Archive By Section - On The Road
2013 Sentra: Reborn pennywise, pretty
The redesigned Nissan Sentra is an economy compact with aspirations for midsize greatness.
Scenic historic route for California Zephyr train service
EMERYVILLE (AP) - The journey east on Amtrak's California Zephyr train is as good as the destination. Riding the rails from the San Francisco Bay area to Reno, Nev., offers beautiful views and a tangible sense of history on the route over the Sierra Nevada mountain range that helped bring America together after the Civil War.
Electric car maker drives toward own Minn. stores
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - After a win at Minnesota's Capitol, an electric car manufacturer is closer to the license it needs to open retail stores over the objection of traditional auto dealers.
Ailing pets getting hyperbaric chamber treatment
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Hyperbaric chambers have been used for decades to treat divers with the bends, burn victims and people with traumatic injuries, but in Florida and a handful of other states they're increasingly being used on ailing pets.
Cruze Eco delivers on mileage with style
The 2013 Cruze Eco features a few fuel-minded nip/tucks that also help make its looks more appealing.
Nixon Library offers variety for history buffs
For those who were around back in the summer of 1974 with the incessant TV coverage of Watergate and the self-destruction of a president, Southern California's Nixon Presidential Library will be like a step back in time. For those who only heard about it, the library will help explain why people remember those events so vividly.
Ford to move small engine manufacturing to Ohio plant
DETROIT (AP) - Ford is moving production of a popular small engine from Spain to Cleveland as sales of four-cylinder motors rise.
Chevrolet SS muscle car unveiling Saturday at Daytona
DETROIT (AP) - For those who like to drive fast but still haul people, Chevrolet is reviving the big rear-wheel-drive muscle car sedan.
It’s the Soul of urban crossovers
The 2013 Soul is still the same urban crossover suitable for any lifestyle.
Sporty 370Z perfect for spring
TRACY – Spring is near and Tracy Nissan is ready for it with the sporty new 370Z.
Lexus, Porsche top dependability rankings
DETROIT (AP) - If there's one thing you can count on, it's your car.
Chevrolet rolling out Cruze as diesel powered small car
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors is following the Volkswagen playbook by bringing a diesel-powered small car from Europe to the United States.
Kia Cross GT concept vehicle
DETROIT (AP) - Kia is continuing its climb into upscale territory with a new crossover prototype unveiled Thursday at the Chicago Auto Show.
Alfa Romeo to make US comeback
DETROIT (AP) - After a 30-year absence, Italy's storied Alfa Romeo brand will return to the United States later this year with a new two-seat compact sports car.
2013 Camry hybrid more efficient
There's nothing all that sophisticated about the Toyota Camry Hybrid, except how it easily doles out 36, 37, 38 mpg around town and 41-plus on the highway.
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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