Not Your Father's Auto Shop Class
There are some things that haven't changed in auto shop. It's still loud and it's still dominated by teenage boys standing under cars, working with their hands, but in this class, students also stand in front of a computer screen, which displays information, generated by... Watch »
May 16, 2012
Honda MPG Small-Claims Ruling Reversed
A small-claims ruling in favor of a California woman who claimed her Honda Civic hybrid did not achieve... Read »
May 9, 2012
Life Connected: Driving Away Cancer
Drive Away Cancer is an effort by sports car enthusiast John Nikas and his 1953 Austin Healey to inspire... Watch »
May 9, 2012
Zipcar Culture
In a city like Los Angeles, where car culture once reigned supreme, the car-sharing company Zipcar is trying... Watch »
May 4, 2012
Ailing Austin-Healey on 50-State Lap
There are about 6,500 names written in black Sharpie marker on John Nikas' 1953 Austin-Healey 100 -- 56 of them are... Read »
Apr 25, 2012
Honda Seeks to Overturn MPG Ruling
A hybrid owner's much-publicized small-claims victory is before a SoCal judge Thursday, with Honda seeking... Read »
Apr 19, 2012
Play GalleryFerrari, Lamborghini Among Cars Seized at Port
A Ferrari 458 Italia and Lamborghini Aventador were among the high-value cars seized in a customs operation. View »
Apr 4, 2012
Thieves Cashing in When You Fill Up
High-tech thieves are skimming debit and credit card numbers using a small device planted inside credit... Read »
Mar 15, 2012
Meals on Wheels Drivers Keep Rolling
Meals on Wheels driver Dan Sharp says gas prices have made it tough, but it's a price that seems worth paying if he... Watch »
Mar 6, 2012
Volt Sales Down, but Other Car Sales Up
Chevy has temporarily stopped making the electric Volt due to poor sales, but other fuel-efficient cars are selling... Watch »
Mar 6, 2012
Irwindale Speedway Cancels Season
Considered one of the best minor league short tracks in the world of NASCAR racing, setbacks have put the future of... Watch »
Feb 15, 2012
California Might Consider Hybrid Settlement
The settlement prompted one hybrid owner to pursue her case against Honda in small claims court. Read »
Feb 14, 2012
Gas Price Finder: Search by ZIP Code, Fuel...
A few reminders for the road if you're into saving money and fuel. Read »
Mar 13, 2012
Mysterious Heat Damages Cars
Double pane windows are known for being energy efficient, but experts say they can reflect light and damage... Watch »
Feb 9, 2012
Ex-Police Driving Instructor Turns to Teens
LA's Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy, the automaker's first in the United States, coaches new drivers and their parent... Read »
Feb 2, 2012
Inside LA's New Merecedes-Benz Driving Academy
A look inside the new Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy near 3rd Street and Sweetzer Street in Los Angeles. View »
Feb 2, 2012
New Rule: More Hybrids, EVs on Road by 2025
New rules that require that one in seven new cars sold in the state to be an electric or other... Read »
Jan 27, 2012
Regulators Consider California's "Clean Cars"
The Advanced Clean Cars Program includes a goal of putting more hybrid and zero-emission vehicles on... Read »
Jan 26, 2012
Q&A: Advice for Young Drivers, Parents
A CHP officer who works with young drivers talks about some of the issues facing teens behind the wheel. Read »
Feb 2, 2012
Arrests in Theft of Travolta's Benz, Other Classics
Authorities announced the arrests of two men Wednesday accused in a vehicle-theft ring behind the theft of actor Joh... Read »
Jan 25, 2012
