Welcome

It’s the first official working week of the New Year - hopefully you haven’t cracked on your “75 Hard” yet. We’ve decided isn’t in our nature to skip the cheese.

Don’t forget to check your tow hitch whilst checking your calories, as well as these other happenings this week:

• Tesla Spotting is the Most Exciting Car News 📷

• Peak Inside Build-A-Brabus Workshop 🔧

• A Reasonable Rolls Royce? Suspicious 🤨

Industry News

Eye Spy New Tesla Model Y

Recently, sharp-eyed photographers caught a glimpse of what appears to be the 2025 Tesla Model Y undergoing testing. The vehicle was heavily camouflaged, concealing potential design updates. Speculation is rife about possible changes to its exterior and interior, as well as enhancements to its performance and range.

Tesla has a history of iterative improvements, so it's plausible that the 2025 Model Y will feature technological advancements and refined aesthetics. However, without official word from Tesla, details remain under wraps.

As the automotive world buzzes with anticipation, enthusiasts and skeptics alike are eager to see what Tesla has in store for the Model Y. Until more information emerges, the specifics of these potential upgrades remain a topic of discussion and debate.

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Other News

• Nissan to display a pretty neat student-made Nissan Z Wagen at Japanese auto show. Read More 

• Over 140,000 trailer hitch locks on recall for potential risk of detaching. Read More

Discover

A Look at the Legendary Tuner Brabus

For over 40 years, Brabus has been the name whispered in car circles when luxury isn’t enough and speed limits feel like suggestions. Think of it as a Build-A-Bear workshop—if the bears were V12-powered Mercedes with more horsepower than common sense.

But Brabus didn’t start as a giant in the tuning world. It began with a law student tweaking his own car because no one else could do it right. Fast forward to today, and they’re building record-setting SUVs, bulletproof sedans, and even hopped-up Smart cars.

Want to know how a side hustle became a global icon?

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Local Listings

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

Top Pick of the Week: 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 SP2

Price: $38,250 | Seller: Rosso Corsa
When a Ducati Panigale V4 isn’t enough to get attention at Cars & Coffee, go for the limited production “SP2” model, dripped in all black, carbon and racing pedigree. Check it out —>

Other Listings:

• 2014 Rolls Royce Ghost | $89,999 | San Diego, CA

• 1969 Lotus 62 | $Inquire | La Jolla, CA

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

What’s Happening

Thursday, January 9

• JB Moto & Co Bike Night, 6pm-9pm

Saturday, January 11

• 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, January 12

• Local Car Scene, Temecula Valley Cars & Coffee, 8am-10am

• Escondido Cars & Coffee, 8am-12pm

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

Final Thoughts

We Want to Hear From You!

Have any recommendations? We’re always looking to improve, if you have any feedback, email us at [email protected]. 

Stay tuned, and keep the spark alive!