Los Angeles County leaders still drive pricey gas-guzzling cars years after...
Walk the garage under Los Angeles County’s headquarters and you’ll see rows of practical Ford Tauruses and efficient Toyota Priuses — the ones with government seals on the front doors. Turn a corner...
View ArticleWhat’s the future of technology in cars? LA Auto Show gives us a glimpse
Technology, muscle and lots of eye candy. That’s a pretty apt description for this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, which began Friday and runs through Nov. 29. Media representatives from Southern...
View ArticleWhy more carmakers at the LA Auto Show are turning green
Comedian Jay Leno was seen on video restoring his 1914 Detroit Electric car as a prelude to the announcement of the 2016 Green Car of the Year at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. “It will be a green...
View ArticleNew Hot-Rod Petersen Automotive Museum Re-Opens
LOS ANGELES>> The way A. Eugene Kohn sees it, the conservative buildings near the Petersen Automotive Museum are like “gentlemen in black ties” when compared with the venue’s chic new look, which...
View ArticleDon’t leave wallets in cars, LAPD warns hikers after Fryman Canyon thefts
If you go hiking and leave your purse, backpack or wallet in the car, you may not see them again. Instead, it’s best to leave your personal belongings at home and carry what you need with you,...
View ArticleSix Valley streets eyed for safety upgrades, including lane reductions and...
A half-dozen streets in the San Fernando Valley that have been hit hardest by traffic-related injuries and fatalities are being targeted for safety makeovers as part of Vision Zero, a citywide effort...
View ArticleLowrider cars cruise into Petersen Automotive Museum for exhibit of Chicano...
Mister Cartoon is used to getting a lot of stares whenever he drives down the road, and it’s not just because he’s a world-famous tattoo artist. The looks he gets on the streets are mostly because of...
View ArticleFree car show at Petersen Automotive Museum’s ‘Breakfast Club Cruise-In’...
The Petersen Automotive Museum invites you to show-off your lowriders at this month’s “Breakfast Club Cruise-In” in celebration of its new exhibit, “The High Art of Riding Low: Ranflas, Corazón e...
View ArticleTesla issues recall for 11,000 Model X SUVs
DETROIT >> Tesla is recalling 11,000 Model X SUVs worldwide because their rear seats might not lock into place. The recall involves vehicles with fold-flat second row seats made between Oct. 28,...
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Cruising back in time on the Valley’s iconic Van Nuys Boulevard
For nearly 50 years, Bill Green has been rolling into Van Nuys to show off his 1956 Ford station wagon. Green began cruising Van Nuys Boulevard in the 1960s after he snagged his driver’s license and...
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What you need to know about L.A. Auto Show: 60 debuts, more than 1,000 cars,...
A 110-year tradition continues this weekend when the Los Angeles Auto Show returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center with public days scheduled from Dec.1-10. The trade and press preview portion...
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See the rarest Porsches in America at the Petersen Automotive Museum
With rarely seen vehicles, cool rides and rocket-fast sports cars, the Petersen Automotive Museum’s latest exhibition looks at the evolution of the Porsche. Split between the museum’s first floor...
View ArticleDianne Feinstein vs. driverless cars: Why California senator is squaring off...
The senior U.S. senator from the country’s most tech-savvy state has for months blocked a bill championed by some of California’s biggest tech companies that would cut regulations and get self-driving...
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Never driven a Tesla? Now you can rent one, drive to San Diego
If you’re planning a trip to San Diego or Palm Springs and have never driven a Tesla, Tesloop has your number. The Culver City-based startup has launched a car rental service called Tesloop Cruiser. A...
View ArticleMeineke to expand with seven new LA-area locations
Meineke Car Care Centers plans to open seven more Los Angeles-area locations over the next five years as the company continues its expansion into one of the industry’s most vibrant markets. The...
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Southern California brands Genesis, Kia and Hyundai go 1-2-3 in J.D. Power...
The Infotainment system in Hyundais’ Genesis brand got high marks in J.D. Power’s new-car quality survey. (Courtesy: Hyundai) Hyundai’s Genesis brand ranked No. 1 in the latest J.D. Power car-quality...
View ArticleTesla’s call for supplier refunds signal’s doubts about the company’s...
When a company asks suppliers to retroactively give money back, it’s a sign that something has gone wrong. That’s what analysts worry about with Tesla Inc., which has asked suppliers to return a...
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Wrench brings its door-to-door auto repair service to greater LA
Got an oil leak but can’t make it to the repair shop? No worries. Wrench can send a mechanic to your home, workplace or anywhere else that’s convenient. The Seattle-based company provides automotive...
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How to buy the perfect salvage car with 5 simple tips
When my 18-year-old son, Gabriel, was ready to buy his first car, his plan was to buy a high-mileage clunker for a few thousand bucks. But for a few thousand dollars more and a little help from dad, we...
View ArticleReport: Prop 103 has saved California drivers $154 billion
Californians are used to rising prices. It seems we’re constantly paying more for gas, housing, clothes, meals, movie tickets … you name it. But a new analysis by research and advocacy firm Consumer...
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