We put together some helpful ideas to make family road trips a bit less stressful. Perhaps the road trip will be as enjoyable as the destination! Parents typically dread the drive to-and-from a fun destination. It doesn’t matter if it’s 1 hour or 12, kids will find a way to induce headaches. Whether your philosophy...
We asked some of our team to share their favorite places to spend a Friday night around LA. Friday night: the dawn of that much-needed weekend. We all have our favorite places or activities that bring back memories, or kicks off new ones. With the COVID-19 restrictions starting to ease up, it might be time...
Fill up the tank, bring some snacks and set up a joyride playlist. There’s a gold mine of historic roads in LA, so get ready for a trip down memory lane; it’s time for a cruise! Los Angeles and its surrounding Southern California perimeter are widely regarded as car culture ground zero. That culture includes...
When was the last time you really stretched your legs in the great outdoors? The fresh air and warm rays of sunshine will do wonders for your health. Here are 5 Great Hikes Around Los Angeles. We all know the city can become a bit much. The hustle and bustle, noise, thick air and time-sensitive...
Father’s Day is just around the corner. Rather than getting him the usual socks, tie, or a cheesy grill apron, get him something he really wants, and will actually use. These are 10 perfect Father’s Day gifts for your car loving dad. Save your dad from the annual ‘smile-because-he-got-more-socks’ situation this Father’s Day. There’s plenty...
Author Don Emde brilliantly depicts the famous Hemmingway quote in ‘The Speed Kings’: “There are really only three sports that matter: bullfighting, mountaineering and motor racing and that the rest are merely games.” LACar/com Book Review The Speed Kings. The Rise and Fall of Motordrome Racing By Don Emde Forward by Kenny Roberts Review By...
The new Kia Telluride is magnificent. Dare we say it’s the Goldilocks SUV. Not too big. Not too small. Just right. Right off the bat, the 2020 Kia Telluride impresses. It’s the largest vehicle Kia builds, offering more interior room than any competitor while maintaining a sense of nimbleness. It’s loaded with advanced tech, high-quality...
With the endless supply of beaches in LA, we've put together a list of family-friendly beaches in Southern California for the whole family to enjoy.
Combining the sprawl and the natural beauty surrounding it, Los Angeles is a stunning city set in a picturesque landscape. Here are 6 of the best viewpoints to take it all in. Overlooking a vast piece of Earth is one of the most rewarding things a person can experience. With Los Angeles set in such...
Behold, the colossus that spurred on an international quest for speed not seen since the Space Race: the Bugatti Veyron. We’ve resurrected this article from the past written by long-time LACar journalist John Grafman. 2006 Bugatti Veyron specs Price $1,200,000 Horsepower 1,001 horsepower Torque 922 ft.-lbs. Engine 8.0L W16 quad turbo-superchargers Drive Configuration All-wheel drive...