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Chevy offers money-back guarantee on new vehicles
DETROIT (AP) - Chevrolet is trying to pull more customers into its dealerships this summer by offering a money-back guarantee on new cars and trucks.
New tools used to keep pets out of hot cars
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Good Samaritans, temperature guns and tougher laws are the newest tools in the campaign to keep animals out of hot cars, where just minutes can mean death.
Angel Island: State park in northern San Fran Bay
Many California residents may not be aware how close they came to losing an important part of this state's history in early October 2008. A wildfire blackened nearly half of Angel Island, but quick action by firefighters saved the island's many historical buildings and left many of the roads and trails on the popular San Francisco island intact.
Hot wheels vs. smart wheels: Safe teen cars
When the time comes to purchase a car, your teenagers might be dreaming of hot wheels. They may be thinking sporty, while you're looking for reliability and affordability.
2013 Malibu lives up to its promise
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has been completely redesigned. The mild-hybrid Eco model debuts first, while the regular lineup of trims and their standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder arrive in the summer of 2012. A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder upgrade engine should arrive some time later in the year.
Mother Nature awaits just north of San Francisco
As if the sights and sounds of San Francisco weren't enough to keep visitors completely enthralled, Mother Nature invites you to drive just a few minutes north of the city, across the Golden Gate Bridge and into a suburban area that seems like the other side of the planet from downtown.
Sportage: Affordable SUV with style
There's plenty to like about the Sportage now featured at Kia Country of Manteca.
Gettysburg on horseback tour taking riders back in time
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) - A twig snaps and brush rustles in woods on the Gettysburg battlefield. My horse does not flinch. It's nothing more than a small animal scurrying away. But on a hot summer day nearly 150 years earlier, it could have been the enemy.
XKR-S: 550-horsepower Jaguar a defining statement
I thought my eyeglasses were going to blow off at 160 mph, but I kept my foot to the floor and headed toward 170 mph before I had to lift and begin braking.
Camaro ZL1 personifies power
Chevrolet's most-powerful convertible ever – the 2013 Camaro ZL1 – delivers more performance and technology than many exotic cars and ultra-luxury convertibles.
Kenny Chesney mixes it up in '...Fishbowl'
He's a four-time Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year with more than 30 No. 1 country hits and a perennially popular road show, but don't try to pigeon-hole Kenny Chesney.
Lil Wayne focuses on fashion
LOS ANGELES (AP) - With a clothing line and a powerhouse group of artists under his umbrella, Lil Wayne claims he's trying to stay above the fray.
California’s top ghost town stops in Bodie, Calico
The Wild West and the mining of the late 1800's are a rich part of California's heritage, and what better way to experience the past than to visit California's ghost towns? The Golden State's ghost towns are more about history than spooks, and you'll spend hours exploring every nook and cranny of sometimes dusty old buildings in various states of disrepair or restoration. Here are two distinct examples to get you started.
Sentra sets small car standard
TRACY – The Nissan Sentra has what many consumers want in a small car. Try affordability, fuel efficiency, and safety, for starters. Ranked as one of the top affordable small cars – that's according to a recent review by U.S. News and World Report – the 2012 Sentra is available at Tracy Nissan, 3195 N. Naglee Rd. Included is the special edition four-door sedan featuring the power sliding glass moon roof and 16-inch aluminum alloy ...
For memorable stays: California historical lodgings
Anyone who plunks down good money for a California getaway wants to be sure the experience will be extra-special. With today's lodging prices, it's only natural that visitors expect something memorable and out of the ordinary.
Articles by Section - On The Road
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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