Month: April 2023

The National Council of Corvette Clubs misunderstanding of lithium-ion, leads them to ban “Electric Vehicles/Hybrids using lithium type battery packs” from all events. The new rule also says that “they should be parked 30 feet minimum from structures or other vehicles.” (section 1.8 subsection 1 item 14). This applies to events including “Speed Events” (autocross, drag racing, time trials on road course racetracks, and matching times precise acceleration tests), “Funkhana” (an autocross event with goofy challenges), road rallies, fuel economy challenges, and concourse car shows. That means the E-Ray isn’t…

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An Unmatched Tradition of Automotive Excellence Purchase Your Tickets to the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance August 20, 2023 at The Lodge at Pebble Beach in California GENERAL ADMISSION Make a memory at the Concours. Stroll through the show field, shop at RetroAuto, visit manufacturer displays, bring or purchase a tasty meal and enjoy an al fresco lunch at our Café Seating & Picnic Area. PURCHASE TICKETS CLUB d’ELEGANCE Attend the Concours and enjoy respite at the Club d’Elegance, located in an elegant tent at Parc du Concours, a short…

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Photo Credit: McFarlane Promotions This Sunday April 23rd, 20239AM-4PM – Ellen Browning Scripps Park This year we highlight the C1 and C2 Corvettes. C1 refers to 1953 thru 1962.C2 refers 1963 to 1967.If you have a show worthy stock example you need to compete in this years event, Click Here to register. Returning to the shores of La Jolla, CA, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, presented by LPL Financial celebrates its 17th year of automotive excellence Friday April 21st – Sunday April 23rd, 2023. Earning a reputation as one of the finest…

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the La Jolla Concours d’EleganceSunday April 23, 2023 Photo Credit: McFarlane Promotions Sunday April 23rd, 20239AM-4PM – Ellen Browning Scripps Park This year we highlight the C1 and C2 Corvettes. C1 refers to 1953 thru 1962.C2 refers 1963 to 1967.If you have a show worthy stock example you need to compete in this years event, Click Here to register. Returning to the shores of La Jolla, CA, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, presented by LPL Financial celebrates its 17th year of automotive excellence Friday April 21st – Sunday April 23rd, 2023. Earning…

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Picture Credit:: HotCars The Corvette SUV is rumored to hit the streets as early as 2025, and it might look like this. The Crossover and SUV craze is still going strong and much like other companies, American car manufacturers are forced to make tough choices to ensure their survival in the coming era. Electric vehicles are also doing great despite many carmakers working on synthetic fuels and alternative means of propulsion. Combining an SUV/crossover body style with an electric powertrain seems to be the best bet for a car company…

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