Automotive

Several Ford Bronco owners brought their vehicles to Capital Ford Thursday night where there was a live band and food truck to celebrate this iconic SUV. The event continues through tomorrow at Mills Park.

Nevada Department of Veteran Services is working in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation to leverage Project SANDI to support Nevada veterans who are seeking new career opportunities.

The Capital City Community will, once again, welcome the holidays with a free concert in the Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center on Sunday, December 5 at 3 P.M.

The band, under the direction of Nick Jacques, will present a variety of Christmas music from the lighter side of the holidays with “Poor Express” and “Sleigh Ride” to the more traditional carols, including, “Midnight In Bethlehem”.

Saturday, August 14, at 10:00 am, the Silver State Model T Ford Club will present “The Car That Changed the World” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.

The Austin Bantam Society will hold its 51st annual meeting in Carson City, Oct. 4-5. A car show will take place at the Nevada State Legislative Grounds on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Carson City Division, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is having a Car Wash Fundraiser in Dayton, Nev. at the Valero, 215 US-50 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 17.

People driving down Curry Street behind Capital Ford today stopped to gawk at the delivery of a rare Ford GT supercar. According to General Manager Tim Milligan, the half-million dollar car is one of only about 500 of this model in the U.S. This particular car is destined for a private party buyer in the area.

Free "orphan" car show on Saturday May 19 9am-3pm at Carson City Johnny Rocket's located atHighway 395 and Snyder St. (775) 883-2607. All "orphan" cars are invited, which means all car makes that are no longer manufactured. Sponsored by The Northern Nevada Chapter of Packard's International.

Cash reward for information leading to the Location/Recovery of my 2004 Ford F350, Silver 4 Door Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel Truck. Last seen Comstock Mobile Park Tuesday 10/24, reported Thursday 10/26. Please contact 775 887-2008

Michael Hohl Motor Company invites Corvette owners and enthusiasts to their 7th Annual Reno Corvette Club Show & Shine on Sunday, July 9 from 9:00am to 12pm at 3700 S. Carson St., Carson City. More than 50 Corvettes will be on display competing for Best in Class and Best of Show trophies.

Carson City, Nevada — To help launch the annual citywide Jazz & Beyond Festival, Capital City Arts Initiative will host artists selling their art at the Bliss Mansion prior to the 6:30 p.m. main concert. The art sale will take place Friday, August 5 from 4-6:30 p.m. on the porch, 608 Elizabeth Street, Carson City. The free events include art for sale, music, food, and a lovely home and garden to tour. The public is cordially invited.

Michael Hohl Motor Company invites Corvette owners and enthusiasts to their 6th Annual Reno Corvette Club Show & Shine on Sunday, July 17 from 10:00am to 2pm at 3700 S. Carson St., Carson City. More than 50 Corvettes will be on display competing for Best in Class and Best of Show trophies. For more information call 775 883-5777 or email michele.roach@michaelhohl.com

Enter a Collectible Car or a Contemporary Car that is Your Special Ride.

Saturday, June, 18, 2016
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Museum Parking Lot

$35 Entry Fee Per Car

A Show Designed Exclusively for Woman Entrants

The Freaks of Nature is hosting a car show will be held at Yogurt Beach at 3228 N. Carson St. Carson City NV 89706 on the side parking lot by Valley Realty. On September 12th from 10am to 3pm. There will be a 50 / 50 raffle. The registration is $20 dollars and this is a free event for spectators.

Trophies include top 15, and special picks. There will be a BBQ for FREE provided by Yogurt Beach , bounce house and some amazing activities for the kids. Most definitely will wanna bring the kids. Registration starting at 10 am and ending at 1pm with trophies at 3pm.

Please come and join us for the Show And shine for the Sierra Youth Cheerleaders Hosted by the Freaks of Nature. The money will go back to the cheer leading squad to help pay for outfits equipment and all the other little things that the team would need.

Three different high-powered events in four days is sure to get your adrenaline pumping. Events are sure to include King of the West Sprint Cars, top fuel drag racing, and a jamboree with monster trucks, truck and tractor pull, freestyle motocross and fireworks finale.
• “Monster Truck Spring Nationals” at the Churchill County Fairgrounds, June 12-13,
• IMCA Modifieds at Rattlesnake Raceway on June 13, and the
• NHRA Open drags at Top Gun Raceway June 12-14 featuring Funny Cars.

Nevada’s top community college and high school students in Career and Technical Education will compete Thursday at Western Nevada College in the welding and automotive mechanics divisions of the SkillsUSA state competition.

Substantial Reward Available for anyone with information that leads directly to the full recovery of Red Flatbed Trailer stolen on December 20th, 2014 at approximately 4am.

The License plate was duct taped using a green duct tape to the driver side wheel well and the plate number is
99495V. The vin# is hard metal stamped at numerous places on the frame. The vin number is -
#4HXLC12259C145068.

Throughout September, Michael Hohl Motor Company will be celebrating its 30th anniversary with weekend entertainment, $5,000 in cash giveaways, along with special sale and service offers.

Michael Hohl and his wife, Karen, founded Michael Hohl Motor Company in 1984. Originally, the dealership carried four lines: Oldsmobile, Buick, Cadillac and GMC Trucks. Chevrolet was added in 2007. Michael Hohl Motor Company is the longest serving General Motors dealership in Northern Nevada and the largest full line General Motors dealership in the state.

For all you car lovers out there, go down to Mills Park today and tomorrow for the Silver Dollar Car Show. You will see a lot of great classic cars without all the heat and crowds of Hot August Nights.

RENO, NV - Building on the success of his luxury sedan Model S, Tesla founder Elon Musk has his sights set on becoming a major player in the automotive industry producing electric cars everyone can afford.

Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest returns to Carson City today through Saturday. The motorcycle and car festival features events, contests, live entertainment, a show and shine, breakfast, raffles and awards. The show brings thousands of motorcycle and car enthusiasts to Carson City annually.

Featured again this year will be the Carson City Sheriff's Office Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge. The 11th annual event will begin on Friday with highly skilled motor officers from across the country competing for top honors.