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Brothers part of Steves traditition
OAKDALE – Nick and Alan Berg are part of the dedicated staff at Steves Chevrolet Buick. Their connections go beyond the job. Nick and Alan are also closed-knit brothers. "We get along so well that if we didn't work together we probably would see each other," Nick Berg said Wednesday at the Oakdale dealership located at 1285 East F St. Alan Berg is the fleet manager there. He has 23 years experience on that very ...
Cruises get good buzz from new ships, overhauls
NEW YORK (AP) - The 2013 cruise season began with a nightmare: A Carnival ship adrift with no power. But in the last month or so, several cruise companies - including Carnival - have announced major overhauls to old ships and exciting innovations on new ships, from engineering upgrades to theme park-style rides.
DODGE CHARGER SRT8 SUPER BEE
Remember dog-dish hubcaps? Those "no-frills" nut covers were common on muscle cars of the '60s, including the Dodge Super Bee.
Hellmann’s whips up campaign for centennial
NEW YORK (AP) - A lot changes in 100 years, but the key to Hellmann's success may be that not much has changed for the mayonnaise.
Cruise ship fitness class designed by The Rockettes
ABOARD NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY - I'd been at sea on Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship, Norwegian Breakaway, for more than 14 hours but I didn't feel the ship moving until I tried to do a dance move with the Rockettes.
RULES OF THE ROAD DMV answer drivers’ questions
Q: What are "buy-here-pay-here" dealers? A: They are used car dealers that assign less than 90 percent of their conditional sales and lease contracts to third party lenders; and therefore provide direct financing to car buyers. "Buy-here-pay-here" dealers are prohibited from requiring buyers to make payments in person, except for the down payment. For more information on "buy-here-pay-here" dealers, visit http://DMV.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d01/vc241.htm. Remember to Save Time! Go Online! Q: I am car shopping and want to ...
Chevy Spark: Mini-car is a city hustler
The Chevy Spark is rough but ready. Its little 1.2-liter four-cylinder yells like a scolded brat. The suspension is clunky and stubborn, and there's enough cabin commotion that I thought a back window was open. But somehow those traits diminished as its can-do attitude came through. This four-seat, five-door hatchback has the heart of a lion and the thrift of a miser. The Spark is Chevy's first mini-car for the United States and Canada. It ...
Does God really hear our prayers?
By Phil Waterford & Margarita Soto On this planet there are more than 6 billion people enduring environmental, political, and economical problems on a global scale. Can one person's problems really matter to him? I am convinced that our creator is never too busy for any of his children. Often, when we pray, we expect our prayers to be answered immediately. However, what I have found is God does answer prayers. It's not ...
Giving with no expectations
"I am not a hero. I'm a local business owner who is struggling like most business owners in one of the worst economies our nation has ever experience." I shared with the audience that God has put something heavy on my heart and that there is something special that I must do. I turned to two of our wounded warriors, Christopher Braley and Jose Jaurequi and presented them both envelopes. I informed them that ...
Sometimes wherever we are is where we’re supposed to be...
By PHIL WATERFORD About four months ago, as I was getting ready for church, God revealed something to me that changed my whole day. If you've ever met my wife Rose, you probably know that she is naturally beautiful; however, it takes me a little longer to achieve my good looks... I received a "Spiritual Download". God told me to take my time that morning, don't rush, when I ARRIVE at church, I ...
A Miracle was performed
Bob Gutierrez comes from a very musical family. He has an amazing voice and has always had a passion to sing. He was scheduled to appear on television's most popular "The Mike Douglas Show" in the early 70s to showcase his talents. Five days before he was to return home from Vietnam he suffered a bizarre injury when a rocket exploded in his face and severed his neck from ear-to-ear. His fellow soldiers had ...
Is this coincidental or just divine intervention?
Specialists from all over the world have no explanation of how his vocal cords have grown. Gutierrez, a Texas resident, drives all over the country sharing his amazing story. When he was invited back to Manteca for the Not Forgotten ceremony he was experiencing car trouble. He attended a church service asking the congregation for prayer that his car would get him home safely.
Crossover is almost a convertible
Folks are Kia Country are excited about the newly redesigned Kia Sorrento. The 2014 models just arrived at the Manteca dealership located at 1515 N. Main St., boasting state-of-the-art technology and comfort. Take the SX Limited model consisting of the optional panoramic sunroof that almost makes for a convertible, for starters. This five-seat crossover has Nappa leather upholstery, heated rear seats, and wood-trimmed heated steering wheel. Technology bursts from the inside where this Sorrento ...
Rankin Ranch: Family favorite for generation
By CARY ORDWAY Of CaliforniaWeekend.com CALIENTE - Bill Rankin takes a minute to reflect about the people who have come to stay at his Rankin Guest Ranch over the years. He says he just got an email about one of his favorite guests passing away. He sadly names a few more longtime guests who are now gone, but then he quickly perks up as he recalls one family in particular who invited the Rankins to ...
Toyota’s hybrid vehicle sales pass 5 million
TOKYO (AP) - Toyota's global sales of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles have surpassed 5 million in a milestone for a technology that was initially greeted with skepticism.
Articles by Section - On The Road
Dodge offers rebates, incentives
As a Dodge dealership, Cabral Motors at 1145 W. Yosemite Ave. is currently offering rebates and incentives on the new Challenger, Journey and Dart. Allen Cole, who is a certified sales associate, knows much about the top fuel-mileage 2013 Dart. "(The Dart) has spent more time in the air tunnel than any car in history," he said on Tuesday. For starters, Cole likes the 2.0-liter multi-air injection engine and 10 factory airbags that come standard. ...
C-Class 4-Seater: Sweet, simple, complicated
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe is a lithe young thing with the looks, the pecs and the legs to go far in this segment of luxury two-doors.
HOLLYWOOD (AP) — America’s biggest theme parks will pack in around 120 million people this year. Th
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - It's the age old and seemingly answerless question: What in the world is my dog thinking? And one that has spawned a growing market not only of scientific research but of everything from decks of pet tarot cards to television and radio shows and books by pet psychics and animal trainers.
See a theme park like a VIP with no waits, hassles
HOLLYWOOD (AP) - America's biggest theme parks will pack in around 120 million people this year.
Porsche tops in annual survey of vehicle quality
DETROIT (AP) - Porsche is the top performer in an annual survey of new vehicle quality.
It’s about people at Steves
OAKDALE – Jay Bentley once dreaded coming to the work. Back then, he was employed at a car dealership where people were looked upon simply as numbers and management constantly kept the pressure on him and his fellow sales representatives. "After awhile, I was so fed up with it that I actually left the business," Bentley said on Tuesday. That changed once he came over to Steves Chevrolet Buick, 1285 E. F St. in Oakdale. ...
RAV4: Toyota’s redesigned small ute is functional
The Toyota RAV4 is a founding member of the small-ute group and for 2013 moved into its fourth generation - in 18 years.
Nissan delivers models drivers want
Nissan reported record sales in the U.S. for May. According to the website, www.nissannews.com, 2013 models led by top-selling Sentra, Altima, Pathfinder and Rogue helped set the new mark of 114,457 deliveries, an increase of 24.7 percent over that of May 2012. Tracy Nissan, 3195 N. Naglee Rd, contributed to those numbers. All told, the Nissan division boasted 106,558 sales last month, up 31.2 percent over last year. "We are in the midst of launching ...
Russian River: Perfect lazy summer trip
By CARY ORDWAY of CaliforniaWeekend.com
Acura’s flagship sedan restores faith in brand
Acura has redoubled its ante to the entry-luxury sedan segment with a blue-chip redesign to its flagship RLX.
GM unveils reworked Chevy Malibu
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors is hoping that a hurry-up makeover of the Chevrolet Malibu will move it from also-ran to a top performer in the key midsize car segment.
Focus on fun: 252-horsepower ST Hot Hatch plays the loud pedal
I feel it necessary to apologize to my fellow motorists for some "loud pedal" driving.
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