LAKEVILLE, CT – There may be six weeks remaining in the year, but Lime Rock Park racetrack has already locked in dates for numerous events in 2024, including its two main car shows that are always held on the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. The 13th Royals Garage Car …
Read More »Connecticut Has Two Roads In Top 100 “Most Loathed Highways” In U.S.
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – They cause frustration and likely contribute to road rage and fender benders; highways across the country that anger drivers due to congestion, construction and other factors. Results of new survey of 3,000 drivers done in October rank the Top 100 “most loathed highways” and Connecticut has …
Read More »Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance Now Taking Applications
NEWPORT, RI – The application window for the 2024 Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance has now opened. The deadline is Feb. 23, 2024 for the event that will take place at the Breakers Mansion on Oct. 6. Show cars and motorcycles will compete for class and special awards as well as …
Read More »Monte Carlo Meets Telephone Pole In Freak Accident
BURLINGTON, CT – Listen closely to the audio from surveillance videos recorded on Oct. 19 and you will hear a distinct “pop.” It’s followed quickly by four anguished cries of “No!” from the owner of a much-loved 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo as the car rolls away from him and sustains …
Read More »Ford Dealers Have Least Amount Of Trust In Their Brand
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 »Car Review: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado With Four-Cylinder Engine
EAST HADDAM, CT – When the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Custom Trail Boss crew cab model with “Red Hot” exterior paint arrived recently, I took it rather nonchalantly. After all, visually tricked out pickups like this are now the norm, not the exception. It came with 20-inch black alloy wheels with …
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, …
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