will get hands-on experience working with steel and can turn a Porsche tow hook into a custom bottle opener. No prior experience is needed, and the workshop is designed to be a relaxed, supportive space. It is free for members and $20 for the public</p><p><strong>Teen Auto Workshop 102: Mechanical<br></strong>Date: Saturday, June 7<br>Location: Petersen Automotive Museum</p><div><hr></div><h2>HEADS-UP</h2><p><strong>Cars, Bikes &amp; Coffee &#8212; Summer Edition<br></strong>Date: Sat Jun 21, 2025<br>Venue: Honda Collection Hall, Torrance</p><p><strong>29th Annual All Toyotafest<br></strong>Date: Sat Jun 28, 2025<br>Venue: Marina Green Park, Long Beach</p><p><strong>All-American Cruise-In<br></strong>Date: Sun Jul 6, 2025<br>Venue: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles</p><p><strong>Monterey Car Week<br></strong>Date: Fri Aug 8 &#8211; Sun Aug 17, 2025<br>Venue: Monterey, CA</p><p><strong>Sunset GT<br></strong>Date: Thu Aug 14, 2025<br>Venue: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles</p><p><strong>San Marino Motor Classic<br></strong>Date: Sun Aug 24, 2025<br>Venue: Lacy Park, San Marino</p><p><strong>Ventura Nationals<br></strong>Date: Sat Aug 31, 2025<br>Venue: Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura</p><p><strong>Cruisin&#8217; for a Cure<br></strong>Date: Sat Sep 27, 2025<br>Venue: OC Fair &amp; Event Center, Costa Mesa</p><p><strong>Japanese Classic Car Show<br></strong>Date: Sat Oct 11, 2025<br>Venue: Marina Green Park, Long Beach</p><p><strong>Los Angeles Auto Show<br></strong>Date: Fri Nov 21 &#8211; Sun Nov 30, 2025<br>Venue: LA Convention Center, Los Angeles</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://buymeacoffee.com/KingsRoad&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/KingsRoad"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick To Click: 2010 Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale]]></title><description><![CDATA[An American brute dressed in a tailored Italian suit]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/pick-to-click-2010-alfa-romeo-tz3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/pick-to-click-2010-alfa-romeo-tz3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:12:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5DuM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F697d1380-23c0-4b5c-a0a2-ce0743668d6b_1862x1048.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are only nine of these in the world. And one&#8217;s up for grabs.</p><p>Meet the <strong><a href="https://www.youngmotorcars.com/inventory/p/2010-alfaromeo-tz3-stradale-1">2010 Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale</a></strong>, a love letter penned in carbon fiber, written by Zagato, and signed with a V10 scream. Under the hood? A Dodge Viper ACR&#8217;s 8.4-liter V10 and six-speed manual. Under the skin? 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strapped to a Dodge Viper&#8217;s drivetrain. It's the spiritual successor to the Tubolare Zagatos of the 1960s. Only now with 600+ horsepower and a manual gearbox.</p><p>Finished in an understated-but-deadly Dark Blue Metallic, this carbon-bodied sculpture wears just 1,863 miles and comes from a pedigreed Arizona collection. The silhouette is pure Zagato: long nose, Kamm tail, and that signature double-bubble roofline. Equal parts art and menace.</p><p>It&#8217;s hard to overstate just how unusual, and special, this car is. On paper, the pairing of an Alfa badge with a Dodge Viper powertrain sounds like a dare, or maybe the result of a long night of Negronis and a blank check. But in practice, it works. Brilliantly. Zagato&#8217;s design evokes the golden age of Italian motorsport, while the drivetrain brings brute-force American performance into the equation. It&#8217;s a cross-continental experiment that somehow feels cohesive rather than chaotic. You&#8217;re looking at a car that&#8217;s both a tribute <em>and</em> a provocation.</p><p>What makes this example even more compelling is its condition. With under 2,000 miles and a single collector owner, it&#8217;s essentially a time capsule. Preserved, but not over-polished. It&#8217;s the kind of car you could show at a concours or take for a proper canyon run, depending on the day. And while most rare cars lean into fragility, the TZ3&#8217;s Viper DNA means it&#8217;s a rare exotic that&#8217;s also genuinely robust. If ever there were a unicorn you could drive <em>and</em> admire from across the garage, this is it.<br><br><em><a href="https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/an-alfa-with-a-vipers-heart-is-for-sale/">Learn more on Hagerty</a><br><a href="https://www.youngmotorcars.com/inventory/p/2010-alfaromeo-tz3-stradale-1">View the listing at Young Motorcars</a></em></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://buymeacoffee.com/KingsRoad&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/KingsRoad"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decalogue of Design Disruptors]]></title><description><![CDATA[10 Designers Shaping the Future of Car Design]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/decalogue-of-design-disruptors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/decalogue-of-design-disruptors</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:15:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V_u4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12f3e7e1-1bfa-41d8-9be8-465cb341ed70_720x431.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Somewhere between soft-touch overload and the Great Touchscreen Takeover, there&#8217;s a group of car designers that quietly (and sometimes not-so-quietly) said: <strong>enough.</strong></p><p>These ten visionaries are shaping the future of mobility. Not by clinging to nostalgia, but by <em>distilling</em> it. They know how to honor the past without being trapped by it. Whether they&#8217;re reviving nameplates, reshaping proportions, or stripping things down to their essence, they&#8217;re building cars that feel emotional, tactile, and genuinely fresh.</p><p>This is the <strong>Decalogue of Design Disruptors.</strong></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://coffee.kingsroad.autos&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://coffee.kingsroad.autos"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>1. Juliana Cho &#8211; Rivian</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V_u4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12f3e7e1-1bfa-41d8-9be8-465cb341ed70_720x431.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V_u4!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12f3e7e1-1bfa-41d8-9be8-465cb341ed70_720x431.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V_u4!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12f3e7e1-1bfa-41d8-9be8-465cb341ed70_720x431.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V_u4!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12f3e7e1-1bfa-41d8-9be8-465cb341ed70_720x431.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V_u4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12f3e7e1-1bfa-41d8-9be8-465cb341ed70_720x431.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V_u4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12f3e7e1-1bfa-41d8-9be8-465cb341ed70_720x431.jpeg" width="720" height="431" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/12f3e7e1-1bfa-41d8-9be8-465cb341ed70_720x431.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:431,&quot;width&quot;:720,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:56119,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;designer #rivian #design #creativity | Rivian | 127 comments&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="designer #rivian #design #creativity | Rivian | 127 comments" title="designer #rivian #design #creativity | Rivian | 127 comments" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V_u4!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12f3e7e1-1bfa-41d8-9be8-465cb341ed70_720x431.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V_u4!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12f3e7e1-1bfa-41d8-9be8-465cb341ed70_720x431.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V_u4!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12f3e7e1-1bfa-41d8-9be8-465cb341ed70_720x431.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V_u4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12f3e7e1-1bfa-41d8-9be8-465cb341ed70_720x431.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Cho helped define the R3 and R3X, proving that compact EVs can still pack attitude. Her design language &#8212; rugged, minimal, and cleverly referential &#8212; nods to vintage off-roaders but updates them with a modern, clean-lined sensibility. It&#8217;s not nostalgia. It&#8217;s memory, sharpened.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>2. Richard Kim &#8211; Canoo / BMW / Faraday</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pPyx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F270a9a69-4618-4370-b5cb-1a9b04986b58_1301x820.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pPyx!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F270a9a69-4618-4370-b5cb-1a9b04986b58_1301x820.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pPyx!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F270a9a69-4618-4370-b5cb-1a9b04986b58_1301x820.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pPyx!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F270a9a69-4618-4370-b5cb-1a9b04986b58_1301x820.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pPyx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F270a9a69-4618-4370-b5cb-1a9b04986b58_1301x820.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pPyx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F270a9a69-4618-4370-b5cb-1a9b04986b58_1301x820.jpeg" width="1301" height="820" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/270a9a69-4618-4370-b5cb-1a9b04986b58_1301x820.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:820,&quot;width&quot;:1301,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:278880,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Smalltalk - Richard Kim, BMWi Alum to Disrupt Car Subscription Market with  Canoo&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Smalltalk - Richard Kim, BMWi Alum to Disrupt Car Subscription Market with  Canoo" title="Smalltalk - Richard Kim, BMWi Alum to Disrupt Car Subscription Market with  Canoo" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pPyx!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F270a9a69-4618-4370-b5cb-1a9b04986b58_1301x820.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pPyx!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F270a9a69-4618-4370-b5cb-1a9b04986b58_1301x820.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pPyx!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F270a9a69-4618-4370-b5cb-1a9b04986b58_1301x820.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pPyx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F270a9a69-4618-4370-b5cb-1a9b04986b58_1301x820.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Kim has carved a bold path through the EV landscape. First at BMW, where he helped shape the futuristic i3 and i8, then at Faraday Future, and most recently at Canoo. The (sadly defunct) Canoo van? That was his vision: a lozenge-shaped pod-on-wheels that looked like nothing else on the road. Playful, practical, and unapologetically weird, it reimagined mobility from the ground up.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>3. Tisha Johnson &#8211; Volvo / Polestar</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!H2ay!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F20bee5ae-c01c-48ba-b431-5801e673890c_1350x900.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!H2ay!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F20bee5ae-c01c-48ba-b431-5801e673890c_1350x900.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!H2ay!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F20bee5ae-c01c-48ba-b431-5801e673890c_1350x900.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!H2ay!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F20bee5ae-c01c-48ba-b431-5801e673890c_1350x900.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!H2ay!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F20bee5ae-c01c-48ba-b431-5801e673890c_1350x900.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!H2ay!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F20bee5ae-c01c-48ba-b431-5801e673890c_1350x900.jpeg" width="1350" height="900" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/20bee5ae-c01c-48ba-b431-5801e673890c_1350x900.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:900,&quot;width&quot;:1350,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Tisha Johnson re&#231;oit le Grand Prix du Design lors du Festival Automobile International pour son travail &#224; la t&#234;te du d&#233;partement Design Int&#233;rieur de Volvo Car Group&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Tisha Johnson re&#231;oit le Grand Prix du Design lors du Festival Automobile International pour son travail &#224; la t&#234;te du d&#233;partement Design Int&#233;rieur de Volvo Car Group" title="Tisha Johnson re&#231;oit le Grand Prix du Design lors du Festival Automobile International pour son travail &#224; la t&#234;te du d&#233;partement Design Int&#233;rieur de Volvo Car Group" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!H2ay!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F20bee5ae-c01c-48ba-b431-5801e673890c_1350x900.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!H2ay!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F20bee5ae-c01c-48ba-b431-5801e673890c_1350x900.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!H2ay!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F20bee5ae-c01c-48ba-b431-5801e673890c_1350x900.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!H2ay!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F20bee5ae-c01c-48ba-b431-5801e673890c_1350x900.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>At Volvo and Polestar, Johnson helped interiors evolve beyond luxury clich&#233;s. Scandinavian restraint, sustainable materials, and spatial warmth came together in cabins that feel like they were <em>designed for life</em>, not just the spec sheet. This is modern timelessness, or the automotive flavor of quiet luxury.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>4. Hak Soo Ha &#8211; Kia</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DaxS!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb846d46-e8b6-4998-ac8b-076e2b090bb3_1024x576.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DaxS!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb846d46-e8b6-4998-ac8b-076e2b090bb3_1024x576.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DaxS!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb846d46-e8b6-4998-ac8b-076e2b090bb3_1024x576.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DaxS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb846d46-e8b6-4998-ac8b-076e2b090bb3_1024x576.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DaxS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb846d46-e8b6-4998-ac8b-076e2b090bb3_1024x576.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DaxS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb846d46-e8b6-4998-ac8b-076e2b090bb3_1024x576.jpeg" width="1024" height="576" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/cb846d46-e8b6-4998-ac8b-076e2b090bb3_1024x576.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:576,&quot;width&quot;:1024,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot; A Hyundai Supercar Is Still Possible, Says Design Boss&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt=" A Hyundai Supercar Is Still Possible, Says Design Boss" title=" A Hyundai Supercar Is Still Possible, Says Design Boss" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DaxS!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb846d46-e8b6-4998-ac8b-076e2b090bb3_1024x576.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DaxS!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb846d46-e8b6-4998-ac8b-076e2b090bb3_1024x576.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DaxS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb846d46-e8b6-4998-ac8b-076e2b090bb3_1024x576.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DaxS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb846d46-e8b6-4998-ac8b-076e2b090bb3_1024x576.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photo: Sebastien Bell</figcaption></figure></div><p>The EV3 and EV4 concepts are sharp, angular, and ready for their Brutalist design thesis defense. Ha&#8217;s work doesn&#8217;t just pull from the past. It carves a new visual language for a brand that&#8217;s clearly no longer interested in playing catch-up. It&#8217;s a strong vision of where Kia could go next, and how bold that future might look.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>5. David Durand &#8211; Dacia</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVPN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F92a44d5f-b89c-4696-a142-da06e34759fc_1024x536.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVPN!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F92a44d5f-b89c-4696-a142-da06e34759fc_1024x536.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVPN!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F92a44d5f-b89c-4696-a142-da06e34759fc_1024x536.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVPN!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F92a44d5f-b89c-4696-a142-da06e34759fc_1024x536.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVPN!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F92a44d5f-b89c-4696-a142-da06e34759fc_1024x536.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVPN!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F92a44d5f-b89c-4696-a142-da06e34759fc_1024x536.jpeg" width="1024" height="536" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/92a44d5f-b89c-4696-a142-da06e34759fc_1024x536.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:536,&quot;width&quot;:1024,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Car Design Review X: David Durand, Dacia | Article | Car ...&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Car Design Review X: David Durand, Dacia | Article | Car ..." title="Car Design Review X: David Durand, Dacia | Article | Car ..." srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVPN!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F92a44d5f-b89c-4696-a142-da06e34759fc_1024x536.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVPN!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F92a44d5f-b89c-4696-a142-da06e34759fc_1024x536.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVPN!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F92a44d5f-b89c-4696-a142-da06e34759fc_1024x536.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVPN!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F92a44d5f-b89c-4696-a142-da06e34759fc_1024x536.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>As Dacia&#8217;s Design Director, Durand took the idea of &#8220;essentials only&#8221; and turned it into a design manifesto. Literally. The <strong>Dacia Manifesto</strong> is raw, open-air, and completely unbothered by convention. No doors. No screens. Just the bare necessities and a whole lot of attitude. It&#8217;s not about looking backward. This is forward-thinking, <em>low-cost</em> design that dares to ask: <em>what if less really is more?</em></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>6. Ryan Nagode &#8211; Ram</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6rEr!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65d2dcde-f33f-4727-b221-9715f1d9c850_750x420.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6rEr!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65d2dcde-f33f-4727-b221-9715f1d9c850_750x420.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6rEr!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65d2dcde-f33f-4727-b221-9715f1d9c850_750x420.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6rEr!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65d2dcde-f33f-4727-b221-9715f1d9c850_750x420.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6rEr!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65d2dcde-f33f-4727-b221-9715f1d9c850_750x420.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6rEr!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65d2dcde-f33f-4727-b221-9715f1d9c850_750x420.jpeg" width="750" height="420" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/65d2dcde-f33f-4727-b221-9715f1d9c850_750x420.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:420,&quot;width&quot;:750,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;The Hog Ring - Ryan Nagode - The Man Behind Ram New Luxury Interior&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="The Hog Ring - Ryan Nagode - The Man Behind Ram New Luxury Interior" title="The Hog Ring - Ryan Nagode - The Man Behind Ram New Luxury Interior" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6rEr!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65d2dcde-f33f-4727-b221-9715f1d9c850_750x420.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6rEr!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65d2dcde-f33f-4727-b221-9715f1d9c850_750x420.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6rEr!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65d2dcde-f33f-4727-b221-9715f1d9c850_750x420.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6rEr!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65d2dcde-f33f-4727-b221-9715f1d9c850_750x420.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Nagode is holding the line on tactility. In a world of triple-wide iPad dashboards, he&#8217;s designing trucks that still <em>feel</em> like trucks, but with comfort and character layered in. Thoughtful and tactile, his approach is modern, but tempered with the idea that <em>some things were already right</em>. And that keeping them is also a form of progress.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>7. Gilles Vidal &#8211; Renault</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tNj3!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc37892ef-c1a9-4f52-b0f4-88f2cc849251_912x477.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tNj3!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc37892ef-c1a9-4f52-b0f4-88f2cc849251_912x477.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tNj3!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc37892ef-c1a9-4f52-b0f4-88f2cc849251_912x477.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tNj3!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc37892ef-c1a9-4f52-b0f4-88f2cc849251_912x477.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tNj3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc37892ef-c1a9-4f52-b0f4-88f2cc849251_912x477.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tNj3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc37892ef-c1a9-4f52-b0f4-88f2cc849251_912x477.jpeg" width="912" height="477" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c37892ef-c1a9-4f52-b0f4-88f2cc849251_912x477.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:477,&quot;width&quot;:912,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Interview : la renaissance de l'iconique Renault 5, avec Gilles Vidal, VP  Design chez Renault&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Interview : la renaissance de l'iconique Renault 5, avec Gilles Vidal, VP  Design chez Renault" title="Interview : la renaissance de l'iconique Renault 5, avec Gilles Vidal, VP  Design chez Renault" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tNj3!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc37892ef-c1a9-4f52-b0f4-88f2cc849251_912x477.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tNj3!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc37892ef-c1a9-4f52-b0f4-88f2cc849251_912x477.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tNj3!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc37892ef-c1a9-4f52-b0f4-88f2cc849251_912x477.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tNj3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc37892ef-c1a9-4f52-b0f4-88f2cc849251_912x477.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>The reborn Renault 5 could&#8217;ve gone full retro. Instead, under Vidal&#8217;s guidance, it became something else entirely: a playful, confident EV that winks at its roots while carving out a new identity. The past is present, but it&#8217;s filtered through innovation.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>8. Yves B&#233;har &#8211; MINI Urbanaut / Telo</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ksS2!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff466948d-ea75-491b-96c9-f1f435ad8150_869x696.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ksS2!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff466948d-ea75-491b-96c9-f1f435ad8150_869x696.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ksS2!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff466948d-ea75-491b-96c9-f1f435ad8150_869x696.jpeg 848w, 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ksS2!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff466948d-ea75-491b-96c9-f1f435ad8150_869x696.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ksS2!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff466948d-ea75-491b-96c9-f1f435ad8150_869x696.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ksS2!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff466948d-ea75-491b-96c9-f1f435ad8150_869x696.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ksS2!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff466948d-ea75-491b-96c9-f1f435ad8150_869x696.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Following the lead of Oliver Heilmer at MINI, B&#233;har&#8217;s collaboration on the UX and interior flexibility of the Urbanaut helped the concept feel not just futuristic, but <em>livable</em>. His work with <strong>Telo</strong>, a start-up reimagining the urban EV pickup, brings that same spirit of purposeful design to the real world. Compact yet capable, playful but utilitarian. Telo channels B&#233;har&#8217;s belief that cars should adapt to people, not the other way around. </p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>9. Gordon Murray &#8211; GMA T.33</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hvgh!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e378330-540d-4d4b-8475-cc2fd486ea84_1024x576.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hvgh!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e378330-540d-4d4b-8475-cc2fd486ea84_1024x576.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hvgh!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e378330-540d-4d4b-8475-cc2fd486ea84_1024x576.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hvgh!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e378330-540d-4d4b-8475-cc2fd486ea84_1024x576.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hvgh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e378330-540d-4d4b-8475-cc2fd486ea84_1024x576.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hvgh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e378330-540d-4d4b-8475-cc2fd486ea84_1024x576.jpeg" width="1024" height="576" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2e378330-540d-4d4b-8475-cc2fd486ea84_1024x576.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:576,&quot;width&quot;:1024,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Gordon Murray's T.33 Spider &#8211; Drive With Dave&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Gordon Murray's T.33 Spider &#8211; Drive With Dave" title="Gordon Murray's T.33 Spider &#8211; Drive With Dave" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hvgh!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e378330-540d-4d4b-8475-cc2fd486ea84_1024x576.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hvgh!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e378330-540d-4d4b-8475-cc2fd486ea84_1024x576.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hvgh!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e378330-540d-4d4b-8475-cc2fd486ea84_1024x576.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hvgh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e378330-540d-4d4b-8475-cc2fd486ea84_1024x576.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>With the T.33, Murray gives us a greatest hits album. But every track&#8217;s been remastered. It recalls the beauty and purity of 1970s sports cars, but every line and rivet is purposeful and modern. This isn&#8217;t chasing nostalgia. It&#8217;s <em>elevating it</em> with precision and reverence.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>10. Jowyn Wong / WAE Studio &#8211; De Tomaso P72</strong></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1ixu!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F403764e5-d429-436f-9663-16e8898b0f51_842x420.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1ixu!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F403764e5-d429-436f-9663-16e8898b0f51_842x420.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1ixu!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F403764e5-d429-436f-9663-16e8898b0f51_842x420.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1ixu!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F403764e5-d429-436f-9663-16e8898b0f51_842x420.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1ixu!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F403764e5-d429-436f-9663-16e8898b0f51_842x420.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1ixu!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F403764e5-d429-436f-9663-16e8898b0f51_842x420.jpeg" width="842" height="420" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/403764e5-d429-436f-9663-16e8898b0f51_842x420.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:420,&quot;width&quot;:842,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Hypercar designer Jowyn Wong turns to tech to make a more sustainable  future - 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It <em>roars</em> it. Designed by Jowyn Wong of <strong>WAE Studio</strong>, this De Tomaso revival channels the drama of &#8217;60s endurance racers with impossible curves, exposed gear linkage, and a manual transmission that practically dares you to mess up a downshift. It&#8217;s not just a pretty face. It&#8217;s a declaration: <em>the analog dream isn&#8217;t dead.</em> Wong&#8217;s work here is all tension and elegance, a reminder that internal combustion can still inspire poetry. In a sea of software, the P72 is a sculpture with a soul.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>We Know&#8230;</strong></h3><p>We&#8217;ve missed <em>somebody</em>. Les us know!</p><div><hr></div><p><strong><a href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe">Subscribe</a></strong><br><strong><a href="https://coffee.kingsroad.autos">Buy us a coffee</a></strong></p><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longroofs Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Great Wagon Comeback]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/longroofs-live</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/longroofs-live</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 16:20:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pBqT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc72f9c29-4354-4221-ad6d-40edb134a839_1920x1080.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;ve been quietly hoping for the return of the wagon (like we have), this one&#8217;s for you. BMW has officially confirmed that the new <strong><a href="https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/m-series/m5-series/bmw-m5-touring.html">M5 Touring</a> is outselling the sedan</strong> in early U.S. orders. That&#8217;s right. The longroof is <em>back</em>. And not just as a niche oddball. It&#8217;s leading the charge.</p><p>This is more than a sales stat. It&#8217;s a moment. (Pass the tissues.)</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pBqT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc72f9c29-4354-4221-ad6d-40edb134a839_1920x1080.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pBqT!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc72f9c29-4354-4221-ad6d-40edb134a839_1920x1080.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pBqT!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc72f9c29-4354-4221-ad6d-40edb134a839_1920x1080.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pBqT!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc72f9c29-4354-4221-ad6d-40edb134a839_1920x1080.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pBqT!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc72f9c29-4354-4221-ad6d-40edb134a839_1920x1080.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pBqT!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc72f9c29-4354-4221-ad6d-40edb134a839_1920x1080.jpeg" width="1456" height="819" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c72f9c29-4354-4221-ad6d-40edb134a839_1920x1080.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:819,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Audi rs2-avant-futured&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Audi rs2-avant-futured" title="Audi rs2-avant-futured" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pBqT!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc72f9c29-4354-4221-ad6d-40edb134a839_1920x1080.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pBqT!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc72f9c29-4354-4221-ad6d-40edb134a839_1920x1080.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pBqT!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc72f9c29-4354-4221-ad6d-40edb134a839_1920x1080.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pBqT!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc72f9c29-4354-4221-ad6d-40edb134a839_1920x1080.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">What dreams are made of. The Audi RS2 Avant.</figcaption></figure></div><h2>A Quick History of the Wagon in America</h2><p>Wagons were once a fixture of American life. After WWII, they boomed in popularity as the ultimate family hauler. By the mid-1950s, they made up nearly 1 in 5 cars sold in the U.S. They were stylish, spacious, and functional. Perfect for the growing suburban lifestyle.</p><p>But by the '80s and '90s, the wagon&#8217;s crown slipped. Minivans and then SUVs started to take over, promising more room, more power, and more of that elevated &#8220;commanding view&#8221; of the road. By the early 2000s, wagons were almost extinct in the States. Except for a few brave outliers (Volvo, Subaru, and the occasional offering from Audi, BMW and Mercedes kept the torch lit).</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://coffee.kingsroad.autos&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://coffee.kingsroad.autos"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2>Meanwhile, in Europe&#8230;</h2><p>The story was different across the Atlantic. In Germany, the UK, and Scandinavia, wagons &#8212; known as &#8220;estates&#8221; or &#8220;kombis&#8221; &#8212; never lost their appeal. Narrower roads, higher fuel prices, and an enduring love for cars that balance performance and practicality helped keep them relevant.</p><p>European automakers didn&#8217;t just keep building wagons. They made them <em>desirable</em>. Think: the <strong><a href="https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/the-rs2-avant-is-still-audis-uberwagon/">Audi RS2 Avant</a></strong>, co-developed with Porsche in the '90s, or the <strong><a href="https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/en/history/historic-modeloverview-bmw/product-description-page.ad-990-1.bmw-m5-touring-e34.content.html">E34 and E61 BMW M5 Tourings</a></strong>. These weren&#8217;t just dad cars. They were fast, beautifully built, and often more subtle than their shouty coupe or sedan siblings.</p><h2>The CTS Wagon: Too Cool, Too Soon?</h2><p>When Cadillac launched the <strong>CTS Sport Wagon</strong> in 2010, it was bucking every trend. It was a rear-wheel-drive, art-deco-styled wagon in a sea of crossovers. But then&#8230; the amazing <strong><a href="https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/the-last-waltz-2014-cadillac-cts-v-wagon">CTS-V Wagon</a></strong>. Manual transmission, supercharged V8, 556 horsepower.</p><p>Cadillac nailed the formula. They <strong>offered performance</strong>, <strong>offered choice</strong> (RWD or AWD, manual or auto), and leaned into a look that turned heads without needing extra badging. It was edgy. It was rare.</p><p>So why didn&#8217;t it sell? In short: <strong>wrong audience, wrong time</strong>. Cadillac&#8217;s typical buyer at the time wasn&#8217;t clamoring for a wagon, and most wagon fans didn&#8217;t think to shop at a Cadillac dealer. It was a car without a clear tribe in the early 2010s&#8212;<em>just before</em> the internet-era niche car culture could&#8217;ve saved it.</p><p>But now? The <strong>CTS-V Wagon is a legend</strong>. Manual versions are already climbing past $90K, and even the base models hold strong resale value. It&#8217;s a perfect example of a car that <strong>aged into icon status</strong>, even if it never made waves on showroom floors.</p><p>Cadillac didn&#8217;t miss the mark on the CTS Wagon. If anything, they were <strong>ahead of it</strong>. And now, thankfully, it looks like the market is catching up.</p><h2>Jaguar&#8217;s XF Sportbrake: The Longroof That Should&#8217;ve Been</h2><p>Jaguar had a shot. In 2017, they brought the <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/jaguar/xf-sportbrake-2018">XF Sportbrake</a> to the U.S. A sleek, stylish wagon with just the right amount of British charm. But instead of leaning into performance to win over a niche (but vocal) enthusiast crowd, they played it safe. Too safe.</p><p>Stateside buyers got a turbo four-cylinder, with a limited &#8220;S&#8221; trim offering Jaguar&#8217;s 380-horsepower supercharged V6. Fewer than 250 Sportbrakes were sold in the U.S., and less than 100 of those were V6 models. Not bad. But not exactly a snarling SVR either. Just&#8230; a gorgeous wagon that looked the part but never really let loose.</p><p>For a segment built on passion and performance, an SVR version, with its proven V8 thunder, might&#8217;ve changed the narrative entirely. Instead, the Sportbrake quietly vanished from showrooms by 2020, leaving wagon fans to wonder what could&#8217;ve been.</p><h2>Audi Opens the Door (Again)</h2><p>In 2020, Audi finally brought the <strong><a href="https://www.audiusa.com/en/models/a6/rs6-avant/2025/overview/">RS6 Avant</a></strong> to the U.S. And it hit like a thunderclap. Nearly 600 horsepower. Quattro grip. Wide-body stance. And room in the back for a mountain bike, a stroller, or your dogs (plus a few track day helmets).</p><p>It sold well enough that it sent a clear message: Americans <em>will</em> buy wagons. They just want them done right.</p><h2>Enter: The 2025 BMW M5 Touring</h2><p>The newly revealed <strong>G99 M5 Touring</strong> is a plug-in hybrid with 700+ horsepower, an xDrive AWD setup, and a mix of aggression and charm that defines BMW&#8217;s best going back decades. This is a full-send return to the format, and Americans are responding.</p><p>BMW recently noted that, in early orders, <strong><a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a64907204/bmw-m5-touring-station-wagon-take-rate-versus-sedan-united-states/">the Touring is edging out the sedan</a></strong>. That&#8217;s a seismic shift for a country that once turned its back on wagons entirely.</p><h2>Real-World Love: WagonFest SoCal at the Petersen</h2><p>Wagon love isn&#8217;t just happening on paper. It&#8217;s showing up in parking lots.</p><p>This year&#8217;s <strong><a href="https://www.wagonfestofficial.com">WagonFest SoCal</a></strong>, hosted by <strong><a href="https://www.avants.com">Avants</a></strong> at the Petersen Automotive Museum, drew an incredible mix of old-school bricks, Euro tourings, lifted Subies, and RS-badged monsters. It wasn&#8217;t just a niche meet. It was a community, and a very photogenic one at that.</p><p>If the Avants crowd is any indicator, the longroof renaissance is here to stay.</p><div id="youtube2-WjVjMUdTvg4" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;WjVjMUdTvg4&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/WjVjMUdTvg4?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><h2>A Few More Reasons Wagons Rule</h2><ul><li><p><strong>Driving Feel</strong>: Lower center of gravity than SUVs = better handling, especially in the canyons.</p></li><li><p><strong>Practicality</strong>: Fold-flat cargo space, legit room for adults, and dog-friendly designs.</p></li><li><p><strong>Under-the-Radar Cool</strong>: Everyone expects the flashy SUV. A sleeper wagon? That&#8217;s tasty.</p></li><li><p><strong>Legacy</strong>: Enthusiasts still chase unicorns like the E63 AMG Wagon or CTS-V Wagon. Good ones aren&#8217;t getting cheaper.</p></li></ul><h2>Where This Might Go</h2><p>Could the M5 Touring success crack the door for more wagons? Maybe we see a U.S.-bound RS4 Avant? Or even non-performance longroofs again? Probably not en masse, but what we&#8217;re seeing now is proof that the enthusiast wagon market has real energy.</p><p>And if brands like BMW and Audi keep betting on that, we all win.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Longroofs Forever.</strong><br>At Kings Road, we celebrate the cars you love, not just the ones that sell. If you&#8217;re wagon-curious, wagon-loyal, or just here for the ride, we&#8217;re glad to have you along.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong><a href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe">Subscribe</a><br><a href="https://coffee.kingsroad.autos">Buy us a Coffee</a></strong></p><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roll Call: May 27- June 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cars & Coffee and Everything Else]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/roll-call-may-27-june-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/roll-call-may-27-june-3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 03:20:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!M89m!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8e59baf6-180b-4a09-a632-e7505431e268_4136x3102.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <em>Roll Call</em>, your one-stop cheat sheet for every Cars &amp; Coffee meetup, canyon run, track day, and auto swap-meet between San Diego&#8217;s sunrise and Santa Barbara&#8217;s moonlight. We spend our nights combing club calendars, dusty forums, and flyer-strewn dashboards so you can spend your days doing the fun part: driving. Whether you wrench, show, race, or just hang out for the smell of toasty brakes, consider this your ignition key to the week ahead. Spot a mistake? Let us know!<br><br>One last thing before you set the alarm and top off the tank: let&#8217;s keep the neighbors on our side. Roll in and out with respect, pick up after yourself, and save the smoky launches for a proper track-day. The more chill we keep it, the longer these meets stay on the map. 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classic-car cruise folded into Taco Tuesday.</p><p><strong>Granada Hills Cruz-In</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Chatsworth St &amp; Lindley Ave, Granada Hills, CA<br>Neighborhood parking-lot meet; runs every Tuesday.</p><p><strong>Hot Rods Unlimited In-N-Out Cruise-In</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>In-N-Out, 24001 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA<br>All makes welcome. Weekly cruise night hosted by Hot Rods Unlimited.</p><p><strong>Bike Night at VFW Post 1679</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>VFW Post 1679, Ventura, CA<br>Fourth-Tuesday moto hangout.</p><p><strong>Ventura Cove Park &#8217;n Chill</strong><br>8:00 PM &#8211; 11:00 PM<br>Ventura Cove, Mission Bay, San Diego, CA<br>Family-friendly mix of cars, trucks, bikes, vendors.</p><p><strong>PCASDR Last-Tuesday Social</strong><br>TIME TBA<br>Bernin&#8217;s Bistro, San Diego, CA<br>Porsche Club (San Diego Region) dinner social.</p><p><strong>Tuesday Night Cruise-In</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>Original Roadhouse Grill, Whittier, CA<br>Relaxed week-night cruise.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>WEDNESDAY &#183; MAY 28</strong></h3><p><strong>Big Wednesdays Car Show</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:30 PM<br>(1) 2001 E Orangethorpe Ave, Placentia&#8195;|&#8195;(2) Lone Wolf Brewing, Yorba Linda<br>Long-running weekly show&#8212;rods to restomods. Check IG for which lot this week.</p><p><strong>Mid City Car Meet</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>5746 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA<br>LA night-scene staple.</p><p><strong>Odd Squad Coffee Cruise</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 11:00 PM<br>9829 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA<br>Cars, caffeine, and oddball builds.</p><p><strong>Chariots SoCal Meet</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>10723 South St, Cerritos, CA<br>Mid-week parking-lot meet.</p><p><strong>Weekly Cruise Night &#8211; Simi Valley</strong><br>TIME TBA<br>Simi Valley, CA (check flyer)<br>Locals gather; location announced weekly.</p><p><strong>PCA PSR Meet &amp; Dine</strong><br>TIME TBA<br>Cowboy Cantina, Rancho Mirage, CA<br>Palm Springs Region Porsche social.</p><p><strong>PCA Vineyard Region Mountain Overnighter</strong><br>May 28 &#8211; 29&#8195;|&#8195;START TIME TBA<br>Depart Temecula &#8594; Big Bear &amp; Lake Arrowhead<br>Mid-week twisties plus overnight lodge stay.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>THURSDAY &#183; MAY 29</strong></h3><p><strong>Chatsworth Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>TIME TBA (morning)<br>Chatsworth, CA<br>Thursday-AM caffeine &amp; chrome.</p><p><strong>Earl&#8217;s Donuts Cruise-In</strong><br>8:00 AM<br>20429 Devonshire St @ Mason, Chatsworth, CA<br>Donuts + parking-lot classics.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>FRIDAY &#183; MAY 30</strong></h3><p><strong>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy Classic Car Show &#8211; Burbank</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>4211 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA<br>The iconic Friday night burger-n-cars hang.</p><p><strong>Fuel Pump Fridays</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>Route 66 Classic Grill, Santa Clarita, CA<br>Live music vibe; all makes welcome.</p><p><strong>Friday Night Car Show &#8211; Garden Grove</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Old Town Main St, Garden Grove, CA<br>Downtown cruise-in, live bands, restaurants.</p><p><strong>Sonic Drive-In Cruise</strong><br>6:30 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>58145 Hwy 62, Yucca Valley, CA<br>Hot rods &amp; milkshakes under the desert sky.</p><p><strong>Wheels &amp; Whoppers Meet</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>3520 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA<br>Burger King lot, lively tuner crowd.</p><p><strong>Valley Cruise Night &#8211; Burbank</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>Rotating Burbank venues (check IG)<br>Customs, lowriders, classics.</p><p><strong>Der Kleiner Kruz (Air-Cooled VW Night)</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>291 N Tustin St, Orange, CA<br>SoCal&#8217;s longest-running VW cruise.</p><p><strong>Ruby&#8217;s Cruise Night &#8211; Whittier</strong><br>5:00 PM start<br>10109 Whittwood Dr, Whittier, CA<br>Classic coastal-diner vibes inland.</p><p><strong>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy Car Cruise &#8211; Northridge</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>8876 Corbin Ave, Northridge, CA<br>Valley edition of the Bob&#8217;s legend.</p><p><strong>VW Revival Weekend (Day 1)</strong><br>TIME TBA<br>Orange County, CA<br>Vintage VWs, swap meet, bus show&#8212;runs Fri-Sun.</p><p><strong>Good Vibes Breakfast Club (AM)</strong><br>DAWN start (check @gvcbc)<br>Angeles Forest Hwy, Palmdale, CA<br>Early-bird canyon run + donuts.</p><p><strong>Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show (Day 1)</strong><br>Multi-day show opens 8:00 AM<br>Boys Republic, Chino Hills, CA<br>Classic, exotic, and movie-prop vehicles; benefits at-risk youth. Continues through June 1.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>SATURDAY &#183; MAY 31</strong></h3><p><strong>Huntington Beach Donut Derelicts</strong><br>6:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Magnolia &amp; Adams, Huntington Beach, CA<br>The Cars-and-Coffee grand-daddy.</p><p><strong>Caffeine Cruisers &#8211; Torrance</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Artesia &amp; Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA<br>Weekly south-bay coffee meet.</p><p><strong>Cbad Cars &#8211; Carlsbad</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>7130 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA<br>Oceanside sunrise sessions.</p><p><strong>Corona Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>2755 Wardlow Rd (IHOP lot), Corona, CA<br>Weekly IE gathering.</p><p><strong>Early Rodders</strong><br>6:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Regal Theater lot, La Ca&#241;ada Flintridge, CA<br>Pre-&#8217;75 rods &amp; coffee.</p><p><strong>Bonita Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Bonita Donuts, Bonita, CA<br>South Bay staple.</p><p><strong>Donuts &amp; Dipsticks</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>2001 E Orangethorpe Ave, Placentia, CA<br>Friendly Saturday AM crowd.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee @ Harvest &#8211; Riverside</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>6115 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA<br>Coffee, pastries, eclectic mix.</p><p><strong>San Clemente Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Outlets at San Clemente, CA<br>Surf-city show-and-shine.</p><p><strong>Wheel &amp; Water X (SDORC)</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>11055 Moreno Ave, Lakeside, CA<br>Free public expo: off-road, overland, boat vendors.</p><p><strong>OCTO Pre-&#8217;67 VW Bus Meet</strong><br>TIME TBA<br>Veterans Stadium, Long Beach, CA<br>West Coast&#8217;s biggest Type II gathering.</p><p><strong>Gimmick Rally 2025</strong><br>START TIME TBA<br>Rusnak/Westlake Porsche, Thousand Oaks, CA<br>PCA SB Region road-rally scavenger hunt.</p><p><strong>PCA-SDR Off-Road Tour</strong><br>START TIME TBA<br>Cleveland National Forest, Ramona, CA<br>Porsches get dusty&#8212;SUVs, Cayennes, and rebels welcome.</p><p><strong>PSR Mid-Valley Breakfast Social</strong><br>TIME TBA<br>Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage, CA<br>Porsche + pancakes.</p><p><strong>goldRush Rally 2025 Launch</strong><br>TIME TBA<br>Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, CA<br>Supercars depart for multi-state adventure.</p><p><strong>Kars at Karl Strauss</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>40868 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA<br>Cars + craft beer garden.</p><p><strong>Camshafts &amp; Coffee &#8211; Frazier Park</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>3801 Park Dr, Frazier Park, CA<br>Mountain-community morning meet.</p><p><strong>Coffee N&#8217; Cars &#8211; Valencia</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 8:30 AM<br>23222 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA<br>Short &amp; sweet early meetup.</p><p><strong>Brunch of Cars &#8211; Valencia</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>24025 Newhall Ranch Rd, Valencia, CA<br>Cars + brunch specials.</p><p><strong>San Clemente Car Show (29th Annual)</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br>Del Mar Ave, San Clemente, CA<br>Downtown shut-down for 300+ classics.</p><p><strong>Car Show on the Hill</strong><br>3:00 PM &#8211; 5:00 PM<br>22699 Oakcrest Cir, Yorba Linda, CA<br>Food, drink deals, raffles.</p><p><strong>Summertime Car Show &#8211; Santa Ana</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>2851 Pullman St, Santa Ana, CA<br>Open class; live DJ &amp; vendors.</p><p><strong>Classic Car Show @ OCSAFEST</strong><br>1:00 PM &#8211; 5:00 PM<br>900 N Sycamore St, Santa Ana, CA<br>Part of OC Sheriff&#8217;s Foundation festival.</p><p><strong>Western Days Festival &#8220;Car Corral&#8221;</strong><br>11:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<br>28246 Lilac Rd, Valley Center, CA<br>Hot rods + hometown fair.</p><p><strong>Still Saving Lives Car Show (23rd Annual)</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br>5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA<br>Benefits public-safety charities.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>SUNDAY &#183; JUNE 1</strong></h3><p><strong>Supercar Sunday</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA (Victory &amp; Mason gates)<br>Flagship valley super-meet.</p><p><strong>Friends of Steve McQueen Car &amp; Motorcycle Show (Day 2)</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br>1907 Boys Republic Dr, Chino Hills, CA<br>Final day of the three-day charity extravaganza.</p><p><strong>VW Bus Cars &amp; Coffee + TMC Open House <br>(co-hosted by Kindred)</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>The Motoring Club<br>Los Angeles, CA<br>Celebrating International VW Bus Day a day early.</p><p><strong>Escondido Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA<br>Weekly North County gathering.</p><p><strong>Hotrods at the Beach</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>620 PCH, Seal Beach, CA<br>Classics, surfers, donuts&#8212;weekly.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee @ Shelby Event Center</strong><br>7:30 AM &#8211; 9:30 AM<br>1 Whatney, Irvine, CA<br>Shelby museum lot; Cobras to GT500s.</p><p><strong>Restomods Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>4867 Mercury St, San Diego, CA<br>Modern muscle + vintage.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee &#8211; Reagan Library</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>40 Presidential Dr, Simi Valley, CA<br>Museum grounds meet.</p><p><strong>Wheels &amp; Waves &#8211; Oxnard</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, CA<br>Beachfront cars &amp; coffee.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Craft &#8211; Oxnard</strong><br>12:00 PM start<br>701 N Del Norte Blvd #360, Oxnard, CA<br>Post-brunch car meet + craft brews.</p><p><strong>VW Revival Finale &#8211; San Juan Capistrano</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<br>30753 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA<br>Final day of the VW weekend.</p><p><strong>SoCal Variety Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Bert&#8217;s Mega Mall, Covina, CA<br>Cars + bikes mash-up.</p><p><strong>Aloha Car Meet</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<br>16160 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA<br>Island-vibes meet.</p><p><strong>Canyon Cruise &#8211; Anaheim (32nd Annual)</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br>24001 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA<br>Annual cruise through Silverado Canyon.</p><p><strong>Sunday Funday &#8211; Anaheim</strong><br>12:00 PM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>5120 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA<br>Chill afternoon parking-lot meet.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee &#8211; Port Hueneme</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>233 E Channel Islands Blvd, Port Hueneme, CA<br>Harbor-adjacent coffee run.</p><p><strong>Sky Dive Perris Cruise-In</strong><br>TIME TBA<br>2091 Goetz Rd, Perris, CA<br>Show up, show off, maybe jump.</p><p><strong>Wanderwell Society: Spanish GP Watch Party</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>The Wanderwell Society, Venice, CA<br>F1, pastries, and race banter.</p><p><strong>60 Minutes of Carson</strong><br>TIME TBA<br>Carson, CA<br>Le Mans-style go-kart endurance race.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>MONDAY &#183; JUNE 2</strong></h3><p><strong>Modelo Monday Cruise</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>926 W Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA<br>Cheers to the week in style.</p><p><strong>Cruise Night &#8211; Wilmington</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>Jim&#8217;s #2 Burgers, Wilmington, CA<br>Burgers + lowriders + oldies.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>TUESDAY &#8226; JUNE 3</strong></h3><p><strong>Granada Hills Cruz-In</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Chatsworth St &amp; Lindley Ave (between Baskin Robbins and Carl&#8217;s Jr), <br>Granada Hills, CA<br>Weekly Tuesday cruise night; relaxed parking-lot vibe.</p><p><strong>Hot Rods Unlimited Cruise Night &#8212; Laguna Hills</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>In-N-Out Burger, 24001 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA<br>All cars welcome; hosted every Tuesday by Hot Rods Unlimited.</p><p><strong>SDORC Monthly Meeting</strong><br>6:30 PM &#8211; 8:30 PM<br>Ranch House Restaurant, 11510 Woodside Ave, Santee, CA<br>First-Tuesday gathering of the San Diego Off-Road Coalition.</p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee Camarillo</strong><br>Time: Check flyer (morning meet)<br>Loru&#8217;s Caf&#233;, 1153 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA<br>Ongoing Cars &amp; Coffee series running through December.</p><p><strong>San Diego Association of Car Clubs Meetup</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>3625 Midway Dr Suite B, San Diego, CA<br>Monthly networking meetup for San Diego&#8211;area car clubs.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>RACING &amp; TRACK EVENTS</strong></h3><p><strong>May 30</strong><br><em>CCCR Parade Lap &amp; Track Experience</em> &#8211; Buttonwillow Raceway (HPDE)<br><em>CCCR DE &#8220;The Circuit&#8221;</em> &#8211; Buttonwillow Raceway (HPDE)<br><em>San Diego Drag Racers Reunion</em> &#8211; Barona Dragstrip, Lakeside (vintage nitro)</p><p><strong>May 31</strong><br><em>Classic Track Day</em> &#8211; Streets of Willow, Willow Springs (open track)<br><em>Cal Club Championship Divisional</em> &#8211; Willow Springs (SCCA club race)<br><em>PCA-GGR DE / TT &#8220;Duel in the Desert&#8221;</em> &#8211; Buttonwillow Raceway</p><p><strong>June 1</strong><br><em>Cal Club Championship Divisional (Day 2)</em> &#8211; Willow Springs<br><em>Wacky Racers &#8220;Spring Senders 4&#8221;</em> &#8211; Perris Raceway (motorcycle MX)</p><div><hr></div><h2>HEADS-UP</h2><p><strong>Dolce e Veloce (Petersen &#215; Macchinissima)<br></strong>Date: Sat Jun 8, 2025<br>Venue: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles</p><p><strong>Cars, Bikes &amp; Coffee &#8212; Summer Edition<br></strong>Date: Sat Jun 21, 2025<br>Venue: Honda Collection Hall, Torrance</p><p><strong>29th Annual All Toyotafest<br></strong>Date: Sat Jun 28, 2025<br>Venue: Marina Green Park, Long Beach</p><p><strong>All-American Cruise-In<br></strong>Date: Sun Jul 6, 2025<br>Venue: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles</p><p><strong>Monterey Car Week<br></strong>Date: Fri Aug 8 &#8211; Sun Aug 17, 2025<br>Venue: Monterey, CA</p><p><strong>Sunset GT<br></strong>Date: Thu Aug 14, 2025<br>Venue: Petersen Museum, Los Angeles</p><p><strong>San Marino Motor Classic<br></strong>Date: Sun Aug 24, 2025<br>Venue: Lacy Park, San Marino</p><p><strong>Ventura Nationals<br></strong>Date: Sat Aug 31, 2025<br>Venue: Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura</p><p><strong>Cruisin&#8217; for a Cure<br></strong>Date: Sat Sep 27, 2025<br>Venue: OC Fair &amp; Event Center, Costa Mesa</p><p><strong>Japanese Classic Car Show<br></strong>Date: Sat Oct 11, 2025<br>Venue: Marina Green Park, Long Beach</p><p><strong>Los Angeles Auto Show<br></strong>Date: Fri Nov 21 &#8211; Sun Nov 30, 2025<br>Venue: LA Convention Center, Los Angeles</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://buymeacoffee.com/KingsRoad&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/KingsRoad"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings Road Off-Highway Dispatch: Summer 2025 Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quarterly guide to responsible off-road events across California.]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/kings-road-off-highway-dispatch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/kings-road-off-highway-dispatch</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 21:20:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8eCA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F52badf56-79aa-4b99-8411-ba38145cff51_4032x3024.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the first-ever <em><strong>Kings Road Off-Highway Dispatch!</strong></em> We're diving into the dirt with a curated list of off-pavement events for Summer 2025. Since 4x4-focused events aren't as frequent, we've expanded our reach beyond SoCal to bring you the best from the broader West. Expect this roundup quarterly&#8212;so if we've missed an event, drop us a line!</p><p>Please tread lightly and keep our tires where they&#8217;re supposed to be.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8eCA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F52badf56-79aa-4b99-8411-ba38145cff51_4032x3024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8eCA!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F52badf56-79aa-4b99-8411-ba38145cff51_4032x3024.jpeg 424w, 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Johnny Lopez | Kings Road</figcaption></figure></div><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://coffee.kingsroad.autos&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://coffee.kingsroad.autos"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>June 2025</h3><p><strong>SDORC Monthly Meeting</strong><br>June 3 @ 6:30 PM &#8211; 8:30 PM<br>Ranch House Restaurant, Santee, CA<br>Monthly meeting for the San Diego Off-Road Coalition.</p><p><strong>Riverside Off Road &amp; Jeep Nights</strong><br>June 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 5:30 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>2093 University Ave, Riverside, CA<br>Weekly off-road and Jeep meetups.</p><p><strong>Madhatters Monthly Club Run &#8211; Rubicon Trail</strong><br>June 6&#8211;8<br>Rubicon Trail, starting from Loon Lake<br>Club run from Loon Lake to Rubicon Springs, camping Friday night, hanging out Saturday, and departing Sunday via Cadillac Hill.</p><p><strong>Chaney Ranch Off-Road Event</strong><br>June 7&#8211;8<br>Chaney Ranch, Warner Springs, CA<br>Off-road event featuring Cross Country, Track Racing, and Motocross.</p><p><strong>Madhatters Highlanders Poker Run</strong><br>June 13&#8211;14<br>South Fork Campground, CA<br>Poker run event on the Rubicon Trail.</p><p><strong>Tierra Del Sol General Meeting</strong><br>June 18 @ 7:00 PM<br>Lakeside Elks Lodge, Lakeside, CA<br>Monthly general membership meeting. Guests are welcome.</p><p><strong>Wanderwell Society Lift Night</strong><br>June 18 @ 5:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>The Wanderwell Society<br>Open shop night to inspect vehicles and troubleshoot issues.</p><p><strong>Wanderwell Society Oil Change Night</strong><br>June 19 @ 6:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>The Wanderwell Society<br>Bring your car, fresh oil, and a filter to change your oil with the crew, or just swing by for cars, beer, food, and company.</p><p><strong>SCORCH LakeQuest 2025: Silverwood to Arrowhead</strong><br>June 21 @ 7:45 AM &#8211; ~4:30 PM<br>Starts at Silverwood Lake Pilot Rock OHV Staging Area, Hesperia, CA<br>Single-day adventure through the San Bernardino Mountains, traversing the Pilot Rock Trail and concluding near Lake Arrowhead. Suitable for all driver levels, with optional challenges.</p><p><strong>Madhatters Monthly Club Meeting</strong><br>June 24 @ 7:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Straw Hat Pizza, Brentwood, CA<br>Monthly club meeting. Guests are always welcome.</p><div><hr></div><h3>July 2025</h3><p><strong>SDORC Monthly Meeting</strong><br>July 1 @ 6:30 PM &#8211; 8:30 PM<br>Ranch House Restaurant, Santee, CA<br>Monthly meeting for the San Diego Off-Road Coalition.</p><p><strong>Riverside Off Road &amp; Jeep Nights</strong><br>July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 5:30 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>2093 University Ave, Riverside, CA<br>Weekly off-road and Jeep meetups.</p><p><strong>28th Rubicon Trail Jeep Jamboree</strong><br>July 10&#8211;13<br>Rubicon Trail, CA<br>Classic Jeep Jamboree event on the Rubicon Trail.</p><p><strong>Tierra Del Sol General Meeting</strong><br>July 16 @ 7:00 PM<br>Lakeside Elks Lodge, Lakeside, CA<br>Monthly general membership meeting. Guests are welcome.</p><p><strong>Madhatters Summer Picnic</strong><br>July 18&#8211;20<br>Ice House Resort, Pollock Pines, CA<br>Annual summer picnic with camping, trail runs, and BBQ.</p><p><strong>Madhatters Monthly Club Meeting</strong><br>July 22 @ 7:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Straw Hat Pizza, Brentwood, CA<br>Monthly club meeting. Guests are always welcome.</p><p><strong>73rd Annual Jeepers Jamboree</strong><br>July 24&#8211;27 (4-Day) / July 25&#8211;27 (3-Day)<br>Rubicon Trail, CA<br>The original Jeepers Jamboree event on the Rubicon Trail.</p><div><hr></div><h3>August 2025</h3><p><strong>47th Annual Rubicon Jamboree with Jamboree Camp Rubicon</strong><br>August 1&#8211;3<br>Rubicon Trail, CA<br>Family-friendly Jeep Jamboree event on the Rubicon Trail.</p><p><strong>SDORC Monthly Meeting</strong><br>August 5 @ 6:30 PM &#8211; 8:30 PM<br>Ranch House Restaurant, Santee, CA<br>Monthly meeting for the San Diego Off-Road Coalition.</p><p><strong>Sierra Trek</strong><br>August 7&#8211;10<br>Near Truckee, CA<br>Cal4Wheel's premier event featuring historic wagon routes, challenging trails, and entertainment.</p><p><strong>5th Annual UTV Con'Quest</strong><br>August 8&#8211;10<br>Rubicon Trail, CA<br>Guided off-road adventure through the Rubicon Trail and Tahoe National Forest.</p><p><strong>Rubicon Trail Expedition XTREME</strong><br>August 12&#8211;15<br>Rubicon Trail, CA<br>Privately guided adventure across the Rubicon Trail in reverse, limited to 10 vehicles.</p><p><strong>Riverside Off Road &amp; Jeep Nights</strong><br>August 13, 20, 27 @ 5:30 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>2093 University Ave, Riverside, CA<br>Weekly off-road and Jeep meetups.</p><p><strong>Tierra Del Sol General Meeting (Ice Cream Social)</strong><br>August 20 @ 7:00 PM<br>Lakeside Elks Lodge, Lakeside, CA<br>Monthly general membership meeting featuring an Ice Cream Social. Guests are welcome.</p><p><strong>Madhatters Deer Valley and Slick Rock Run</strong><br>August 23&#8211;24<br>Hermit Valley Campground, Arnold, CA<br>Challenging trails requiring well-built rigs; camping Friday and Saturday nights.</p><p><strong>Madhatters Monthly Club Meeting</strong><br>August 26 @ 7:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Straw Hat Pizza, Brentwood, CA<br>Monthly club meeting. Guests are always welcome.</p><p><strong>High Sierra Poker Run</strong><br>August 29 &#8211; September 1<br>Near Shaver Lake, CA<br>Off-roading event combined with a poker run, featuring trails for all vehicle types and experience levels.</p><div><hr></div><h3>September 2025</h3><p><strong>SDORC Monthly Meeting</strong><br>September 2 @ 6:30 PM &#8211; 8:30 PM<br>Ranch House Restaurant, Santee, CA<br>Monthly meeting for the San Diego Off-Road Coalition.</p><p><strong>Riverside Off Road &amp; Jeep Nights</strong><br>September 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 5:30 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>2093 University Ave, Riverside, CA<br>Weekly off-road and Jeep meetups.</p><p><strong>Madhatters Cantina for the Con</strong><br>September 6<br>Robbs Resort, Pollock Pines, CA<br>Fundraiser event for the Rubicon Trail Foundation, with the Madhatters club serving breakfast.</p><p><strong>Tierra Del Sol General Meeting</strong><br>September 17 @ 7:00 PM<br>Lakeside Elks Lodge, Lakeside, CA<br>Monthly general membership meeting. Guests are welcome.</p><p><strong>Sand Sports Super Show</strong><br>September 19&#8211;21<br>Orange County Fair &amp; Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA<br>The world's largest sand sports expo, featuring hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Got an event we missed?</strong><br>We're all ears! Share your favorite off-road gatherings, and we'll include them in our next quarterly dispatch. Stay tuned for more dirt-filled adventures.</p><div><hr></div><p>Please note: We use the term &#8220;off-road&#8221; because it's what folks search for. But just so we're clear, we mean the responsible kind: designated trails, OHV zones, forest roads.</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://coffee.kingsroad.autos&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy me a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://coffee.kingsroad.autos"><span>Buy me a coffee</span></a></p><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Got a V12: Gordon Murray Automotive T.50]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gordon Murray&#8217;s Goodbye Letter to Sanity]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/its-got-a-v12-gordon-murray-automotive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/its-got-a-v12-gordon-murray-automotive</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 20:59:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!B9Rm!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f0997b5-d418-4978-a907-f3ecaf898b2f_1921x987.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!B9Rm!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f0997b5-d418-4978-a907-f3ecaf898b2f_1921x987.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!B9Rm!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f0997b5-d418-4978-a907-f3ecaf898b2f_1921x987.jpeg" width="1456" height="748" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6f0997b5-d418-4978-a907-f3ecaf898b2f_1921x987.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:748,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Gordon Murray Automotive: T.50s Niki Lauda&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Gordon Murray Automotive: T.50s Niki Lauda" title="Gordon Murray Automotive: T.50s Niki Lauda" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!B9Rm!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f0997b5-d418-4978-a907-f3ecaf898b2f_1921x987.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!B9Rm!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f0997b5-d418-4978-a907-f3ecaf898b2f_1921x987.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!B9Rm!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f0997b5-d418-4978-a907-f3ecaf898b2f_1921x987.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!B9Rm!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f0997b5-d418-4978-a907-f3ecaf898b2f_1921x987.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" 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viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Cosworth</figcaption></figure></div><p>You&#8217;re looking at the <strong><a href="https://www.gordonmurrayautomotive.com/automotive/t50">Gordon Murray Automotive T.50</a></strong>&#8212;which is, somehow, real. And road legal. And manually shifted.</p><p>Built around a Cosworth-developed <strong>3.9L naturally aspirated V12</strong>, the T.50 is what happens when the guy who designed the McLaren F1 decides the world needs one last analog masterpiece. It revs to <strong>12,100 rpm</strong>, makes over <strong>650 horsepower</strong>, and weighs about as much as a well-fed Miata. Oh, and it&#8217;s got a fan. Like an actual underbody fan. Because downforce.</p><p>Murray has said the T.50 isn&#8217;t about numbers. It&#8217;s about feel. About purity. About giving the driver exactly what they want, exactly when they want it, without digital filters. It's a car designed around the driver, not the N&#252;rburgring leaderboard. No oversized tires. No dual-clutch flappy paddles. Just a clutch pedal, a gear lever, and a naturally aspirated V12 that sings like a 1990s Formula 1 car hopped up on opera lessons.</p><p>Gordon told <a href="https://www.cosworth.com/news/gordon-murray-automotive-t50s-niki-lauda/">Cosworth</a> he wanted the most <em>responsive</em> road car engine ever. Not the most powerful. Not the most efficient. And they delivered. Gravy: It&#8217;s reportedly <strong>cheaper to service</strong> than your average luxury car V8. Insanity.</p><p>And that fan? It's not a gimmick. It's a tribute to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brabham_BT46">Brabham BT46B</a> fan car Murray designed in 1978. The T.50&#8217;s fan system actively manages underbody airflow, allowing the car to generate serious downforce <strong>without</strong> needing a massive wing. It&#8217;s functional, clever, and just the right amount of mad science.</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://coffee.kingsroad.autos&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://coffee.kingsroad.autos"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Return of the Compact Pickup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small But Mighty (Again)]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/the-return-of-the-compact-pickup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/the-return-of-the-compact-pickup</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 17:25:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OBsu!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9c8489f9-92b4-413c-bba7-17d988a41638_980x638.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We were mid-draft on this very story, writing about the quiet, quirky return of the small pickup, when <strong>BOOM</strong>, two big players kicked down the garage door.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Toyota </strong>says they&#8217;re considering a small pickup for the U.S. market. A $13,000 <strong>Hilux Champ</strong>, perhaps?</p></li><li><p><strong>Stellantis</strong> confirmed plans for a sub-$25K electric truck aimed at America.</p></li></ul><p>Suddenly, this isn&#8217;t just a take on a niche trend. This is a movement with momentum. And some serious big-brand muscle is making their interests known.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OBsu!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9c8489f9-92b4-413c-bba7-17d988a41638_980x638.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OBsu!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9c8489f9-92b4-413c-bba7-17d988a41638_980x638.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OBsu!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9c8489f9-92b4-413c-bba7-17d988a41638_980x638.jpeg 848w, 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OBsu!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9c8489f9-92b4-413c-bba7-17d988a41638_980x638.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OBsu!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9c8489f9-92b4-413c-bba7-17d988a41638_980x638.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OBsu!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9c8489f9-92b4-413c-bba7-17d988a41638_980x638.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OBsu!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9c8489f9-92b4-413c-bba7-17d988a41638_980x638.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" 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coffee</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h4><strong>The New Breed: Compact Is Cool Again</strong></h4><p>Urban parking. Rising fuel prices. Model-T-sized garages. The reasons are piling up, and so are the options. Today&#8217;s small trucks aren&#8217;t penalty boxes. They&#8217;re smart, stylish, and built for real lives.</p><p><strong>Ford Maverick<br></strong>The unibody hybrid that could. With car-like manners, some exciting trim options, true utility, and mileage that makes a Civic do a double-take, the Maverick became an instant hit.<br></p><p><strong>Hyundai Santa Cruz</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pq3j!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd133373e-2b2d-4dc7-a814-eecf32e84d1e_1200x677.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pq3j!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd133373e-2b2d-4dc7-a814-eecf32e84d1e_1200x677.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pq3j!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd133373e-2b2d-4dc7-a814-eecf32e84d1e_1200x677.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pq3j!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd133373e-2b2d-4dc7-a814-eecf32e84d1e_1200x677.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pq3j!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd133373e-2b2d-4dc7-a814-eecf32e84d1e_1200x677.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pq3j!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd133373e-2b2d-4dc7-a814-eecf32e84d1e_1200x677.jpeg" width="1200" height="677" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d133373e-2b2d-4dc7-a814-eecf32e84d1e_1200x677.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:677,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;2025 hyundai santa cruz&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="2025 hyundai santa cruz" title="2025 hyundai santa cruz" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pq3j!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd133373e-2b2d-4dc7-a814-eecf32e84d1e_1200x677.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pq3j!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd133373e-2b2d-4dc7-a814-eecf32e84d1e_1200x677.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pq3j!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd133373e-2b2d-4dc7-a814-eecf32e84d1e_1200x677.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pq3j!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd133373e-2b2d-4dc7-a814-eecf32e84d1e_1200x677.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Hyundai</figcaption></figure></div><p>Part SUV, part truck, and all the funky vibes. The Santa Cruz leans more crossover than workhorse, but it nails the &#8220;urban adventure&#8221; brief and has quietly built a loyal fanbase.<br></p><p><strong>Toyota&#8217;s Global Wildcard: The Hilux Champ</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JSa1!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F709e0b52-dc25-4361-850d-eb6461a01e73_1479x1109.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JSa1!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F709e0b52-dc25-4361-850d-eb6461a01e73_1479x1109.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JSa1!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F709e0b52-dc25-4361-850d-eb6461a01e73_1479x1109.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JSa1!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F709e0b52-dc25-4361-850d-eb6461a01e73_1479x1109.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JSa1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F709e0b52-dc25-4361-850d-eb6461a01e73_1479x1109.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JSa1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F709e0b52-dc25-4361-850d-eb6461a01e73_1479x1109.jpeg" width="1456" height="1092" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/709e0b52-dc25-4361-850d-eb6461a01e73_1479x1109.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1092,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JSa1!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F709e0b52-dc25-4361-850d-eb6461a01e73_1479x1109.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JSa1!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F709e0b52-dc25-4361-850d-eb6461a01e73_1479x1109.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JSa1!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F709e0b52-dc25-4361-850d-eb6461a01e73_1479x1109.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JSa1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F709e0b52-dc25-4361-850d-eb6461a01e73_1479x1109.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Toyota</figcaption></figure></div><p>A <strong>$13,000</strong>, no-nonsense mini-truck built on the <strong>IMV 0 platform</strong>, currently turning heads in Thailand. It&#8217;s rear-wheel drive, manual, and modular enough to be a delivery truck, camper, or taco stand. No touchscreen. No leather. Pure utility.</p><p>We&#8217;ll likely not get <em>this</em> exact version in America. But it&#8217;s a clear signal. Toyota has had success with small trucks in the US once before, and if they bring even a taste of the Champ&#8217;s modular, affordable DNA stateside, it&#8217;s game on.<br></p><p><strong>Telo: The Tiny Titan</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SxYj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0dd355ee-6db4-40eb-a6b5-d3d81c617323_1676x1117.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SxYj!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0dd355ee-6db4-40eb-a6b5-d3d81c617323_1676x1117.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SxYj!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0dd355ee-6db4-40eb-a6b5-d3d81c617323_1676x1117.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SxYj!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0dd355ee-6db4-40eb-a6b5-d3d81c617323_1676x1117.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SxYj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0dd355ee-6db4-40eb-a6b5-d3d81c617323_1676x1117.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SxYj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0dd355ee-6db4-40eb-a6b5-d3d81c617323_1676x1117.jpeg" width="1456" height="970" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0dd355ee-6db4-40eb-a6b5-d3d81c617323_1676x1117.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:970,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;A top down view of a couple walking on a San Francisco street with an orange TELO MT1 behind them tightly parked in between two other cars.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="A top down view of a couple walking on a San Francisco street with an orange TELO MT1 behind them tightly parked in between two other cars." title="A top down view of a couple walking on a San Francisco street with an orange TELO MT1 behind them tightly parked in between two other cars." srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SxYj!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0dd355ee-6db4-40eb-a6b5-d3d81c617323_1676x1117.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SxYj!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0dd355ee-6db4-40eb-a6b5-d3d81c617323_1676x1117.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SxYj!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0dd355ee-6db4-40eb-a6b5-d3d81c617323_1676x1117.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SxYj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0dd355ee-6db4-40eb-a6b5-d3d81c617323_1676x1117.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Telo</figcaption></figure></div><p>At just 152 inches long (shorter than a two-door Mini) the <strong>Telo</strong> is somehow packing <strong>500hp</strong>, <strong>dual motors</strong>, crash safety, and a 5-seat layout (in short-bed mode). Want a full 5-foot bed? Fold down the rear cab door and seats. That&#8217;s the magic: it&#8217;s modular, mighty, and wildly efficient.</p><p>Telo is the antidote to the brodozer. It&#8217;s built for dense cities, clean air mandates, and surfboard hauls down to El Porto. If they can actually deliver? It&#8217;s the most enthusiast-ready compact EV in the game.<br></p><p><strong>Slate</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xx5w!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F352c804e-901a-41f6-9943-9e9381dccb19_1080x720.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xx5w!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F352c804e-901a-41f6-9943-9e9381dccb19_1080x720.webp 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xx5w!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F352c804e-901a-41f6-9943-9e9381dccb19_1080x720.webp 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xx5w!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F352c804e-901a-41f6-9943-9e9381dccb19_1080x720.webp 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xx5w!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F352c804e-901a-41f6-9943-9e9381dccb19_1080x720.webp 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xx5w!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F352c804e-901a-41f6-9943-9e9381dccb19_1080x720.webp" width="1080" height="720" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/352c804e-901a-41f6-9943-9e9381dccb19_1080x720.webp&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:720,&quot;width&quot;:1080,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;homepage-charging-rear-view&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="homepage-charging-rear-view" title="homepage-charging-rear-view" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xx5w!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F352c804e-901a-41f6-9943-9e9381dccb19_1080x720.webp 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xx5w!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F352c804e-901a-41f6-9943-9e9381dccb19_1080x720.webp 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xx5w!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F352c804e-901a-41f6-9943-9e9381dccb19_1080x720.webp 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xx5w!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F352c804e-901a-41f6-9943-9e9381dccb19_1080x720.webp 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Slate&#8217;s chunky, brutalist design has big retro-overland energy. It&#8217;s what happens when a Land Cruiser 70 series goes to architecture school. High style, big promise. Now they just need to build the thing.<br></p><p><strong>Stellantis Compact EV<br></strong>And then Stellantis came through the wall like the Kool-Aid Man. Reports say they&#8217;re fast-tracking a <strong>sub-$25K electric truck</strong> for North America. Think: Ram Rampage goes electric. If they nail price and practicality, this could crush the startup hype cycle and push small EV trucks straight into the mainstream.<br></p><p><strong>Gone But Not Forgotten: Canoo Pickup</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3pe!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fff41de28-1f02-423f-bb9a-d0142fa04fdc_2560x1440.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3pe!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fff41de28-1f02-423f-bb9a-d0142fa04fdc_2560x1440.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3pe!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fff41de28-1f02-423f-bb9a-d0142fa04fdc_2560x1440.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3pe!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fff41de28-1f02-423f-bb9a-d0142fa04fdc_2560x1440.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3pe!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fff41de28-1f02-423f-bb9a-d0142fa04fdc_2560x1440.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3pe!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fff41de28-1f02-423f-bb9a-d0142fa04fdc_2560x1440.jpeg" width="1456" height="819" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ff41de28-1f02-423f-bb9a-d0142fa04fdc_2560x1440.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:819,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3pe!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fff41de28-1f02-423f-bb9a-d0142fa04fdc_2560x1440.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3pe!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fff41de28-1f02-423f-bb9a-d0142fa04fdc_2560x1440.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3pe!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fff41de28-1f02-423f-bb9a-d0142fa04fdc_2560x1440.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3pe!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fff41de28-1f02-423f-bb9a-d0142fa04fdc_2560x1440.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Canoo</figcaption></figure></div><p>RIP to one of the weirdest and most wonderful &#8220;what ifs&#8221; in the modern EV world. Canoo had space-age looks, NASA contracts, and modular aspirations. But, alas, never delivered. Still, they proved the hunger for compact, cab-forward trucks was real. There was no shortage of disappointment when they announced they were calling it quits.<br></p><p><strong>And Then There&#8217;s the&#8230; Ridgeline.</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UWNr!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1803fcf-caf7-4071-ae07-e0fc91f38868_2048x1365.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UWNr!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1803fcf-caf7-4071-ae07-e0fc91f38868_2048x1365.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UWNr!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1803fcf-caf7-4071-ae07-e0fc91f38868_2048x1365.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UWNr!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1803fcf-caf7-4071-ae07-e0fc91f38868_2048x1365.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UWNr!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1803fcf-caf7-4071-ae07-e0fc91f38868_2048x1365.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UWNr!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1803fcf-caf7-4071-ae07-e0fc91f38868_2048x1365.jpeg" width="1456" height="970" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e1803fcf-caf7-4071-ae07-e0fc91f38868_2048x1365.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:970,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UWNr!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1803fcf-caf7-4071-ae07-e0fc91f38868_2048x1365.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UWNr!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1803fcf-caf7-4071-ae07-e0fc91f38868_2048x1365.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UWNr!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1803fcf-caf7-4071-ae07-e0fc91f38868_2048x1365.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UWNr!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1803fcf-caf7-4071-ae07-e0fc91f38868_2048x1365.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">The fantastic Honda T500</figcaption></figure></div><p>Honda&#8217;s Ridgeline has quietly been playing the unibody pickup game for years. Comfortable, capable, and criminally overlooked. But it&#8217;s <em>midsize in price and footprint</em>, which may price it out of the current wave. Will Honda revive their compact-truck adventures of the 1960s? A 2028 <strong>T500</strong>? Sign me up!<br></p><p><strong>The Kei Truck Clue</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1swE!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9f5a1adb-58be-44eb-a426-0cae3ef5f93b_1760x1173.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1swE!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9f5a1adb-58be-44eb-a426-0cae3ef5f93b_1760x1173.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1swE!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9f5a1adb-58be-44eb-a426-0cae3ef5f93b_1760x1173.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1swE!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9f5a1adb-58be-44eb-a426-0cae3ef5f93b_1760x1173.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1swE!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9f5a1adb-58be-44eb-a426-0cae3ef5f93b_1760x1173.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1swE!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9f5a1adb-58be-44eb-a426-0cae3ef5f93b_1760x1173.jpeg" width="1456" height="970" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9f5a1adb-58be-44eb-a426-0cae3ef5f93b_1760x1173.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:970,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1swE!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9f5a1adb-58be-44eb-a426-0cae3ef5f93b_1760x1173.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1swE!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9f5a1adb-58be-44eb-a426-0cae3ef5f93b_1760x1173.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1swE!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9f5a1adb-58be-44eb-a426-0cae3ef5f93b_1760x1173.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1swE!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9f5a1adb-58be-44eb-a426-0cae3ef5f93b_1760x1173.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Daihatsu HiJet</figcaption></figure></div><p>Want proof this movement&#8217;s real? Look at the rise of <strong>Kei trucks</strong> in the U.S. Those 660cc Japanese workhorses that are suddenly showing up at SoCal cars &amp; coffee meets and farmers markets alike.</p><p>As of 2025, <strong>over 20 states</strong> allow Kei trucks on public roads in some form. They&#8217;re cheap, weird, and wildly functional. While the new small trucks don&#8217;t wear the &#8220;Kei&#8221; badge, their spirit is the same: minimal footprint, maximum usefulness, and just enough weird to make you smile.<br></p><h4><strong>Mini Truck Legacy: The Hall of Fame</strong></h4><p>Before today&#8217;s Maverick, there were these legends:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Toyota Pickup / Hilux</strong><br>Indestructible. Overlanding icon.</p></li><li><p><strong>Nissan Hardbody</strong><br>The king of '80s mini-truck culture. Tape stripes and street cred.</p></li><li><p><strong>Ford Courier &#8594; Ranger</strong><br>Mazda roots turned American mainstay. Every dad&#8217;s first project truck.</p></li><li><p><strong>Chevy LUV &#8594; S-10</strong><br>Isuzu DNA, Bowtie badge. Boxy greatness.</p></li><li><p><strong>Chevy Colorado (1st Gen)</strong><br>The 2000s reboot. Never as beloved as the S-10, but in the right hands? A low-key street truck legend.</p></li><li><p><strong>Subaru BRAT</strong><br>Bed seats, 4WD, and a presidential endorsement.</p></li><li><p><strong>Mazda B-Series / Isuzu Pup / Dodge D50</strong><br>Badge-engineered charmers.</p></li><li><p><strong>Jeep Comanche</strong><br>Underrated trail rig with cult classic status.</p></li><li><p><strong>VW Rabbit Pickup</strong><br>Front-wheel-drive weirdness built in Pennsylvania.</p></li></ul><p>These trucks were cheap, mod-friendly, and fun. Today&#8217;s revival owes them everything.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Tq4s!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb54517ba-54a0-49be-9ad5-783c2b5df9bb_1000x670.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Tq4s!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb54517ba-54a0-49be-9ad5-783c2b5df9bb_1000x670.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Tq4s!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb54517ba-54a0-49be-9ad5-783c2b5df9bb_1000x670.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Tq4s!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb54517ba-54a0-49be-9ad5-783c2b5df9bb_1000x670.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Tq4s!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb54517ba-54a0-49be-9ad5-783c2b5df9bb_1000x670.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Tq4s!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb54517ba-54a0-49be-9ad5-783c2b5df9bb_1000x670.jpeg" width="1000" height="670" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b54517ba-54a0-49be-9ad5-783c2b5df9bb_1000x670.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:670,&quot;width&quot;:1000,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:312933,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Tq4s!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb54517ba-54a0-49be-9ad5-783c2b5df9bb_1000x670.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Tq4s!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb54517ba-54a0-49be-9ad5-783c2b5df9bb_1000x670.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Tq4s!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb54517ba-54a0-49be-9ad5-783c2b5df9bb_1000x670.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Tq4s!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb54517ba-54a0-49be-9ad5-783c2b5df9bb_1000x670.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">It&#8217;s a Brat</figcaption></figure></div><h4><strong><br>Final Thoughts: Big Future, Small Footprint</strong></h4><p>This isn&#8217;t a blip. It&#8217;s a course correction. Big trucks still have their place. I enjoy the sight of an F-350 Super Duty King Ranch Crew Cab as much as the next guy. But for real life in the city? Compact pickups are suddenly cooler, smarter, and more <em>possible</em> than ever.</p><p>So whether you&#8217;re eyeing a Maverick, manifesting a Telo, or daydreaming about a U.S.-spec Hilux Champ. You&#8217;re not alone. </p><p><em><strong>Small is big again.</strong></em></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://buymeacoffee.com/KingsRoad&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/KingsRoad"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Hatchback With Bite: The Rivian R3]]></title><description><![CDATA[And the Designer Behind the Wheel]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/a-hatchback-with-bite-the-rivian</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/a-hatchback-with-bite-the-rivian</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 16:09:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zIoC!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd5a3848-258f-4954-ae20-1669b8b7c9f8_2160x1438.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s not every day an electric car drops that grabs the attention of people who still religiously scroll Bring a Trailer for manual V8s before bed. But Rivian&#8217;s R3? Different story.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zIoC!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd5a3848-258f-4954-ae20-1669b8b7c9f8_2160x1438.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zIoC!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd5a3848-258f-4954-ae20-1669b8b7c9f8_2160x1438.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zIoC!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd5a3848-258f-4954-ae20-1669b8b7c9f8_2160x1438.jpeg 848w, 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https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zIoC!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd5a3848-258f-4954-ae20-1669b8b7c9f8_2160x1438.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zIoC!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd5a3848-258f-4954-ae20-1669b8b7c9f8_2160x1438.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zIoC!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd5a3848-258f-4954-ae20-1669b8b7c9f8_2160x1438.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Rivian</figcaption></figure></div><p>Small, boxy, and equal parts strange and familiar.</p><p>Designed under the watchful (and clearly fun-loving) eye of <strong>Juliana Cho</strong>, the <a href="https://rivian.com/r3">R3, and its dirt-road-loving sibling R3X</a>, is a breath of fresh, pine-scented, emissions-free, air. Cho is one of Rivian&#8217;s youngest design managers, and her fingerprints are all over this one. Chunky fenders, upright greenhouse, rally-ready stance. There&#8217;s just enough retro in the recipe to make enthusiasts take notice without veering into cosplay. It feels like something Suzuki, Audi, and LEGO might&#8217;ve cooked up after a long weekend in Joshua Tree.</p><p>In an excellent <a href="https://www.motortrend.com/features/julliana-cho-rivian-design-manager-aapi-2025">MotorTrend profile</a>, Cho talks about her love for functional design, adventurous proportions, and sketching cars as a kid. That DNA screams through the R3&#8217;s silhouette, which is equal parts modern EV and mountain goat. It&#8217;s approachable, punchy, and mercifully free of the wind-tunnel sameness that plagues so many new cars. Praise be.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!49yF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F671d6575-4d2a-4c7b-8a42-24c4b69360f1_1920x1080.avif" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!49yF!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F671d6575-4d2a-4c7b-8a42-24c4b69360f1_1920x1080.avif 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!49yF!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F671d6575-4d2a-4c7b-8a42-24c4b69360f1_1920x1080.avif 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!49yF!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F671d6575-4d2a-4c7b-8a42-24c4b69360f1_1920x1080.avif 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!49yF!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F671d6575-4d2a-4c7b-8a42-24c4b69360f1_1920x1080.avif 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!49yF!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F671d6575-4d2a-4c7b-8a42-24c4b69360f1_1920x1080.avif" width="1456" height="819" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/671d6575-4d2a-4c7b-8a42-24c4b69360f1_1920x1080.avif&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:819,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:57131,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/avif&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://kingsroadsocal.substack.com/i/164045527?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F671d6575-4d2a-4c7b-8a42-24c4b69360f1_1920x1080.avif&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!49yF!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F671d6575-4d2a-4c7b-8a42-24c4b69360f1_1920x1080.avif 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!49yF!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F671d6575-4d2a-4c7b-8a42-24c4b69360f1_1920x1080.avif 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!49yF!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F671d6575-4d2a-4c7b-8a42-24c4b69360f1_1920x1080.avif 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!49yF!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F671d6575-4d2a-4c7b-8a42-24c4b69360f1_1920x1080.avif 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Motor Trend</figcaption></figure></div><p>And the timing couldn&#8217;t be better. From where I stand (Los Angeles) the roads are crawling with EVs. But let&#8217;s be honest, they all kind of look the same. Smooth, swoopy, overdesigned. Safe. The R3? This thing&#8217;s got <em>stance.</em> It&#8217;s a design that wants to get dusty. This isn&#8217;t about a two-second sprint to sixty (though it might do it in three). It&#8217;s about vibes. A future cult classic that feels just as ready for Mulholland as it does a muddy trail in Big Bear.</p><p>And that makes it one of the most exciting cars in the pipeline. Electric or otherwise.</p><p>Bravo, Juliana. You gave the EV scene a much-needed jolt of personality. We&#8217;re rooting for you. And when these go on sale, we&#8217;ll be right behind the soon-to-be <em>former</em> Subaru guys trading in their Crosstreks.</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://buymeacoffee.com/kingsroad&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Buy us a coffee&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/kingsroad"><span>Buy us a coffee</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.kingsroad.autos/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[SoCal Roll Call: May 20–26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cars & Coffee & Everything Else]]></description><link>https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/socal-roll-call-may-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kingsroad.autos/p/socal-roll-call-may-2026</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kings Road]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 17:44:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dyE6!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24d6e240-1979-4a02-8c51-05f0e9483de7_1790x1339.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <em>Roll Call</em>, your one-stop cheat sheet for every Cars &amp; Coffee meetup, canyon run, track day, and auto swap-meet between San Diego&#8217;s sunrise and Santa Barbara&#8217;s moonlight. We spend our nights combing club calendars, dusty forums, and flyer-strewn dashboards so you can spend your days doing the fun part: driving. Whether you wrench, show, race, or just hang out for the smell of toasty brakes, consider this your ignition key to the week ahead. Spot a mistake? Let us know!<br><br>One last thing before you set the alarm and top off the tank: let&#8217;s keep the neighbors on our side. Roll in and out with respect, pick up after yourself, and save the smoky launches for a proper track-day. The more chill we keep it, the longer these meets stay on the map. Thanks, and see you out there! &#127937;</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dyE6!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24d6e240-1979-4a02-8c51-05f0e9483de7_1790x1339.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dyE6!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24d6e240-1979-4a02-8c51-05f0e9483de7_1790x1339.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dyE6!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24d6e240-1979-4a02-8c51-05f0e9483de7_1790x1339.png 848w, 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Hills</strong></p><p><strong>Original Roadhouse Cruise Night</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>15156 Whittier Blvd<br><strong>Whittier</strong></p><p><strong>Granada Hills Cruz-In</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Chatsworth St &amp; Lindley Ave<br><strong>Granada Hills</strong></p><p><strong>Hot Rod Cruise</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>24001 Avenida De La Carlota<br><strong>Laguna Hills</strong></p><p><strong>Santa Barbara Auto Night Car Meet</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Chase Palm Park, 236 E Cabrillo Blvd<br><strong>Santa Barbara</strong></p><h3>Wednesday, May 21, 2025</h3><p><strong>Chariots SoCal Car Meet</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>10723 South St<br><strong>Cerritos</strong></p><p><strong>Big Wednesdays Car Show</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 7:30 PM<br>2001 E Orangethorpe Ave<br><strong>Placentia</strong></p><p><strong>Vintage Rides Cruise-In @ The Boat</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>7215 Rosemead Blvd<br><strong>San Gabriel</strong></p><p><strong>Simi Valley Weekly Cruise Night</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM</p><p><strong>Mid-City Car Meet</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>5746 W Adams Blvd<br><strong>Los Angeles</strong></p><p><strong>Odd Squad Coffee Cruise</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 11:00 PM<br>9829 Venice Blvd<br><strong>Los Angeles</strong></p><h3>Thursday, May 22, 2025</h3><p><strong>Chatsworth Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Earl&#8217;s Donuts, 20429 Devonshire St<br><strong>Chatsworth</strong></p><p><strong>Wanderwell Oil-Change Night (public)</strong><br>6:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>The Wanderwell Society<br><strong>Los Angeles</strong></p><h3>Friday, May 23, 2025</h3><p><strong>West Coast Kustoms Cruisin&#8217; Nationals</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 AM<br>Santa Maria Fairpark</p><p><strong>Good Vibes Breakfast Club</strong><br>7:30 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Newcomb Ranch, Angeles Crest Hwy</p><p><strong>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy Classic Car Show</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>4211 W Riverside Dr<br><strong>Burbank</strong></p><p><strong>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy Northridge Cruise</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>8876 Corbin Ave<br><strong>Northridge</strong></p><p><strong>Fuel Pump Fridays</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>Route 66 Classic Grill<br><strong>Santa Clarita</strong></p><p><strong>Main Street Classic Car Show</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<br>Historic Main St<br><strong>Garden Grove</strong></p><p><strong>Camarillo Friday Night Cruise</strong><br>4:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<br>Old Town<br><strong>Camarillo</strong></p><p><strong>Wheels &amp; Whoppers</strong><br>5:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM<br>3520 S Sepulveda Blvd<br><strong>Los Angeles</strong></p><p><strong>Ruby&#8217;s Cruise Night</strong><br>5:00 PM<br>10109 Whittwood Dr<br><strong>Whittier</strong></p><p><strong>Valley Cruise Night</strong><br>7:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>5129 Waring Rd<br><strong>San Diego</strong></p><p><strong>Sonic Drive-In Meet</strong><br>6:30 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM<br>58145 State Hwy 62<br><strong>Yucca Valley</strong></p><h3>Saturday, May 24, 2025</h3><p><strong>Donut Derelicts</strong><br>5:00 AM &#8211; 8:00 AM<br>9015 Adams Ave<br><strong>Huntington Beach</strong></p><p><strong>Early Rodders</strong><br>6:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>1919 Verdugo Blvd<br><strong>La Ca&#241;ada Flintridge</strong></p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee Valencia</strong><br>6:30 AM &#8211; 8:30 AM<br>23222 Valencia Blvd<br><strong>Santa Clarita</strong></p><p><strong>Gas &amp; Glaze Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>6:30 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>560 Workman Mill Rd<br><strong>La Puente</strong></p><p><strong>CBad Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>7130 Avenida Encinas<br><strong>Carlsbad</strong></p><p><strong>Corona Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>IHOP, 2450 Wardlow Rd<br><strong>Corona</strong></p><p><strong>Caffeine Cruisers</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>1700 Hawthorne Blvd<br><strong>Torrance</strong></p><p><strong>Fillmore Faders Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>CA-126 &amp; E St<br><strong>Fillmore</strong></p><p><strong>La Quinta Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:45 AM<br>46-520 Washington St<br><strong>La Quinta</strong></p><p><strong>South OC Rods &amp; Customs Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Salt Creek Grille<br><strong>Dana Point</strong></p><p><strong>Bonita Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>4414 Bonita Rd<br><strong>Bonita</strong></p><p><strong>Santee Cars &amp; Coffee (monthly)</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>9626 Carlton Hills Blvd<br><strong>Santee</strong></p><p><strong>Point Loma Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:30 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>2230 Shelter Island Dr<br><strong>San Diego</strong></p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee at Harvest</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>6115 Arlington Ave<br><strong>Riverside</strong></p><p><strong>Cars, Coffee &amp; Culture</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 1:00 PM<br>GardenWalk<br><strong>Anaheim</strong></p><p><strong>Crossroads Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>161 Plaza La Vista<br><strong>Camarillo</strong></p><p><strong>Drifters Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>40675 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd<br><strong>Murrieta</strong></p><p><strong>P-Dubs Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>20800 Santa Lucia St<br><strong>Tehachapi</strong></p><p><strong>South OC Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Outlets at <strong>San Clemente</strong></p><p><strong>Corvettes &amp; Coffee</strong><br>9:30 AM &#8211; 11:30 AM<br>Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s<br><strong>San Diego</strong></p><p><strong>Ridge Route Run Car Show</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br>Downtown <br><strong>Frazier Park</strong></p><p><strong>Riverside Chili Cook-Off &amp; Car Show</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 6:00 PM<br>Magnolia Ave<br><strong>Riverside</strong></p><p><strong>Veterans Paint &amp; Chrome Show</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br>Columbia Memorial Space Center<br><strong>Downey</strong></p><p><strong>Car Show on the Hill</strong><br>3:00 PM &#8211; 5:00 PM<br>22699 Oakcrest Cir<br><strong>Yorba Linda</strong></p><h3>Sunday, May 25, 2025</h3><p><strong>Classic Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>6:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Bob&#8217;s Big Boy<br><strong>Northridge</strong></p><p><strong>Carcadia Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Arcadia Hub Shopping Center<br><strong>Arcadia</strong></p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee, Chino Hills</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 AM<br>Donut Star<br><strong>Chino Hills</strong></p><p><strong>Cars &amp; Coffee LA</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>4730 Crystal Springs Dr<br><strong>Los Angeles</strong></p><p><strong>Supercar Sunday</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Pierce College<br><strong>Woodland Hills</strong></p><p><strong>Ventura Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>4360 E Main St<br><strong>Ventura</strong></p><p><strong>SD Coffee, Cars &amp; Community</strong><br>7:30 AM &#8211; 9:30 AM<br>The Rady Shell<br><strong>San Diego</strong></p><p><strong>Sunday Funday Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>7:30 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Yum Yum Donuts<br><strong>Chula Vista</strong></p><p><strong>Escondido Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Kit Carson Park<br><strong>Escondido</strong></p><p><strong>Hot Rods at the Beach</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>620 Pacific Coast Hwy<br><strong>Seal Beach</strong></p><p><strong>Rancho PV Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>28326 S Western Ave<br><strong>Rancho Palos Verdes</strong></p><p><strong>Santa Barbara County Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM<br>Manning Park<br><strong>Montecito</strong></p><p><strong>Azusa Eagles Cars &amp; Coffee</strong><br>8:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>1603 San Gabriel Canyon Rd<br><strong>Azusa</strong></p><p><strong>A Brunch of Cars &amp; Pizza</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 11:00 AM<br>Tony Pepperoni<br><strong>Oceanside</strong></p><p><strong>Chihuahua Car Meet-Up</strong><br>9:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<br>3107 Newport Blvd<br><strong>Newport Beach</strong></p><p><strong>Fallbrook Vintage Car Show</strong><br>10:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br>Downtown<br><strong>Fallbrook</strong></p><p><strong>Black Angus Steakhouse Show</strong><br>10:30 AM &#8211; 1:00 PM<br>707 E St<br><strong>Chula Vista</strong></p><p><strong>Higher Ground Ultimate Show &amp; BBQ</strong><br>11:00 AM &#8211; 1:00 PM<br>19310 Jesse Ln<br><strong>Riverside</strong></p><p><strong>Gardena Farmer Boys Show</strong><br>12:00 PM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br>641 W Redondo Beach Blvd<br><strong>Gardena</strong></p><p><strong>Pints &amp; Pistons</strong><br>12:00 PM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br>Lost Winds Brewing<br><strong>San Clemente</strong></p><p><strong>IE Sunday Afternoon Cruise</strong><br>1:00 PM &#8211; 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