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RAV4 Gets Ready to Conquer Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally

RAV4 Gets Ready to Conquer Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally

Millen and Rally RAV4 Attempt to Make it Three Wins in a Row Torrance, Calif., June 1, 2016— The only thing better than winning a rally is winning two rallies. Winning them back-to-back is even sweeter. And now, after taking the 2WD crown at the last two events, Ryan Millen, Christina Fate, and the Rally RAV4 are ... Continue reading

2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package +VIDEO

2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package +VIDEO

Innovative technology meet luxury comfort DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Acura's claim for differentiation in the luxury classes has been technology. And while that word has been appropriated to mean the latest in electronic gadgetry for entertainment, information, and safety — which Acura is more than plea ... Continue reading

California Wine Country and National Parks Centennial: The Perfect Summer Travel Pairing

California Wine Country and National Parks Centennial: The Perfect Summer Travel Pairing

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2016 -- For California wine lovers, one of the most enjoyable experiences is the chance to sip while overlooking spectacular scenery—from hillside vineyards and snow-capped mountains to redwood forests and rugged beaches. With the National Park Service hosting Centennial events this year, it ... Continue reading

GoMentum Station And Honda Offer Demo Of Autonomous Vehicle Technology

GoMentum Station And Honda Offer Demo Of Autonomous Vehicle Technology

CONCORD, Calif., June 2, 2016 -- GoMentum Station, in coordination with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and its partners Honda and the City of Concord, showcased Honda's automated vehicle testing program at GoMentum Station, the largest secure Connected Vehicle (CV) and Autonomous Vehicle (AV) proving ... Continue reading

Santa Monica Approves Multi-Year Contract to Support "Redeem" CNG Deployment

Santa Monica Approves Multi-Year Contract to Support "Redeem" CNG Deployment

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Clean Energy Fuels Corp., announced that the City of Santa Monica has awarded Clean Energy a multiyear liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract to fuel its Big Blue Bus (BBB) fleet of vehicles. The 5-year deal, worth an estimated $3 million per year, will enable BBB to continue using Clean Energy ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America May 2016 US Sales - Record

Kia Motors America May 2016 US Sales - Record

IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced best-ever May sales of 62,926 units. The brand's fourth monthly sales record within the first five months of the year was highlighted by double digit increases for the Sportage and Sorento CUVs, including the highest single month total for the Spo ... Continue reading

Honda Acura May 2016 US Sales

Honda Acura May 2016 US Sales

TORRANCE, Calif., June 1, 2016 -- With two fewer selling days this May versus a year ago, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported May sales of 147,108 units, a year-over-year decline of 4.8 percent. However, year-to-date American Honda sales of 653,640 units are up 5.7 percent versus year-ago results as the compa ... Continue reading

Subaru May 2016 US Sales - Record

Subaru May 2016 US Sales - Record

CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 1, 2016 -- Record May - monthly sales increase one percent over May 2015 54 consecutive months of month-over-month growth Best May ever for Crosstrek 27 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 34 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Subaru of America, Inc. today rep ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi May 2016 US Sales

Mitsubishi May 2016 US Sales

CYPRESS, Calif., June 1, 2016 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported May 2016 sales of 9,025 and year-to-date sales of 43,911 up 5.6 percent for the year. Outlander sales of 2,963 are up 119 percent over the previous May, the best May sales since 2003. Outlander sales are up 79.8 percent for the ... Continue reading

Mazda and 'Car Girl' to Bring 2018 MAZDA3 to Life at 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show

Mazda and 'Car Girl' to Bring 2018 MAZDA3 to Life at 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12 -- It is neither a commuter vehicle nor boring sedan. It is also not an undersized sports coupe or awkward, disproportionate hatchback. At the moment, the 2018 MAZDA3 is nothing more than a lump of clay on stage at the Mazda booth at the 2007 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show -- and the vision of Mallo ... Continue reading

2016 Acura MDX AWD Review By Carey Russ

2016 Acura MDX AWD Review By Carey Russ

2016 Acura MDX AWD Review By Carey Russ ... Continue reading

Petroleum Distributor Responds to Wall Street Journal Anti-Ethanol Editorial With True Facts

Petroleum Distributor Responds to Wall Street Journal Anti-Ethanol Editorial With True Facts

EDITOR'S NOTE: On March 21, 2016, we wrote and published a reply to a fallacious anti-ethanol article written by George "David" Banks for the High Plains Leader & Times website. At the bottom of our reply, in the LiveFyre comments area, Walt Dwelle - Managing Partner or Flyers Energy - posted a copy of the reply that h ... Continue reading

Startup Rideshare Company Opoli, Offers Free "On Demand" Rides To Or From LAX All Weekend Long

Startup Rideshare Company Opoli, Offers Free "On Demand" Rides To Or From LAX All Weekend Long

LOS ANGELES - Opoli Technology, Inc. will be offering free rides from 12:01AM on Saturday May 28, 2016 through 11:59PM on Sunday May 29, 2016 in their Opoli vehicle service type. The free service will be available to or from Los Angeles International Airport from the following areas: Santa Monica, Culver City, Beverly ... Continue reading

2016 Kia Optima LX 1.6 Turbo Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2016 Kia Optima LX 1.6 Turbo Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Economical and fun to drive DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS &#8226; SEE ALSO: <a href="">Kia Research and Buyers Guide</a> Kia Optima Turbo? Didn't I just test one a few months ago? Is it summer rerun time already? That's pretty much what I said when I saw "2016 Kia Optima LX Turbo" on the list of cars I'd be get ... Continue reading

Consumer Advocates Demand Federal Agency Act on Auto Safety Petition

Consumer Advocates Demand Federal Agency Act on Auto Safety Petition

automakers to avoid following federal safety rules is unlawful and will lead to more deaths and injuries, three top consumer advocates said today. They urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to grant the formal petition the advocates filed in January to require automakers to make advanced safe ... Continue reading

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