HARTFORD – More and more car, truck and motorcycles buyers dissatisfied with their new and recent purchases are fighting back. They’re taking advantage of the Connecticut Lemon Law Program, which helps owners of defective vehicles get monetary refunds and replacement models. In 2025, the program returned more than $8 million, …
Read More »Gallery: Stew Leonard’s Car Show – July 19, 2026
NEWINGTON, CT – It was a full house at Stew Leonard’s on Sunday morning as a car show took over the parking lot. The show drew hundreds of entries and proved so popular that show area couldn’t accommodate all of the classic vehicle owners who showed up. Those who got …
Read More »Threat of Storms Impacts Saturday’s Car Shows
The threats of thunderstorms across Connecticut on Saturday afternoon (July 18) has disrupted plans for scheduled cars shows. The Back in Time Car Show planned by the Coventry Historical Society for noon at the Porter-Strong Museum in Coventry, CT has been canceled and will try again in 2027, according to …
Read More »Gallery: Torrington Police Explorers Car Show – July 17, 2026
TORRINGTON, CT – The incessant smoke from wildfires in Canada abated a bit late Friday afternoon and was it enough to enable the Torrington Police Explorers Car Show in downtown to come off without coughs and wheezing. The pleasant summer evening drew a crowd of entries and spectators. RIDE-CT has …
Read More »Gallery: Falls Village Car & Motorcycle Show – July 12, 2026
FALLS VILLAGE, CT – It’s always a colorful show in a quaint setting, but the Falls Village Car & Motorcycle Show outdid itself on Sunday with upwards of 800 (or more) entries that covered an ever-growing footprint on what was a brilliantly sunny and warm day. It wasn’t difficult for …
Read More »Gallery: Oxford Center Fire Company Car Show – July 11, 2026
OXFORD, CT – An “under construction” sign could have been posted at the 16th annual Oxford Center Fire Company Car Show on Saturday. New building was progressing on the property while nearby spectator parking had just been repaved and the adjacent grassy areas reseeded. While the number of entries seemed …
Read More »Channel 8 Launches New Local Classic Car TV Show
NEW HAVEN, CT – Launched with little fanfare or smoking tires, WTNH-TV (Channel 8) quietly introduced a local half-hour streaming show on Tuesday (July 7) that’s devoted to classic cars. It’s called “House of Cars with Dennis House.” It premiered at 11 a.m. Tuesday and new installments will be posted …
Read More »Gallery: Rumble in the Country Stands Out – June 27, 2026
TERRVILLE, CT – The annual Rumble in the Country car show presented by Rumblers Nomads at the Terryville Fairgrounds always stands out from the pack because it is geared toward hots rods and customs. Saturday’s show was typical with loads of models that aren’t seen at the average car show …
Read More »Gallery: Cruisin’ with the Clauses – June 25, 2026
HARWINTON, CT – The third annual Cruisin’ with the Clauses (as in Santa and Mrs. Claus) car show was held Thursday evening at the athletic fields behind Town Hall. A lot of Harwinton residents showed up as did car owners from nearby towns. The best represented model had to be …
Read More »Gallery: Pups & Pints Car Show Howling Good Time – June 21, 2026
COLEBROOK, CT – It’s now a Father’s Day tradition enjoyed by the entire family; the Pups & Pints Car Show that welcomes old cars and dogs of all ages. The fourth annual show was held Sunday at Norbrook Farm Brewery. Rather than just shoot candid photos of the cars displayed …
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