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WATERFORD, CT – The brand names are well-known to British car enthusiasts. Mention a marque and a model image (or images) will instantly come to mind whether it be Austin-Healey, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lotus, MG, Morgan, Rolls-Royce, Sunbeam or Triumph. A few of these brands remain in business today, but …

WATERFORD, CT – The annual British by the Sea Gathering staged by the Connecticut MG Club drew a broad cross-section of some 350 models made in England to Harkness Memorial State Parks on Sunday. They ranged from currently familiar names such as Jaguar and Land Rover, to less familiar (to …

WOLCOTT, CT -There wasn’t a cloud in the sky for the CASA Car Show at Wolcott High School on Saturday. A nice variety of cars and helped fill the parking lot with an abundance of Volkswagens and 1955 Chevrolets. — — — — — — — — — — (Photos …

TORRINGTON, CT – It was elbow-to-elbow with spectators Friday night at the Torrington Lions Club Car Show in downtown Torrington, CT. Cars as well as some motorcycles lined both sides of Main Street and side streets on what was a gorgeous night. — — — — — — — — …

EAST HADDAM, CT – The Hyundai Palisade XRT confirms my opinion about Korean cars. Each one I drive is better than the last. And while the Japanese may have honed the skill of continuous improvement, Hyundai has mastered it. The Palisade is a recent offering that’s allowed the company to …

LAKEVILLE, CT – The 13th Royals’ Garage Car Show at Lime Rock Park racetrack drew a sizable and varied crowd of entries on a sunny Memorial Day weekend. There were perhaps more modern cars than in past years. but there were representatives of 100 years of automotive history for RIDE-CT …

DETROIT – After losing a vote to unionize at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama earlier this month, the United Auto Workers (UAW) is seeking a new election, according to a petition filed Friday with the National Labor Relations Board that charged illegal intimidation of workers by the automaker. The UAW accuses Mercedes-Benz …

CROMWELL, CT – The 11th annual Town of Cromwell Memorial Day Car Show had a new location this year at Pierson Park but vintage vehicle enthusiasts had no trouble finding the venue, and they turned out tonight with some exceptionally colorful models. — — — — — — — —

WATERBURY, CT – Paul Mendyka of Waterbury has no plans to cosmetically alter the 1949 Chevrolet 3100 pickup that he bought in 2019. “I like it the way it is. It’s kinda crusty like me,” he said, “and I just absolutely love the truck the way it sits. I’ve had …

PLEASANT VALLEY, CT – Buying a classic vehicle isn’t always a simple process. For example, the Long Island seller of a 1974 Land Rover Series III required Mark Lanctot of Pleasant Valley to first put in writing why he wanted it before accepting $6,000 and handing over the keys. “I …