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PLAINVILLE, CT – Helicopter and plane rides were part of the attraction of the Plainville Day Fly-In & Car Show on Saturday at Robertson Airport, along with food trucks and other vendors. There were dozens of classic cars and truck, and a couple of motorcycles, to admire. RIDE-CT had no …

LAKEVILLE, CT – There’s never an opportune time to suffer a tire puncture, but Bob Green can recall a case of particularly bad timing. He was behind the wheel of a Dodge pace car at Lime Rock Park racetrack and was about to lead drivers out for the start of …

EAST HADDAM, CT – Like the brand’s other models, Subaru’s Ascent has something in common beyond the cluster of stars badge on the grille. They’re all built on a common underbody, a “global” platform that’s further adaptable to tomorrow’s electrification needs. The company claims the single design concept improves comfort, …

COLEBROOK, CT – They came riding shotgun in the passenger seat or wedged between bucket seats. Others enjoyed the back seat to themselves. Not the spectators, rather the dogs that accompanied their owners to Sunday’s second annual Pups & Pints Car Show at Norbrook Farm Brewery.  The event benefitted the …

COLEBROOK, CT – Man’s best friend met up with what is one of man’s favorite hobbies on Sunday afternoon when dog-loving car owners brought their rides and their pooches to the second annual Pups & Pints Car Show at Norbrook Farm Brewery. Perfect weather and cold beer helped draw a …

NEWINGTON, CT – The 17th annual Cruising Newington Car Show presented by the Newington Chamber of Commerce drew a sizable crowd of vintage vehicles and spectators on Thursday night, which local restaurateurs had to be celebrating. RIDE-CT found some standout entries… — — — — — — — — — …

BANTAM, CT – It’s 102 years old but doesn’t show its age thanks to a facelift nearly 20 years ago, and pampering ever since. The Bantam Fire Company gives it the respect it deserves because of the role it serves. “It’s a point of pride,” said Chief Ryan Litwin of …

SANDISFIELD, MA – Following a 4½-year wait after placing a reservation, Brad Barber of Otis, MA finally took delivery of a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup in May, and he’s been hearing about it ever since.  “It’s crazy. People are sticking their heads out the window. Almost dangerous on the …

AVON, CT – The second annual Memorial United Methodist Church Car Show was staged in Avon, CT on Saturday with a mix of old and new cars and trucks filling spaces in the parking lot. Among the rarer entries were a Ford Pinto station wagon and a Buick Wildcat. — …

EAST HADDAM, CT – You can’t judge a book by its cover, which is why the BMW X6 is somewhat hard to comprehend. In an attempt to slice the SUV deck even further, the German automaker has opted to deliver what it considers a “sport activity vehicle.” Its purpose is …