Saturday, March 28, 2026
the 21st Annual Long Beach Japanese Classic Car Show
Saturday, October 3rd,
2026
Marina Green Park,
386 East Shoreline Drive,
386 East Shoreline Drive,
Long Beach,
9:00 AM 3:00 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday announced the removal of the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) SENSOR requirement for all diesel equipment
stating that the sudden speed losses and shutdowns caused by DEF system failures unacceptably compromise safety and productivity
The new guidance, which removes DEF sensors, is anticipated to save farmers $4.4 billion a year in reairs and lost productivity and provide $13.79 billion a year in savings to Americans, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
“Failing DEF systems are not an East Coast or West Coast or Heartland issue; it is a nationwide disaster,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in a news release. “I have heard from truck drivers, farmers, and many others complaining about DEF and pleading for a fix in all 50 states I visited during my first year as EPA administrator. Americans are justified in being fed up with failing DEF system issues.
“Today, we take another step in furthering our work by removing DEF sensors,” he continued. “Farmers and truckers should not be losing billions of dollars because of repair costs or days lost on the job.”
“Failing DEF systems are not an East Coast or West Coast or Heartland issue; it is a nationwide disaster,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in a news release. “I have heard from truck drivers, farmers, and many others complaining about DEF and pleading for a fix in all 50 states I visited during my first year as EPA administrator. Americans are justified in being fed up with failing DEF system issues.
“Today, we take another step in furthering our work by removing DEF sensors,” he continued. “Farmers and truckers should not be losing billions of dollars because of repair costs or days lost on the job.”
they just remove the def quality sensor, (that puts your truck in to limp mode if the Def filter is full.) which located in the DEF tank with the level and temperature sensor.
this... really is a DeLorean. DeLorean partnered with his brother Jack to build four go-kart tracks in Michigan, and they stocked the grids with fleets of 20 HP, 3/4-size open-wheel racers. Thank you Doug!
Doug just told me about the weekly feature on BAT, the https://bringatrailer.com/editorial/weekly-weird-and-wonderful/
Friday, March 27, 2026
Thursday, March 26, 2026
the coolest thing I saw on todays walk... this So Cal original Mustang. The license plate is the same one it was given when first purchased. That's a cool thing about California yellow on black plates, they show that a car's from here, never left, and wasn't brought in from some place it rains and rusts
this was the rear license plate originally... that's weird to have had it moved to the front. But, it's the very accurate way to say what year the car is, and that it's been in So Cal it's whole existence
they didn't make 4 door Gran Torino, did they? Why the hell would they?
yes, I learned, they did wreck a solid decent looking Gran Torino by selling a 4 door version. That's stupid.
I did not realize Steven Tyler's mouth was really this big... wow. Makes you wonder if it's abnormally large, maybe a record size? Anyway, thanks to Steve for telling me about this photo collection!
Steven Tyler with his 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220S were taken by Ron Pownall at Jamaica Pond in Boston, Massachusetts in October 1975 for CREEM magazine.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a plan to install 125 speed cameras. Some are on interstates, most aren't
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
when the hybrid, all-wheel drive ZR1X lapped the 'Ring in 6:49.275, it became the fastest ever lap by an American production vehicle, as well as the fastest completed by any non-professional race car driver and the fifth-best overall.
Fast forward to today, and two Mustang GTD - one blue, one black - were turned loose at the Nürburgring.
Though official scoring and timing results aren't available, outside timing indicates that they both beat the times set by the Corvette's best.
The black Mustang GTD was clocked at 6:41.74, while the blue one came home at 6:45.71.
Though these are not official results, until official results are posted that irrefutably prove contrary, (not likely) the Ford Mustang GTD has put the Vette to shame.
https://fordauthority.com/2026/03/ford-mustang-gtd-duo-may-have-just-beaten-chevy-at-the-nurburgring-video
as strange as it seems, these two old trucks were the only interesting cool old vehicles in the area I walked in tonight... and it's a RICH neighborhood.
and under car covers, so they barely count as being seen... what is likely a Chevelle and an Elk.
seen on today's walk... lol, a tortoise on a furniture dolly! Hey, it's got wheels! LOL!
when I was walking by the tortoise was in the front yard by the sidewalk, so I stopped to shoot the breeze with the homeowner, as I was curious, do they really like strawberries.
They do. But it is also true that they like to eat anything red, or bright orange. I was remembering a book my mom had when I was about 10, Readers Digest "Animals You'll Remember"
and one of the stories was about a turtle or tortoise that loved to eat strawberries.
After a bit of chatting, about turtles, the book, etc etc, I found out that it's a backyard critter, that escapes at every single chance. And someone left the side gate open, and it headed right for the front yard full of long green grass. After a bit, the neighbor came over to help get it back as it's too heavy to carry, it seems. So, furniture dolly!
