LeBron James Tells "The Truth" About Driving His Kia K900 Luxury Sedan +VIDEO
Dec 3, 2015
IRVINE, CA - December 3, 2015: Last year, when LeBron James Tweeted "Rolling around in my K900. Love this car!!" and later stated he was a K900 driver before becoming Kia Motors' luxury ambassador, naysayers took to social media to question the validity of his claims. Now, with sales of Kia's rear-drive luxury sedan up ... Continue reading
Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Sets Land Speed Record For Production Fuel Cell SUV +VIDEO
Dec 3, 2015
SOGGY DRY LAKE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2015 -- Hyundai's Tucson Fuel Cell set the land speed record for a production hydrogen-powered SUV at the Soggy Dry Lake Bed of the California desert, with a top speed of 94.6 mph. The Tucson Fuel Cell is the first mass-produced fuel cell vehicle, with nearly 100 of these zero-emissions ... Continue reading
Toyota Places a Charitable Spin on the Traditional Selfie with New Campaign - #Selflessie
Dec 3, 2015
Holiday Campaign to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America LOS ANGELES -- December 02, 2015: Toyota launches a new initiative, #Selflessie, which encourages Instagram users to ditch their typical selfie snapshots in favor of posting a âselfless selfie.â Kicking off on #GivingTuesday, and continuing through Jan ... Continue reading
2016 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Dec 3, 2015
Roominess, comfort, excellent fuel efficiency and responsive handling make the newest Honda Accord is the best ever. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS After the debut of the ninth generation back in 2013, Honda's ever-popular Accord gets its first mid-product cycle freshening for 2016. It's still offered in sedan a ... Continue reading
World's Least Expensive 'Singer' At Petersen Museum 12/6
Dec 2, 2015
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2015 - Porsche fans looking for a great stocking stuffer can attain a piece of Singer Vehicle Design history and meet Rob Dickinson, creator and founder of the global phenomenon, who will be signing his recently launched book "One More than 10: Singer and the Porsche 911" at the Petersen Museum's r ... Continue reading
Nissan and Hoonigan Team up to Celebrate Black Friday at the Mall +VIDEO
Nov 26, 2015
Drifting fans like mall crowds on Black Friday about as much as fish like fresh air. To commiserate with the fans, Hoonigan and Nissan joined forces to take over the abandoned Hawthorne Mall near Los Angeles, and celebrate Black Friday in their own unique way. With the creators of the Gymkhana and Recoil video series c ... Continue reading
Nov 26, 2015
Porsche will continue its efforts to comply fully with all regulatory authorities. Porsche awaits detailed information from the engine supplier, Audi AG, as to the specific actions which will be necessary to correct and recertify the 3.0 liter V6 diesel engine. ... Continue reading
Nearly 200 Compressed Natural Gas-Powered Trucks Now Serving Gardena, CA
Nov 25, 2015
GARDENA, Calif., Nov. 24, 2015 -- Republic Services announced today the addition of 11 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) solid waste collection trucks to its fleet serving customers in the Gardena, California area. The CNG trucks replace older diesel-powered trucks, and bring the total number of natural gas vehicles operate ... Continue reading
2016 Acura MDX AWD Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Nov 25, 2015
New features keep the 2016 Acura MDX at the front of the large-midsize luxury crossover class DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS If the 2016 version of Acura's crossover flagship MDX looks just like the 2015 or 2014 models, it is. On the outside. Underneath its distinctive skin, the previous six-speed automatic tran ... Continue reading
Volkswagen submits Recall Plan For 2-liter Diesel Cars to California Air Resources Board
Nov 23, 2015
<p>SACRAMENTO November 18, 2015; Today the Volkswagen Group of America (VW) submitted a recall plan to the California Air Resources Board responding to the violations described in ARBâs <a href="http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/in_use_compliance_letter.pdf& q uot;> September 18, 2015 letter</a> to VW concerning illeg ... Continue reading
Safe Driving Tips to be Thankful for this Holiday Season
Nov 23, 2015
In anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday and a predicted wet winter, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is sharing this important message with travelers: drive safely and be prepared for inclement weather at all times. Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year with the likelihood of an i ... Continue reading
First Look - 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune +VIDEO
Nov 23, 2015
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Nov 22, 2015
* The Los Angeles auto show media previews took place this week. The all-new 2016 Toyota Prius, 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio sedan, Fiat's rebirth of the 124 Spider roadster, Caddy's new XT5 crossover, the 2017 Ford Escape with two new engines and the new face of Lincoln on a revamped 2017 MKZ sedan all caught o ... Continue reading
Luxury Car War At 2015 LA Auto Show
Nov 20, 2015
Los Angeles November 20, 2015; The AIADA newsletter reported that the throaty rasp of a 505-horsepower V-6 echoed off the walls of the Los Angeles Convention Center Wednesday morning as a bright red, $70,000 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio rolled down a catwalk followed by a harem of gorgeous supermodels. The luxury pro ... Continue reading
Alcantara Celebrates Italian Creativity in L.A.
Nov 20, 2015
Alcantara, the Italian producer of high-end luxury material for vehicle interiors, was the main partner in two international events celebrating Italian-made excellence and creativity in Los Angeles this week. âThanks to its privileged long-lasting relationship with the world of design, Alcantara® boasts a speci ... Continue reading
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