AAA’s latest travel forecast predicts more than 3.7 million Californians will travel 50 miles or more from their homes this upcoming three-day Labor Day weekend. This represents an overall decrease of 2.6 percent compared to last year.
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At Beach Street News, we get cars. SoCal is the epicenter of the car culture and we are right in it. We are always looking for the cars and rides that make our days on Beach Street better. It might be a super mileage TDI or Hybrid, or it might be a classic rag top or the new KuhlToys Jeep JL. If we drive it and like it we’ll tell you about it. If you drive it and like it, tell us about it.
TruSpeed Motorsports – Patrick Long Extends Championship Lead
Team manager Tyler Tadevic commented, “Really fantastic performance by the team, all around. Of all the available points for Patrick this weekend, we took all but three of them,…..
Read moreLand Rover Evoque Debuts in Newport Beach
With a little attitude of a chopped roof you would expect from Chip Foose or Jesse James, the Evoque has style and attidude to spare.
Read moreEver Seen A Porsche GT-1?
Are you looking for the dream car to display in your living room? How about a one of a kind Porsche GT-1? Have you ever
Read moreDrive Like a Pro!
TruSpeed Motorsports is hosting a track day July20-21st at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Don’t miss your chance to learn from the pros and get more fun time behind the wheel.
Read moreBarrett Jackson Auction at OC event Center
“We always save some surprises for the eve of auction to keep the excitement coming for our customers,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO, Barrett-Jackson. “The momentum of our 40th anniversary tour continues to build on our third stop here in Orange County, and we can’t wait to get the auction action underway and begin rolling these beautiful cars across the block.”
Read moreTruSpeed Motorsports Car at South Coast Plaza
The Porsche GT3 Cup car is on display in front of the Porsche Design Store in the South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. The car is part of this week’s event at Porsche Design to highlight that Design is Function at Porsche and all of the things they create
Read moreThe SoCal Car Culture, What To Drive?
I think they call it a Jolly because everybody just smiles when they see it. The perfect SoCal grocery getter.
Read moreAll You Need To Know On Securing A Car Rental For The Holidays
In an effort to capitalize on this, during the Christmas holidays, car rental companies offer their lowest prices.
Read moreCan’t Find a Prius, How About a BMW 335d?
The BMW 335d has 425 lb-ft of torque at 1,750 rpm. While this might not mean a lot to most people, the translation is simple. When you are merging on the freeway and the 18 wheeler isn’t even thinking about the brakes, all you need to do is give a little push on the gas pedal and the rig shrinks in the rear view mirror. That is what 425 lb-ft of torque is a car this light means. Just for comparison, that is more than a Corvette, Dodge Challenger SRT8 or the new BMW M3!
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