COLEBROOK, CT – After abruptly ending formal weekly cruise nights in mid-June last year due to excessive noise, Norbrook Farm Brewery plans to revive cruises on a twice-monthly basis in 2026 at the urging of customers. “As much pressure as I received from a neighbor about the noise, I received …
Read More »Connecticut VW Dealer Leads Lawsuit Against New Scout Brand
STRATFORD, CT – Volkswagen-owned electric vehicle startup Scout Motors has been hit with a class action lawsuit that claims its direct-to-consumer sales approach is “a blatant breach of its contract with the dealers” that sell VWs. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday on behalf of Curran Volkswagen of Stratford and Sunrise …
Read More »New Specialty CT License Plate Honors Borinqueneers
WETHERSFIELD, CT – A new specialty license plate honoring the 65th infantry regiment of the U.S. Army and bearing the flag of Puerto Rico is now available in Connecticut. It was unveiled last week by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and the Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut. The 65th infantry …
Read More »Chevrolet Puts Country Spin On An Oldie But Goodie Ad Tune
It’s an unforgettable advertising tune from the 1950s. It was sung by Dinah Shore who invited everyone to “See the U.S.A. in Your Chevrolet.” Now, with the U.S. celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, the automaker has revived the song with rising star Brooke Lee giving it a country spin. …
Read More »Traffic Fatalities Dropped in Connecticut in 2025
HARTFORD – Traffic fatalities in Connecticut dropped 12 percent in 2025 when compared to 2024, according to data released Wednesday by the state Department of Transportation. Preliminary data showed 274 roadway deaths, a decrease from 312 in 2024. The DOT reported “troubling trends for vulnerable road users,” though, with bicycle …
Read More »Attendance Up Significantly at Newport Car Museum in 2025
PORTSMOUTH, RI – Attendance at the Newport Car Museum rose more than 10 percent in 2025 and exceeded more than 60,000 visitors, the museum announced today. The museum showcases a private collection of more than 100 cars, beginning with a bright red 1989 Lamborghini Countach (shown above) and covering seven …
Read More »RIDE-CT Adds “Cars & Coffee” List To Begin 2026
HARWINTON, CT – RIDE-CT begins 2026 with an upgrade to its classic cars website. After witnessing RIDE-CT’s YouTube channel surpass the one million view mark in 2025, and after observing its Car Show Calendar become the most popular page on the website with more than 135,000 views last year, the …
Read More »Sycamore Drive-In Restaurant May Reopen With New Owner
BETHEL, CT – The landmark Sycamore Drive-In Restaurant, which closed on Christmas Eve after 78 years, may not be gone for good. The Danbury “NewsTimes” reported today that the property’s owner is in lease negotiations with a potential new tenant who is expected to reopen the business in a month …
Read More »Classic Registrations In CT Exceeded 100,000 In 2025
WETHERSFIELD, CT – It was an apparent milestone that went unnoticed in 2025. The number of registered cars, trucks and motorcycles in Connecticut displaying classic license plates topped the 100,000 mark; presumably for the first time. Stats supplied by the state Department of Motor Vehicles revealed that a few days …
Read More »Sycamore Drive-In Restaurant Closes After 78 Years In Bethel
BETHEL, CT – A Bethel institution known among classic cars owners for its Saturday cruise nights is no more. In surprise announcement posted on Facebook this morning, the Sycamore Drive-In Restaurant announced that it has closed after “78+ years of continuous operation.” The announcement said Wednesday was the restaurant’s final …
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