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LAKEVILLE, CT – Whether it be to check out a winter snowstorm in the hills of northwest Connecticut from afar or to take in the picturesque foliage in the fall, fans of Lime Rock Park are now able to be look live at the racetrack from anywhere on the planet …

BROOKFIELD, CT – Spectro Performance Oils has a new owner, effective today. Motorex USA, the U.S.-affiliate of the Switzerland-based Motorex Group, has acquired the 57-year-old company that operated as Intercontinental Lubricants Corporation.  The deal includes “all national and international activities as well as the blending and storage facility in Brookfield,” …

Tesla’s charging network for its electric vehicles in the United States will no longer be exclusive to the brand. The Biden administration announced today that part of Tesla’s network will be opened to other EV brands by the end of 2024 as part of a $7.5 billion federal program to …

Updated Feb. 16, 2023: Reuters reports that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is now in talks with Ford over the company’s halting of the production of the F150 Lightning electric pickup and the reason for the assembly line shutdown was a fire involving one EV truck during a pre-delivery …

HARWINTON, CT – It’s only mid-February but more than 60 clubs, organizations and charities have already locked in dates for car shows across Connecticut in 2023. The first one’s this weekend, while the final one is in October. At least 50 other shows haven’t yet revealed their dates, but it …

TROY, MI – Luxury automaker Lexus makes the most dependable vehicles on the road, results of a survey by J.D. Power released Thursday revealed. Lexus averaged 133 problems per 100 vehicles, well below the industry average of 186 problems. Genesis claimed the runner-up spot with 144 problems, with Kia (152 …

WETHERSFIELD, CT – “Classic” registrations are skyrocketing in Connecticut. The number of cars, trucks and motorcycles displaying white “Classic Vehicle” license plates hit 87,155 in January, according to data compiled for RIDE-CT by the state Department of Motor Vehicles. That’s 11,449 more than the 75,706 vintage vehicles on the road …

DEARBORN, MI – Less than three weeks after electric automaker Tesla slashed the prices of its vehicles, Ford responded today by reducing prices for its electric Mustang Mach-E. “We are not going to cede ground to anyone,” said brand EV executive Marin Gjaja in a statement announcing the price rollback. …

HARTFORD – It’s against the law for drivers in Connecticut to operate a motor vehicle while in possession of an open alcoholic beverage, but expansion of the the ban to also include all passengers is under consideration by the General Assembly. Raised Bill No. 5917, “An Act Implementing the Recommendations …

LOS ANGELES – It’s apparently the end of the road for “Jay Leno’s Garage,” the long-running reality TV series that showcased the legendary comedian’s extensive car and motorcycle collection and featured interviews with stars. “The Hollywood Reporter” reports CNBC has canceled the show amidst a larger schedule shakeup. “Jay Leno’s …