Photos from the opening day of the two-day Yankee Chapter of Antique Truck Club of America show at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds in Bethlehem, CT. — — — — — —
Read More »G.M. Switching To Tesla Charging Standard For EVs
DETROIT – General Motors announced today that it will switch to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector design for its electric vehicles, beginning with the 2025 model year. Access to Tesla’s 12,000 Superchargers in North America will begin in early 2024. Owners of existing EVs made by G.M. will …
Read More »Smaller EX30 Is New, Less Expensive EV From Volvo
The package is smaller but the product is still premium. Volvo today revealed a new, small EV model called the EX30 that will have a starting price of $34,950. It’s the brand’s smallest electric model to date and is the fourth EV model from Volvo. Reservations are now being taken …
Read More »Woodbury Lions Club Car Show – June 4, 2023
Photos from the annual Woodbury Lions Club Car Show in Hollow Park in Woodbury, CT. The show stands out from other shows because of the rare models it attracts as well as the stunning versions of more commonplace cars. The 2023 edition staged on June 4, 2024 was true to …
Read More »Junkpile Jamboree In Portland – June 3, 2023
Photos from the Junkpile Jamboree car show staged by the Gasket Goons car club in Portland, CT on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Attendance was tempered by clouds and cool temperatures but the setting alongside the Connecticut River at Portland Riverfront Page was still picturesque. — — —
Read More »Electric Car Show In East Hampton – June 3, 2023
Photos from the fifth Electric Car Show staged at East Hampton High School in East Hampton, CT on Saturday, June 3, 2023. EVs from model categories that included SUVs, sedans and trucks were represented, but clouds and a touch of a chill hurt attendance. Proceeds from the concession stand benefitted …
Read More »After 20-Year Absence, Volkswagen Brings Bus Back To North America With ID. Buzz
FRANKFURT, Germany – The microbus is back! Volkswagen announced today that it plans to start selling battery-powered versions of a new VW bus in North America next year. The revived model will be called the ID. Buzz and will include an “extra-long version” that can seat up to seven passengers. …
Read More »Royals Garage Car Show At Lime Rock Park – May 28, 2023
Photos from the Royals Garage Car Show at Lime Rock Park racetrack in Lakeville, CT on Sunday, May 28, 2023. The show benefitted the Just Hands Foundation, which gives disabled people who use hand controls to drive the opportunity the drive on the track. — — — — — —
Read More »Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Autorama – May 27, 2023
Photos from the ninth annual Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Autorama at Sage Park in Berlin, CT on Saturday, May 27. Proceeds benefitted veterans in need in Berlin. — — — — — (Photos by Bud Wilkinson) Subscribe to RIDE-CT’s YouTube channel for videos of classic cars and more.
Read More »Town Of Cromwell Memorial Day Car Show – May 26, 2023
Photos from the 10th annual Town of Cromwell Memorial Day Car Show staged the evening of Friday, May 26, 2023. Proceeds benefit the non-profit Cromwell Childrens Coalition, an organization that assists youths in the community. — — — — (Photos by Bud Wilkinson)
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