Welcome

Congratulations, we have officially made it through “Gray May,” but schools are out and summer has begun. Best of luck to anyone working in the tourist industry. We will be anxiously waiting until the UV comes back.

Until then, enjoy:

• The return of the American V8s 💪

• Being able to call your Mustang “Eleanor” again 🎬

• A rare, green BMW M4 for sale 💚

Industry News

GM Doubles Down on V-8s with New $918m Engine Investment

GM just threw a billion-dollar wrench into the “V-8 is dead” narrative. Despite all the EV buzz, the automaker is investing $918 million to develop a brand-new sixth-gen small-block V-8—because torque, noise, and good times still matter.

The money’s being spread across plants in Michigan, Ohio, and New York to build everything from camshafts to intake manifolds. Flint gets the biggest chunk, but even Defiance, OH, is getting in on the action—with a side investment in EV parts too. Balance, right?

To support production, GM also announced an additional $888 million investment into its Tonawanda plant in New York. The funding will upgrade the facility to handle the new engine line and secure jobs tied to internal combustion engine manufacturing.

While GM maintains its long-term goal of going all-electric by 2035, this investment signals that traditional engines will continue to play a key role in its lineup for years to come—especially in trucks and SUVs where demand remains strong.

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Other News

• Court rules that Gone in 60 Second’s ‘Eleanor’ Mustang CANNOT be copywritten. A battle that’s been going on for 20 years. Read More

• The “Hellcat” is back for another year. The Dodge Durango SRT will have it’s V-8 ‘Hellcat’ variant for the 2026 model year. Read More

• Recall: Over 1 million vehicles get recalled due to Ford back-up camera issues.  Read More

• BMW shows off three new stunning concepts at the 2025 Concorso d'Eleganze Villa d'Este. Two will be coming to dealerships. Read More

Fast Lane

Quick Entertainment

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

• Watch: Jason Camisa give a history lesson and glowing review of the ZR1.

• List: Here are the quickest cars tested in 2025 by Car and Driver magazine.

• Quick Watch: Porsche teases it’s one-off hypercar endurance racer - the 963 RSP

Local Listings

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

Top Pick of the Week: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Price: $69,000 Milage: 6,000 (on engine)
Take a step back in time with this beautifully restored 1967 Chevy Camaro in green. This show winner is fit and finished by professionals and still has a classic 396 sits under the hood Contact Dealer→

Other Listings:

• 1953 Studebaker Champion | $55,000 | California Classic Cars

• 2018 BMW M4 (Java Green) | $59,500 | West Coast Exotics

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

What’s Happening

Saturday, June 7

• 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, June 8

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

• Escondido Cars & Coffee, 8am-12pm

• Left Lane & The Red Chickz Car Meet, 10:30am-12:30pm

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

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Stay tuned, and keep the spark alive!