It wouldn’t take a mandate — or subsidies — to get people to buy an electric car that could go almost 700 miles, that could get going again in just […]
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MAYNARD’S GARAGE: Tools, Tips and Treasures for Garage Geeks
Circle butt? Waffle butt? Who among us do-it-yourselfers hasn’t pulled up a milk crate or sat on an upside down 5-gallon bucket to work on our vehicles? It may […]
Uninsured in LA County Decline, Disparities Persist
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — The percentage of adults in Los Angeles County without health insurance has declined to under one million, but disparities persist among low-income Latinos, according to […]
Maynard’s Garage: 2017 Volvo S90 AWD Inscription: First-Class Cabin With Bewildering Pilot Assist
Volvo is moving boldly into the great unknown of semi-autonomous driving, with its large S90 sedan (and upcoming V90 wagon). But is it moving too quickly with its driving aids? […]
Vandals Damage Trump Golf Course
RANCHO PALOS VERDES (CNS) — A group of environmental activists caused an estimated $20,000 in damage to the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes by carving a message […]
2017 Genesis G90: A Gentleman’s Cave of Riches
If nothing succeeds like excess and moderation is truly a fatal thing, as Oscar Wilde once said, then the Genesis brand is modern validation. This large sedan by the newly […]
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback: Business in the Back, Fun up Front
The current clamor for SUV crossovers may be a rising tide for five-door hatchbacks. Many makers offer a compact hatchback for their sedan models, including the Ford Focus, Mazda3, Kia […]
2017 Subaru Impreza: Pushing Limits; Raising Expectations; Pulling Away
The new 2017 Subaru Impreza isn’t just a completely re-engineered compact-class car; it is a messenger of change for this Japanese carmaker. And a lot rides on its global platform […]
2017 BMW X5 xDrive 40e: Plug-In Hybrid Has 14-Mile EV Range
The most notable element of BMW’s first plug-in hybrid X5 SUV isn’t the fuel economy but the power. The all-wheel drive X5 xDrive 40e uses the jolt of electrification as […]
2017 Infiniti QX30: A Sling Blade of Crossover Style
Infiniti’s new QX30 is a sling blade of style that the brand hopes will take a slice out of the already-crowded subcompact crossover segment. The low-slung roofline, high stance and […]