Category Archives: OpEd

Fisker Karma quick drive impression

Posted on December 9, 2012 by frazgo

This I must say is an interesting car and I’m not so sure how I feel about it.  I’m a fan of big cars, but this car is a bit too cozy for its size.  I certainly appreciated all the … Continue reading →

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Quick Drive 2013 Honda Accord in 2 flavors V6 and a Plug in Hybrid

Posted on December 8, 2012 by frazgo

One of the fun parts of the L.A. Auto Show is the Press Days Green Car Ride and Drive.  Having a 2013 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid there was a no brainer given the 115 MPGe rating.  The big surprise there … Continue reading →

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Island Girl is my best of show at Monrovia Auto Show

Posted on September 22, 2012 by frazgo

My absolute favorite car at the recent Monrovia Classic Car show brought to us by the good folks at Streetrods Forever was “Island Girl”.  This gem started out as a standard issue barn find 1960 DeSoto Fireflite and was customized … Continue reading →

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Sustainability for your auto and your tummy

Posted on August 10, 2012 by frazgo

In the land of green and sustainable the 2013 Ford Fusion is ahead of the pack when it comes to bits and parts made from recyclable materials. This nifty chart has recipes for sustainability as well as stuff to fill … Continue reading →

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# 1 Reason to learn to drive a stick? Mustang!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by frazgo

Recently I was blessed with the chance to drive not 1,  but 2 new 2013 Mustangs. Both were equipped with the slick short throw 6 speed manual tranny’s.  Both were an absolute pleasure to drive and I was so glad … Continue reading →

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2013 Ford Escape, complete redesign and that Ecoboost is pretty darn amazing

Posted on May 30, 2012 by frazgo

I am a convert.  When I first heard the V6 was being dropped from the option list with only a Ecoboost 2.oL Four as the top option I was totally “oh noes”.  After driving it I walked away impressed.  The … Continue reading →

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Ford Focus Electric…it stole my heart and may make it to my garage

Posted on May 17, 2012 by frazgo

What a dramatic change from test mule 3 years ago to production vehicle today.  I’ve seriously added it to my short list of want cars.  Want?  Yup, cars that I truly can justify owning but more about that in a … Continue reading →

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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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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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