Official Auto Car Ride & Drive Events:

[caffeinetrip]

Official Car Ride & Drive Events:

Lexus, Mazda, GM, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Subaru (Car & Driver), Honda, Toyota, BMW, Jaguar, Audi or any other manufacture sponsored event.


Qualifications:

Free or Low Cost to attend
Free food and drinks
Road race course or autocross
Off Roading course for SUVs
Manufacture's new cars
Competition's comparision cars
Free parting gifts to take home
Or some mix of the above


Upcomming Events:

Check the Wiki and the latest replies for details on the upcoming events. My favorite ones have been the Taste of Lexus events, where there have been great food, free gifts and a ton of competitors cars to drive.



If you guys hear of any events, update the Wiki or Post a reply!
These events are a fun FREE way to spend a day driving new cars, taking home gifts and eating free food!


Past Events: Check these sites often since many are annual events.
Also many of these let you sign up to be notified of the next event.

Taste of Lexus (http://www.tasteoflexus.com)
Toyota Tundra Prove It (http://www.tundraproveit.com) Thanks Thanks chinchillax!
Audi Driving Experience (http://audidrivingexperience.com/) Thanks Discopimps!
audidrivingexperience (http://www.audidrivingexperience.com/) Thanks aznlilchino103
tasteoflexus.com (http://www.tasteoflexus.com) Taste of Lexus Thanks dianne9276!
Mercedes C-Class Event (http://www.themercedescdrive.com) Thanks dianne9276!
Street SMART (http://www.smartusa.com) Thanks spitt!
Shift 2 Nissan Event (http://www.jeep.com/mobiletour/] Jeep Mobile Tour[/URL] Thanks mlharris!
Chevy Rev it Up $25 to register, but worth it!
[URL="http://www.shift2nissan.com) Thanks Cargeek!
BMW Ultimate Drive (http://www.bmwusa.com/BmwExperience/EventsandPrograms/UDSK/) Not a normal car event, but for a good cause!



Scion Backstage (http://www.scionbackstage.com) Thanks Mlharris!
ridedrivewin.com (http:///www.ridedrivewin.com) Jeep/Chrysler/Dodge Event
yarisworks.com (http://www.yarisworks.com/events.php) Yaris Works!
zoomzoomlive.com (http://www.zoomzoomlive.com) Mazda Zoom Zoom Live
www.jaguar.com (http://www.jaguar.com/us/en/company/news_events/events/XK_on_tour.htm) JaguarGorgeousbyDesign
drivesummit.com (http://www.drivesummit.com) Cadilliac
audistreetsoftomorrow.com (http://www.audistreetsoftomorrow.com) Audi
mazdarevitup.com/ (http://www.mazdarevitup.com/) Mazda
rideanddrive.net/ (http://www.rideanddrive.net/) Subaru
autoshowinmotion.com/ (http://www.autoshowinmotion.com/) GM
grabthekeys.com/ (http://www.grabthekeys.com/) GM
c-spotdriveparty.com/ (http://www.c-spotdriveparty.com/) Mercedes Benz C-Class
lovemercedestour.com (http://www.lovemercedestour.com/) Mercedes Benz
www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience (http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/eventsandprograms/UDE/events.htm) BMW Ultimate Drive

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[wikipost]

Current Tours (updated 5/19/2012)

Jaguar Alive Driving Experience: http://www.jaguarusa.com/drive-experience/schedule/

Cadillac V-Series Lab: http://www.cadillacvserieslab.com/

Focus ST Performance Academy: http://drivefocusst.com/

Porsche World Road Show: https://www.porscheworldroadshowusa.com/driving-experiences.aspx

Can-Am Demo Tour: http://en-us.spyder.brp.com/events/canam-demo-tour.aspx

Chrysler Mall Tour: http://blog.chrysler.com/events/catch-chryslers-national-shopping-mall-tour/

MINI Takes the States: http://www.tpgevents.com/registration/minitakesthestates2012/home.cfm

MINI Takedown: http://www.miniusa.com/#/takedown-m

BMW Drive for Team USA: https://www.bmwusa.com/Secured/Content/Forms/UDESummer.aspx

Toyota Drive Center: https://www.facebook.com/toyota/events

OLD EVENTS (as of 05/08/2011):

Chevrolet Main Street in Motion: http://www.mainstreetinmotion.com/chevrolet/Locations.aspx Reps to member Spitt.
The Main Street in Motion program has been discontinued. We are unable to accept registrations and apologize for any inconvenience. We are in the process of evaluating the possibility of future programs. Thank you for your interest in Main Street in Motion.

Nissan Leaf test: https://www.drivenissanleaf.com/Event/default.aspx

BMW X3 driving experience events: https://www.bmwusa.com/Secured/Content/Forms/x3experience.aspx

AMG Tour : Chicagohttp://amgptchicago.eventbrite.com/, Miami http://amgptmiami.eventbrite.com/, NY http://amgptny.eventbrite.com/

Toyota farm to table tour: http://farmtotabletour.com/schedule/

Cadillac Cullinary Challenge: http://www.cadillacchallenge.com/

Porsche World Roadshow: http://www.porscheworldroadshowusa.com/ - Invitation Only

[BSGjunkie]

I'm a big fan of the drive events - too bad none of them will be around my neck of the woods until July.

Most of the links don't have the dates yet, but they tend to follow the same schedules each year.

[every1]

Thanks. REP.

[denisbaldwin]

Awesome thread! Thanks!

[JJLL]

May I suggest that we also include events that are moderately priced? (in addition to totally free ones). I remember some BMW or Lexus event back a few year ago was $40 for 2 hours or something... IMO that's well worth the $$$.

[johnnycomelater]

Nice of someone to round up all the links. :nod:


A couple appear to be dead or inactive at this time, Subaru, Mazda revitup, but did get registered to be notified for GM's GrabTheKeys, and the BMW one is right around the corner, registration starts the 28th of this month.

[mdma]

sites visited: all
events reg'd: none
time wasted: 10min
thumbs: down

[serra]

thanks for the post

[gerald]

sites visited: all
events reg'd: none
time wasted: 10min
thumbs: down
Just because you couldn't find an event that worked for you, or that would let you in:lmao: , doesn't mean it's a bad post. It means you're a bad person.

[yotsubachan]

Nope I called got a code and it worked instantly online.

Thanks for the response. I called and they gave me 1 wrong letter in the code. I just entered the code and registered. Awesome! Repped to both sodehu and daveamoose.

[daveamoose]

Glad to hear of a few people who got a code from my post!!
hope you all enjoy beating the heck out of the caddies.





Thanks for the response. I called and they gave me 1 wrong letter in the code. I just entered the code and registered. Awesome! Repped to both sodehu and daveamoose.

[daveamoose]

Now, on to the Mercedes AMG Performance Tour.

After checking out the Laguna Seca calendar and not seeing anything on there that would give away when and if Mercedes AMG planned on going to Laguna Seca, I decided to call Laguna Seca. The first lady said she thinks it might be in November, but she does not have an actual up to date schedule yet, she then said perhaps the lady who rents out the track knows more. I left her a message and just received a voicemail message. First she mentioned the Skip Barber AMG training class and then said, you are probably calling about the AMG event that Mercedes is putting on. She said it is scheduled for November 13th thru Nov 21st!!!!

keep the week free guys and gals in the NORCAL area.

[Mungo]

Thanks for the info! This is really good news... :bounce:

Now, on to the Mercedes AMG Performance Tour.

After checking out the Laguna Seca calendar and not seeing anything on there that would give away when and if Mercedes AMG planned on going to Laguna Seca, I decided to call Laguna Seca. The first lady said she thinks it might be in November, but she does not have an actual up to date schedule yet, she then said perhaps the lady who rents out the track knows more. I left her a message and just received a voicemail message. First she mentioned the Skip Barber AMG training class and then said, you are probably calling about the AMG event that Mercedes is putting on. She said it is scheduled for November 13th thru Nov 21st!!!!

keep the week free guys and gals in the NORCAL area.

[pcmerlin]

Has anyone posted info for Suzuki?

http://www.kizashikicks.com/

Probably the best car that nobody knows about yet.

[chinchillax]

Has anyone posted info for Suzuki?

http://www.kizashikicks.com/

Probably the best car that nobody knows about yet.

I posted this event, post #1931.

I will go to this event this Saturday and let you all know how this event is.

[pcmerlin]

Thanks chinchillax, I didn't want to steal away from anyone if it had been mentioned. It it a pretty sweet ride.... so much so that I traded in my Sonata for one after test driving it. I'll be watching out to see what you think of it after this weekend.

[daveamoose]

If anyone went to the Porsche event at Candlestick, check your email.

I just got invoted to this Porsche event they are holding in Carmel. Aug 17-20

https://www.porschezentrumusa.com/

[Mungo]

I got nothing so far, but thanks for the heads up. I'll keep checking.

If anyone went to the Porsche event at Candlestick, check your email.

I just got invoted to this Porsche event they are holding in Carmel. Aug 17-20

https://www.porschezentrumusa.com/ (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=https://www.porschezentrumusa.com/)

[CB22]

V-Series event at Autobahn Country Club (near Chicago)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e18zaj3dQUo

[Mungo]

Nice run man. You got to pass 2 cars. Woot... :woot:

V-Series event at Autobahn Country Club (near Chicago)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e18zaj3dQUo (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e18zaj3dQUo)

[evotires]

I tried to get one for the fontana event also, but she said they can't give away the codes until all of the people actually invited rsvp'd (yes or no). If there were still spots avail after that then she said maybe. She said to call back around October. Oh well, it was worth a try...:cool:

[beowulf7]

V-Series event at Autobahn Country Club (near Chicago)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e18zaj3dQUo
Yeah, well done. The camera setup is pretty nice that records the driver, instructor, road view, speedometer, and track progress. I see you hit 113 mph. :cool:

[normankyee]

BMW event was pretty lame. They had 3 650i convertibles (red, white, blue) that you could drive alone. They also had a few MB's and Lexus. You could drive other BMW's with a salesman.

I drove the 650i and called it a day. That car was fun. There was a printed route in the car but the guy said that if I knew the area I could drive it wherever I wanted. I kept it out for about 18 minutes.

They had bottles of water. No hats, or any other gifts. It isn't far from my work so driving the 650i was worth the trip. I'm glad is wasn't across town or anything though.

There was no sales pitch which was nice. The guy spent about 4 minutes going over the features of the car and that was it. After the drive there was a quick survey on an ipad.

I had exactly the same experience today. No free hat. I went at lunchtime and they had some nice finger sandwiches and bottled water.

[sodehu]

I tried to get one for the fontana event also, but she said they can't give away the codes until all of the people actually invited rsvp'd (yes or no). If there were still spots avail after that then she said maybe. She said to call back around October. Oh well, it was worth a try...:cool:

I say try again maybe someone else will help you. I called they asked me if I had an invite I said no but I want one and they gave me one in less than 2 minutes for the Fontana event. I think it just depends on the person you get on the phone. Good Luck

[doe]

I say try again maybe someone else will help you. I called they asked me if I had an invite I said no but I want one and they gave me one in less than 2 minutes for the Fontana event. I think it just depends on the person you get on the phone. Good Luck

this definitely works. I called last week but was denied, I called again today & got an invitation code! registered for the event on 12/9 at autoclub speedway :D

will be interesting to compare this to the porsche event as it looks like this event will use a LOT more of the track.

[beowulf7]

I got a complimentary subscription to Porsche subscription since I attended the Porsche test drive event back in April. :cool: Anyone else? The name of the mag. is called Christophorus.

[dingmo]

I got a complimentary subscription to Porsche subscription since I attended the Porsche test drive event back in April. :cool: Anyone else? The name of the mag. is called Christophorus.

Nope. I didn't get it.

[Mungo]

I didn't either.

Nope. I didn't get it.
I got a complimentary subscription to Porsche subscription since I attended the Porsche test drive event back in April. :cool: Anyone else? The name of the mag. is called Christophorus.

[thejaredhuang]

I got a complimentary subscription to Porsche subscription since I attended the Porsche test drive event back in April. :cool: Anyone else? The name of the mag. is called Christophorus.

I got it.

[beowulf7]

Interesting, so 2 out of 4 people here got the mag. of those who did the Porsche test drive this year.

[Chmeeee]

Interesting, so 2 out of 4 people here got the mag. of those who did the Porsche test drive this year.

Add me to the no, so 2 for 5. :cool:

[thejaredhuang]

I went with 2 friends to the Socal one and we all got it.

[madoka]

Interesting, so 2 out of 4 people here got the mag. of those who did the Porsche test drive this year.

Another way to get one is to buy a Porsche. That's when I started getting mine.

[beowulf7]

I wonder why Porsche only sent the mag. to some people but not all who attended. :confused:

Yeah, it is a good way to market themselves for Porsches. I signed up for the complimentary subscription, which will include 6 issues for a year. :cool:

[daveamoose]

Add me to the no, so 2 for 5. :cool:


add me to the no list as well...2 for 6

[ewg751]

add me to the no list as well...2 for 6

My friend and I attend it and got it.

So that makes 4 for 6

[Mungo]

My friend and I attend it and got it.

So that makes 4 for 6

I think that's 4 for 8, so 50%.

[beowulf7]

Looks like 50% it is - a coin flip on if you get the mag. or not. However, for someone who wants the mag., perhaps they can call the Porsche (maybe the same # as used for the event) and request a complimentary subscription to "Christophorus" mag.

[bzerkqirk]

http://www.rsvplandrover.com/pebblebeach/index.aspx

Experience the all-new 2012 Range Rover EVOQUE

Be one of the first to drive the new 2012 Range Rover Evoque along scenic 17 Mile Drive during the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance weekend. Join us on Peter Hay Hill where you will experience first-hand the new evolution of classic Range Rover with its dramatic lines, muscular shoulders and signature floating roofline. With luxury materials and precision detailing, the new Evoque is a Range Rover through and through.

Peter Hay Hill

Corner of Ondulado Road and Stevenson Drive, Pebble Beach

Thursday, August 18
Friday, August 19
Saturday, August 20

Time slots are available each day beginning at 9am.

[sodehu]

http://www.rsvplandrover.com/pebblebeach/index.aspx

Experience the all-new 2012 Range Rover EVOQUE

Be one of the first to drive the new 2012 Range Rover Evoque along scenic 17 Mile Drive during the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance weekend. Join us on Peter Hay Hill where you will experience first-hand the new evolution of classic Range Rover with its dramatic lines, muscular shoulders and signature floating roofline. With luxury materials and precision detailing, the new Evoque is a Range Rover through and through.

Peter Hay Hill

Corner of Ondulado Road and Stevenson Drive, Pebble Beach

Thursday, August 18
Friday, August 19
Saturday, August 20

Time slots are available each day beginning at 9am.

Looks like a cool ride I wish they had more locations besides Pebble Beach.

[daveamoose]

http://www.rsvplandrover.com/pebblebeach/index.aspx

Experience the all-new 2012 Range Rover EVOQUE

Be one of the first to drive the new 2012 Range Rover Evoque along scenic 17 Mile Drive during the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance weekend. Join us on Peter Hay Hill where you will experience first-hand the new evolution of classic Range Rover with its dramatic lines, muscular shoulders and signature floating roofline. With luxury materials and precision detailing, the new Evoque is a Range Rover through and through.

Peter Hay Hill

Corner of Ondulado Road and Stevenson Drive, Pebble Beach

Thursday, August 18
Friday, August 19
Saturday, August 20

Time slots are available each day beginning at 9am.

SWEET!! Set up to drive a Porsche at 2:30 on Saturday August 20th and...
set up to drive this Range Rover at 4:00.

Thanks!!Repped!!

[pureshopping]

Is there a phone number that came with your email from Porsche? I would love to get a code and drive the Prosches. Thanks!

SWEET!! Set up to drive a Porsche at 2:30 on Saturday August 20th and...
set up to drive this Range Rover at 4:00.

Thanks!!Repped!!

[Mungo]

SWEET!! Set up to drive a Porsche at 2:30 on Saturday August 20th and...
set up to drive this Range Rover at 4:00.

Thanks!!Repped!!

Me too. I'm set up for both drives too on the same day. Range Rover @ 12PM & Porsche @ 2PM. I hope they don't charge us to get inside Pebble Beach. That would suck. :)

[daveamoose]

if you are going to be in Carmel on August 20th drivinbg either the Porsches or the land Rover, you might want to check this out in Monterey, although it might not be much to look at?? got this in my email:::

Concours d'LeMons Monterey: Free Show, Handier Venue
(Though even free, it's probably overpriced.)



Seaside CA--In these rating-downgraded times, access to the Concours d'LeMons (Saturday, 20 August at Seaside City Hall) has been re-priced to reflect what it's worth: nothing. So come celebrate the end of irrational exuberance with the show that honors the oddball, mundane, and truly awful of the automotive world in good conscience; you'll still have your last 20 bucks for one shrimp at the The Quail.



Monterey Weekend's most tetanus-inducing event has also moved to a handier venue this year: Just two blocks off Hwy 1 at the Seaside/Del Rey Oaks/Rt 218 offramp. (Laguna Grande Park, right in front of Seaside City Hall. Take Exit #403, head away from the water, and stop when you start feeling itchy.)



As always, LeMons racecars receive two Get Out of the Penalty Box cards for attending. All other miserable hoopties get to enjoy not being another dumb 308. Tommy Bahama hats, polishing diapers, and passive-aggressive "Please Nicht Ger-Touchen" signs will be confiscated at the gate.



What: Concours d'LeMons 2011

When: Saturday 20 August, 9-ish to 3-ish

Where: Seaside City Hall/Laguna Grande Park (exit #403 off Highway 1) Contact:

Alan Galbraith, CdL Boss Man

agalbraith@concoursdlemons.com

916.207.4645

[bzerkqirk]

if you are going to be in Carmel on August 20th drivinbg either the Porsches or the land Rover, you might want to check this out in Monterey, although it might not be much to look at?? got this in my email:::

Concours d'LeMons Monterey: Free Show, Handier Venue
(Though even free, it's probably overpriced.)




There will be plenty of cars to see in and around Monterey/Carmel next weekend.

List of car related events Aug 16-21. (http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/tools/local/secureupload/content/FileName/7c6b45fb502b0616642b785347a6b076.pdf)

[bzerkqirk]

Looks like a cool ride I wish they had more locations besides Pebble Beach.

http://www.insideline.com/land-rover/range-rover-evoque/2012/2012-range-rover-evoque-to-star-in-a-six-city-test-drive-tour.html

* Land Rover is taking its all-new 2012 Range Rover Evoque on a six-city tour across America.
* Its first stop is the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California, on August 18, where it lets consumers test-drive the first new Range Rover model since 2005.
* The tour then travels to Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Miami and San Francisco.

[sodehu]

http://www.insideline.com/land-rover/range-rover-evoque/2012/2012-range-rover-evoque-to-star-in-a-six-city-test-drive-tour.html

* Land Rover is taking its all-new 2012 Range Rover Evoque on a six-city tour across America.
* Its first stop is the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California, on August 18, where it lets consumers test-drive the first new Range Rover model since 2005.
* The tour then travels to Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Miami and San Francisco.

Cool so how do you sign up for one of the other cities on the tour.

[sodehu]

Anyone attend the Range Rover Evoque drive yesterday or today if so how was it?

[daveamoose]

Anyone attend the Range Rover Evoque drive yesterday or today if so how was it?

was suppose to go today but had a change of plans.

I plan on going when they are in San Francisco, but have not seen any info on that yet.

I think Mungo was hitting both the Porsche event and the Range Rover event today.

[Mungo]

was suppose to go today but had a change of plans.<br />
<br />
I plan on going when they are in San Francisco, but have not seen any info on that yet.<br />
<br />
I think Mungo was hitting both the Porsche event and the Range Rover event today.

I'm @ the events now. Lots of test drives from many high-end manufacturers. Will report back later when I have more time. Lots to see & do.

[Mungo]

Just got back from the events.

There were so many events going on around the Monterey area. Outside the Pebble Beach area & around Carmel they had Porsche, another Land Rover, & I think I also saw signs for a BMW test drive event.

I got hung up @ the main events going on inside Pebble Beach so I missed my appoint for my Porsche drive event, which was located outside Pebble Beach, & they were fully booked with people waiting 2+ hours to test drive them by the time I got there. I did spend a little bit of time to check out some of their cars, got some food / drinks, & took their Porsche video game driving simulation challenge. I did notice that they were giving away the same USB flash drives that we got @ the last Porsche event if you filled out an exit survey after your drive.

Inside Pebble Beach there were Land Rover, Jaguar, Porsche, Infiniti, Lexus, Cadillac, Hyundai, Lotus, & Saab all with their own lounge areas set up. May have been other manufacturer's also that I missed. Land Rover, Jaguar, Infiniti, Lotus, & Saab all had test drives. Also saw several Ferrari's, Lambo's, Massaratti's, Bentley's, Roll's, & various other unique vehicles such as Fisker, McLaren, & various prototypes.

I also saw several Mercedes SLS AMGs with dealer plates being driven on the roads. Not sure it they were doing test drives on those or they were just the manufacturer / dealer's people driving them.

Needless to say there were lots of classic cars & lots of people were driving their own high-end cars.

Also heard someone there say that yesterday Jay Leno made an appearance.

Overall it was a good day spent. :cool:

[dingmo]

Wow. Wish I live in CA :-) Lotus drive events? I've owned a Lotus since 2005 and never knew they have any test drive events. I guess I need to hang out with the right crowds :-)

[eldiaoble]

That was truly one of the most fun events I have ever been to. I originally signed up for Range Rover's Evoque and honestly they were great. Got to test drive there new model and also they gave everyone who test drove a 2 gb flash drive in the shape of a Range Rover car remote. Right next to them was Jaguar and they let you test drive every single car in their line up especially the XKRS. I test drove the XF and the XJ whereas my gf drove the XKRS and the XF. I was doing about 70-80 in the inner streets which was amazingly fun. They gave out little tote bags with a poster.

Lexus had their own area which didnt let you drive anything but they were giving out free booze which were champagne with absinthe balls and also mojitos and also some kind of strawberry jam concoction they made. The best was whisky they actually smoked on sight. They also had an area where you could take a picture and it made you look you were from the 1920's with a leather hat and goggles while driving around a bend. Infiniti let you drive their IPL lineup but I was there pretty late and couldn't get an opportunity to. They were giving out free food which was great. Lotus was also giving out test drives of their new Evora S which at the time I got there it was too late (boo).

All in all it was a great day. Everything was free (except the entrance fee to 17 mile drive which was $9.50) and had a fun time driving some nice cars.

Supposedly Steven Spielberg also attended.

[LEDwholesale]

I am also a car events lovers. thank you for your information here ..

[onefatsurfer]

Cadillac Golf Clinic today. Should be perfect weather for it :)

[bzerkqirk]

My Monterey California weekend:
* Test drive:
- Porsche Cayman S test drive, Porsche printed photo with the car I drove and USB flash
- Land Rover Evoque test drive, USB flash stick (looks like car remote)
- Jaguar XK R-S test drive, poster and magazine
- Infiniti G37 IPL test drive, free Compartes chocolate and some food
- Lotus Evora test drive
- AMG SLS test drive
- Maybach 57S test drive (opted to be chauffeured)

Other than Porsche and Land Rover, everything was walk-up registration. Bugatti also had test drives, but I didn't bother as they probably had requirements.

* Sat in: Pagani Huayra, Lamborghini Aventador, amongst other cars.

Plenty of cars to see as the third week of August is car week in Monterey/Carmel/Pebble Beach.

[Mungo]

Everything was free (except the entrance fee to 17 mile drive which was $9.50) and had a fun time driving some nice cars.

You should have told the guard you were there for the test drive events. They would have let you in for free. I was able to get in & out twice for no cost.

[daveamoose]

My Monterey California weekend:
* Test drive:
- Porsche Cayman S test drive, Porsche printed photo with the car I drove and USB flash
- Land Rover Evoque test drive, USB flash stick (looks like car remote)
- Jaguar XK R-S test drive, poster and magazine
- Infiniti G37 IPL test drive, free Compartes chocolate and some food
- Lotus Evora test drive
- AMG SLS test drive
- Maybach 57S test drive (opted to be chauffeured)

Other than Porsche and Land Rover, everything was walk-up registration. Bugatti also had test drives, but I didn't bother as they probably had requirements.

* Sat in: Pagani Huayra, Lamborghini Aventador, amongst other cars.

Plenty of cars to see as the third week of August is car week in Monterey/Carmel/Pebble Beach.

DAMN!!!!
Test drove a Lotus, and AMG and a Maybach?????

Looks I missed the event of the year!!

Note to self, Make note of the third week in August

[beowulf7]

bzerkqirk, wow, you had a hell of a weekend test driving all those cars! :cool:

[Cubaricua]

Yea, that's pretty insane. I thought I had a good summer with the AMG, Porsche, and Cadillac events. Wish I could test out a Lotus though. Damn.

Any word on how to sign up for the other cities that Land Rover will be going to?

[cwerdna]

Just got back from the events.

There were so many events going on around the Monterey area. Outside the Pebble Beach area & around Carmel they had Porsche, another Land Rover, & I think I also saw signs for a BMW test drive event....
My Monterey California weekend:
...
Other than Porsche and Land Rover, everything was walk-up registration. Bugatti also had test drives, but I didn't bother as they probably had requirements.

Dang! I'm only about a 1.5 hour drive away from Pebble Beach. I'd gotten emails from Lexus about them unveiling some cars at Pebble Beach (but they didn't seem like invitations to attend). I'd seen this thread earlier but didn't think I could get into anything without an invite. :(

I guess I'll take a risk driving during there next year.

[daveamoose]

It definately aint a Lotus or an AMG....but it is a free drive event for the...drumroll please......

Nissan Leaf (YAWN)

anyway, someone might want to go check it out, some of the dates have passed but looks like lots of dates left.

check it out:
https://www.drivenissanleaf.com/Event/Default.aspx

[daveamoose]

also found out that Ford will have an event for the 2012 Focus, they will be announcing the dates and locations later this month.
""Later this month, Ford plans to launch a nationwide tour that will allow consumers to test drive a 2012 Focus through a video game-like course designed to highlight the vehicle's technology and handling.""

I guess there will be a laser on the bottom of the car in the middle and you are suppose to drive over objects on the course, if you go over the object you will hear either a guitar or crowd cheering, if you do not go over the object, you hear moans and sighs.


Check out this writeup on the event.
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110805/RETAIL03/110809872/1254

[cyberdentist]

What will these events accomplish? I am in the market for a BMW x3 or Lexus RX350.

[cwerdna]

It definately aint a Lotus or an AMG....but it is a free drive event for the...drumroll please......

Nissan Leaf (YAWN)

anyway, someone might want to go check it out, some of the dates have passed but looks like lots of dates left.

check it out:
https://www.drivenissanleaf.com/Event/Default.aspx
Not a yawn for me. I did go to one of the early Leaf events in the Seattle area in November 2010. Back then, I don't believe the car was shipping yet. Don't expect significant freebies at the Leaf events beyond cookies, water and instant coffee. The purpose was educate people on the car, its features (e.g. Carwings), infrastructure, the J1772 standard, etc. and let people drive them.

I'm considering leasing one after I know my future job situation and commute distance. (I used to have a 350Z as my 2nd car and still like performance and sports cars, but my focus has changed.)

[dingmo]

also found out that Ford will have an event for the 2012 Focus, they will be announcing the dates and locations later this month.
""Later this month, Ford plans to launch a nationwide tour that will allow consumers to test drive a 2012 Focus through a video game-like course designed to highlight the vehicle's technology and handling.""

I guess there will be a laser on the bottom of the car in the middle and you are suppose to drive over objects on the course, if you go over the object you will hear either a guitar or crowd cheering, if you do not go over the object, you hear moans and sighs.


Check out this writeup on the event.
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110805/RETAIL03/110809872/1254

Thanks for the heads up. Definitely looking forward to this. repped.

[coast327]

Dear Cadillac Culinary Enthusiast,

Due to overwhelming feedback in the Miami market, the venue location for the Cadillac Culinary Challenge has changed to The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. The Galleria is a wonderful retail epicenter which will be an ideal back-drop for Cadillac to showcase its luxury vehicles and for you to enjoy an entertaining culinary battle.

We apologize for any inconvenience this change in location may have caused. To make this change as seamless as possible, your existing reservation for the Cadillac Culinary Challenge at Palm Beach Gardens will carry over to the new event location of The Galleria. There is no need for action on your end. We look forward seeing you in November at The Galleria for the Cadillac Culinary Challenge! Please visit www.cadillacchallenge.com or call 855.422.3455 for additional details or with questions.

The Galleria is located at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (Phone) 954-564-1015

Thank You,
The Cadillac Events Team


Cadillac is moving their November event from the beautiful Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens to the old, lack of parking, Galleria Mall in Ft Lauderdale. No thanks.

[ace587]

also found out that Ford will have an event for the 2012 Focus, they will be announcing the dates and locations later this month.
""Later this month, Ford plans to launch a nationwide tour that will allow consumers to test drive a 2012 Focus through a video game-like course designed to highlight the vehicle's technology and handling.""

I guess there will be a laser on the bottom of the car in the middle and you are suppose to drive over objects on the course, if you go over the object you will hear either a guitar or crowd cheering, if you do not go over the object, you hear moans and sighs.


Check out this writeup on the event.
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110805/RETAIL03/110809872/1254

there was also one in Miami not too long ago, only 4 cities in the south. wayy back in June i think

[mikenmike0001]

How was the Cadillac Cullinary Challenge event? Can somone PM me their experience with that if they went to it?

[ace587]

same here, i registered for the one in Ft. Lauderdale

[simplyenamored]

How was the Cadillac Cullinary Challenge event? Can somone PM me their experience with that if they went to it?

Not that great you basically drive around a city block and that's about it. They have a few different models as well as some of the rivals models to compare against. If you are a foodie the cooking demo will most likely be more exciting then the driving portion.

[sodehu]

Not that great you basically drive around a city block and that's about it. They have a few different models as well as some of the rivals models to compare against. If you are a foodie the cooking demo will most likely be more exciting then the driving portion.

I agree went to it last year not that great. Drove a block around the Irvine Spectrum in Socal and that's it. Don't expect much.

[daveamoose]

who wants to get some golf lessons from david leadbetter??

from http://www.cadillacclinics.com/

A unique opportunity is waiting for you and your guest on the golf course and on the road. All at the Cadillac Innovation Golf Clinic, presented to you by Cadillac’s partners, The David Leadbetter Golf Academy and Callaway.

Come enjoy exclusive instruction by David Leadbetter, the “Father of the modern golf swing,” as well as a walking clinic with a PGA TOUR® player. Learn how to improve your game and receive a personalized professional video assessment of your swing.

You and your guest can also experience Cadillac performance with a personal test drive of the entire 2011 Cadillac line-up of luxury vehicles. It’s an exceptional experience for those who are passionate about being the best.


call 1-800-605-3020 to get a code. I think they are doing this in several different spots around the US.
I called and got a code for the event in Half Moon Bay, get some tips from David LEadbetter and also get to follow Hunter Mahan around a few holes . They said they videotape your swing, also get a cance to drive some Caddies.

They said they also had Poway CA and one other spot in CA, which I do not remember.

I sugest also siginign up for the cadillac newsletter as this is the second time I have gotten event invites thru the newsletter

[itouchMacbook]

Orange County Auto Show event is coming up. There is going to be free test driving.

Orange County Auto Show Ticket (Free Thursday and Friday or B1G1 on Saturday and Sunday )
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=104127&t=3258091

Offer valid in CA only.

[Mungo]

who wants to get some golf lessons from david leadbetter??

from http://www.cadillacclinics.com/ (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.cadillacclinics.com/)

A unique opportunity is waiting for you and your guest on the golf course and on the road. All at the Cadillac Innovation Golf Clinic, presented to you by Cadillac’s partners, The David Leadbetter Golf Academy and Callaway.

Come enjoy exclusive instruction by David Leadbetter, the “Father of the modern golf swing,” as well as a walking clinic with a PGA TOUR® player. Learn how to improve your game and receive a personalized professional video assessment of your swing.

You and your guest can also experience Cadillac performance with a personal test drive of the entire 2011 Cadillac line-up of luxury vehicles. It’s an exceptional experience for those who are passionate about being the best.


call 1-800-605-3020 to get a code. I think they are doing this in several different spots around the US.
I called and got a code for the event in Half Moon Bay, get some tips from David LEadbetter and also get to follow Hunter Mahan around a few holes . They said they videotape your swing, also get a cance to drive some Caddies.

They said they also had Poway CA and one other spot in CA, which I do not remember.

I sugest also siginign up for the cadillac newsletter as this is the second time I have gotten event invites thru the newsletter

Other locations in CA: Irvine, Tarzana, San Diego, Los Angeles

[foolio2k4]

this definitely works. I called last week but was denied, I called again today & got an invitation code! registered for the event on 12/9 at autoclub speedway :D

will be interesting to compare this to the porsche event as it looks like this event will use a LOT more of the track.

I also got a code for Fontana :bounce:

Ill be there on sunday for the morning session. Cant wait! tried to get in last year but to no avail. Big thanks to this thread for helping me get a spot!

[zoglog]

Just got this one in the mail

http://rsvplandrover.com/evoque/

9.16 – 9.18 Los Angeles
10.21 – 10.23 New York
10.28 – 10.30 Chicago
11.11 – 11.13 Miami

[sodehu]

Just got this one in the mail

http://rsvplandrover.com/evoque/

9.16 – 9.18 Los Angeles
10.21 – 10.23 New York
10.28 – 10.30 Chicago
11.11 – 11.13 Miami


Thanks just signed up. Repped :woot:

[Cubaricua]

ditto! awesome.

[eldiaoble]

I also got a code for Fontana :bounce:

Ill be there on sunday for the morning session. Cant wait! tried to get in last year but to no avail. Big thanks to this thread for helping me get a spot!
I was just wondering what event and what phone number you are talking about for the event in fontana

[foolio2k4]

I was just wondering what event and what phone number you are talking about for the event in fontana

CTS V Performance Lab.

Sorry I forgot the phone number. I know someone posted it up before the thread got shortened.

[thejaredhuang]

I agree went to it last year not that great. Drove a block around the Irvine Spectrum in Socal and that's it. Don't expect much.

How was the food? How much did you get?

[daveamoose]

CTS V Performance Lab.

Sorry I forgot the phone number. I know someone posted it up before the thread got shortened.

found in the archives....
Cadillac v series lab!!!!
so I get this email from Cadillac today and it has this little blurb in it:

V-LAB EVENT

Drive like you've never driven before. Fifty lucky eNewsletter recipients will get to attend the exclusive Cadillac V-Series Performance Lab in Atlanta, October 14–October 16. Experience these exhilarating machines on a racetrack with a professional racing instructor riding shotgun. Space is limited.

Call 1.855.487.3743 to reserve your invitation today.

so I call that number and ask if I could get a code for the LA event, he says they only have codes for the Atlanta event. So he asks if I want a code for Atlanta, I say sure, he gives me a code, i go to cadillacvserieslab.com and enter the code and it comes up with LA Fontana as the track for Dec 12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

so call that number wherever you are and you may get lucky just like me.

but...CALL THAT NUMBER

[Dtmpwr]

found in the archives....
Cadillac v series lab!!!!
so I get this email from Cadillac today and it has this little blurb in it:

V-LAB EVENT

Drive like you've never driven before. Fifty lucky eNewsletter recipients will get to attend the exclusive Cadillac V-Series Performance Lab in Atlanta, October 14–October 16. Experience these exhilarating machines on a racetrack with a professional racing instructor riding shotgun. Space is limited.

Call 1.855.487.3743 to reserve your invitation today.

so I call that number and ask if I could get a code for the LA event, he says they only have codes for the Atlanta event. So he asks if I want a code for Atlanta, I say sure, he gives me a code, i go to cadillacvserieslab.com and enter the code and it comes up with LA Fontana as the track for Dec 12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

so call that number wherever you are and you may get lucky just like me.

but...CALL THAT NUMBER
PM'ed

[Randy Watson]

Lexus will have one for the new 2013 GS.....heard it here first :) Should be in the winter..

[Mungo]

Lexus will have one for the new 2013 GS.....heard it here first :) Should be in the winter..

Saw the new 2013 GS @ the event in Pebble Beach a few weeks ago. It's a nice ride.

[Mungo]

Angleton, TXJun 10 - Jun 12 (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.cadillacvserieslab.com/#sw4=12&sw3=10&fw2=36&ref=0030-2*18108_0)
Monticello, NYJul 8 - Jul 10 (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.cadillacvserieslab.com/#sw4=12&sw3=10&fw2=36&ref=0981-2*18109_0)
Joliet, ILJul 29 - Jul 31 (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.cadillacvserieslab.com/#sw4=12&sw3=10&fw2=36&ref=0463-2*18110_0)
Braselton, GAOct 14 - Oct 16 (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.cadillacvserieslab.com/#sw4=12&sw3=10&fw2=36&ref=0411-2*18262_0)
F (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.cadillacvserieslab.com/#sw4=12&sw3=10&fw2=36&ref=0165-2*18263_0)ontana, CADec 9 - Dec 11 (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.cadillacvserieslab.com/#sw3=9&sw4=13&fw2=36&ref=0553-2*18263_0)

Thanks. Looks like still no Nor Cal event yet this year. Took a look @ the Fontana track, which is basically an Oval, & there is no comparison @ all to the Laguna Seca track where they had the event in Nor Cal last year.

[c_reber]

Fontana is also a road course. Not sure what configuration cadillac will use, but its a very fun road course, not just an oval. CTS-V's should prob hit 155+ on the front straight! (if instructors let you I guess). Don't get me wrong, Mazda raceway is a great track too.

[bumoftheday]

Got registered for the Atlanta Cadillac event. I really wish they had a closer event, I'm debating whether or not it's worth about a 6hr drive each way.

[dingmo]

6 hours? Hard to say. I still think its worth it though IMHO.

[sodehu]

Fontana is also a road course. Not sure what configuration cadillac will use, but its a very fun road course, not just an oval. CTS-V's should prob hit 155+ on the front straight! (if instructors let you I guess). Don't get me wrong, Mazda raceway is a great track too.

Fontana course

[chinchillax]

It looks like GM has discontinued the Main Street in Motion events. I was hoping to go to this event here later this month.

http://www.mainstreetinmotion.com/

I guess they need to focus their marketing dollars on other things. Lets hope next year they bring it back even though from what I remember some people saying on here, that it wasn't that good or that competitor cars were better than the GMs at the event i.e. Regal vs. TSX.

[beowulf7]

^ Bummer, I wonder if that means GM will be discontinued. :harhar:

[dingmo]

^ Bummer, I wonder if that means GM will be discontinued. :harhar:

+1. I really enjoyed the event. I love the fact that there is no limit as to how many times you get to drive the cars. Yes, the course is short but you can make it up in quantities :D I got a lot of seat time out of it.

[c_reber]

Cadillac has added another one to the V series performance academy. It's at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, NV on OCT 29 - OCT 30.

Too bad it costs $556 to go to this one. (apparently each horsepower is $1) :(

Anyone have a free code for this one?;)

http://www.cadillacvseriesacademy.com/#sw4=13-2*19534_0

[sodehu]

Cadillac has added another one to the V series performance academy. It's at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, NV on OCT 29 - OCT 30.

Too bad it costs $556 to go to this one. (apparently each horsepower is $1) :(

Anyone have a free code for this one?;)

http://www.cadillacvseriesacademy.com/#sw4=13-2*19534_0

Compared to other driving schools or events like this that's not a bad price. Not as good as free but way cheaper than say Audi who charges $1400 and up for a full 1 day event.

[sodehu]

Orange County International Auto Show

Test drive over 40 new models from Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Hyundai, Toyota and Volkswagen. Plus, take a ride at Camp Jeep inside the Anaheim Convention Center!

http://www.motortrendautoshows.com/Orange_County/spec_attract.html#ridedriveNav

[dingmo]

Too bad it costs $556 to go to this one. (apparently each horsepower is $1) :(


So there is such a thing as too much horsepower :-)

[daveamoose]

Compared to other driving schools or events like this that's not a bad price. Not as good as free but way cheaper than say Audi who charges $1400 and up for a full 1 day event.

yep, looks like over 8 hours of track and class time, not a bad deal at all, looks like there aint no codes involved, so no cracking the code system for this.

If anybody who got a code for Fontana through my cracking of the code, feel free to send me to this event if you wish.

PM me for my paypal account:lmao:

[Hibby]

Cadillac has added another one to the V series performance academy. It's at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, NV on OCT 29 - OCT 30.

Too bad it costs $556 to go to this one. (apparently each horsepower is $1) :(

Anyone have a free code for this one?;)

http://www.cadillacvseriesacademy.com/#sw4=13-2*19534_0

The free event is the V-Series Performance LAB. This is the V-Series Performance ACADEMY.

[Mungo]

The free event is the V-Series Performance LAB. This is the V-Series Performance ACADEMY.

Last year both were free with the difference being 1 was for Owners & the other was for "Potential Owners".

[daveamoose]

saw this today, if you are anywhere near San Jose, CA

first time event put on by the San Jose Mercury News Sept 24, and the way print newspapers are going, this could be the last too.

http://hybrids2hotrods.com/

[TH CrazyJ]

Orange County International Auto Show

Test drive over 40 new models from Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Hyundai, Toyota and Volkswagen. Plus, take a ride at Camp Jeep inside the Anaheim Convention Center!

http://www.motortrendautoshows.com/Orange_County/spec_attract.html#ridedriveNav

Sweet thanks for the heads up!

[Mungo]

Thanks for the info. I will be there.

saw this today, if you are anywhere near San Jose, CA

first time event put on by the San Jose Mercury News Sept 24, and the way print newspapers are going, this could be the last too.

http://hybrids2hotrods.com/ (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://hybrids2hotrods.com/)

[vietazndude]

saw this today, if you are anywhere near San Jose, CA

first time event put on by the San Jose Mercury News Sept 24, and the way print newspapers are going, this could be the last too.

http://hybrids2hotrods.com/
interesting thanks for the heads up. Wonder if the test drives will occur in the parking lot or the streets

[daveamoose]

Just got a newsletter from Tesla , and it looks like they are having an event called Drive Change Electric Roadster Tour, don't know what it is but it does say "Test Drives available to prospective Roadster owners. RSVP to request an appointment and a Tesla representative will contact you.
"
http://www.teslamotors.com/events

looks like it starts Thursday in and ends the weekend of the 25th, lots of different cities in US

[Mungo]

Just got a newsletter from Tesla , and it looks like they are having an event called Drive Change Electric Roadster Tour, don't know what it is but it does say "Test Drives available to prospective Roadster owners. RSVP to request an appointment and a Tesla representative will contact you.
"
http://www.teslamotors.com/events (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=http://www.teslamotors.com/events)

looks like it starts Thursday in and ends the weekend of the 25th, lots of different cities in US

Thanks. Will be in the area on Sat. I'll check it out.

[daveamoose]

Just got a newsletter from Tesla , and it looks like they are having an event called Drive Change Electric Roadster Tour, don't know what it is but it does say "Test Drives available to prospective Roadster owners. RSVP to request an appointment and a Tesla representative will contact you.
"
http://www.teslamotors.com/events

looks like it starts Thursday in and ends the weekend of the 25th, lots of different cities in US


just got an email and a phone call, the first question was do I have plans to purchase a tesla in the next few months? to which I said not really, they then replied that this event is geared towards people who are very interested in purchasing a tesla in the next few months as there is some deal they have going on.

so if you register, and they call you, tell them you are very interested!!! or you may get the same response that I received, thanks but no thanks.
Oh well, one of these days I will drive one, perhaps they may showup to the Mercury News event in 2 weeks???

[Mungo]

just got an email and a phone call, the first question was do I have plans to purchase a tesla in the next few months? to which I said not really, they then replied that this event is geared towards people who are very interested in purchasing a tesla in the next few months as there is some deal they have going on.

so if you register, and they call you, tell them you are very interested!!! or you may get the same response that I received, thanks but no thanks.
Oh well, one of these days I will drive one, perhaps they may showup to the Mercury News event in 2 weeks???

Thanks for the heads up on that. I have not received a call yet from them.

I did notice Tesla as a sponsor to the Mercury News event so hopefully they are there.

[eldiaoble]

Just got this email from fiat

Since you live nearby, we're inviting you to Stoneridge Mall to try on the new FIAT® 500. It's the stylish new Italian car that made its U.S. debut this year. It will be here on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25, and if you're one of the first 600 people to take it for a spin, you'll receive a mall gift card*!

We hope you can join us at Stoneridge Mall to experience the FIAT 500. If not, just click on the button below to find a FIAT Studio, where you can take a test-drive at your convenience.

Ciao!

Stoneridge Mall

September 24, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
September 25, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The first 600 people to take it for a spin will receive a mall gift card*

Just got this email from fiat

Since you live nearby, we're inviting you to Stoneridge Mall to try on the new FIAT® 500. It's the stylish new Italian car that made its U.S. debut this year. It will be here on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25, and if you're one of the first 600 people to take it for a spin, you'll receive a mall gift card*!

We hope you can join us at Stoneridge Mall to experience the FIAT 500. If not, just click on the button below to find a FIAT Studio, where you can take a test-drive at your convenience.

Ciao!

Stoneridge Mall

September 24, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
September 25, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The first 600 people to take it for a spin will receive a mall gift card*

[bzerkqirk]

Just got this email from fiat

Since you live nearby, we're inviting you to Stoneridge Mall to try on the new FIAT® 500. It's the stylish new Italian car that made its U.S. debut this year. It will be here on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25, and if you're one of the first 600 people to take it for a spin, you'll receive a mall gift card*!

We hope you can join us at Stoneridge Mall to experience the FIAT 500. If not, just click on the button below to find a FIAT Studio, where you can take a test-drive at your convenience.

Ciao!

Stoneridge Mall

September 24, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
September 25, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The first 600 people to take it for a spin will receive a mall gift card*

I found more info regarding this: http://www.torquenews.com/1067/fiat-coming-mall-near-you-test-drive-beauty

there's also some Facebook pages created for some cities.

[cwerdna]

Thanks! That prompted me to dig and I found http://www.fiat500usa.com/2011/09/sample-fiat-500-at-mall-near-you.html and http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do;jsessionid=2DD23952F4D191F12695E713A46D8B0D?&id=11453&mid=1, which have the list of cities.

[TH CrazyJ]

So you don't have to sign up for anything right? Just show up?

[eldiaoble]

So you don't have to sign up for anything right? Just show up?
usually there is nothing you have to sign up. Toyota usually do these mall events and its free and last time I did it for the Sienna I got $10 Gift card.


so heres hoping that it will be worth it.

[sodehu]

I found more info regarding this: http://www.torquenews.com/1067/fiat-coming-mall-near-you-test-drive-beauty

there's also some Facebook pages created for some cities.

Coming to a mall near me. Thanks

[daveamoose]

what would be cool, since the Fiat is so small, would be to drive the car thru the mall, now that I would show up for.

[spitt]

what would be cool, since the Fiat is so small, would be to drive the car thru the mall, now that I would show up for.

You mean something like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e7R3y-qwZ0

[daveamoose]

You mean something like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e7R3y-qwZ0

the entry was too clean.
I like this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2PfHvA1l4o

[thejaredhuang]

I'm at the Evoque event in Santa Monica right now. Its in an airplane hangar. They have their full marketed line on display, some fancy finger foods, lots of fruit juice served by a female bartender thats getting talked up right now. Will report back on the actual drive later. BTW the Evoque is really small, Its probably the same size as a Mini Countryman

[sodehu]

I'm at the Evoque event in Santa Monica right now. Its in an airplane hangar. They have their full marketed line on display, some fancy finger foods, lots of fruit juice served by a female bartender thats getting talked up right now. Will report back on the actual drive later. BTW the Evoque is really small, Its probably the same size as a Mini Countryman

Sounds cool I am going in the morning let me know how the driving portion is.

[thejaredhuang]

Sounds cool I am going in the morning let me know how the driving portion is.

Here's my update:

Car:
Pretty cool, has good power/torque. I would consider buying it if I was in the market. The interior is definitely class leading to look out but some of the dash materials weren't up to the same standard as the regular Range Rovers. It doesn't feel big, but it isn't that big of a car. I loved how you could hear the turbo spooling with the windows down :D.

Driving Event:
It was only 10 minutes long. In Santa Monica you're going through neighborhoods the whole time so you can't get it past 40mph. There is a 1 minute "off road course" at the end that was more fun than the neighborhood drive. You get a 2GB USB drive that looks like a key fob at the end. Drinks were solid, lots of different real fruit juices. Food was ok, some desserts (e.g. cookies, chocolate) and seafood finger foods.

Verdict:
Cool car, poor event. The biggest complaint was the lack of driving time. They only had 3 guides so they could only take 3 people out at a time even though they had 7 cars out. If you miss your appointment figure to wait at least 30 minutes.

[sodehu]

Here's my update:

Car:
Pretty cool, has good power/torque. I would consider buying it if I was in the market. The interior is definitely class leading to look out but some of the dash materials weren't up to the same standard as the regular Range Rovers. It doesn't feel big, but it isn't that big of a car. I loved how you could hear the turbo spooling with the windows down :D.

Driving Event:
It was only 10 minutes long. In Santa Monica you're going through neighborhoods the whole time so you can't get it past 40mph. There is a 1 minute "off road course" at the end that was more fun than the neighborhood drive. You get a 2GB USB drive that looks like a key fob at the end. Drinks were solid, lots of different real fruit juices. Food was ok, some desserts (e.g. cookies, chocolate) and seafood finger foods.

Verdict:
Cool car, poor event. The biggest complaint was the lack of driving time. They only had 3 guides so they could only take 3 people out at a time even though they had 7 cars out. If you miss your appointment figure to wait at least 30 minutes.

If you don't live nearby don't waste your time. I went this morning no sandwiches or anything as mentioned above just some little cupcakes, juices and coffee. Ride was not even 10 minutes long and through residential areas. You'd be lucky to hit 40mph.

Event is Ok at best although the Evoque does seem like a nice vehicle.

[trdrav4]

I went yesterday afternoon. The drive wasn't "fun", but definitely the way most potential buyers will be driving it- in a suburban environment. Kinda cool to do the terrain in the hanger. Anyway, I did like the small foods (filled up on them), though the 2(?) GB was kind of cheap, but most makers nowadays have cut their marketing budgets a lot so it's understandable. The vehicle itself was nice.

It was funny that the guide mentioned that many of the folks coming to the event were from the Pasadena area. I myself am Asian, and noticed quite of few of us...Unless you're just coming to drive the Range Rover, it probably wasn't worth the drive. Afterwards, I went into Venice to spend time walking on the boardwalk since it was close by in the area so it made the trip worthwhile. I will be back in the area in two weeks to check out some art stuff.

[thejaredhuang]

FYI I've been getting emails from my local dealer everyday asking about a followup, very annoying if you ask me.

[trdrav4]

FYI I've been getting emails from my local dealer everyday asking about a followup, very annoying if you ask me.

Did it begin with "I tried to reach you by phone to ask you a couple of question regarding the Land Rover Evoque"? I've only gotten one email so far from the local LR dealer.

[TH CrazyJ]

I was at Santa Monica too, it was an OK event but not quite worth the 40 minute drive for me from Arcadia. The car itself was alright but doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the LandRover lineup, also I noticed it starts only $4K lower than the LR4, I'd think I would have rather spent more on that (although the fuel mileage is decent to boot).

Now I'm looking forward to the Cadillac CTS-V in Fontana, long wait until December!

[thejaredhuang]

Did it begin with "I tried to reach you by phone to ask you a couple of question regarding the Land Rover Evoque"? I've only gotten one email so far from the local LR dealer.

Something along those lines. I've gotten 3 or 4 of them, I think from 2 different people but they're at the same dealer. I knew I should have put a fake email address in.


Now I'm looking forward to the Cadillac CTS-V in Fontana, long wait until December!

Me too, it looks much better than the Porsche event in May. I'm also signed up for the Culinary Challenge in Irvine next month but after reading some reviews I don't think I'm going to go.

[sodehu]

Just got this email which make no sense it says COMPLIMENTARY then below says $556

YOUR INVITATION TO THIS SPECIAL COMPLIMENTARY EVENT!

Register now for your opportunity to experience Cadillac's V-Series; the World's Fastest Family of vehicles. You'll get maximum drive time and professional instruction as part of this exclusive experience at the beautiful Spring Mountain Motorsport Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada, just 45 minutes from Las Vegas. You'll have the chance to learn advanced driving techniques from Team Cadillac's #3 World Challenge CTS-V Coupe racecar driver, Johnny O'Connell, and meet with John Heinricy, the former GM High Performance Vehicle Operations Director, to learn bout the birth of the Cadillac V-Series platform. Drivers will also receive a personalized in-car video showcasing their track experience. It's a once-in-alifetime event, so register now! Driver seats are limited.

Cadillac V-Series Performance Academy

WHERE: Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch
WHEN: October 29 - 30, 2011
COST OF EVENT: $556

[daveamoose]

Just got this email which make no sense it says COMPLIMENTARY then below says $556

YOUR INVITATION TO THIS SPECIAL COMPLIMENTARY EVENT!

Register now for your opportunity to experience Cadillac's V-Series; the World's Fastest Family of vehicles. You'll get maximum drive time and professional instruction as part of this exclusive experience at the beautiful Spring Mountain Motorsport Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada, just 45 minutes from Las Vegas. You'll have the chance to learn advanced driving techniques from Team Cadillac's #3 World Challenge CTS-V Coupe racecar driver, Johnny O'Connell, and meet with John Heinricy, the former GM High Performance Vehicle Operations Director, to learn bout the birth of the Cadillac V-Series platform. Drivers will also receive a personalized in-car video showcasing their track experience. It's a once-in-alifetime event, so register now! Driver seats are limited.

Cadillac V-Series Performance Academy

WHERE: Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch
WHEN: October 29 - 30, 2011
COST OF EVENT: $556


I also got an email from Cadillac and I think someone told them about it, as the one I got did not say complimentary.

[trdrav4]

Just got this email which make no sense it says COMPLIMENTARY then below says $556

YOUR INVITATION TO THIS SPECIAL COMPLIMENTARY EVENT!

Register now for your opportunity to experience Cadillac's V-Series; the World's Fastest Family of vehicles. You'll get maximum drive time and professional instruction as part of this exclusive experience at the beautiful Spring Mountain Motorsport Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada, just 45 minutes from Las Vegas. You'll have the chance to learn advanced driving techniques from Team Cadillac's #3 World Challenge CTS-V Coupe racecar driver, Johnny O'Connell, and meet with John Heinricy, the former GM High Performance Vehicle Operations Director, to learn bout the birth of the Cadillac V-Series platform. Drivers will also receive a personalized in-car video showcasing their track experience. It's a once-in-alifetime event, so register now! Driver seats are limited.

Cadillac V-Series Performance Academy

WHERE: Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch
WHEN: October 29 - 30, 2011
COST OF EVENT: $556

Got that same email from Autoweek...looks to be a nice event, but damn $556...you can spend that in one hour down the street in Pahrump :lol:

[beowulf7]

I found more info regarding this: http://www.torquenews.com/1067/fiat-coming-mall-near-you-test-drive-beauty

there's also some Facebook pages created for some cities.
Thanks, I may have to check that out when they come to the NE Mall in Hurst, TX, which is about a half hour drive for me. Here are the rest of the locations and dates.

The locations and dates of the tour will be starting tomorrow and will be as follows: Tacoma Mall, Tacoma, WA (Sat., Sept. 10 – Sun., Sept. 11), Orland Square, Orland Park, IL (Sat., Sept. 10 – Sun., Sept. 11), Washington Square Mall, Portland, OR (Sat., Sept. 17 – Sun., Sept. 18), Briarwood Mall, Ann Arbor, MI (Sat., Sept. 17 – Sun., Sept. 18), South Shore Plaza, Braintree, MA (Sat., Sept. 24 – Sun., Sept. 25), Stonebridge Mall, Pleasanton, CA (Sat., Sept. 24 – Sun., Sept. 25), Brea Mall, Brea, CA (Sat., Oct. 1 – Sun., Oct. 2), Roosevelt Field Mall, Garden City, NY (Sat., Oct. 1 – Sun., Oct. 2), Potomac Mills, Woodbridge, VA (Sat., Oct. 8 – Sun., Oct. 9), Ontario Mills Mall, Ontario, CA (Sat., Oct. 8 – Sun., Oct. 9), Mall of Georgia, Buford, GA (Sat., Oct. 15 – Sun., Oct. 16), South Tower Center, Sandy, UT (Sat., Oct. 15 – Sun., Oct. 16), Seminole Town Center, Sanford FL (Sat., Oct. 22 – Sun., Oct. 23), Tower Center at Aurora, Aurora CO (Sat., Oct. 22 – Sun., Oct. 23), Town Center at Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL (Sat., Oct. 29 – Sun. Oct. 30), North East Mall, Hurst, TX (Sat., Oct. 29 – Sun., Oct. 30), Barton Creek Square, Austin, TX (Sat., Nov. 5 – Sun., Nov. 6), Dadeland Mall, Miami, FL (Sat., Nov. 5 – Sun., Nov. 6), The Florida Mall, Orlando, FL (Sat., Nov. 12 – Sun., Nov. 13), and Katy Mills, Katy TX (Sat., Nov. 12 – Sun. Nov. 13).

[daveamoose]

found some info today in regards to a Ford event for the Focus, it is called Ford Drive one Tour and they have some dates on their facebook page, did I tell you that I HATE facebook, anyways here is the facebook link, you need to like them to get the info on events, http://www.facebook.com/FordEvent?sk=app_127094364030625, you also need to pre-register thru their facebook page

they have listed the following:

2012 Ford Focus at Cincinnati Bearcats vs. NC State Nippert Stadium - Family Fun Zone Thursday, September 22 08:00PM

North Carolina State Fair Thursday, October 13 09:00AM

New York Comic Con Thursday, October 13 12:00PM

Sleepless Nights Saturday, November 05 05:00PM

Ford Championship Weekend Homestead-Miami Speedway Friday, November 18 05:00PM

thats all they have listed.

[daveamoose]

found a non facebook list of the events, this looks like a complete list

http://www.ford.com/newsevents/events/?page:1

EDIT:::most of these dates have past, oh well

[dingmo]

found a non facebook list of the events, this looks like a complete list

http://www.ford.com/newsevents/events/?page:1

EDIT:::most of these dates have past, oh well

Thanks. Yeah, most of the dates have passed. Wonder what the event is like.

[Cubaricua]

Hmm, the NYC one didn't pass yet. Think I'll see what its about. From the description it seems like it's going to be similar to the Toyota Put It In Play event they had about 6 years ago

[sodehu]

For you So Cal people I went to the Irvine spectrum today for lunch and Kia was there doing a ride and drive with the Optima Hybrid. Nothing special 5 minutes drive around the area and I got a $10 gc good for any store there so I used it to pay for my lunch.

[kd13]

For you So Cal people I went to the Irvine spectrum today for lunch and Kia was there doing a ride and drive with the Optima Hybrid. Nothing special 5 minutes drive around the area and I got a $10 gc good for any store so I used it to pay for my lunch.

Thanks! Until when do you think they'll be there? I might try to swing by after work.

[sodehu]

Thanks! Until when do you think they'll be there? I might try to swing by after work.

7pm but she also said they will be there tomorrow and over the weekend as well.

[simplyenamored]

7pm but she also said they will be there tomorrow and over the weekend as well.

Cool thanks sounds good free $10 gc

http://www.pediped.com/CastingCallGallery.aspx?ShowEntry=4155

[mikenmike0001]

saw this today, if you are anywhere near San Jose, CA

first time event put on by the San Jose Mercury News Sept 24, and the way print newspapers are going, this could be the last too.

http://hybrids2hotrods.com/

Came back from this event a few hours ago. I was more disappointed than pleased with the event, especially when seeing the listing on the website and the advertisements. First off, got the gift bag, but inside wasn't any gift in the tote bag but a notepad and a few publication advertisements. That wasn't a big deal to me. They served donuts and coffee in the morning and then when it came to lunch, it was a bit overpriced for food and drinks, which I can understand since they need to make some money. There was supposed to be a raffle at 11am, but we waited until 12:30pm and places that were supposed to raffle stuff got postponed, and we were there since a little before 9am so we called it a day. There weren't as many people who attended the event as I thought.

What was nice was seeing the hot rods parked which had about 4 to 5 aisles on the parking lot to check out.


I was expecting Tesla to show up since I recall seeing that on the event website, but I didn't see them show up, which was disappointing

There was a chance to test drive, but there weren't the electric and hybrid cars that you'd think from the advertisement. I think the only car in that category that they had was the Volt, but all the other cars that you could test drive were your typical sedans. The test drive was a selection of the freeway or the inroads, which were packed and slowed down the test drive because it was a Saturday. I liked the Auto Show In Motion event better because even though it was a parking lot, there was an open space to have freedom driving the car and have some fun designs of the track by the event holders. These test drives also accompanied sales staff, so it wasn't a sales free drive and if you went with people, they were in the back and it wasn't as enjoyable.

Overall, I wasn't expecting that much from a newpaper sponsored event, but due to the marketing hype on the event's webpage, it raised up my hopes and when I got there, I felt a little bummed out.

[cwerdna]

First off, got the gift bag, but inside wasn't any gift in the tote bag but a notepad and a few publication advertisements. That wasn't a big deal to me.
...
There was a chance to test drive, but there weren't the electric and hybrid cars that you'd think from the advertisement. I think the only car in that category that they had was the Volt, but all the other cars that you could test drive were your typical sedans. The test drive was a selection of the freeway or the inroads, which were packed and slowed down the test drive because it was a Saturday. I liked the Auto Show In Motion event better because even though it was a parking lot, there was an open space to have freedom driving the car and have some fun designs of the track by the event holders. These test drives also accompanied sales staff, so it wasn't a sales free drive and if you went with people, they were in the back and it wasn't as enjoyable.

Overall, I wasn't expecting that much from a newpaper sponsored event, but due to the marketing hype on the event's webpage, it raised up my hopes and when I got there, I felt a little bummed out.
I was at this from ~11ish to 2:30 pm. The "gift bag" was as bit disappointing as you point out. It did have a few "gifts" like a Toyota keychain and a tiny solar powered rechargeable light (not sure if it works, charging now). I originally wanted to get up early to be one of the first 600 to get the "gift bag" but still was able to get it, despite being so late. I would've been bummed if I woke up really early to go.

As for hybrids and EVs, well, they did have on display Priuses, a current gen Camry Hybrid, a Sonata Hybrid, a PHV Prius demonstrator, the Lexus CT hybrid and Honda hybrids (Insight, Civic Hybrid and a CR-Z, no test drives of the CR-Z AFAIK), a Leaf, a Volt and someone brought a Tesla Roadster (no test drives). There was also another EV on display. I was disappointed the Ford dealer brought no hybrids (no Escape or Fusion hybrids, only a regular Fusion).

Priuses were available for test drives but I skipped them since I already a previous gen Prius and have test driven the current gen numerous times. As for hybrid test drives, I test drove a Lexus CT, the 2012 Civic Hybrid and a 2011 Insight. Sonata Hybrid, Volt and Leaf weren't available for test drives.

Unfortunately, since the cars came from dealers, they didn't have the refreshed 2012 Prius, Prius v wagon, the final production version of the 2012 Prius Plug-In nor the 2012 Camry Hybrid (vastly improved redesign). None of these are shipping yet but these were all available for test drives at Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA last week. Leaf and Volt were available for test drives at GDE as well.

I was glad to be able to speak to Mr. Roadshow himself. Overall, the event was ok for a free event. I had never driven the Lexus CT nor any Honda hybrids until that day. I would've liked to have tried the Sonata Hybrid (already have test driven the Leaf and Volt before). I'm not into the hotrods even though I used to own a sports car alongside my Prius.

[daveamoose]

Congrats on getting to meet the one and only Mr. Roadshow. I think his column should be mandatory reading for every licensed driver in the Bay Area.

as for the show...I missed it, I thought it was on Sunday. Sounds like there was some good and bad at the event. Oh well, at least Wing Stop finally got some business.

[vietazndude]

I was there at the hybrids 2 hotrods event. I wasn't able to test drive any of the cars but from my understanding you could have talked the ford salesman to test drive the gt. Atleast i got a free 6 wing combo meal!

[Randy Watson]

The Lexus CT is simply fantastic, stunningly good interior, tons of technology, great MPG, good looking and you can modify it! F-sport parts really help. Backseat is cramped but it is a small car.

[eldiaoble]

The Lexus CT is simply fantastic, stunningly good interior, tons of technology, great MPG, good looking and you can modify it! F-sport parts really help. Backseat is cramped but it is a small car.
Your just paying for a pricier prius. Just like that other lowend lexus hybrid

[Mungo]

I was there at the hybrids 2 hotrods event. I wasn't able to test drive any of the cars but from my understanding you could have talked the ford salesman to test drive the gt. Atleast i got a free 6 wing combo meal!

I went around noon & didn't see any test drives @ all. I'm guessing those that did test drive they probably had to ask the dealers.

My favorite car was an original owner fully restored classic Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing with a custom purplish metallic paint job. Heard a guy talking to the owner a little bit & he said the paint job itself cost $50K+. The owner said he has a garage full of collector cars & even his own mechanic that works for him full time. :jawdrop:

How did u get a free 6 wing combo meal @ WingStop? When I went there after it was pretty much the only shop there in the new plaza, except for Lowes & it was pretty much dead.

[cwerdna]

Your just paying for a pricier prius. Just like that other lowend lexus hybrid
But there interior bits are a lot better on the Lexus CT than any Prius as well as being totally different. There are also some features available on the CT not available on any Prius. That said, the CT is apparently slower than the 3rd gen Prius besides getting worse fuel economy. If only the CT had more power than a Prius and was RWD...

As for the other low end Lexus hybrid, that would be the HS. I won a one week test drive of one long ago. It has no resemblance to a Prius at all. It's an upscale version of the JDM Toyota Sai (based on the Avensis). The HS has the powertrain from the Camry Hybrid and has power and fuel economy comparable to the HyCam. It isn't of hatchback design either and the same goes w/some of the features vs. the Prius (e.g. you can't get a Mark Levinson stereo on any Prius nor memory power seats nor cooled seats).
I went around noon & didn't see any test drives @ all. I'm guessing those that did test drive they probably had to ask the dealers.

There was a form and standard waiver you had to sign at the info table and they made a copy of your driver's license. You then went to "test drive alley" over by the dealer tents and showed them your paperwork.

Perhaps the event could've had better (or any?) signage about test drives and the folks at the table should've told people about test drives. When I got my "gift bag" they didn't tell me about it and it left me wondering about the test drives. I returned there later to ask about test drives and was shown the paperwork and told about the "alley" (area where a bunch of cars were parked along the side: most visible were the Lexus CT and IS).

[phantomdoc]

Test drive the 2012 Hyundai Veloster with Blue Link™ and experience the Sonata, Sonata Hybrid and Sonata Turbo. Tell us what you think for a chance to have your opinions printed in Car and Driver and Road & Track.

Dates:
Saturday, Oct 1
Sunday, Oct 2
Rain or Shine http://ridedriveandreview.com/

Location:
Long Island Marriott Hotel
101 James Doolittle Boulevard
Uniondale, NY


ridedriveandreview.com

[sodehu]

Test drive the 2012 Hyundai Veloster with Blue Link™ and experience the Sonata, Sonata Hybrid and Sonata Turbo. Tell us what you think for a chance to have your opinions printed in Car and Driver and Road & Track.

Dates:
Saturday, Oct 1
Sunday, Oct 2
Rain or Shine http://ridedriveandreview.com/

Location:
Long Island Marriott Hotel
101 James Doolittle Boulevard
Uniondale, NY


ridedriveandreview.com

I hope they come to So Cal and do this also.

[dingmo]

2012 Ford Focus Target Hunt https://www.focustargethunt.com/index.html

I'm surprised they don't have one in the NY/NJ area :(

This is NOT Your Typical Test Drive!

DRIVE IT. DRIVE IT. This isn’t like a test drive you’d get anywhere else. This test drive features a laser target hunt, in-car cameras, G-force tracking and lap time recording.

CAPTURE IT. The in-car cameras and electronics automatically record the drive as you see it, as well as the look on your face, vehicle telemetry, your lap time, brake and throttle inputs. Check out the sample videos.

SHARE IT. After the event, we’ll send you a link to see your video. You can watch it online, e-mail the link for others to see, share it on your Facebook page, or post your video on Twitter or YouTube.

Drive slots are limited, so sign up early to get the time slot you’d like. Be sure to bring your friends and family out too! Come DRIVE and EXPERIENCE the 2012 Focus!

[vietazndude]

How did u get a free 6 wing combo meal @ WingStop? When I went there after it was pretty much the only shop there in the new plaza, except for Lowes & it was pretty much dead.
Wingstop had a little wheel next to the modified tesla for you to spin and see what you would win, i spun it and i won a free 6 wing combo meal.

[mikenmike0001]

2012 Ford Focus Target Hunt https://www.focustargethunt.com/index.html

I'm surprised they don't have one in the NY/NJ area :(

No CA either. Most car events seems like they are in the east coast this year. I keep missing out on the car events where you can watch yourself and how you actually drive with all their gadgets set up in the car. That seems so cool. They did that with the Cadillac event from some people who posted it on this thread.

[daveamoose]

No CA either. Most car events seems like they are in the east coast this year. I keep missing out on the car events where you can watch yourself and how you actually drive with all their gadgets set up in the car. That seems so cool. They did that with the Cadillac event from some people who posted it on this thread.


How can they bypass California?? Makes no sense to me.

Mike, you down South? if so the Cadillacs are coming your way. If you are up North, not much going on.

Toyota is putting on an event today at the Great America parking lot next to the Forty Niners training facility, I have not seen anything about this, looks like they got lots of Toyota's out there, will swing by at lunch and see whats up

[Mungo]

Toyota is putting on an event today at the Great America parking lot next to the Forty Niners training facility, I have not seen anything about this, looks like they got lots of Toyota's out there, will swing by at lunch and see whats up

After you swing by keep us up to date & any other info you find out about the Toyota event. :)

[daveamoose]

Swung on by the Toyota event at lunch, as I pulled into the parking lot in my MAZDA, I noticed one guy giving me a good stare, I then noticed that most of the cars in the parking lot were Toyota's, most of them had dealer plates, others had no plates at all. As i turned around the guy giving me the stare was walking towards me, he asked if he could help me, I asked what was going on and he said it is a private Toyota event, I asked what kind of event, and he said it is a private Toyota event.

I tried......

[eldiaoble]

Swung on by the Toyota event at lunch, as I pulled into the parking lot in my MAZDA, I noticed one guy giving me a good stare, I then noticed that most of the cars in the parking lot were Toyota's, most of them had dealer plates, others had no plates at all. As i turned around the guy giving me the stare was walking towards me, he asked if he could help me, I asked what was going on and he said it is a private Toyota event, I asked what kind of event, and he said it is a private Toyota event.

I tried......
Lol. Ty for trying. But wonder what so secretive about those toyota. Wonder if i drove up in my 95 toyota avalon will they welcome me.

[mikenmike0001]

How can they bypass California?? Makes no sense to me.

Mike, you down South? if so the Cadillacs are coming your way. If you are up North, not much going on.

Toyota is putting on an event today at the Great America parking lot next to the Forty Niners training facility, I have not seen anything about this, looks like they got lots of Toyota's out there, will swing by at lunch and see whats up

I'm up north by great america. That would've been a nice event to go to for Toyota. Thanks for swinging by and posting for us.

[eldiaoble]

How can they bypass California?? Makes no sense to me.

Mike, you down South? if so the Cadillacs are coming your way. If you are up North, not much going on.

Toyota is putting on an event today at the Great America parking lot next to the Forty Niners training facility, I have not seen anything about this, looks like they got lots of Toyota's out there, will swing by at lunch and see whats up
UP in norcal there is the Cadillac culinary challenge in October. Im going to that one at Santana Row. There will be Duff Goldman cooking from Ace of Cakes.

[sodehu]

No CA either. Most car events seems like they are in the east coast this year. I keep missing out on the car events where you can watch yourself and how you actually drive with all their gadgets set up in the car. That seems so cool. They did that with the Cadillac event from some people who posted it on this thread.

Check the link again in the upcoming events box they will be in San Diego this weekend at the MCAS Miramar Air Show but still a little far for me like 90 miles each way.

https://www.focustargethunt.com/index.html

[spitt]

UP in norcal there is the Cadillac culinary challenge in October. Im going to that one at Santana Row. There will be Duff Goldman cooking from Ace of Cakes.

I went to that one last year, and there was ENDLESS traffic. Not much of a chance to test out the vehicles. Go for the food, and you'll be satisfied.

On the other hand, I went to Stonebridge Mall in Pleasanton over the weekend to test the Fiat 500. All the models were red, convertible, and automatic. The road looped around the mall and was fairly wide open. The car rode smoothly for a little car with a short wheelbase, and had adequate acceleration. It was an overcast day, so I didn't put the top down. The staff was nice, but not all that attentive. Got a $15 gift card for Simon properties, which includes several outlet malls in Northern California, as well as other locations in the USA, and the world.

[bzerkqirk]

On the other hand, I went to Stonebridge Mall in Pleasanton over the weekend to test the Fiat 500. All the models were red, convertible, and automatic. The road looped around the mall and was fairly wide open. The car rode smoothly for a little car with a short wheelbase, and had adequate acceleration. It was an overcast day, so I didn't put the top down. The staff was nice, but not all that attentive. Got a $15 gift card for Simon properties, which includes several outlet malls in Northern California, as well as other locations in the USA, and the world.

"Stoneridge"

Saturday afternoon they had different colors, hardtop, sunroof, cabrio, auto and manual. Wasn't busy at all.

The gift card has the AmEx logo on it, I'm sure it can be used anywhere that takes AmEx.


In other small car test drives, East Bay MINI dealer got their Coupe and Coupe S so I went there to take it for a spin. Supposedly they are doing some hot dog lunch thing this coming Sunday, check the dealer's site for info, and a rally/ octoberfest on Oct 28.

[Mungo]

In other small car test drives, East Bay MINI dealer got their Coupe and Coupe S so I went there to take it for a spin. Supposedly they are doing some hot dog lunch thing this coming Sunday, check the dealer's site for info, and a rally/ octoberfest on Oct 28.

Thanks for the heads up.

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[spitt]

"Stoneridge"

Saturday afternoon they had different colors, hardtop, sunroof, cabrio, auto and manual. Wasn't busy at all.

The gift card has the AmEx logo on it, I'm sure it can be used anywhere that takes AmEx.


In other small car test drives, East Bay MINI dealer got their Coupe and Coupe S so I went there to take it for a spin. Supposedly they are doing some hot dog lunch thing this coming Sunday, check the dealer's site for info, and a rally/ octoberfest on Oct 28.

Unfortunately, I'm busy on Saturdays right now, and can't attend any of these events on Saturdays.

But thanks for the info.

Can't make that MINI event, either.

[spitt]

Unfortunately, I'm busy on Saturdays right now, and can't attend any of these events on Saturdays.

But thanks for the info.

Can't make that MINI event, either.

Oh, wait! That MINI event is on SUNDAY...

[Cubaricua]

So the Fiat event had manuals as well?? Anyone did the Hyundai event? I'm about to do both this weekend in the NYC area.

[bzerkqirk]

So the Fiat event had manuals as well?? Anyone did the Hyundai event? I'm about to do both this weekend in the NYC area.

The Fiat event in Pleasanton CA had a manual on Saturday. I didnt ask if the cars were part of the tour or from local dealer.

Overall, I had more seat time when I had gone to the Fiat dealer in July, the sales guy offered to let me test drive three or four back to back; auto, manual, hardtop, cabrio, and one semi-modified one.

[sodehu]

[QUOTE=Overall, I had more seat time when I had gone to the Fiat dealer in July, the sales guy offered to let me test drive three or four back to back; auto, manual, hardtop, cabrio, and one semi-modified one.[/QUOTE]

So was the event good or bad?

[bzerkqirk]

So was the event good or bad?

Fiat mall tour event, good if you're nearby and want the gift card. If you're interested in the car, going to the dealer would give you more seat/driving time.

[Cubaricua]

Cool, Thanks. Going later today.

[bumskateboarder]

This is my short review on the Ford Focus Target Hunt at Miramar, California....

Participated in the Ford Focus Target Hunt yesterday at Miramar. Got there about 15mins before registration time which was not a problem. It seemed like you did not even need to register online since they didn't do anything with that. All they did with the paper was say that the video will be sent to email address I registered with online. This may have been due to the fact that they were at the Air Show with thousands of people so they just wanted as many people as possible to test drive.

Went with my dad and the host (person with mic) was helpful. Told us a little about the 2012 Ford while we were in line and then suggested that one of us drive first and the other ride as passenger and then switch. This was definitely the best way to do it rather than both ride in separate cars. I would really recommend this if you go with someone and if they let you. It is much more exciting. Waited about 5 minutes in line before going into a car. The whole test drive itself takes anywhere from 30-50 seconds. There was no Ford person in the car. If you go by yourself you had the whole car to yourself. The course was a little different than the Youtube video on Ford's Youtube channel (no backing up for us). Max points was 32. I got 31 points in 32 seconds. My dad got 24 points in 45 seconds. We all knew who drove home that night...haha.

Overall it was really fun and you get a video (in 2 weeks) but the drive was VERY short, 30-50seconds. I think we could have done the test drive again by hopping back into line but we decided not to. To me this event would not be worth it if you have to drive more than 30minutes to the event site.

[spitt]

Went to the MINI event in Pleasanton over the weekend, which turned out to be just a day of test-drives and hot dogs. Only I got there too early for the hot dogs, as they hadn't started cooking them yet. I did get a spin in the MINI Coupe S, with the manual transmission, including a stint on nearby Freeway 580. It's a frenetic little monster, and was almost too much for me to handle...

I got this confused with another event to happen there later this month, complete with go-kart racing. I was expecting go-kart racing, but the MINI handles enough like a go-kart.

[wrxrob]

I wish companies like Subaru would do AWD events in the snow during the winter.

[beowulf7]

I wish companies like Subaru would do AWD events in the snow during the winter.
It's tough for them to predict when snowy weather will arrive, not to mention people may have a hard time getting there.

[TheNoah]

It's tough for them to predict when snowy weather will arrive, not to mention people may have a hard time getting there.

That plus the fact I doubt they want people crashing there cars. Some people can't even drive when the weather is good let alone snowing

[sodehu]

Posted this deal for the International Motorcycle show. See link below
Participating Manufacturer Demo Rides per market so far: See link below

Dallas – Can-Am Spyder Roadster, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Star, Yamaha
San Mateo – Can-Am Spyder Roadster, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Star, Yamaha
Southern California - Can-Am Spyder Roadster, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Star, Triumph, Yamaha and Victory

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=751867&t=3384828

[daveamoose]

this sounds like fun
http://www.henryford.com/GetYourHeartRacing
a little expensive at $2500, I think I will pass, but if anyone has that $$ laying around and lives in Michigan, might be fun

[vietazndude]

Anyone go to the Cadillac Culinary challenge in San jose? The food was good the driving was meh, too much traffic around the area you only had one stretch of road to accelerate decently. They had the CTS sedan and coupe, SRX, Escalade Hybrid, Mercedes E350 sedan and coupe, Lexus Rx and the BMW X5. No freebies.

[Mungo]

Anyone go to the Cadillac Culinary challenge in San jose? The food was good the driving was meh, too much traffic around the area you only had one stretch of road to accelerate decently. They had the CTS sedan and coupe, SRX, Escalade Hybrid, Mercedes E350 sedan and coupe, Lexus Rx and the BMW X5. No freebies.

Went yesterday. The cooking demo by the celebrity chefs was excellent, but the food was minimal. Other food was just prepackaged nuts & cookies. Drinks were coffee, hot chocolate, tea, or bottled water. They did not even have soda. Waiting time to drive is very minimal, but the road course is pretty much just a block around the shopping center. Traffic was horrible as usual around the area & there were pretty much only 2 short stretches of road that you could get any kind of acceleration out of the cars otherwise you were stuck in traffic.

While your @ Santana Row stop by the Tesla shop & check out the Tesla Model S. It is awesome. Especially like the high resolution 17" full touchscreen display center console.

[TheNoah]

Anything coming up in Socal

[sodehu]

Anything coming up in Socal

Cadillac Culinary challenge Irvine, CA. this weekend

[vietazndude]

Went yesterday. The cooking demo by the celebrity chefs was excellent, but the food was minimal. Other food was just prepackaged nuts & cookies. Drinks were coffee, hot chocolate, tea, or bottled water. They did not even have soda. Waiting time to drive is very minimal, but the road course is pretty much just a block around the shopping center. Traffic was horrible as usual around the area & there were pretty much only 2 short stretches of road that you could get any kind of acceleration out of the cars otherwise you were stuck in traffic.

While your @ Santana Row stop by the Tesla shop & check out the Tesla Model S. It is awesome. Especially like the high resolution 17" full touchscreen display center console.
The model S is gone, they only had it for the weekend but i managed to check it out and it's really nice!

[lvblkjack]

Giving away my invite code to the first one who PM me.

YOUR INVITATION TO THIS SPECIAL COMPLIMENTARY EVENT!

Reserve your spot now and you and a guest can experience perfect performance on the golf course and on the road, all at the Cadillac Innovation Golf Clinic. You'll enjoy exclusive instruction by David Leadbetter,* the "Father of the modern golf swing" and a walking clinic with PGA TOUR® player Trevor Immelman,* plus test drive the 2011 Cadillac line-up of luxury vehicles.

Cadillac Innovation Golf Clinic
LOCATION: Maderas Golf Club
DATE: Saturday, November 5, 2011
CLINIC TIMES: 7am; 9am; 11:30am and 1:30pm

[night87]

http://www.autoconevents.com DECEMBER 10th!!!
Use code NIMPORT11 for general admission discount :)

[Mungo]

Giving away my invite code to the first one who PM me.

YOUR INVITATION TO THIS SPECIAL COMPLIMENTARY EVENT!

Reserve your spot now and you and a guest can experience perfect performance on the golf course and on the road, all at the Cadillac Innovation Golf Clinic. You'll enjoy exclusive instruction by David Leadbetter,* the "Father of the modern golf swing" and a walking clinic with PGA TOUR® player Trevor Immelman,* plus test drive the 2011 Cadillac line-up of luxury vehicles.

Cadillac Innovation Golf Clinic
LOCATION: Maderas Golf Club
DATE: Saturday, November 5, 2011
CLINIC TIMES: 7am; 9am; 11:30am and 1:30pm

FYI, this is around the San Diego, CA area.

[daveamoose]

I also have an invite to the Cadillac Golf Clinic in Half Moon Bay CA for this upcoming Monday Oct 17 that I cannot use.

If anyone wants it, send me a PM and its yours.

[spitt]

Cadillac Culinary challenge Irvine, CA. this weekend

Add this to the SoCal list of events:

http://www.autoweek.com/section/veloster

Drive the Hyundai Veloster November 12 and 13 in Dodgers Stadium

[spitt]

I also have an invite to the Cadillac Golf Clinic in Half Moon Bay CA for this upcoming Monday Oct 17 that I cannot use.

If anyone wants it, send me a PM and its yours.

Ditto.

[thejaredhuang]

Reports from the Caddy food event?

[bumoftheday]

Went to the V series lab at road atlanta last weekend. Total driving time was 6 laps of the full course, 2 1/4 mile runs in a V6 CTS. All runs were with an instructor in your car. Plenty of auto and manual cars available. They let you go pretty much all out.

Time was split 50/50 between track and class. During the track time, there was a good bit of waiting. I would call the classroom time a cross between a technical sales pitch and driving instruction.

John Heinricy and Johnny O'Connell were both in the waiting area for the track. Spent quite a bit of time talking to these guys, along with the Brembo engineer (I'm a mechanical engineer).

Overall, I would rate this event as significantly better than the Porsche event due to more freedom and more track time, along with a better course (Road Atlanta vs PBIR)

The parting gift was http://www.amazon.com/Cadillac-Logo-Carbon-Fiber-Tumbler/dp/B0052XY3PI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318988383&sr=8-1

[isles1]

The parting gift was http://www.amazon.com/Cadillac-Logo-Carbon-Fiber-Tumbler/dp/B0052XY3PI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318988383&sr=8-1 Better than what I got at the Monticello, NY event (nothing).

[dulux]

Does anybody know where the remaining vlabs are being held?

[bumoftheday]

Does anybody know where the remaining vlabs are being held?

Last one is in Fontana, CA at Auto Club Speedway Dec 9-11.

[sodehu]

Last one is in Fontana, CA at Auto Club Speedway Dec 9-11.

I'll be there I can't wait it should be fun.

[eldiaoble]

I'll be there I can't wait it should be fun.
I am signed up but I dont know whether to go or not. Im from central valley and its a little far but it seems like a lot of fun.

[beowulf7]

Went to the V series lab at road atlanta last weekend. Total driving time was 6 laps of the full course, 2 1/4 mile runs in a V6 CTS. All runs were with an instructor in your car. Plenty of auto and manual cars available. They let you go pretty much all out.

Time was split 50/50 between track and class. During the track time, there was a good bit of waiting. I would call the classroom time a cross between a technical sales pitch and driving instruction.

John Heinricy and Johnny O'Connell were both in the waiting area for the track. Spent quite a bit of time talking to these guys, along with the Brembo engineer (I'm a mechanical engineer).

Overall, I would rate this event as significantly better than the Porsche event due to more freedom and more track time, along with a better course (Road Atlanta vs PBIR)

The parting gift was http://www.amazon.com/Cadillac-Logo-Carbon-Fiber-Tumbler/dp/B0052XY3PI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318988383&sr=8-1
Nice event and gift! :highfive: If Caddy comes to D/FW area next year, I'll definitely try to attend it. :cool:

[sodehu]

I am signed up but I dont know whether to go or not. Im from central valley and its a little far but it seems like a lot of fun.

I say plan other things to do and make a weekend out of it. Otherwise it's more than a little far more like just plain far.

[jrummi]

how can we sign up for the Cadillac event in Fontana this Dec?

[trdrav4]

oops...posted the Veloster event in LA, already posted five days ago.

[daveamoose]

how can we sign up for the Cadillac event in Fontana this Dec?


you can send me a PM and I will send you my invite code that i will not be able to use.

[vietazndude]

Wasn't there suppose to be a AMG event at laguna seca this month? Any news on that?

[eldiaoble]

Wasn't there suppose to be a AMG event at laguna seca this month? Any news on that?
I would love to know please :)

[daveamoose]

I have heard of an event Ford is putting on called The Power Of Choice.

I read about it in @Ford Magazine, started in August in Boston, will visit 40 cities

some mentioned are Bloomington ILL, Beaumont TX, Chicago, San Francisco and New York.
They mention no dates and no other cities, i also cant find squat about it anywhere on the web, cant find a sign up page.

if anyone can find some info let us know

[daveamoose]

found another ford event

https://driveitfirsttour.com/ some of the dates have passed but not all

[Mungo]

found another ford event

https://driveitfirsttour.com/ (http://slickdeals.net/?&u2=https://driveitfirsttour.com/) some of the dates have passed but not all

Thanks for the heads up. I signed up to be notitifed of the event once they finalize the locations. Looks like it's scheduled for Dec. 5th & 6th somewhere around the Bay Area.

[dingmo]

found another ford event

https://driveitfirsttour.com/ some of the dates have passed but not all

Event in NY/NJ passed already. Thank you for the link anyway.

[cptcrunch]

found another ford event

https://driveitfirsttour.com/ some of the dates have passed but not all

Cincinnati has already been done, damn!

[beowulf7]

found another ford event

https://driveitfirsttour.com/ some of the dates have passed but not all
Website is down right now. : \

[onedah]

Website is down right now. : \

The site worked for me in Dallas - thanks

[sodehu]

found another ford event

https://driveitfirsttour.com/ some of the dates have passed but not all

It will be a busy weekend if I make this one. I have the Cadillac event and the International Motorcycle show the same weekend. :omg:

[beowulf7]

The site worked for me in Dallas - thanks
Hmm, maybe it's blocked from work, but normally it would tell me it's blocked and not "The proxy server is refusing connections". I'll try from home when I get a chance.

[Mungo]

Hmm, maybe it's blocked from work, but normally it would tell me it's blocked and not "The proxy server is refusing connections". I'll try from home when I get a chance.

Works for me also so the website is definitely up. Must be the proxy server @ your work. You can try on your phone & see if it loads for you.

[beowulf7]

Works for me also so the website is definitely up. Must be the proxy server @ your work. You can try on your phone & see if it loads for you.
I forgot to try from home last night, but yes, it does work from my phone. However, it doesn't like the Flash on my phone, so I can't register. When I go home tonight, hopefully I'll remember to check it out. Does anyone know when the Dallas-area date is? Thanks.

[Freak4Dell]

I forgot to try from home last night, but yes, it does work from my phone. However, it doesn't like the Flash on my phone, so I can't register. When I go home tonight, hopefully I'll remember to check it out. Does anyone know when the Dallas-area date is? Thanks.

This weekend...the 5th and 6th, if I remember correctly. Definitely this weekend, though.

[beowulf7]

This weekend...the 5th and 6th, if I remember correctly. Definitely this weekend, though.
Oh OK, thanks for the heads up. :wave:

[daveamoose]

this may have been posted earlier, did not see it

https://www.drivenissanleaf.com/default.aspx?tmid=1251937889&contactID=2979358

some locations have passed but still upcoming in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Washington, Oregon and Vegas and Cal too

[daveamoose]

Get the ultimate Jeep® experience.
The "ESPN Jeep Ultimate Tailgate Experience" is touring college campuses across the country. In addition to driving Jeep vehicles and braving an off-road course with challenges like rocky trails and log crossings, you can enter for a chance to win a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara4 and compete for a chance to win hundreds of other prizes. Go here to enter and find the event near you.

http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/contests/jeep/

this sounds like fun, but of course nothing in NorCal, thanks jeep

[daveamoose]

anyone here drive a Mazda?? and planning on going to the annual car shows for the new cars ??

if so go to http://mazdadriversclub.com and register, if you print out the registration and bring it to the Mazda booth at the car shows you get a free massage!! well, maybe not a massage, in fact I dont know what the heck you get, it says Mazda Drivers Club credentials, whatever that is.

even if you dont drive a mazda, you can register and get whatever it is you will get.

lots of car shows listed

[beowulf7]

I registered for the https://driveitfirsttour.com/ event in Grapevine, TX for this Sat. I'm on call for work this week, so hopefully I won't get called in. :pray:

[trdrav4]

anyone here drive a Mazda?? and planning on going to the annual car shows for the new cars ??

if so go to http://mazdadriversclub.com and register, if you print out the registration and bring it to the Mazda booth at the car shows you get a free massage!! well, maybe not a massage, in fact I dont know what the heck you get, it says Mazda Drivers Club credentials, whatever that is.

even if you dont drive a mazda, you can register and get whatever it is you will get.

lots of car shows listed
Thanks for the link, but for some reason I can't register because it wouldn't take my password?

[sodehu]

Thanks for the link, but for some reason I can't register because it wouldn't take my password?

Same here

[daveamoose]

Same here

you know what they say

try and try again, also note that the password is 8 characters or less, the first time I tried it it did not work for me either, but that was because the password i entered was more than 8.

it also works better if you use the tab button on this page, this page is not the easiest to register thru thats for sure.

i also used my work email rather than yahoo when I got it to work, but I dont think that is the issue.

[trdrav4]

you know what they say

try and try again, also note that the password is 8 characters or less, the first time I tried it it did not work for me either, but that was because the password i entered was more than 8.

it also works better if you use the tab button on this page, this page is not the easiest to register thru thats for sure.

i also used my work email rather than yahoo when I got it to work, but I dont think that is the issue.
I just tried this afternoon and it worked. Their computers were probably not working right last night when I attempted it first.

[halokiti]

I got this from the Thrillist e-mail today, Buick Discovery Tour.

http://www.buickdiscoverytour.com/landing/

Code: NYTHBUICK for 11/12 & 11/13 in Stamford, CT.

[beowulf7]

I didn't bother going to the Ford event I signed up for in Grapevine scheduled for last Sat. :O

[pennypound]

Nissan Leaf Event update:

Washington Square Mall OR Portland 12.2.2011 - 12.4.2011

https://www.drivenissanleaf.com

[Chmeeee]

I got this from the Thrillist e-mail today, Buick Discovery Tour.

http://www.buickdiscoverytour.com/landing/

Code: NYTHBUICK for 11/12 & 11/13 in Stamford, CT.

That actually looks like a pretty cool way to blow a Saturday evening. Signed up. Thanks!

[dingmo]

I got this from the Thrillist e-mail today, Buick Discovery Tour.

http://www.buickdiscoverytour.com/landing/

Code: NYTHBUICK for 11/12 & 11/13 in Stamford, CT.

Thanks for posting but CT is a little too far for me :-(

[Chmeeee]

Thanks for posting but CT is a little too far for me :-(

Bollocks. I'm coming from elsewhere in CT and I'll have to drive further than you would have to. :P

[daveamoose]

Bollocks. I'm coming from elsewhere in CT and I'll have to drive further than you would have to. :P


anyone hear of other stops on the buick discovery tour??
doesn't seem to be a lot if info out there on this event!!

[Mungo]

anyone hear of other stops on the buick discovery tour??
doesn't seem to be a lot if info out there on this event!!

I tried SF, SJ, LA, & SD in the code & no go...

[yotsubachan]

I went to the Food & Wine Buick Event last year at the SLS Beverly Hills Hotel. They had Top Chef Masters winner Marcus Samuelson cooking! We got to eat a lot of other food samples and we even got his $40 value cookbook free. I hope they have this in LA again.

[daveamoose]

emailed Buick to see if they were gonna have the Buick Discovery Tour in California, response is....

Thank you for contacting Buick and for your interest in the Buick Discovery Tour! We appreciate the time you have taken to write us.

The Buick Discovery Tour will be held in Dana Point, CA and Los Angeles, CA in January 2012.

no Bay Area stops???? Where is the love Buick????

[sodehu]

emailed Buick to see if they were gonna have the Buick Discovery Tour in California, response is....

Thank you for contacting Buick and for your interest in the Buick Discovery Tour! We appreciate the time you have taken to write us.

The Buick Discovery Tour will be held in Dana Point, CA and Los Angeles, CA in January 2012.

no Bay Area stops???? Where is the love Buick????

I went last year it was a nice event a little more of a food & wine event than Buick but still enjoyed it.

[Chmeeee]

I went to the Food & Wine Buick Event last year at the SLS Beverly Hills Hotel. They had Top Chef Masters winner Marcus Samuelson cooking! We got to eat a lot of other food samples and we even got his $40 value cookbook free. I hope they have this in LA again.

Awesome event this year at Stamford. 30 minutes of car related stuff, the other 2 hours is food & wine. Chef Gavin Kaysen at one session, another guy doing desserts (bacon ice cream!), and for the big presentation Michael Psilakis. Parting gift was his pretty awesome looking Greek cookbook.

[yotsubachan]

I went last year it was a nice event a little more of a food & wine event than Buick but still enjoyed it.

What is the email for Buick?

[daveamoose]

What is the email for Buick?

go to their webpage and click contact us, or you can click this
http://www.buick.com/contact.html

[pennypound]

Another Nissan Leaf Event update:

Seattle Center International Fountain Plaza WA Seattle 12.9.2011 - 12.11.2011

https://www.drivenissanleaf.com

[cwerdna]

If you sign up for the SF Leaf drive event that coincides w/the SF auto show (11/19 - 11/27), you'll get a free ticket into the show.

From https://www.drivenissanleaf.com/Event/EventDetails.aspx?eid=21
Event Entry

General Admission is $9.00 for adults (Children under 12 are free); pre-registered guests will receive complementary entry into the Auto Show (one ticket will be provided to each registered guest). Print out your registration form and check in at the Nissan LEAF table in the Moscone Center lobby to exchange your registration for (1) Auto Show Ticket (must be 18 to test drive with a valid US drivers license).

[tvip]

emailed Buick to see if they were gonna have the Buick Discovery Tour in California, response is....

Thank you for contacting Buick and for your interest in the Buick Discovery Tour! We appreciate the time you have taken to write us.

The Buick Discovery Tour will be held in Dana Point, CA and Los Angeles, CA in January 2012.

no Bay Area stops???? Where is the love Buick????
unless it's electric, or one of those "smart" clown cars, people in the bay aren't interested, lol

[eldiaoble]

unless it's electric, or one of those "smart" clown cars, people in the bay aren't interested, lol
I definitely agree with that. Being from San Jose (but sometimes in the Central Valley) I would love some more ride and drive events. Still the best event so far for me has been the Pebble Beach event Concours D'Elegance

[tvip]

I attended a few zoom zoom live events, they were pretty fun and free

[dingmo]

I attended a few zoom zoom live events, they were pretty fun and free

Whats a Zoom Zoom live event? Mazda Zoom Zoom? I thought they didn't have that for years.

[coast327]

Wow! No report from the Ft Lauderdale Cadillac event?

[Michael1910]

I'd really like to go to the Cadillac V labs event at Autoclub speedway in Fontana in a few weeks .

ANYONE can give me an invite code? MUCH appreciated.

[Mungo]

I'd really like to go to the Cadillac V labs event at Autoclub speedway in Fontana in a few weeks .

ANYONE can give me an invite code? MUCH appreciated.

Look a few pages back & you can see how to generate your own code.

[Michael1910]

Look a few pages back & you can see how to generate your own code.

I searched, sorry can't find it; which page are you referring to?

[sodehu]

I searched, sorry can't find it; which page are you referring to?

Fontana event is full if you get a code only thing you can do is be put on the waitlist if people cancel.

[Michael1910]

Fontana event is full if you get a code only thing you can do is be put on the waitlist if people cancel.

How do I get on the waiting list? I don't have an invite code, either.

[cwerdna]

Bad news about the Leaf test drives at the SF auto show. They're apparently indoors, inside the venue per a Priuschatter who attended and an answered question on the Nissan Leaf FB page. :(