IRVINE, CA – Ford dealers have the least amount of trust in their brand, results of a new survey of more than 650 dealers nationwide reveal. Kerrigan Advisors surveyed dealers between June and October 2023, getting anonymous responses from franchised dealers of more than 25 brands, and 48 percent of …
Read More »March Farm Car Show In Bethlehem – Nov. 5, 2023
The annual March Farm Trunk or Treat Car Show at March Farm in Bethlehem, CT was delayed a week by rain. It was held on Nov. 5, 2023 and pleasant weather brought out a large crowd to the scenic orchard setting atop a hill. — — — — — — …
Read More »Cars & Cigars Car Show In Naugatuck – Nov. 5, 2023
The inaugural Cars & Cigars Car Show in Naugatuck, CT on Nov. 5, 2023 was delayed a week due to rain, but a sunny Sunday morning prodded dozens of classic car enthusiasts to show up at Jesse Camille’s Restaurant and forced late season golfers wanting to play adjoining Hop Brook …
Read More »St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Car Show In Torrington – Oct. 28, 2023
The St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Car Show in Torrington, CT on Oct. 28, 2023 attracted a healthy gathering of local car enthusiasts. While many of the entries were familiar, there were some new models in the mix, including an exquisite 1938 Rover 75. The show was delayed one week due to …
Read More »Honda Reviving “Prelude” Name For Hybrid Coupe
TOKYO – Honda dipped into the past this week in making an announcement at an automobile show with a new name. The Japanese carmaker used the Japan Mobility Show 2023 (formerly the Tokyo Motor Show) to announce it’s bringing back the Prelude name for a two-door “speciality sports model.” Unfortunately, …
Read More »Car Show For Autism In Wolcott – Oct. 22, 2023
Photos from the Car Show for Autism staged Oct. 22, 2023 at the Woodtick Recreation Center at 201 Nichols Road in Wolcott, CT. There was a modest turnout on a brisk day as the show wasn’t highly promoted. Nonetheless, there were some interesting and not-often-seen models as well as a …
Read More »Cars For Kids Automobile Show In Litchfield – Oct. 14, 2023
Photos from the 10th annual Cars for Kids Automobile Show on Oct. 14, 2023 at Connecticut Junior Republic on Route 63 in Litchfield, CT. The show was delayed one week by rain, and the turnout was a large as usual, but some stunning cars could be spotted nonetheless. — — …
Read More »UAW Workers Reject Offer From Mack And Go On Strike
Some 4,000 union workers at Mack truck facilities in Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland overwhelmingly rejected a five-year contract offer from the company on Sunday and went on strike today. The United Auto Workers said about 73 percent of its members voted against the proposed deal, which included a 19 percent …
Read More »Date Set For 2024 Falls Village Car Show, Any More Dates Claimed?
FALLS VILLAGE, CT – With more than two dozen car shows still remaining on the 2023 Car Show Calendar in October, the Falls Village Car & Motorcycle Show last night became the first show in Connecticut to announce a date for next year. At least it’s the first that RIDE-CT …
Read More »Cartoberfest Car Show In New Hartford – Oct. 1, 2023
Photos from the 17th annual Cartoberfest Car Show presented by Time Was Garage in New Harford, CT on Oct. 1, 2023. A sizable turnout for the show but smaller than years past probably because of fears of a soggy show ground due to rain on Friday and Saturday. — — …
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