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TikTok was officially banned this weekend… and then back online less than a day later. JDM enthusiasts are hoping that Lexus pull the same stunt and bring back their favorite suit-wearing rice burner.

Fortunately for us, that means it’s not too late for us to create that TikTok account and become influencers. Until we figure out how to do that, here’s what we have for you this week:

• Farewell to Yet Another V8 👋🏻

• Canadian EV Funds Run Short 🏃

• A Rare Italian Motorcycle for Sale 🏍️

Industry News

Lexus RC F Added to List of V8s to Be Leaving Us

The world is changing in this new automotive era, and Acura has followed the trend of many other manufacturers by announcing that its latest EV will tarnish the name of a nostalgic sports car — the RSX.

To further disappoint JDM fans, Lexus confirmed this week that the RC coupes will be discontinued after this year. This includes the beloved ‘luxury’ V8 coupe, the RC F.

It has been a tough few years for V8 enthusiasts. With the Camaro and both Dodge muscle cars now gone, only the Mustang and the CTS-V remain as the last rear-wheel-drive, manual transmission cars with V8 engines. If you can settle for paddle shifters, your options broaden to the Corvette, , an M8, AMG models (including Aston Martin), or you can wait for Lexus’ highly anticipated successor to the LFA.

The Lexus LFR is expected to debut this year, though it won’t hit showrooms until 2026.

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Other News

• Here’s a list of all the EV’s that can save you $7,500 with the Federal Tax Credit (not you, Canadians). Read More

• Kia’s plans to join the Tesla Supercharger network delayed due to “technical issues.”  Read More

• If you didn’t know, the Tesla Cybertruck is banned in the UK. This owner found out the hard way. Read More

Featured Story

Canada Halts EV Rebate Program - Backpedals on Mandates

Canada announced this week that it needs to put a sudden end to it’s federal rebate program, which had been expected to run until the end of March. Transport Canada claim it’s Incentives for Zero Emissions Vehicles (iZEV) program has run out of money.

The $5,000 that was previously footed by the program is now being offered up by automakers Ford, GM, Hyundai and Nissan. This adds to the stress caused by EVs to both the government and companies.

The Canadian government currently mandates that electric vehicle adoption be at 20%, a bold 60% by 2030 and full adoption by 2035. However, only 11.7% of the market has taken on the charge. After recent developments, the president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers stated, “the federal government’s mandated ZEV sales targets are increasingly unrealistic and must end.”

How does this bode for the future of the U.S. market?

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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: 2021 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG

Price: $157,995 | Seller: O’Gara Coach San Diego
Whoever spec’d this G-wagen did it perfectly. The price is steep, but for an olive green exterior, saddle brown interior and 36k miles - it’s worth a look. Contact Seller →

Other Listings:

• 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | $175,000 | Rancho Coast Motorsports

• 2023 MV Agusta Superveloce S | $27,998 | GP Motorcylces

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

What’s Happening

Saturday, January 25

• Bonita Cars & Coffee, 6am-9am

• Carlsbad Cars & Coffee, 7am-9am

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

• Throtl + WD40, Cars & Coffee, 8am-11am

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

• South OC Cars & Coffee, 9am-11am

Sunday, January 26

• Escondido Cars & Coffee, 8am-12pm

• Porsche Club of America, Cars & Conversations, 8am-10am

• Analog & Grit, Cars & Coffee, 9am-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!