Welcome

Here’s your reminder that tomorrow is April Fools Day. Start plotting your prank now - or at least be on the lookout tomorrow. 👀

Until then, here’s a few treats for you in today’s issue.

• Dodge brings back the V8 Charger? ⚡

• Ferrari GTO buried in LA front yard 🏡

• Modern Miami Vice spec Ferrari🗞️

Industry News

’Leno’s Law’: A Win for Classic Car Fans

Jay Leno isn’t just cracking jokes—he’s helping crack down on California’s strict smog laws for classic cars. Senate Bill 712 (aka Leno’s Law) could bring back the rolling 35-year smog exemption, meaning anything from 1989 and older would be free from emissions testing.

Right now, only pre-1975 cars get a pass. This bill would change that, saving classic car owners from a $1,000 smog fee and a bureaucratic headache.

Of course, environmental groups worry about pollution, but enthusiasts argue that classic cars make up a tiny fraction of vehicles on the road.

The bill has bipartisan support and heads to the Senate Transportation Committee next. If it passes, it’ll cruise through more legislative hoops before landing on Governor Newsom’s desk.

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Other News

• BMWs new retro adventure bike, the 2026 BMW R12 G/S is a testament to the original - and it looks rad. Read More

• Karma Automotive, a company that we often forget, released a new sports car, dubbed the Karma Amaris.  Read More

• Things aren’t perfect at Nissan, but they have a plan - introducing 10 new and refreshed models. Read More

• Rumor: Dodge is going to put a Hemi V-8 in the Charger again. Read More

Fast Lane

Quick Entertainment

Take a break to enjoy these interesting clips from this past week:

• Watch: Honda hang three Passport’s in the air with a 140-ft crane.

• List: All the Electric Vehicles available to buy in the near future.

• Discover: This Ferrari GTO discovered buried underground in LA.

Local Listings

Because who doesn’t like looking at cars they shouldn’t (or can’t) buy.

Top Pick of the Week: 2024 Lotus Emira First Edition

Price: $101,812 Milage: 424
If you grew tired of waiting for your order and canceled delivery - here’s your chance. A manual Lotus Emira First Edition in signature Seneca Blue is peak sports car, and at a good price. Contact Dealer→

Other Listings:

• 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB | $229,888 | Redline European

• 2023 Land Rover Defender 90 | $69,995 | O’Gara Coach SD

Got a cool car for sale? Email us at [email protected] to get listed.

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What’s Happening

Saturday, April 5

• Bonita Cars & Coffee, 6am-9am

• Carlsbad Cars & Coffee, 7am-9am

• Point Loma Cars & Coffee, 7:30am-10am

• Rancho Santa Fe Cars & Coffee, 8am-12pm

• South OC Cars & Coffee, 9am-11am

Sunday, April 6

• Sunday Funday Cars & Coffee, 7:30am-10am

• Escondido Cars & Coffee, 8am-12pm

Have an event coming up? Let us know at [email protected] to be featured!

Final Thoughts

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Stay tuned, and keep the spark alive!