Monthly Archives: April 2011

Green Chemistry and the sustainable future for the automobile

Posted on April 29, 2011 by frazgo

The greening of the automobile has already had an impact on us and our air quality here in sunny So. Cal. The auto manufacturers are going the next step and going to sustainable business practices, often looking to reduce the … Continue reading →

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Cool beans…Audi A7 in oragami

Posted on April 21, 2011 by frazgo

A bajillion bits of paper and you get an Audi A7.  How to video HERE.

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Guest writer visits: Road Rally from Cayucos to King City

Posted on April 20, 2011 by frazgo

Road Trippin’ with Steve McCarthy The Most Beautiful Drive in the World Ok, that’s a pretty bold statement. One open to an awful lot of personal interpretation. Still, I’ve found it. Bar none, THE most beautiful drive on the planet. … Continue reading →

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Yup we have a comment policy, sorry about that spammers

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

We do have a comment policy, it came about as the spammers got out of control and we were spending way too much time cleaning out the garbage for the real comments. Comment moderation has been turned on as well … Continue reading →

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Long Term Test: 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco

Posted on April 18, 2011 by frazgo

Up to snuff with the competition and sets a few bars It was little hard to give up this great little car this morning. GM scored when they screwed together the Chevrolet Cruze, infinitely better than the Cobalt it replaces. … Continue reading →

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Driver’s Edge: Teaching teens to drive and stay alive

Posted on April 17, 2011 by frazgo

The motto is “know yourself, know your limits”. Founder Jeff Payne has taught 100,000 kids nationally just that through the Driver’s Edge that started just 10 years ago. I was fortunate enough to get to talk with Jeff and spend time … Continue reading →

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2011 Chevy Cruze Eco a first impression.

Posted on April 15, 2011 by frazgo

It arrived at 9:30 this morning via a delivery service. A bright shiny red 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco with a sticker of just under 20K which means it is optioned with a lot of nice equipment. So far my driving … Continue reading →

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Lexus appeals to DJ Dave Share (me)

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Dave

The new Lexus CT 200h. The “unconfined” cool kids’ luxury car. Oh…and it’s a hybrid. I admit, when I saw this at the LA Auto Show I was like “Um…nice, but a Lexus??” It just didn’t fit the Torrance based … Continue reading →

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Love me a car show, love me one all about Fords

Posted on April 11, 2011 by frazgo

26th Annual Fabulous Fords Forever Half the fun of going to an old car show is seeing the cars that you shoulda owned, coulda owned, once owned or just plain old WANT still to this day.  Its about the romance … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Fords Forever show at Knott’s Sunday April 10, 2011

Posted on April 8, 2011 by frazgo

If you are a fan of old cars this is a not miss event.  IF you are a fan of old Fords in particular this really is a do not miss for this weekend.  Sunday April 10 at Knott’s Berry … Continue reading →

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