Monthly Archives: April 2012

Great Drives abound in Sunny So Cal

Posted on April 26, 2012 by frazgo

Dave’s post the other day about a hooning Caddy got me to google searching for more today. I stumbled upon this video of a Suby up on Yerba Buena Road just outside Malibu.  It was one of many roads in … Continue reading →

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#teendriving is more than a hashtag for this parent

Posted on April 24, 2012 by frazgo

Ok, maybe this is not entirely related to just sunny So Cal, but to this parent of teen drivers here its a very real worry.  Bridgestone the tire manufacture sponsors the Teens Drive Smart initiative with resources for parents and … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Fords Forever

Posted on April 23, 2012 by frazgo

Yowza…what a show 36 car clubs can put together.  Its not an overnight process but takes a full year of planning and effort but wow do they put on a show.  (With a little help and guidance of the Ford … Continue reading →

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2013 Ford Mustang found on the streets of Buena Park

Posted on April 22, 2012 by frazgo

Well it really wasn’t the streets, it was a semi-private parking lot I cut through on my way to the Fabulous Fords Forever Show.  (That will be its own post when I can get the video done and uploaded).  Imagine … Continue reading →

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SoCal Cadillac Playtime with J.R. Hildebrand and Tyler McQuarrie

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Dave

Who would have thought we’d ever see a Cadillac do this?? Want.

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Ace Magazine gives comprehensive list of local cruise ins

Posted on April 19, 2012 by frazgo

The Ace Magazine has on its web site a pretty comprehensive list of cruise ins.  You know what they are, but for the uninitiated its where you bring your fancy old car and meet up with others to show of … Continue reading →

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Win a 30 day Test drive of a Fiat 500 at Fiat of Duarte

Posted on April 16, 2012 by frazgo

We here at SoCalAutoBlog are fans of the Fiat 500…so much so that Dave even bought one.    Sierra Fiat of Duarte is giving away a chance to win a 30 day test drive of the adorable Cinquecento better known … Continue reading →

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FREE Tickets to the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach!!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Dave

That’s right SoCal Blog readers. FREE tickets to the Grand Prix of Long Beach. All you have to do is go to any SoCal Toyota dealership and test drive a car  get an oil change from a participating dealer ! No you … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Fords Forever auto show to take place 4/22/12

Posted on April 6, 2012 by frazgo

If you are a Ford fan then this is the show for you.  Mark it on your calender and head to Buena Park, next to Knott’s Berry Farm for the auto show dedicated to all things Ford.  I’ll be there…wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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