Posts Tagged ‘AutoMatters & More’
Charging ahead with GM + new Catalyst iPhone 14 Influence case
Book Review: “CHARGING AHEAD: General Motors, Mary Barra & The Reinvention of an American Icon” by David Welch (Detroit bureau chief for Bloomberg News): This new book provides “an inside account of Mary Barra’s historic quest to transform GM into an electric carmaker,” making “EVs at a similar cost to gasoline-burning models.” “America,” and the…
Read MoreSan Diego Miata Club’s SURF ‘N’ SAFARI 2022
Participating in car club activities, including the San Diego Miata Club’s SURF ‘N’ SAFARI, is a huge benefit to driving a sports car. Some clubs are dedicated to one particular make or model of car, whereas other clubs welcome all sorts of makes and models. Some clubs gravitate mostly towards competitive motorsports events; others are…
Read MoreMCAS Miramar Air Show 2022 featuring the Blue Angels
Due to COVID, it had been three long years since the last MCAS Miramar Air Show. Judging by the huge crowds in attendance, the community was eager to see this air show again. As always, admission was free to the public. Preferred seating was available to purchase. The theme of this year’s air show was…
Read MoreD23 EXPO – What was there and why you really should go next time
Billed as “The Ultimate Disney Fan Event,” and usually celebrated every two years, D23 EXPO was completely SOLD OUT well in advance of its return, for three wonderful days, to the Anaheim Convention Center, near Disneyland — for the first time since the Pandemic derailed much of life as we had known it before. D23…
Read MoreDisney’s D23 EXPO, dental surgery & The Taco Stand
Talk about a whirlwind of activity, this month I’ve already driven 500 miles to cover a mega Disney event, endured dental surgery, and discovered a restaurant that serves delicious Mexican takeout food, after my long-time favorite Mexican restaurant shut its doors forever. D23 EXPO 2022: Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday I drove (for a total…
Read MoreCost-effective Dorman remanufactured Toyota Prius Hybrid batteries at AAPEX
Each year, the automotive aftermarket industry gathers at the trade-only SEMA Show and AAPEX in Las Vegas. There they showcase OEM and custom vehicle debuts, thousands of new products, interactive experiences, service and repair, celebrity appearances and exciting motorsports events. In 2021, AAPEX was expanded to enhance its education program by including more experiential learning…
Read MoreThe San Diego Miata Club’s “End of Summer” run, aka “The Peacock Run”
This was supposed to be another pleasant drive in the San Diego back-country with the San Diego Miata Club, as I had enjoyed many times over the years. It would be one of the few such runs I’d been on since the COVID pandemic began. A fellow club member had organized this “End of Summer”…
Read MoreSand-filled barrels save lives on the racetrack & on the street
On Saturday, February 26, at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, NASCAR race fans witnessed a spectacular, explosive crash. At the wheel of the Menards/Patriot Lighting Toyota #19 was driver Brandon Jones. Fortunately, he walked away from the wreck. The event was the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ “Production Alliance Group 300,” the first race of a…
Read MoreCar club fun in the summer
Especially in Southern California, leisure time on weekends often revolves around people and their cars. Since summer in San Diego is almost always accompanied by great weather, organizers can plan outdoor events with confidence. I belong to a particularly large, active car club called the San Diego Miata Club. We frequently drive our Miatas on…
Read MoreAt 91, Star Trek’s William Shatner is still going strong
I still remember when, as a teenager in 1966, I eagerly watched every episode of Star Trek, as the crew of the Starship Enterprise went on its mission, boldly going where no man had gone before. Now, in 2022, those crew members who are still with us are getting quite old. This past week’s news…
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