EV Rider reviewer Dan Scanlan takes a test drive in a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss, an all-electric pickup truck that is slick, fairly compact (for a full-size truck), and full of smart stuff and very good range. Plus, it lives on GM’s Ultium platform, designed for EV specifically, and ours had the Max Range battery..
This is a good-looking pickup that’s also smaller than a gas Silverado – 12 inches less wheelbase, and 7 less in length. It’s aerodynamically sleek, quiet on the highway, and gets a decent-size frunk, tightly-mounted running boards, and a 2-inch factory lift kit for a decent 10 inches of ground clearance.
Inside, a wide set of digital screens with configurable gauges displays in front, and a multi-media navigation/audio/climate control screen that also shows more. It seats five adults just fine, and even has a pop-out rear window and flip-down midgate to haul longer stuff in a 57.3-cu-ft) cargo bed with retractable cover.
It’s a truck – it can tow up to 12,500 pounds of trailer and still keep decent range – GM estimates up to 478 miles on a full charge from a massive 205 kWh battery pack, and we had 450 miles when we got it at 93% charge. Quick too – 5 to 80 percent charge in under 50 minutes on a DC fast charger. Oh yes – it’s got rear-wheel-steer, and it crab walks as you see below- rear wheels turn a bit in tandem with fronts.
So read lots more about this – 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Is The Real Trail Boss – and see more interior and exterior images by EV Rider reviewer Dan Scanlan.And check out lots more views of EV, PHEV and ICE vehicles at EV Rider.
The next Caffeine & Octane Jacksonville, set for 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. C&O Jacksonville will celebrate Autobahn Legends in the Feature Area on May 9, and invite club representation from Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW, Porsche, Mini and more! Gentle reminders – All vehicles parked in the Central Lot Features area must remain in place until the show concludes. If you cannot stay until then, please park in the exhibit lot. And please listen to C&O volunteer staff.
And heads-up:
The 11th annual San Jose Car & Truck Show has been rescheduled to 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 6, at Dupont Station Shopping Center, 6271 St. Augustine Road. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle – Visit firstcoastcarculture.com for information, and click here to register.
Past events:
Cruisin’ Classics Cruise-in: Last Sunday at the Elks Lodge off Beach Boulevard:
And Happy Birthday Diana Brewer, owner of the lovely classic GMC Pa2unia pickup – celebrated with a mini-car show and a special cake.
Upcoming events:
May Day Motorfest: 4 to 8 p.,. Friday at Take Away Buffet at 1805 E. West Parkway in Fleming Island. Free for spectators and show vehicles.
16th annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at Moosehaven at 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Free for spectators and $25 for day-of-show show vehicles.
Sixth annual Jax Anchor Fest Car Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, at the USS Orleck Naval Museum at 610 East Bay St. Free to spectators and $25 per show vehicle. https://fhnsa.org/
An Evening With Brumos: 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 15, at The Brumos Collection at 5159 San Pablo Road S. The museum’s collection of classic cars, racing machines and memorabilia, plus Buster,” its rare 1968 Mercedes-Benz bus redesigned to haul race cars in the 1970s and 80s, will be on display. Tickets are $59 per person, or $99 per couple, and include a complimentary beer or wine, soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
PT Cruiser 25th Anniversary Show: Birthday party at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., followed by a PT Cruiser Show at 10:30 a.m. at The Brumos Collection at 5159 San Pablo Road S. Check the link for more information.
Brunch on the Beach Cruise-in: noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at the Oasis Restaurant at 4000 Florida A1A S., presented by the St. Augustine Cruisers Car Club
Veterans Car Show: Saturday, May 20, at the American Legion Lakeshore Post 137, with VFW Post 7909, at 5443 San Juan Ave. Free for spectators – all show vehicles must be pre-1987. No time listed – TBA.
Memorial Day Rod Run 4 Kidz: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, at Callahan Methodist Church at 449648 U.S. 301. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle, proceeds to benefit The Barnabas Families in Transition and Gear Up for Graduation programs.
King of the South Car Show: 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Show vehicle registration is $70 for Super VIP, to $30 General Admission. Car limbo competition is at 4:30 p.m.; exhaust competition is 5 p.m.; burnout competitions at 6 p.m.
Gumball 3000 comes to Amelia Island: 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 5, along Centre Street in historic Fernandina Beach. One hundred supercars are making a 3,000-mile trip from Miami to Mexico City, stopping off to show off for free during the 27th running of the event. Alongside the action on Centre Street, the Gumball 3000 Foundation will bring the spirit of the rally to Main Beach Skatepark, hosting a special project in collaboration with the Skatepark Project .
Don McCoin Memorial Car Show: 11 am. to 3 p.m. on Sunday June 14, at Burnett Park, 3740 Burnett Park Road. Free for spectators and $15 per show entrant, proceeds from registration and concession stand tips will be donated to the McCoin family.
Photo by Chris Conover
Don was an avid car guy who often drove his personally-restored yellow 1957 BMW Isetta, with a tiny 300-cc engine making 13 horsepower, to shows. He was also a veteran auto race and BMW Club member and driving instructor. He passed away in early April.
: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, at the West Nassau Museum of History at 45383 Dixie Ave. in Callahan. Spectators are free, and show vehicle registration is $20.
Northeast Florida Rod Run/Car Show/Swap meet: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Northeast Florida Fairground at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Free for spectators and $20 day of show for display vehicles.
Rocketman Rally and Show: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Trout Creek Memorial Park, 6550 Florida 13 N. Spectators are free, show vehicle registration is $15, register on Eventbrite.
First Coast Car Council’s Cruisin’ to the Creek Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Trout Creek Memorial Park at 6550 Florida 13 in Northwest St. Johns County. Free for spectators and $30 registration for show vehicles day of show. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.
Fall Classic Pontiac-Oakland-GMC Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Free to spectators and $30 per show vehicle day of show.
Ponte Vedra Auto Show: 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, at 245 Nocatee Center in Ponte Vedra Beach. More details soon.
Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
** New cruise-in: 6 to 9 p.m. every first Monday of each month at the BRIX, 300 2nd St., in Jacksonville Beach – sponsored by the Cadillac Kings.
**New cruise-in – PJ’s Cars and Coffee: 7 to 9 a.m. every first Sunday of the month at 3470 Royal Pines Drive in Middleburg
** B.C.O.D. (Bold City Oil Drippers) Mid-Month Cruise: 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at Myrtle Avenue Brewing, 633 Myrtle Ave. N.
**Alert – Cruise Fruit Cove: Returns at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and same time every third Saturday of the month at the new SAUCY at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns – same site, new name.
Morning Motor Social: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of each month, at Park Place at Nocatee, 100 Palmetto Park Place in Ponte Vedra – free for spectators and show vehicles. Pre-register at morningmotorsocial.com.
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s cruise-in: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on each first Saturday of the month at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 9720 Deer Lake Court off Southside Boulevard.
UB Coffee & Cars: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. every Sunday at the Urban Bean Coffeehouse Café at 2023 Park Ave. in Orange Park – sponsored by Classic Motorworks.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike Meet: noon to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at 10749 N. Main St.
Rides and Brews: 8 to 10 a.m. each first Saturday of each month at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. – held for car clubs and vehicles, organized by vehicle style,by the North Florida Type R/Type S community.
Mod Talk Tuesdays: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant at 10915 Baymeadows Road. For car, truck and bike enthusiasts.
Cruise-in at the Creek: 9 a.m. to noon every fifth Saturday at Trout Creek Park, 6550 Florida 13 N.
New – Fernandina Beach Car Meet: 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at Famous Quick Lube, 1707 8th St. Fernandina Beach.
Jeeps and Java: 9 to 11 a.m. each third Sunday of the month at Rummies and Yummies bakery and coffee bar at 1580 Wells Road – a free cruise-in for Jeep owners.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike meet: Free cruise-in from noon to 5 p.m. each 1st and 3rd Saturday at the shopping center at 3000 Dunn Ave.
Orange Blossom Breakfast Show: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., presented by Beaches Classic Cruisers and Carl Bush.
Beaches Classic Cruisers new event: Second Sunday Coffee and Carburetors, 10 a.m. Sunday Nov. 9, at the Hotel Palms at 28 Sherry Drive in Atlantic Beach.
Amelia Cruizers: 3 to 6 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month, meeting at Townies Pizza, 819 T.J. Courson Road.
Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise: 4 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Latham Plaza, 143 2nd St. N. in Jacksonville Beach. This is a City of Jacksonville Beach sponsored event, but November’s is the last cruise of the year because Deck the Chairs takes over Latham Plaza through December.
Cruisin’ Classics Cruise-in: 1 to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month on the back lawn of the Elks Lodge at 1855 West Road, off Beach Boulevard – Hamburgers and more on sale.
Wings & Wheels Cruise-in: 2 to 6 pm. each first Saturday at Dicks Wings & Grill at 6055 Youngerman Circle.
Rides and Coffee: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every fourth Sunday at Detail Garage, 9390 Arlington Expressway.
First Coast Car Council: All cruise-ins postponed.
Callahan Cruisers: 4 to 7 p.m. every second Saturday at Hardee’s at 542309 U.S. 1 in Callahan.
***NEW SITE**Kingsland Cars & Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every first Saturday, with expanded parking now at Tasty’s at 1607 Georgia 40 in Kingsland.
Yulee Cars and Coffee: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Sunday at the Sonic Drive-In at 463939 Florida 200 in Yulee.
Brunch with Cars: noon to 3 p.m. every third Sunday at Pink Salt Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1567 University Blvd. W.
Cars and Gars: noon to 5 p.m. every 1st and third Saturday at Allusion’s restaurant and bar at 5045 Soutel Drive.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice cruise-in: noon to 3 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the business at 18111 Golden Eagle Way on Fleming Island.
Apex Auto Car Show and Cruise-in: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Apex Automotive, 9962 San Jose Blvd.
Cars, Bikes and Burgers: 7:30 to 11 p.m. every last Friday of each month at Steak ‘n Shake at 10661 San Jose Blvd.
**UPDATED** Clay County Cruzers’ events: 2 to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at Callahan’s Irish Bistro, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd. in Orange Park; 1 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Big Dawg’s at 1330 Blanding Blvd. in Orange Park; 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday at Cheers Park Avenue, 1138 Park Ave. in Orange Park; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside, 8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
**NEW LISTING – Here’s the Pharoah’s of St. John’s cruise-in and show listing for 2026:
Oakleaf Classic Car Cruise-In: 5 p.m. every fourth Friday at Trinity Oakleaf, 710 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway in Orange Park, with food truck – Clay County Cruzers.
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine events:
The regular monthly cruise-ins: St. Augustine Cruiser’s “Cruise In” from 5 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday, and Cars and Coffee from 8 to 10 a.m. every fourth Saturday. Both cruise-ins are at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Dixie Highway South in St. Augustine. And the museum is open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
New cruise-in: 6 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Mission BBQ, 8440 Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville, hosted by Modern Mustangs of Jacksonville.
New cruise-in: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the Rockin’ 50’s Eatery at 3501 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine.
Show and Tell: 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Azalea City Cruisers: Monthly cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Velchoffs Corner, 105 N. 2nd St. in Palatka.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 3 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
Wait – there’s more:
Chevrolet
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X will lead the field to the green flag for the 110th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Indiana University Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti, in celebration of IU Football’s undefeated National Championship season, has been named honorary Pace Car driver and will pace the field of 33 drivers.
“America’s hypercar will be front and center at the Indianapolis 500, and it has the speed to stay there,” Corvette Executive Chief Engineer Tony Roma said. “The ZR1X is made for the race track. This Corvette, inspired by America’s 250th anniversary, will absolutely give Coach Cignetti and the fans a thrill.”
The Corvette ZR1X delivers 1,250 hp across all four wheels, combining a 186 hp electric motor on the front axle with a 5.5L twin-turbo V8 putting 1,064 hp to the rear wheels. For Pace Car duty, the ZR1X is equipped with the Carbon Aero package, including dive planes on the front bumper, underbody aero strakes and the rear wing, which creates more than 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speed.
Chevrolet
The Corvette ZR1X is capable of zero to 60 mph in under 2 seconds – and can reach 233 mph, approaching speeds seen by race cars in the field. The Pace Car features the stars-and-stripes decals running across the car, custom painted in Arctic White from the driver side and Admiral Blue from the opposite. Inside, Santorini Blue seats are paired with red accent seat belts and red stitched floor mats for a cohesive, performance-driven interior.
The 2026 race marks the 37th time for Chevrolet to pace dating back to 1948 and the 23rd time overall, all since 1978, for America’s favorite sports car.
Lotus
The crew at Lotus Cars has recreated the iconic Lotus Type 49 at Hethel, 59 years after the historic day that Colin Chapman famously drove the Type 49 down the runway there.
Classic Team Lotus unveiled the reconstruction, which had been commissioned by George Barber the late founder of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Ala.
“Thousands of hours have gone into recreating 49R1 in every detail, from the engine to the gearbox, to the monocoque and the hundreds of bespoke parts made by hand with reference to the period design drawings held in the CTL archive,” says son Clive Chapman.
Lotus
The Type 49 realized the biggest ever year-on-year performance increase in F1 history. The first, chassis R1, went on to race in 10 Grand Prix races and scored victories with Jim Clark in the 1967 Mexican GP and Graham Hill in the 1968 Spanish GP. Following severe damage at the 1968 Monaco GP, a rebuild as chassis R9 and another accident in 1969, 49R1 was lost to history. But with original design drawings and period components, 49R1 has been recreated just as she was when Chapman drove it.
Lotus
Engineer Mike Costin, co-founder of Cosworth (which developed the Cosworth DFV engine that powered the Type 49) and Dick Scammell both attended the event at Hethel. And Clive Chapman re-enacted his father’s first drive back in 1967 and took the car for few laps of the track. The car will join its stablemates at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.
EV Rider reviewer Dan Scanlan takes a test drive in a 2026 Subaru Solterra Touring XT, a mid-cycle refreshed EV with more power, extended range and a NACS-capable charging port.
Sharing some bits with the Toyota bZ4X, the Solterra got a gloss-black mini-grill with a backlit Subaru multi-star logo flanked by stacked LED DRLs over new, inset headlights with the refresh. It’s got a cleaner look with prominent geometric flares. It’s a sleek yet angular crossover with high beltlines and a visually low roof to add sleekness.
Inside, gray and black StarTex pleather seats are crossover height for an easy slide in – and the mid-cycle refresh adds a new 14-inch Subaru Multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The squircle steering wheel has small paddles in back that adjust regenerative braking only. The redesigned 7-inch gauge display gets a higher placement with configurable display. And there’s good room for two up front, and decent head, leg and foot room in back, although they sit a bit low – decent storage space under the power rear hatch.
So read lots more about this – Subaru Solterra Gets Substantial Overhaul For 2026 – and see more interior and exterior images by EV Rider reviewer Dan Scanlan.And check out lots more views of EV, PHEV and ICE vehicles at EV Rider.
The next Caffeine & Octane Jacksonville, set for 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. C&O Jacksonville will celebrate Autobahn Legends in the Feature Area on May 9, and invite club representation from Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW, Porsche, Mini and more! Gentle reminders – All vehicles parked in the Central Lot Features area must remain in place until the show concludes. If you cannot stay until then, please park in the exhibit lot. And please listen to C&O volunteer staff.
And heads-up:
The 11th annual San Jose Car & Truck Show: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, at Dupont Station Shopping Center, 6271 St. Augustine Road. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle – Visit firstcoastcarculture.com for information, and click here to register.
11th Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, at Dupont Station Shopping Center, 6271 St. Augustine Road. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle – Visit firstcoastcarculture.com for information and registration.
16th annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9th, at Moosehaven at 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Free for spectators and $25 for day-of-show show vehicles.
An Evening With Brumos: 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 15, at The Brumos Collection at 5159 San Pablo Road S. The museum’s collection of classic cars, racing machines and memorabilia, plus Buster,” its rare 1968 Mercedes-Benz bus redesigned to haul race cars in the 1970s and 80s, will be on display. Tickets are $59 per person, or $99 per couple, and include a complimentary beer or wine, soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
PT Cruiser 25th Anniversary Show: Birthday party at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., followed by a PT Cruiser Show at 10:30 a.m. at The Brumos Collection at 5159 San Pablo Road S. Check the link for more information.
Veterans Car Show: Saturday, May 20, at the American Legion Lakeshore Post 137, with VFW Post 7909, at 5443 San Juan Ave. Free for spectators – all show vehicles must be pre-1987. No time listed – TBA.
Memorial Day Rod Run 4 Kidz: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, at Callahan Methodist Church at 449648 U.S. 301. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle, proceeds to benefit The Barnabas Families in Transition and Gear Up for Graduation programs.
King of the South Car Show: 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Show vehicle registration is $70 for Super VIP, to $30 General Admission. Car limbo competition is at 4:30 p.m.; exhaust competition is 5 p.m.; burnout competitions at 6 p.m.
Don McCoin Memorial Car Show: 11 am. to 3 p.m. on Sunday June 14, at Burnett Park, 3740 Burnett Park Road. Free for spectators and $15 per show entrant, proceeds from registration and concession stand tips will be donated to the McCoin family.
Photo by Chris Conover
Don was an avid car guy who often drove his personally-restored yellow 1957 BMW Isetta, with a tiny 300-cc engine making 13 horsepower, to shows. He was also a veteran auto race and BMW Club member and driving instructor. He passed away in early April.
Northeast Florida Rod Run/Car Show/Swap meet: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Northeast Florida Fairground at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Free for spectators and $20 day of show for display vehicles.
Rocketman Rally and Show: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Trout Creek Memorial Park, 6550 Florida 13 N. Spectators are free, show vehicle registration is $15, register on Eventbrite.
First Coast Car Council’s Cruisin’ to the Creek Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Trout Creek Memorial Park at 6550 Florida 13 in Northwest St. Johns County. Free for spectators and $30 registration for show vehicles day of show. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.
Fall Classic Pontiac-Oakland-GMC Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Free to spectators and $30 per show vehicle day of show.
Ponte Vedra Auto Show: 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, at 245 Nocatee Center in Ponte Vedra Beach. More details soon.
Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
** New cruise-in: 6 to 9 p.m. every first Monday of each month at the BRIX, 300 2nd St., in Jacksonville Beach – sponsored by the Cadillac Kings.
**New cruise-in – PJ’s Cars and Coffee: 7 to 9 a.m. every first Sunday of the month at 3470 Royal Pines Drive in Middleburg
** B.C.O.D. (Bold City Oil Drippers) Mid-Month Cruise: 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, **at Myrtle Avenue Brewing, 633 Myrtle Ave. N.
**Alert – Cruise Fruit Cove: Postponed until a new contract is signed between the Sunshine State Chevelles and Gate Petroleum. They will also postpone January’s cruise-in – more to come.
Morning Motor Social: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of each month, at Park Place at Nocatee, 100 Palmetto Park Place in Ponte Vedra – free for spectators and show vehicles. Pre-register at morningmotorsocial.com.
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s cruise-in: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on each first Saturday of the month at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 9720 Deer Lake Court off Southside Boulevard.
UB Coffee & Cars: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. every Sunday at the Urban Bean Coffeehouse Café at 2023 Park Ave. in Orange Park – sponsored by Classic Motorworks.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike Meet: noon to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at 10749 N. Main St.
Rides and Brews: 8 to 10 a.m. each first Saturday of each month at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. – held for car clubs and vehicles, organized by vehicle style,by the North Florida Type R/Type S community.
Mod Talk Tuesdays: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant at 10915 Baymeadows Road. For car, truck and bike enthusiasts.
Cruise-in at the Creek: 9 a.m. to noon every fifth Saturday at Trout Creek Park, 6550 Florida 13 N.
New – Fernandina Beach Car Meet: 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at Famous Quick Lube, 1707 8th St. Fernandina Beach.
Jeeps and Java: 9 to 11 a.m. each third Sunday of the month at Rummies and Yummies bakery and coffee bar at 1580 Wells Road – a free cruise-in for Jeep owners.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike meet: Free cruise-in from noon to 5 p.m. each 1st and 3rd Saturday at the shopping center at 3000 Dunn Ave.
Orange Blossom Breakfast Show: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., presented by Beaches Classic Cruisers and Carl Bush.
Beaches Classic Cruisers new event: Second Sunday Coffee and Carburetors, 10 a.m. Sunday Nov. 9, at the Hotel Palms at 28 Sherry Drive in Atlantic Beach.
Amelia Cruizers: 3 to 6 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month, meeting at Townies Pizza, 819 T.J. Courson Road.
Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise: 4 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Latham Plaza, 143 2nd St. N. in Jacksonville Beach. This is a City of Jacksonville Beach sponsored event, but November’s is the last cruise of the year because Deck the Chairs takes over Latham Plaza through December.
Cruisin’ Classics Cruise-in: 1 to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month on the back lawn of the Elks Lodge at 1855 West Road, off Beach Boulevard – Hamburgers and more on sale.
Wings & Wheels Cruise-in: 2 to 6 pm. each first Saturday at Dicks Wings & Grill at 6055 Youngerman Circle.
Rides and Coffee: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every fourth Sunday at Detail Garage, 9390 Arlington Expressway.
First Coast Car Council: All cruise-ins postponed.
Callahan Cruisers: 4 to 7 p.m. every second Saturday at Hardee’s at 542309 U.S. 1 in Callahan.
***NEW SITE**Kingsland Cars & Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every first Saturday, with expanded parking now at Tasty’s at 1607 Georgia 40 in Kingsland.
Yulee Cars and Coffee: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Sunday at the Sonic Drive-In at 463939 Florida 200 in Yulee.
Brunch with Cars: noon to 3 p.m. every third Sunday at Pink Salt Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1567 University Blvd. W.
Cars and Gars: noon to 5 p.m. every 1st and third Saturday at Allusion’s restaurant and bar at 5045 Soutel Drive.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice cruise-in: noon to 3 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the business at 18111 Golden Eagle Way on Fleming Island.
Apex Auto Car Show and Cruise-in: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Apex Automotive, 9962 San Jose Blvd.
Cars, Bikes and Burgers: 7:30 to 11 p.m. every last Friday of each month at Steak ‘n Shake at 10661 San Jose Blvd.
**UPDATED** Clay County Cruzers’ events: 2 to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at Callahan’s Irish Bistro, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd. in Orange Park; 1 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Big Dawg’s at 1330 Blanding Blvd. in Orange Park; 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday at Cheers Park Avenue, 1138 Park Ave. in Orange Park; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside, 8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
**NEW LISTING – Here’s the Pharoah’s of St. John’s cruise-in and show listing for 2026:
Oakleaf Classic Car Cruise-In: 5 p.m. every fourth Friday at Trinity Oakleaf, 710 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway in Orange Park, with food truck – Clay County Cruzers.
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine events:
The regular monthly cruise-ins: St. Augustine Cruiser’s “Cruise In” from 5 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday, and Cars and Coffee from 8 to 10 a.m. every fourth Saturday. Both cruise-ins are at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Dixie Highway South in St. Augustine. And the museum is open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
New cruise-in: 6 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Mission BBQ, 8440 Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville, hosted by Modern Mustangs of Jacksonville.
New cruise-in: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the Rockin’ 50’s Eatery at 3501 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine.
Show and Tell: 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Azalea City Cruisers: Monthly cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Velchoffs Corner, 105 N. 2nd St. in Palatka.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 3 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
Wait – there’s more:
RM Sotheby’s
Wet Nellie, the 007 Lotus Esprit Submarine Car from 1977’s “The Spy Who Loved Me,” sold for about $1 million at the R.M. Sotheby’s auction recently in Monaco. The Esprit it is based on was Giorgetto Giugiaro’s Italdesign concept car in 1972, launched as a production car in October 1975 at the Paris Auto Show. Bond film producer Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli loved the look, and wanted it in his next 007 adventure. So a deal was struck, and Lotus delivered two production vehicles, plus seven more body shells, one sealed all around for underwater scenes and converted into a submarine.
RM Sotheby’s The specially prepared body shell was shipped to Perry Oceanographics in Riviera Beach, says RM Sotheby’s, and re-envisioned as a “wet” submarine (piloted by a scuba-wearing driver). It has four propellers, with articulated fins operated by its driver – and pop-up torpedo launches in the nose. Cost – over $100,000 back then, RM Sotheby’s says.
BMW
The 2027 BMW 7 Series was unveiled in New York City’s Grand Central Station, showing off the seventh generation flagship sedan and the first luxury model with technologies from the Neue Klasse. The 2027 7 Series debuts with four variants: all-electric i7 50 xDrive and i7 60 xDrive, and combustion-powered 740 and 740 xDrive. A plug-in hybrid 750e xDrive follows in early 2027, and later, a V8-powered M Performance model. Global production begins July 2026 at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Lower Bavaria.
BMW The new 7 Series represents the most extensive model update ever undertaken by BMW. The front end centers around the updated illuminated BMW kidney grille, the new two-section headlights and the newly designed BMW badge. The horizontal, minimalist light signature of the daytime driving light icons – crystal headlights can be specified as an option – and the eye-catching kidney grille treatment do most to etch the car’s appearance into the memory.
BMW The BMW Panoramic Vision instrument panel – with a projection surface extending across the full width of the windscreen – incorporates the driver’s gauge display straight ahead, and more info displays along its length. It joins a new central navigation/info/media display, and a front-passenger display, with a new multifunction steering wheel. Two i7 models will be introduced at launch.
The BMW i7 60 xDrive produces a combined maximum output of 536 hp and maximum system torque of 549 lb-ft. – 60 mph in about 4.6 seconds. The new BMW i7 50 xDrive, a maximum system output of 449 hp, and overall torque of 487 lb-ft. – 60 mph coming in about 5.3 seconds.
The i7 50 xDrive carries a base MSRP of $106,200, while the i7 60 xDrive starts at $124,700 (plus $1,550 destination and handling for each).
EV Rider reviewer Dan Scanlan takes a test drive in a 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness, a brand new and slightly more macho trim level for this well-known all-wheel-drive model.
This is the sixth-generation Forester, the “most rugged” yet, Subaru says, with a higher 9.3 inches of ground clearance, a similar bold black grill remains, and a bit more angular sculpting – with more copper accents. There’s a serious skid plate up front, angular black fender flare accents all-round, and 17-inch Yokohama Geolander A/T rubber.
Inside, that added height means it’s easy to slide into the Forester Wilderness’ dark gray buckets seats, embossed “Subaru Wilderness” logos on head restraints. Small plastic paddle shifters in back work eight simulated gears on the CVT, with a big 11.6-inch center touchscreen as part of a higher-mounted dashboard for increased space.
You can select Snow/Dirt or Deep Snow/Mud drive modes – on the screen – which can also display a nose camera video of what you are driving over, or all-wheel-drive status, roll and dive angle and steering articulation, with climate controls still active below. It’s frisky enough on-road, and able to comfortably go gently off-road .
So read lots more about this – 2026 Subaru Forester Ups Its Game With Wilderness Trim – and see more interior and exterior images by EV Rider reviewer Dan Scanlan.And check out lots more views of EV, PHEV and ICE vehicles at EV Rider.
The next Caffeine & Octane Jacksonville, set for 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. — Gentle reminders – All vehicles parked in the Central Lot Features area must remain in place until the show concludes. If you cannot stay until then, please park in the exhibit lot. And please listen to C&O volunteer staff.
And heads-up:
The 11th annual San Jose Car & Truck Show: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 2, at Dupont Station Shopping Center, 6271 St. Augustine Road. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle – Visit firstcoastcarculture.com for information, and click here to register.
Past events:
First Coast Car Council’s 40th Birthday Party Car and Truck Show: Last Saturday, at K1 Speed on Executive Park Court – proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.
Jax Speed Shop Spring Car Show: Last Saturday, at the shop at 48 Lee Road.
Upcoming events:
Nease High School NJROTC Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at the school at 10478 Ray Road in Ponte Vedra. An official Morning Motor Social event, the event is free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle.
Home Runs and Hot Rods: 10 a.m. on Saturday, at Thomas Jefferson Park at 361 Bulls Bay Highway in Jacksonville. Spectator admission is free, and vehicle registration is $25 per – donations help the Marietta Bulls Bay Athletic Association’s baseball programs.
Clay County Touch A Truck: Set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at the Clay County Fairgrounds at 2463 Florida 16
in Green Cove Springs. The county holds a special 10 a.m. ceremony with a focus on the country’s 250th anniversary. The event starts with a quiet time for attendees sensitive to loud noises, then noon to 2 p.m. trucks will fire up engines and sirens. Free for spectators, with display vehicles from local fire, police, public safety and government operators
11th Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 2, at Dupont Station Shopping Center, 6271 St. Augustine Road. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle – Visit firstcoastcarculture.com for information and registration.
16th annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9th, at Moosehaven at 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Free for spectators and $25 for day-of-show show vehicles.
PT Cruiser 25th Anniversary Show: Birthday party at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., followed by a PT Cruiser Show at 10:30 a.m. at The Brumos Collection at 5159 San Pablo Road S. Check the link for more information.
Veterans Car Show: Saturday, May 20, at the American Legion Lakeshore Post 137, with VFW Post 7909, at 5443 San Juan Ave. Free for spectators – all show vehicles must be pre-1987. No time listed – TBA.
Memorial Day Rod Run: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, at 449648 U.S. 301 in Callahan. Free for spectators and $20 for show vehicles.
King of the South Car Show: 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Show vehicle registration is $70 for Super VIP, to $30 General Admission. Car limbo competition is at 4:30 p.m.; exhaust competition is 5 p.m.; burnout competitions at 6 p.m.
Don McCoin Memorial Car Show: 11 am. to 3 p.m. on Sunday June 14, at Burnett Park, 3740 Burnett Park Road. Free for spectators and $15 per show entrant, proceeds from registration and concession stand tips will be donated to the McCoin family.
Photo by Chris Conover
Don was an avid car guy who often drove his personally-restored yellow 1957 BMW Isetta, with a tiny 300-cc engine making 13 horsepower, to shows. He was also a veteran auto race and BMW Club member and driving instructor. He passed away in early April.
Northeast Florida Rod Run/Car Show/Swap meet: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Northeast Florida Fairground at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Free for spectators and $20 day of show for display vehicles.
Rocketman Rally and Show: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Trout Creek Memorial Park, 6550 Florida 13 N. Spectators are free, show vehicle registration is $15, register on Eventbrite.
First Coast Car Council’s Cruisin’ to the Creek Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Trout Creek Memorial Park at 6550 Florida 13 in Northwest St. Johns County. Free for spectators and $30 registration for show vehicles day of show. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.
Fall Classic Pontiac-Oakland-GMC Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Free to spectators and $30 per show vehicle day of show.
Ponte Vedra Auto Show: 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, at 245 Nocatee Center in Ponte Vedra Beach. More details soon.
Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
** New cruise-in: 6 to 9 p.m. every first Monday of each month at the BRIX, 300 2nd St., in Jacksonville Beach – sponsored by the Cadillac Kings.
**New cruise-in – PJ’s Cars and Coffee: 7 to 9 a.m. every first Sunday of the month at 3470 Royal Pines Drive in Middleburg
** B.C.O.D. (Bold City Oil Drippers) Mid-Month Cruise: 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, **at Myrtle Avenue Brewing, 633 Myrtle Ave. N.
**Alert – Cruise Fruit Cove: Postponed until a new contract is signed between the Sunshine State Chevelles and Gate Petroleum. They will also postpone January’s cruise-in – more to come.
Morning Motor Social: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of each month, at Park Place at Nocatee, 100 Palmetto Park Place in Ponte Vedra – free for spectators and show vehicles. Pre-register at morningmotorsocial.com.
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s cruise-in: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on each first Saturday of the month at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 9720 Deer Lake Court off Southside Boulevard.
UB Coffee & Cars: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. every Sunday at the Urban Bean Coffeehouse Café at 2023 Park Ave. in Orange Park – sponsored by Classic Motorworks.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike Meet: noon to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at 10749 N. Main St.
Rides and Brews: 8 to 10 a.m. each first Saturday of each month at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. – held for car clubs and vehicles, organized by vehicle style,by the North Florida Type R/Type S community.
Mod Talk Tuesdays: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant at 10915 Baymeadows Road. For car, truck and bike enthusiasts.
Cruise-in at the Creek: 9 a.m. to noon every fifth Saturday at Trout Creek Park, 6550 Florida 13 N.
New – Fernandina Beach Car Meet: 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at Famous Quick Lube, 1707 8th St. Fernandina Beach.
Jeeps and Java: 9 to 11 a.m. each third Sunday of the month at Rummies and Yummies bakery and coffee bar at 1580 Wells Road – a free cruise-in for Jeep owners.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike meet: Free cruise-in from noon to 5 p.m. each 1st and 3rd Saturday at the shopping center at 3000 Dunn Ave.
Orange Blossom Breakfast Show: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., presented by Beaches Classic Cruisers and Carl Bush.
Beaches Classic Cruisers new event: Second Sunday Coffee and Carburetors, 10 a.m. Sunday Nov. 9, at the Hotel Palms at 28 Sherry Drive in Atlantic Beach.
Amelia Cruizers: 3 to 6 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month, meeting at Townies Pizza, 819 T.J. Courson Road.
Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise: 4 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Latham Plaza, 143 2nd St. N. in Jacksonville Beach. This is a City of Jacksonville Beach sponsored event, but November’s is the last cruise of the year because Deck the Chairs takes over Latham Plaza through December.
Cruisin’ Classics Cruise-in: 1 to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month on the back lawn of the Elks Lodge at 1855 West Road, off Beach Boulevard – Hamburgers and more on sale.
Wings & Wheels Cruise-in: 2 to 6 pm. each first Saturday at Dicks Wings & Grill at 6055 Youngerman Circle.
Rides and Coffee: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every fourth Sunday at Detail Garage, 9390 Arlington Expressway.
First Coast Car Council: All cruise-ins postponed.
Callahan Cruisers: 4 to 7 p.m. every second Saturday at Hardee’s at 542309 U.S. 1 in Callahan.
***NEW SITE**Kingsland Cars & Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every first Saturday, with expanded parking now at Tasty’s at 1607 Georgia 40 in Kingsland.
Yulee Cars and Coffee: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Sunday at the Sonic Drive-In at 463939 Florida 200 in Yulee.
Brunch with Cars: noon to 3 p.m. every third Sunday at Pink Salt Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1567 University Blvd. W.
Cars and Gars: noon to 5 p.m. every 1st and third Saturday at Allusion’s restaurant and bar at 5045 Soutel Drive.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice cruise-in: noon to 3 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the business at 18111 Golden Eagle Way on Fleming Island.
Apex Auto Car Show and Cruise-in: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Apex Automotive, 9962 San Jose Blvd.
Cars, Bikes and Burgers: 7:30 to 11 p.m. every last Friday of each month at Steak ‘n Shake at 10661 San Jose Blvd.
**UPDATED** Clay County Cruzers’ events: 2 to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at Callahan’s Irish Bistro, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd. in Orange Park; 1 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Big Dawg’s at 1330 Blanding Blvd. in Orange Park; 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday at Cheers Park Avenue, 1138 Park Ave. in Orange Park; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside, 8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
**NEW LISTING – Here’s the Pharoah’s of St. John’s cruise-in and show listing for 2026:
Oakleaf Classic Car Cruise-In: 5 p.m. every fourth Friday at Trinity Oakleaf, 710 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway in Orange Park, with food truck – Clay County Cruzers.
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine events:
The regular monthly cruise-ins: St. Augustine Cruiser’s “Cruise In” from 5 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday, and Cars and Coffee from 8 to 10 a.m. every fourth Saturday. Both cruise-ins are at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Dixie Highway South in St. Augustine. And the museum is open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
New cruise-in: 6 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Mission BBQ, 8440 Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville, hosted by Modern Mustangs of Jacksonville.
New cruise-in: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the Rockin’ 50’s Eatery at 3501 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine.
Show and Tell: 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Azalea City Cruisers: Monthly cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Velchoffs Corner, 105 N. 2nd St. in Palatka.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 3 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
Wait – there’s more:
Go as fast as possible without spending more than $2000? Impossible?
Grassroots Motorsports Gainesville Raceway once again hosted last weekend’s Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge presented by Tire Rack. That is where teams race their $2,000 or less creations in autocross, and the track’s quarter-mile dragstrip. Oh yes – they have to impress judges during a concours-style show.
The overall winner, seen above, may look like a VW Beetle. But Derek Penner brought an improved version of an already-wild Mazda Miata with a Fahrvergnugen skin – it won the top trophy and a $1,000 gift card from Tire Rack. Overall results:
1st Overall – Biggest trophy and a $1000 Tire Rack gift card: Derek Penner, 1970 Volkswagen Beetle
2nd Overall – Bigger trophy and a $500 Tire Rack gift card: Wreck Racing, 1986 Dodge Conquest TSi
3rd Overall – Big trophy and $250 Tire Rack gift card: Jonathan Whitaker, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
GTN$ Winner – Trophy and a $250 Grassroots Motorsports Store gift card: Colin Sorensen, 2004 Mazda RX-8
GTW$ Winner – Trophy and a $250 Grassroots Motorsports Store gift card: Rob Rabenstein, 2004 Mazda RX-8
GTU$ Winner – Trophy and a $250 Grassroots Motorsports Store gift card: Derek Penner, 1970 Volkswagen Beetle
The next Caffeine & Octane Jacksonville, set for 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. celebrating “Autobahn Legends” in the Feature Area thanks to our sponsor, Tom Bush Family of Dealerships.
Gentle reminders – All vehicles parked in the Central Lot Features area must remain in place until the show concludes. If you cannot stay until then, please park in the exhibit lot. And please listen to C&O volunteer staff.
And heads-up:
The 11th annual San Jose Car & Truck Show: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 2, at Dupont Station Shopping Center, 6271 St. Augustine Road. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle – Visit firstcoastcarculture.com for information, and click here to register.
Upcoming events:
First Coast Car Council’s 40th Birthday Party Car and Truck Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, at K1 Speed at 6601 Executive Park Court. Free for spectators and $30 registration for show vehicles day of show. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.
The Sunshine Daydream Buggy Event. Volkswagen event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Kraft Athletic Club, 961023 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach. Proceeds are for the Nassau Human Society.
Sacred Heart Spring Carnival Car Show: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, at the church at 5752 Blanding Blvd. Free for spectators, and $25 per show vehicle – includes one lunch.
Middleburg Spring Festival and Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at2102 Palmetto St. Spectators are free, and show vehicles $20, proceeds donated to charity – held by the Clay County Cruzers.
Melrose BBQ Brawl and Classic Car Crawl: 10 a/m/ to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Heritage Park, 201 Florida 26 in Melrose. Free car show admission and $20 per show vehicle.
Jax Speed Shop Spring Car Show: 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, at the shop at 48 Lee Road. Free for spectators and show vehicles, with live music.
Katelyn’s Ride for Autism: A Golf Cart Poker Run based in Hilliard, which promotes autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion across Northeast Florida. All proceeds benefit The Arc Nassau. Carts line up at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Conner Road in Hilliard – $75 per golf cart. Then at 2 p.m., there’s a car show, admission free for show vehicles and spectators – donations welcome.
Nease High School NJROTC Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the school at 10478 Ray Road in Ponte Vedra. An official Morning Motor Social event, the event is free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle.
Home Runs and Hot Rods: 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, at Thomas Jefferson Park at 361 Bulls Bay Highway in Jacksonville. Spectator admission is free, and vehicle registration is $25 per – donations help the Marietta Bulls Bay Athletic Association’s baseball programs.
Clay County Touch A Truck: Set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Clay County Fairgrounds at 2463 Florida 16
in Green Cove Springs. The county holds a special 10 a.m. ceremony with a focus on the country’s 250th anniversary. The event starts with a quiet time for attendees sensitive to loud noises, then noon to 2 p.m. trucks will fire up engines and sirens. Free for spectators, with display vehicles from local fire, police, public safety and government operators
11th Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 2, at Dupont Station Shopping Center, 6271 St. Augustine Road. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle – Visit firstcoastcarculture.com for information and registration.
16th annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9th, at Moosehaven at 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Free for spectators and $25 for day-of-show show vehicles.
PT Cruiser 25th Anniversary Show: Birthday party at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., followed by a PT Cruiser Show at 10:30 a.m. at The Brumos Collection at 5159 San Pablo Road S. Check the link for more information.
Veterans Car Show: Saturday, May 20, at the American Legion Lakeshore Post 137, with VFW Post 7909, at 5443 San Juan Ave. Free for spectators – all show vehicles must be pre-1987. No time listed – TBA.
Memorial Day Rod Run: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, at 449648 U.S. 301 in Callahan. Free for spectators and $20 for show vehicles.
King of the South Car Show: 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Show vehicle registration is $70 for Super VIP, to $30 General Admission. Car limbo competition is at 4:30 p.m.; exhaust competition is 5 p.m.; burnout competitions at 6 p.m.
Northeast Florida Rod Run/Car Show/Swap meet: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Northeast Florida Fairground at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Free for spectators and $20 day of show for display vehicles.
Rocketman Rally and Show: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Trout Creek Memorial Park, 6550 Florida 13 N. Spectators are free, show vehicle registration is $15, register on Eventbrite.
First Coast Car Council’s Cruisin’ to the Creek Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Trout Creek Memorial Park at 6550 Florida 13 in Northwest St. Johns County. Free for spectators and $30 registration for show vehicles day of show. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.
Fall Classic Pontiac-Oakland-GMC Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Free to spectators and $30 per show vehicle day of show.
Ponte Vedra Auto Show: 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, at 245 Nocatee Center in Ponte Vedra Beach. More details soon.
Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
** New cruise-in: 6 to 9 p.m. every first Monday of each month at the BRIX, 300 2nd St., in Jacksonville Beach – sponsored by the Cadillac Kings.
**New cruise-in – PJ’s Cars and Coffee: 7 to 9 a.m. every first Sunday of the month at 3470 Royal Pines Drive in Middleburg
** B.C.O.D. (Bold City Oil Drippers) Mid-Month Cruise: 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, **at Myrtle Avenue Brewing, 633 Myrtle Ave. N.
**Alert – Cruise Fruit Cove: Postponed until a new contract is signed between the Sunshine State Chevelles and Gate Petroleum. They will also postpone January’s cruise-in – more to come.
Morning Motor Social: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of each month, at Park Place at Nocatee, 100 Palmetto Park Place in Ponte Vedra – free for spectators and show vehicles. Pre-register at morningmotorsocial.com.
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s cruise-in: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on each first Saturday of the month at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 9720 Deer Lake Court off Southside Boulevard.
UB Coffee & Cars: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. every Sunday at the Urban Bean Coffeehouse Café at 2023 Park Ave. in Orange Park – sponsored by Classic Motorworks.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike Meet: noon to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at 10749 N. Main St.
Rides and Brews: 8 to 10 a.m. each first Saturday of each month at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. – held for car clubs and vehicles, organized by vehicle style,by the North Florida Type R/Type S community.
Mod Talk Tuesdays: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant at 10915 Baymeadows Road. For car, truck and bike enthusiasts.
Cruise-in at the Creek: 9 a.m. to noon every fifth Saturday at Trout Creek Park, 6550 Florida 13 N.
New – Fernandina Beach Car Meet: 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at Famous Quick Lube, 1707 8th St. Fernandina Beach.
Jeeps and Java: 9 to 11 a.m. each third Sunday of the month at Rummies and Yummies bakery and coffee bar at 1580 Wells Road – a free cruise-in for Jeep owners.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike meet: Free cruise-in from noon to 5 p.m. each 1st and 3rd Saturday at the shopping center at 3000 Dunn Ave.
Orange Blossom Breakfast Show: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., presented by Beaches Classic Cruisers and Carl Bush.
Beaches Classic Cruisers new event: Second Sunday Coffee and Carburetors, 10 a.m. Sunday Nov. 9, at the Hotel Palms at 28 Sherry Drive in Atlantic Beach.
Amelia Cruizers: 3 to 6 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month, meeting at Townies Pizza, 819 T.J. Courson Road.
Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise: 4 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Latham Plaza, 143 2nd St. N. in Jacksonville Beach. This is a City of Jacksonville Beach sponsored event, but November’s is the last cruise of the year because Deck the Chairs takes over Latham Plaza through December.
Cruisin’ Classics Cruise-in: 1 to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month on the back lawn of the Elks Lodge at 1855 West Road, off Beach Boulevard – Hamburgers and more on sale.
Wings & Wheels Cruise-in: 2 to 6 pm. each first Saturday at Dicks Wings & Grill at 6055 Youngerman Circle.
Rides and Coffee: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every fourth Sunday at Detail Garage, 9390 Arlington Expressway.
First Coast Car Council: All cruise-ins postponed.
Callahan Cruisers: 4 to 7 p.m. every second Saturday at Hardee’s at 542309 U.S. 1 in Callahan.
***NEW SITE**Kingsland Cars & Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every first Saturday, with expanded parking now at Tasty’s at 1607 Georgia 40 in Kingsland.
Yulee Cars and Coffee: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Sunday at the Sonic Drive-In at 463939 Florida 200 in Yulee.
Brunch with Cars: noon to 3 p.m. every third Sunday at Pink Salt Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1567 University Blvd. W.
Cars and Gars: noon to 5 p.m. every 1st and third Saturday at Allusion’s restaurant and bar at 5045 Soutel Drive.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice cruise-in: noon to 3 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the business at 18111 Golden Eagle Way on Fleming Island.
Apex Auto Car Show and Cruise-in: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Apex Automotive, 9962 San Jose Blvd.
Cars, Bikes and Burgers: 7:30 to 11 p.m. every last Friday of each month at Steak ‘n Shake at 10661 San Jose Blvd.
**UPDATED** Clay County Cruzers’ events: 2 to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at Callahan’s Irish Bistro, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd. in Orange Park; 1 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Big Dawg’s at 1330 Blanding Blvd. in Orange Park; 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday at Cheers Park Avenue, 1138 Park Ave. in Orange Park; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside, 8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
**NEW LISTING – Here’s the Pharoah’s of St. John’s cruise-in and show listing for 2026:
Oakleaf Classic Car Cruise-In: 5 p.m. every fourth Friday at Trinity Oakleaf, 710 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway in Orange Park, with food truck – Clay County Cruzers.
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine events:
The regular monthly cruise-ins: St. Augustine Cruiser’s “Cruise In” from 5 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday, and Cars and Coffee from 8 to 10 a.m. every fourth Saturday. Both cruise-ins are at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Dixie Highway South in St. Augustine. And the museum is open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
New cruise-in: 6 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Mission BBQ, 8440 Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville, hosted by Modern Mustangs of Jacksonville.
New cruise-in: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the Rockin’ 50’s Eatery at 3501 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine.
Show and Tell: 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Azalea City Cruisers: Monthly cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Velchoffs Corner, 105 N. 2nd St. in Palatka.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
The next Caffeine & Octane Jacksonville, set for 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 – yes, May 9 – at The Avenues mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. April’s event is cancelled. — Gentle reminders – All vehicles parked in the Central Lot Features area must remain in place until the show concludes. If you cannot stay until then, please park in the exhibit lot. And please listen to C&O volunteer staff.
And heads-up — 11th Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 2, at Dupont Station Shopping Center, 6271 St. Augustine Road. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle – Visit firstcoastcarculture.com for information and registration.
St. Augustine Cruisers 25th annual Car Show: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine, 4730 U.S. 1 S. Free for spectators and $30 per show vehicle day-of-show.
FSCJ Car Show: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, at Florida State College at Jacksonville’s downtown campus at 401 W. State St. Free for spectators and $20 donation per show vehicle. Plus, the next Electrathon race for high school- and college-built (FSCJ too) EV race cars is set for the show.
Wings & Wheels & Why: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport at 700 Airport Road in Fernandina Beach. Free to the public – public parking $20 per vehicle, and $35 per show vehicle day of show. Proceeds benefit FoFA Scholarship Fund.
Combat Vets Association Car & Bike Show and Poker Run: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at J-Tech at 8813 Western Way. The poker run starts at 11 a.m., $20 per rider and $10 per passenger, starting and ending at J-Tech. The car show is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sacred Heart Spring Carnival Car Show: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the church at 5752 Blanding Blvd. Free for spectators, and $25 per show vehicle – includes one lunch.
First Coast Car Council’s 40th Birthday Party Car and Truck Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at K1 Speed at 6601 Executive Park Court. Free for spectators and $30 registration for show vehicles day of show. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.
Middleburg Spring Festival and Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at2102 Palmetto St. Spectators are free, and show vehicles $20, proceeds donated to charity – held by the Clay County Cruzers.
Jax Speed Shop Spring Car Show: 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the shop at 48 Lee Road. Free for spectators and show vehicles, with live music.
Katelyn’s Ride for Autism: A Golf Cart Poker Run based in Hilliard, which promotes autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion across Northeast Florida. All proceeds benefit The Arc Nassau. Carts line up at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at Conner Road in Hilliard – $75 per golf cart. Then at 2 p.m., there’s a car show, admission free for show vehicles and spectators – donations welcome. More info to come.
Nease High School NJROTC Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the school at 10478 Ray Road in Ponte Vedra. An official Morning Motor Social event, the event is free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle.
Home Runs and Hot Rods: 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, at Thomas Jefferson Park at 361 Bulls Bay Highway in Jacksonville. Spectator admission is free, and vehicle registration is $25 per – donations help the Marietta Bulls Bay Athletic Association’s baseball programs.
Clay County Touch A Truck: Set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Clay County Fairgrounds at 2463 Florida 16
in Green Cove Springs. The county holds a special 10 a.m. ceremony with a focus on the country’s 250th anniversary. The event starts with a quiet time for attendees sensitive to loud noises, then noon to 2 p.m. trucks will fire up engines and sirens. Free for spectators, with display vehicles from local fire, police, public safety and government operators
11th Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 2, at Dupont Station Shopping Center, 6271 St. Augustine Road. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle – Visit firstcoastcarculture.com for information and registration.
16th annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at Moosehaven at 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Free for spectators and $25 for day-of-show show vehicles.
PT Cruiser 25th Anniversary Show: Birthday party at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., followed by a PT Cruiser Show at 10:30 a.m. at The Brumos Collection at 5159 San Pablo Road S. Check the link for more information.
Veterans Car Show: Saturday, May 20, at the American Legion Lakeshore Post 137, with VFW Post 7909, at 5443 San Juan Ave. Free for spectators – all show vehicles must be pre-1987. No time listed – TBA.
Memorial Day Rod Run: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, at 449648 U.S. 301 in Callahan. Free for spectators and $20 for show vehicles.
King of the South Car Show: 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Show vehicle registration is $70 for Super VIP, to $30 General Admission. Car limbo competition is at 4:30 p.m.; exhaust competition is 5 p.m.; burnout competitions at 6 p.m.
Northeast Florida Rod Run/Car Show/Swap meet: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Northeast Florida Fairground at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Free for spectators and $20 day of show for display vehicles.
Rocketman Rally and Show: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Trout Creek Memorial Park, 6550 Florida 13 N. Spectators are free, show vehicle registration is $15, register on Eventbrite.
First Coast Car Council’s Cruisin’ to the Creek Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Trout Creek Memorial Park at 6550 Florida 13 in Northwest St. Johns County. Free for spectators and $30 registration for show vehicles day of show. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.
Fall Classic Pontiac-Oakland-GMC Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Free to spectators and $30 per show vehicle day of show.
Ponte Vedra Auto Show: 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, at 245 Nocatee Center in Ponte Vedra Beach. More details soon.
Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
** New cruise-in: 6 to 9 p.m. every first Monday of each month at the BRIX, 300 2nd St., in Jacksonville Beach – sponsored by the Cadillac Kings.
**New cruise-in – PJ’s Cars and Coffee: 7 to 9 a.m. every first Sunday of the month at 3470 Royal Pines Drive in Middleburg
** B.C.O.D. (Bold City Oil Drippers) Mid-Month Cruise: 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, **at Myrtle Avenue Brewing, 633 Myrtle Ave. N.
**Alert – Cruise Fruit Cove: Postponed until a new contract is signed between the Sunshine State Chevelles and Gate Petroleum. They will also postpone January’s cruise-in – more to come.
Morning Motor Social: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of each month, at Park Place at Nocatee, 100 Palmetto Park Place in Ponte Vedra – free for spectators and show vehicles. Pre-register at morningmotorsocial.com.
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s cruise-in: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on each first Saturday of the month at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 9720 Deer Lake Court off Southside Boulevard.
UB Coffee & Cars: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. every Sunday at the Urban Bean Coffeehouse Café at 2023 Park Ave. in Orange Park – sponsored by Classic Motorworks.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike Meet: noon to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at 10749 N. Main St.
Rides and Brews: 8 to 10 a.m. each first Saturday of each month at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. – held for car clubs and vehicles, organized by vehicle style,by the North Florida Type R/Type S community.
Mod Talk Tuesdays: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant at 10915 Baymeadows Road. For car, truck and bike enthusiasts.
Cruise-in at the Creek: 9 a.m. to noon every fifth Saturday at Trout Creek Park, 6550 Florida 13 N.
New – Fernandina Beach Car Meet: 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at Famous Quick Lube, 1707 8th St. Fernandina Beach.
Jeeps and Java: 9 to 11 a.m. each third Sunday of the month at Rummies and Yummies bakery and coffee bar at 1580 Wells Road – a free cruise-in for Jeep owners.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike meet: Free cruise-in from noon to 5 p.m. each 1st and 3rd Saturday at the shopping center at 3000 Dunn Ave.
Orange Blossom Breakfast Show: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., presented by Beaches Classic Cruisers and Carl Bush.
Beaches Classic Cruisers new event: Second Sunday Coffee and Carburetors, 10 a.m. Sunday Nov. 9, at the Hotel Palms at 28 Sherry Drive in Atlantic Beach.
Amelia Cruizers: 3 to 6 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month, meeting at Townies Pizza, 819 T.J. Courson Road.
Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise: 4 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Latham Plaza, 143 2nd St. N. in Jacksonville Beach. This is a City of Jacksonville Beach sponsored event, but November’s is the last cruise of the year because Deck the Chairs takes over Latham Plaza through December.
Cruisin’ Classics Cruise-in: 1 to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month on the back lawn of the Elks Lodge at 1855 West Road, off Beach Boulevard – Hamburgers and more on sale.
Wings & Wheels Cruise-in: 2 to 6 pm. each first Saturday at Dicks Wings & Grill at 6055 Youngerman Circle.
Rides and Coffee: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every fourth Sunday at Detail Garage, 9390 Arlington Expressway.
First Coast Car Council: All cruise-ins postponed.
Callahan Cruisers: 4 to 7 p.m. every second Saturday at Hardee’s at 542309 U.S. 1 in Callahan.
***NEW SITE**Kingsland Cars & Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every first Saturday, with expanded parking now at Tasty’s at 1607 Georgia 40 in Kingsland.
Yulee Cars and Coffee: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Sunday at the Sonic Drive-In at 463939 Florida 200 in Yulee.
Brunch with Cars: noon to 3 p.m. every third Sunday at Pink Salt Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1567 University Blvd. W.
Cars and Gars: noon to 5 p.m. every 1st and third Saturday at Allusion’s restaurant and bar at 5045 Soutel Drive.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice cruise-in: noon to 3 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the business at 18111 Golden Eagle Way on Fleming Island.
Apex Auto Car Show and Cruise-in: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Apex Automotive, 9962 San Jose Blvd.
Cars, Bikes and Burgers: 7:30 to 11 p.m. every last Friday of each month at Steak ‘n Shake at 10661 San Jose Blvd.
**UPDATED** Clay County Cruzers’ events: 2 to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at Callahan’s Irish Bistro, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd. in Orange Park; 1 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Whitey’s Fish Camp at 2032 County Road 20 in Fleming Island; 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday at Cheers Park Avenue, 1138 Park Ave. in Orange Park; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside, 8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
**NEW LISTING – Here’s the Pharoah’s of St. John’s cruise-in and show listing for 2026:
Oakleaf Classic Car Cruise-In: 5 p.m. every fourth Friday at Trinity Oakleaf, 710 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway in Orange Park, with food truck – Clay County Cruzers.
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine events:
The regular monthly cruise-ins: St. Augustine Cruiser’s “Cruise In” from 5 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday, and Cars and Coffee from 8 to 10 a.m. every fourth Saturday. Both cruise-ins are at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Dixie Highway South in St. Augustine. And the museum is open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
New cruise-in: 6 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Mission BBQ, 8440 Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville, hosted by Modern Mustangs of Jacksonville.
New cruise-in: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the Rockin’ 50’s Eatery at 3501 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine.
Show and Tell: 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Azalea City Cruisers: Monthly cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Velchoffs Corner, 105 N. 2nd St. in Palatka.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
But wait, here’s more…
For over 60 years, Lola won more than 500 championships, one winner the Lola T70 developed in 1964. Designed by Eric Broadley, it was a successor to the Lola Mk6 and would become one of the most iconic racing cars of its era. The chassis was built with a primarily aluminum monocoque and was typically powered by large American V-8, making it a formidable competitor in various racing series running to a myriad of sporting regulations.
Now comes the T70S, offering owners an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of racing legends and experience the thrill of driving innovation themselves. Alongside its cutting-edge Formula E program, the T70S represents Lola’s drive to innovate for a new generation of enthusiasts. Leveraging the advancements of the future to continue the legacy of the past. In addition to the competition specification – 5-liter Chevrolet V-8/530 hp/425 lb-ft of torque with a Hewland LG 600 transaxle – it’s good for 203mph.
Lola will offer a variant optimized for drivability on road or track – the T70S GT, with refined ergonomics, climate control and limited storage solutions, plus damper adjustments and a Lola specification engine and gearbox pairing, developed for road use.
Unplugged Performance has a new car to race up the Pikes Peak Hillclimb – an autonomous Tesla named “Goldmember.”
The Hawthorne, California company built a sub-10-minute Pikes Peak car called Dark Helmet in 2023 to lap records at Laguna Seca, Buttonwillow, and Willow Springs. Now it’s bringing a purpose-built autonomous hill climb car based on the upcoming Tesla Cybercab (Robotaxi) platform.
“Dark Helmet” was a Model S-APEX race car that attacked the mountain with one of the most aggressive aerodynamic packages ever fitted to a Tesla. Goldmember takes aero program and transplants it onto the Cybercab’s compact, autonomous-ready chassis. The massive carbon-fiber rear wing with its dual-plane endplates, the sculpted front splitter assembly, the full carbon diffuser, the canards; all tuned for a platform that doesn’t need a driver at all. The result is a vehicle with butterfly doors and a pink “Casa Bonita” liveried wing towering off the rear deck. It will produce 1,020 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque, a claimed 0-60 time of under 1.5 seconds, and it weighs 4,200 pounds as it climbs a 19-mile Pikes Peak International Hill Climb circuit.
Photo: Ford
The Ford GT Mk IV sets the fastest time ever run at the Nürburgring by an American OEM, and third fastest time overall. The time of six minutes, 15.977 seconds makes this the fastest car that is exclusively powered by an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Ride on board with Frédéric Vervisch in the Ford GT Mk IV for the historic moment at the Green Hell.
EV Rider reviewer Dan Scanlan takes a test drive in a 2026 Buick Enclave Avenir AWD, one of four SUVs that the venerable Flint, Michigan automaker does now – no sedans in the mix anymore. But there is some sense of Buick style here, from the smoked chrome honeycombed grill, slit LED DRLs and relatively long 120.9-inch wheelbase..
There’s some style flash in the use of chrome, the sleek running lights and the big 18-spoke silver alloy wheels shod in 22-inch Continental CrossContact rubber.
Inside, a blue-over-dove gray interior with bronze accents and glowing ambient lighting, plus ash gray wood door accents and perforated alloy Bose speaker grilles. The white leather seats are flat if comfy, with heating, cooling and massage up front. Then there’s the sweeping 30-inch gauge/infotainment display atop the dashboard’s centerpiece, multi-configurable with digital speedometer and more for the driver, then central navigation screen that also offered wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto, plus HD radio via a 16-speaker Bose audio system. There’s lots of room in the twin captain’s chairs in the second row, a usable 3-person bench seat, and decent cargo room behind.
The next Caffeine & Octane Jacksonville, set for 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 – yes, May 9 – at The Avenues mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Showcasing “Legends of the Autobahn” in our Feature Area — Gentle reminders – All vehicles parked in the Central Lot Features area must remain in place until the show concludes. If you cannot stay until then, please park in the exhibit lot. And please listen to C&O volunteer staff.
Callahan Cruisers annual Railroad Day show last Saturday:
Upcoming events:
North Florida Auto Expo: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Fields Auto Group’s Porsche Jacksonville operation at 405 World Commerce Parkway in St. Augustine. Your favorite brands and the latest vehicle lineups come together with dedicated corrals featuring major automotive brand local chapters, plus classic and modern hot rods. Spectator parking is available at Ring Power across the street, with food trucks and more.
Fifth annual Easter Showdown: 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, at 9101 Dames Point Road, under the Dames Point Bridge. Spectators are $5 per, and show vehicle registration $30 day of show; motorcycles and side-by-sides $20.
St. Marys Waterfront Auto Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at St. Marys Waterfront Park at 201 St. Marys St. Free for spectators and $40 per show vehicle.
St. Augustine Cruisers 25th annual Car Show: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine, 4730 U.S. 1 S. Free for spectators and $30 per show vehicle day-of-show.
FSCJ Car Show: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at Florida State College at Jacksonville’s downtown campus at 401 W. State St. Free for spectators and $20 donation per show vehicle. Plus, the next Electrathon race for high school- and college-built (FSCJ too) EV race cars is set for the show.
Wings & Wheels & Why: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport at 700 Airport Road in Fernandina Beach. Free to the public – public parking $20 per vehicle, and $35 per show vehicle day of show. Proceeds benefit FoFA Scholarship Fund.
Combat Vets Association Car & Bike Show and Poker Run: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at J-Tech at 8813 Western Way. The poker run starts at 11 a.m., $20 per rider and $10 per passenger, starting and ending at J-Tech. The car show is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sacred Heart Spring Carnival Car Show: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the church at 5752 Blanding Blvd. Free for spectators, and $25 per show vehicle – includes one lunch.
First Coast Car Council’s 40th Birthday Party Car and Truck Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at K1 Speed at 6601 Executive Park Court. Free for spectators and $30 registration for show vehicles day of show. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.
Middleburg Spring Festival and Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at2102 Palmetto St. Spectators are free, and show vehicles $20, proceeds donated to charity – held by the Clay County Cruzers.
Jax Speed Shop Spring Car Show: 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the shop at 48 Lee Road. Free for spectators and show vehicles, with live music.
Katelyn’s Ride for Autism: A Golf Cart Poker Run based in Hilliard, which promotes autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion across Northeast Florida. All proceeds benefit The Arc Nassau. Carts line up at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at Conner Road in Hilliard – $75 per golf cart. Then at 2 p.m., there’s a car show, admission free for show vehicles and spectators – donations welcome. More info to come.
Nease High School NJROTC Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the school at 10478 Ray Road in Ponte Vedra. An official Morning Motor Social event, the event is free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle.
Home Runs and Hot Rods: 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, at Thomas Jefferson Park at 361 Bulls Bay Highway in Jacksonville. Spectator admission is free, and vehicle registration is $25 per – donations help the Marietta Bulls Bay Athletic Association’s baseball programs.
Clay County Touch A Truck: Set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Clay County Fairgrounds at 2463 Florida 16
in Green Cove Springs. The county holds a special 10 a.m. ceremony with a focus on the country’s 250th anniversary. The event starts with a quiet time for attendees sensitive to loud noises, then noon to 2 p.m. trucks will fire up engines and sirens. Free for spectators, with display vehicles from local fire, police, public safety and government operators
11th Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 2, at Dupont Station Shopping Center, 6271 St. Augustine Road. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle – Visit firstcoastcarculture.com for information and registration.
16th annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at Moosehaven at 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Free for spectators and $25 for day-of-show show vehicles.
PT Cruiser 25th Anniversary Show: Birthday party at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., followed by a PT Cruiser Show at 10:30 a.m. at The Brumos Collection at 5159 San Pablo Road S. Check the link for more information.
Veterans Car Show: Saturday, May 20, at the American Legion Lakeshore Post 137, with VFW Post 7909, at 5443 San Juan Ave. Free for spectators – all show vehicles must be pre-1987. No time listed – TBA.
Memorial Day Rod Run: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, at 449648 U.S. 301 in Callahan. Free for spectators and $20 for show vehicles.
King of the South Car Show: 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Show vehicle registration is $70 for Super VIP, to $30 General Admission. Car limbo competition is at 4:30 p.m.; exhaust competition is 5 p.m.; burnout competitions at 6 p.m.
Northeast Florida Rod Run/Car Show/Swap meet: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Northeast Florida Fairground at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Free for spectators and $20 day of show for display vehicles.
Rocketman Rally and Show: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Trout Creek Memorial Park, 6550 Florida 13 N. Spectators are free, show vehicle registration is $15, register on Eventbrite.
First Coast Car Council’s Cruisin’ to the Creek Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Trout Creek Memorial Park at 6550 Florida 13 in Northwest St. Johns County. Free for spectators and $30 registration for show vehicles day of show. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.
Fall Classic Pontiac-Oakland-GMC Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Free to spectators and $30 per show vehicle day of show.
Ponte Vedra Auto Show: 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, at 245 Nocatee Center in Ponte Vedra Beach. More details soon.
Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
** New cruise-in: 6 to 9 p.m. every first Monday of each month at the BRIX, 300 2nd St., in Jacksonville Beach – sponsored by the Cadillac Kings.
**New cruise-in – PJ’s Cars and Coffee: 7 to 9 a.m. every first Sunday of the month at 3470 Royal Pines Drive in Middleburg
** B.C.O.D. (Bold City Oil Drippers) Mid-Month Cruise: 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, **at Myrtle Avenue Brewing, 633 Myrtle Ave. N.
**Alert – Cruise Fruit Cove: Postponed until a new contract is signed between the Sunshine State Chevelles and Gate Petroleum. They will also postpone January’s cruise-in – more to come.
Morning Motor Social: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of each month, at Park Place at Nocatee, 100 Palmetto Park Place in Ponte Vedra – free for spectators and show vehicles. Pre-register at morningmotorsocial.com.
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s cruise-in: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on each first Saturday of the month at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 9720 Deer Lake Court off Southside Boulevard.
UB Coffee & Cars: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. every Sunday at the Urban Bean Coffeehouse Café at 2023 Park Ave. in Orange Park – sponsored by Classic Motorworks.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike Meet: noon to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at 10749 N. Main St.
Rides and Brews: 8 to 10 a.m. each first Saturday of each month at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. – held for car clubs and vehicles, organized by vehicle style,by the North Florida Type R/Type S community.
Mod Talk Tuesdays: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant at 10915 Baymeadows Road. For car, truck and bike enthusiasts.
Cruise-in at the Creek: 9 a.m. to noon every fifth Saturday at Trout Creek Park, 6550 Florida 13 N.
New – Fernandina Beach Car Meet: 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at Famous Quick Lube, 1707 8th St. Fernandina Beach.
Jeeps and Java: 9 to 11 a.m. each third Sunday of the month at Rummies and Yummies bakery and coffee bar at 1580 Wells Road – a free cruise-in for Jeep owners.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike meet: Free cruise-in from noon to 5 p.m. each 1st and 3rd Saturday at the shopping center at 3000 Dunn Ave.
Orange Blossom Breakfast Show: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., presented by Beaches Classic Cruisers and Carl Bush.
Beaches Classic Cruisers new event: Second Sunday Coffee and Carburetors, 10 a.m. Sunday Nov. 9, at the Hotel Palms at 28 Sherry Drive in Atlantic Beach.
Amelia Cruizers: 3 to 6 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month, meeting at Townies Pizza, 819 T.J. Courson Road.
Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise: 4 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Latham Plaza, 143 2nd St. N. in Jacksonville Beach. This is a City of Jacksonville Beach sponsored event, but November’s is the last cruise of the year because Deck the Chairs takes over Latham Plaza through December.
Cruisin’ Classics Cruise-in: 1 to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month on the back lawn of the Elks Lodge at 1855 West Road, off Beach Boulevard – Hamburgers and more on sale.
Wings & Wheels Cruise-in: 2 to 6 pm. each first Saturday at Dicks Wings & Grill at 6055 Youngerman Circle.
Rides and Coffee: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every fourth Sunday at Detail Garage, 9390 Arlington Expressway.
First Coast Car Council: All cruise-ins postponed.
Callahan Cruisers: 4 to 7 p.m. every second Saturday at Hardee’s at 542309 U.S. 1 in Callahan.
***NEW SITE**Kingsland Cars & Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every first Saturday, with expanded parking now at Tasty’s at 1607 Georgia 40 in Kingsland.
Yulee Cars and Coffee: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Sunday at the Sonic Drive-In at 463939 Florida 200 in Yulee.
Brunch with Cars: noon to 3 p.m. every third Sunday at Pink Salt Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1567 University Blvd. W.
Cars and Gars: noon to 5 p.m. every 1st and third Saturday at Allusion’s restaurant and bar at 5045 Soutel Drive.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice cruise-in: noon to 3 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the business at 18111 Golden Eagle Way on Fleming Island.
Apex Auto Car Show and Cruise-in: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Apex Automotive, 9962 San Jose Blvd.
Cars, Bikes and Burgers: 7:30 to 11 p.m. every last Friday of each month at Steak ‘n Shake at 10661 San Jose Blvd.
**UPDATED** Clay County Cruzers’ events: 2 to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at Callahan’s Irish Bistro, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd. in Orange Park; 1 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Whitey’s Fish Camp at 2032 County Road 20 in Fleming Island; 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday at Cheers Park Avenue, 1138 Park Ave. in Orange Park; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside, 8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
**NEW LISTING – Here’s the Pharoah’s of St. John’s cruise-in and show listing for 2026:
Oakleaf Classic Car Cruise-In: 5 p.m. every fourth Friday at Trinity Oakleaf, 710 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway in Orange Park, with food truck – Clay County Cruzers.
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine events:
The regular monthly cruise-ins: St. Augustine Cruiser’s “Cruise In” from 5 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday, and Cars and Coffee from 8 to 10 a.m. every fourth Saturday. Both cruise-ins are at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Dixie Highway South in St. Augustine. And the museum is open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
New cruise-in: 6 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Mission BBQ, 8440 Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville, hosted by Modern Mustangs of Jacksonville.
New cruise-in: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the Rockin’ 50’s Eatery at 3501 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine.
Show and Tell: 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Azalea City Cruisers: Monthly cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Velchoffs Corner, 105 N. 2nd St. in Palatka.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
But wait, here’s more…
The 2027 Nissan Z and Z NISMO(expected availability summer 2026) bring several performance and design changes to the iconic sports car.
The Z NISMO will be available with a manual transmission tuned to handle its 420 hp and 384 foot-pounds of torque. It also receives front brake rotors derived from the Nissan GT-R.
All 2027 Z models receive fuel tank design revisions that help maintain consistent performance during aggressive track driving. And Z Performance models add larger-diameter shock absorbers to enhance stability and damping capability.
Z Sport and Performance models receive a restyled front fascia and available Shinkai Green Pearl Metallic paint. Z Performance arrives with redesigned 19-inch wheels and available tan interior upholstery.
