Original Reports

Original pieces by LACar contributors... These articles are our pride and joy! This is where we let our team run wild and chase whatever story they want to share. Some of these have actually been nominated for prizes in journalism and reporting.

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California Seatbelt Laws

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10 Smart Tips for Finding Safe and Legal Truck Parking

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Why Shipping Your Car Can Save You Time and Money

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Speed Up Workflows with Smarter Auto Repair Tools

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2025 Rocky Mountain Driving Experience

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Why LED Brake Light Bulbs Are Better for Night Driving

A Corvette Sidebar Story

A TOMMY MORRISON-HAL NEEDHAM CORVETTE STORY

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WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT THAT IS YOUR FAULT

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HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU BOOK A MOBILE VALET?

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PROTECTING YOUR CAR AND THE GARAGE IT'S IN

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How To Choose The Right Trailer Parts Based On Your Hauling Needs

Doug Stokes, Go Kart Hall of Fame

DOUG STOKES INDUCTED INTO THE GO KART HALL OF FAME

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How to Tow a Car With Another Car

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Exploring the Dangers and Legal Consequences of Distracted Driving

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Best Driving Habits to Extend the Life of Your Car

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A SOBERING LOOK AT TARIFFS FOR THE COLLECTOR CAR HOBBY

Mitsubishi's new LEAF

ARE YOU READY FOR A NEW MITSUBISHI LEAF?

Flying Cars of EXPO 2025

THE FLYING CARS OF EXPO 2025

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THE NEW YORK AUTO SHOW, PRESENTED BY SUBARU AND HYUNDAI

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3 TOYOTA BZ4X EVS HARK BACK TO JANIS JOPLIN’S PSYCHEDELIC PORSCHE

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Luxury Car Rental vs. Buying a Supercar in Dubai

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What Are the Classic Car Auctions You Must Attend?

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Japanese Mini Trucks vs. Traditional Pickups

Is this the 2027 GNX?

ARE WE READY FOR A NEW GNX?

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Porsche 944 for Sale

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How Women Over 50 Can Stay Comfortable While Road Tripping

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How Do Car Accident Settlements Work?

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How Much Does an Accident Depreciate a Car

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Common Causes of Car Wrecks in Busy Urban Areas

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How California’s Comparative Negligence Law Affects LA Car Accident Settlements

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SPARQ DIAGNOSTICS

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The Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After a Car Accident

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Exploring LA’s Waters with an Outboard Motor

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Navigating Car Ownership in L.A.: Must-Know Documents for a Smooth Ride

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LA Auto Show 2025: Shifts Gears, Moves into the Slow Lane

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Inside Chrysler’s Pentastar V6: One of the Most Versatile Engines in the Automotive Industry

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What You Need to Know About Lemon Law Protections for Its Engine Issues

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Why We Call Cars Lemon and How to Spot One

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AM CAR RADIO FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2016 F350 Radio

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4 Common Problems You May Experience With a Mazda

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The 2025 Detroit Auto Show Is Back to Its Roots

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LA's 2025 Climate Means You Need Better Driving Sunglasses

SIEMENS exhibit at the 2025 CES

THE CES 2025 REPORT

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Premium Auto Care Services Drivers Can Trust in Dubai

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5 Game-Changing Benefits of Owning a Used Car


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Exploring Career Paths in the Car Industry through Education

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What to Know About Dubai Car Rental for Long-Term

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Maximizing Performance

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When is The Right Time to Replace Your Trunk Mat?

Intersection on Magnolia and Olive in Monrovia CA

NEW DRIVING LAWS FOR 2025 IN CALIFORNIA

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Your Guide to Buying a Used Toyota Hilux

IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY CLOSES

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10 Apps Every Driver Should Have

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Essential Steps to Take After a Car or Truck Accident

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The Evolution of Car-Themed Slots in Online Casinos

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10 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Car Enthusiast in Your Life

F1 Ferrari racing in Singapore

Best F1 Cars Review Car by Car

Overland Expo at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show

L.A. Auto Show - Should It Be Called The L.A. Truck Show?

Hyundai at the LAAS

A Baker’s Dozen of Debuts

blue 2024 Ford Bronco at the LAAS

LA Auto Show Shifts Gears, Moves Into The Slow Lane

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Achieving Cost-Effective Logistics with Lugger Truck Solutions

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Welcome To The L.A. Auto Show - Presented By Hyundai

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SEMA: Same As It Ever Was?

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Rocket League Video Game Review

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Essential Vehicle Safety Aspects You Shouldn’t Ignore Before a Road Trip

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Speeding in Dubai

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Where, Oh Where To Park At The LA Auto Show

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Top 10 Best Approaches to Selling a Totaled Car

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Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren vs. Bentley GT, Which Defines Luxury

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Where To Eat At The 2024 LA Auto Show

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It's The LA Auto Show, Nov 22 - Dec 1, 2024

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BMW Scan Tools: A Comprehensive Guide

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Foxwell

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Shock Treatment

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The Automotive World of L.A.

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When Should You Hire a Lawyer for a Defective Vehicle Claim?

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EV vs Hybrid vs Petrol

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Educational Opportunities in the Automotive Industry

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How Car VIN Decoder Helps You Navigate the Market with Confidence

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Best Careers for Car Lovers and Enthusiasts

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Top 4 Car Recalls in 2024

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The Risks to Your Tires When Shipping a Car

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Breaking Down the Statistics

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Horsepower Meets Actual Horses

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Vintage Cars, High Stakes

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Luxury and Luck

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A Day Trip from LA

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The Best Casino Parking and Valet Services for Car Lovers

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Urban Fuel Hacks

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What to Do If You Bought a Defective Vehicle

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48 Road Trip Essentials

White Vehicle Parked on Road Between Trees in Beverly Hills

Academized Tutor Mary Watson on Driving Tips for Students New to Los Angeles

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VIN-Verified Parts Shopping - Your Ultimate Guide

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Understanding Auto Accident Laws: A Driver's Guide

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Why An Automobile Injury Lawyer Is Essential for Your Post-Accident Compensation

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What Are The Challenges of Being Involved in a Car Accident? 

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What Happened the Last Three Times Marquee Drivers Joined Ferrari?

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Shipping a Car to Southern California

Hyundai Ioniq

Cheap Electric Vehicles of 2024

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How to Teach Kids to Balance Their Power Wheels

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A Short History of Chrysler

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Add These Tasks to Your To-Do List for Your Next Family Road Trip

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Tips for Choosing the Right Car Accident Lawyer in Newport Beach

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Essential Elements of a Car Bill of Sale in L.A.

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Safeguarding the City Streets: Enhancing Motor Vehicle Safety in Los Angeles

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Is Pay-Per-Mile Insurance Really Worth it in 2024?

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The 10 Best Tesla Commercials That Weren't Really Commercials

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The Role of VIN Checks in Ensuring the Reliability of Your Dream Jeep

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How Do You Prove the Other Driver Was Reckless in a Car Accident Case?

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Is a Road Accident a Criminal Offense?

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On The Road In Style

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The 2024 Busch Clash

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How Can Legal Experts Assist You After a Car Accident in Tampa?

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Role of Local Legal Experts in Resolving Interstate Traffic Disputes

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Reporting From CES 2024

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Why You Might Need a Chicago Attorney for Rear-End Car Accidents

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How To Combine Traveling With Education?

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Most Helpful Apps for Students

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New California Driving Laws for 2024

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Happy Holidays From LACar

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Car Data Collection

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Popular Travel Destinations for Students in Los Angeles

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Tips on Writing Captivating Travel Reviews

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Popular Travel Destinations For Students in Los Angeles

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Practical Advice for Students Who Dream Of Traveling

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How to Make Your Travel Blog Interesting

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Top 5 Places For College Students To Travel

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The Truck And Electric Car Show

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Rolls Royce Reveals Its Ghost Black Badge

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Kia Moves Into The Passing Lane At The LA Auto Show

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LA Auto Show vs The 10 Freeway and Other Surprises

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The 2023 Car(pet) and Vacuum Show

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The 2023 LA Auto Show - What I'm Looking Forward To

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Ford Mustang GTD

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Little Cars, Big People

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EVs driving the LA Auto Show

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Celebrating The California Z Car Culture

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392

Why The 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Is A Road Trip Beast

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Where To Eat At The LA Auto Show

the Nissan Z Nismo reveal in Los Angeles

NISMO Is The Word Here

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ZCon Los Angeles

Subaru Outback in snowy winter wonderland

5 Great Cars to Drive in Winter

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2023 Ironstone Vineyard Concours d’Elegance

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Kevin Hart's Desires At The Los Angeles Auto Show

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The 2023 Detroit Auto Show

The Frankmobile in Los Angeles

The Oscar Mayer Frankmobile

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Tips for Tool Maintenance and Care to Extend the Lifespan of Your Tools

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Everything You Need To Know About Auto Maintenance & Repair

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Tips for Using Fender Flares for Style and Functionality

An array of Ford Broncos at the Auto Show

Galpin Takes The Lead At The LA Auto Show

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IndyCar Wraps Up Season at Laguna Seca

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All-New 2024 Lexus GX

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Electrify Expo Long Beach

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The Green Wave

interior of a Tesla driving down the road.

The Cost of Car GPS Tracking: Understanding Your Options

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Car Financing: Tricks & Tips

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Twin S2000 Unveilings

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Interview With Marcus Ericsson

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The Race On Two Feet

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2023 Long Beach Grand Prix - Part Two

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2023 Long Beach Grand Prix - Part One

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IndyCar At The Thermal Club

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Sunday's Races at Auto Club Speedway

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The End of Auto Club Speedway

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2023 CES In Review

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New California Laws For Thee (and ME) in '23

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2023 Prius Turns Heads at LA Auto Show

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The Return Of The Fiat 500

an overhead view of the Tesla exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles

Is Tesla Stealing The LA Auto Show's Thunder?

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LA Auto Show By The Numbers

the new VinFast VF6 on display at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show

LA Auto Show: VinFast

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LA Auto Show's Kentia Hall

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The LA Auto Show has changed. You won’t notice.

Image of a red Jeep Wrangler going over a homemade mountain course at a car show.

Driving The LA Auto Show

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Towing (Mis)Adventures

Race driver Will Power celebrating on his race car

IndyCar Monterey Sunday Sep 11, 2022

a blue Chevrolet Equinox EV on a driveway with the ocean on the background.

Chevrolet Announces 2024 Equinox EV

Will Power coming through a turn at the Grand Prix Monterey 2022

PreRace - Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey IndyCar

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Tips & Tricks For Safe Driving

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Motorcycles in Southern California

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1956 Ferrari 250 GT Wins at Peninsula Classics

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Can I Drive With This Light On?

A painted green sign on the asphalt of a parking space for electric vehicle charging.

Everything You Should Know About Electric Car Finance

a young driver in the front seat, with their friend in the passenger seat.

Helping Your Teen Buy Their First Car

a close-up of the front left wheel of a Porsche.

Tire Safety For Angelenos

A silver Buick Wildcat EV Concept car, with a modern building facade in the background.

Let’s Go (Electric) Wildcats!

rear of a gray Tesla with a charging cable attached

The Benefits of Purchasing an Electric Car

A green Meyers Manx Electric Dune-buggy on a dock with a lake in the background.

The Return of the Manx

Ed Iskenderian blows out the one candle on his cake, celebrating his 101st birthday.

Lunch With A Legend

Mark Donahue's Sunoco Car

Lola T70 - California’s CAN-AM Car

a palette knife rendering from AP’s March 3, 1981 photograph of UAW Local 588 members with the Ford Motor Company taking sledgehammers to a Toyota Corolla.

Us vs Them

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What are the Major Benefits of Hiring Personal Injury Lawyers?

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"Hoonipigasus" Reveal in L.A.

amazing dad, spelled out using scrabble pieces.

Father's Day Gift Guide 2022

feet hanging out through the window of a family car.

Keeping The Family Car Clean

hot wheels remote control wheelchair lined up to jump off a ramp.

Hot “Wheelz” Makes R/C History

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Why Does My Car Smell Like Burning Rubber?

three classic Volkswagens, a beetle and two buses.

Pomona Auto Swap Meet

Josef Newgarden coming around a corder with a row of race cars behind him.

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Part Three

Cadillac DPI of Sebastien Bourdais

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Part Two

Acura stand at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Part One

race car crossing the finish line at the Long Beach Grand Prix event.

Long Beach Grand Prix - Then And Now

overview of the NASCAR Cup in Fontana 2022

My Personal NASCAR Experience In Fontana

NASCAR number 22 on the track in Fontana

Sunday NASCAR Cup Race in Fontana

a look inside the garage of NASCAR racer Harvick

Saturday NASCAR At The Auto Club Speedway Fontana

orange Datsun racing up a hill at the VARA Hillclimb in Willow Springs.

VARA Hillclimb @ Horse Thief Mile

The INEOS Grenadier splashing through a huge puddle.

2023 INEOS Grenadier

The skeleton after a car burned up

Crash Bookies

a hand resting on a red steering wheel, holding a cigarette.

Easy Tricks to Remove The Smell of Smoke From Your Car

The central hall lobby at the 2022 CES conference in Las Vegas

2022 CES Show Review & Report

a small overpass over a California freeway, as seen from above.

New California Driving Laws For 2022

A VW Bus at the Autopia 2099

Autopia 2099

artist rendering of a Datsun with Santa in it, driving towards the fictional Polar Circle Z-Con

Happy Holidays

red Porsche parked outside of the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles during the 5th anniversary event.

The Porsche Experience Center 5th Anniversary

a blue 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 crossing over a river while driving off road

The Heartbeats of America

Subaru Solterra on display at the LA Auto Show 2021

The Future Is Electric

a white , brand new Land Rover Range Rover on display at a launch party.

2022 Range Rover

a brightly multi-colored Fisker SUV on a slanted display at the 2021 LA Auto Show

Reporting From The 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show

two vintage race cars coming at your on a race track in the desert.

Coming Up: Velocity Invitational

Three 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 on an airport tarmac

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - A World-Beater

LACar contributor Zoran in a gokart, just coming out of a corner at CalSpeed Karting in Fontana

A Day At CalSpeed Karting

closeup of the blue lights on a police car in the dark.

Speeding Tickets: What You Need To Know

close-up of a hydrogen pump for a gas station.

Hydrogen-Powered Cars & Trucks

VW Italdesign Machimoto with a bunch of guys in overalls and helmets riding in it.

Cool Concept Cars - by Volkswagen

black Porsche Carrera with extra lights mounted on the hood.

Car Nut Corner

car mechanic working on the tire on a blue car.

A Mechanic's Car Tips

The original Shelby Cobra Daisy racing at Irwindale Speedway

Shelby Cobra "Daisy" For Sale

a bar with a sign saying "relax" hanging above.

L.A. Noir

journalists at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show wearing polarized sunglasses to see a Volkswagen exhibit.

Are we there yet?

a garage sign on the roof of a rustic workshop, with a rusty car in the foreground.

Great Father’s Day Gifts For The Car Loving Dad

A red 2020 Ford Mach E parked in a ray of sun.

What's Stopping You From Buying That Car Right Now? Jack Gillis is.

Lots of Harley Davidson motorcycles lined up outside a restaurant

Best Car-Themed Restaurants In L.A.

Two sports cars next to each other at a drive-in movie.

Drive-In Movie Theaters in Los Angeles

wall-art with "MOM'S" written across a heart with a yellow background.

Mother’s Day Gifts for Car Loving Moms in 2021

View of the Los Angeles skyline from the Hollywood Bowl Lookout.

Best Viewpoints In Los Angeles

The sign at the end of route 66, in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California.

10 Great Car Attractions in Los Angeles

rugged landscape of the deserts surrounding Los Angeles

Top 5 Hikes In The Los Angeles Area

The Los Angeles skyline, with a setting sun just off to the left creating an orange glow across the city of angels

10 Reasons to Move to Los Angeles

a Los Angeles beach with loads of people enjoying the sun and ocean.

Best Family Friendly Beaches in Southern California

beautiful colors of the sandy hills of Artist’s Palette in Death Valley National Park

Favorite 5 National Parks Near Los Angeles To Visit 2021

Hispanic Motor Press

Hispanic Motor Press Moves to the Forefront

freeway sign with North Pole on it

What The Font?

Porsche Taycan

How Far Can EVs Actually Go?

Camo BMW Hermosa Beach

Camo BMW in Hermosa Beach

Lake Tahoe Wooden Boat Concours d'Elegance water

Concours d’Elegance: Boat Edition

Chevy Bolt EUV on beach

Will GM and Tesla Get Their Federal Tax Credit Back?

the Los Angeles skyline, seen through some bushes in the hills surrounding LA.

New California Driving Laws for 2021

a home garage - albeit very large - full of at least six Z-cars from Nissan/Datsun.

LACar ExtravaganZa - The Last Lap

see-through image of the Nissan Z T-top, yellow

Inside Edition - More Nissan Notes

Cesar sitting next to his turquoise 1991 Nissan 300ZX, parked on the street.

My 300ZX Neighbor

a 240Z - white with yellow and red stripes

Datsun 240Z "Baja" - Speedy Gonzales

A gray Dodge Intrepid from way back when.

Automotive Supercomputer Achievement History

a three by three of nine images with Datsun Zs through the years.

A (Even) Deeper Dive into the Cray

looking out through the windshield of a car on a Los Angeles freeway

Your Car & Smoke

What the Cray May Have Meant In Designing the Z-32

black and white image of supercomputers and men in suits.

Nissan Busts the Rules and Buys a Cray

Daniel Banks in shorts in front of an orange Datsun Z.

Supercomputers Emerge To "Twin Turbocharge" R&D

Dan Banks and our Hector Cademartori next to his 1939 Datsun fire truck, red of course.

The 1990-1996 Nissan 300ZX Supercomputer

artist Hector Cademartori's rendering of the Nissan 300ZX in full racing apparel

1994 Nissan 300ZX IMSA GTS

artist Hector Cademartori's rendering of the Nissan 300ZX in full racing apparel

How Peter Brock and John Morton Connected With Datsun

artist rendering of a 1975 Datsun 260Z with bright blue, red, and white colors and yellow wheels.

The Iconic Bob Sharp

The impressive and expressive facade of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles

Top 5 Car Museums in Los Angeles

sequoia national park entrance sign

10 Tips for a Successful Family Road Trip

blurry cars on a Los Angeles freeway

Driving: The Miracle Cure?

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10 Car Movies You Should Watch If You’re Stuck at Home

artwork featuring Elon Musk by Hector Cademartori

Tesla.. and Mr. Musk

Los Angeles Car Of The Decade Artwork

Los Angeles Car Of The Decade 2010-2019

importing cars from Japan to USA is hard, just look at these signs

Importing A Car To The USA

racers taking a corner at Allen Berg Racing School in Laguna Seca

Reporting From Allen Berg Racing Schools

1940, 1956, and 1963-64 facsimile editions of the Green Book

Traveling through the past and present of the Green Book

camper parked on street outside residential building.

LIVING Behind the Wheel

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Ed and Sally Swart

2011 Buick LaCrosse

BATTLE HYMN OF THE DETROIT TIGER

Doug Endo next to his Datsun 510 in the early 1970s

In Search of the First Datsun 510 Street Tuner in the USA