Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:55:18 -0800 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:55:18 -0800 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/Green-Stars-of-the-LA-Auto-Show-70389257.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:21:19 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/hybrid_alt_la_50796973_101+%288%29.jpg
Look for concepts from Audi and BMW -- they're hard to miss.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/Local_Dealership_Pursues_Gold_Green_Standard_San_Diego.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:56:11 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*80/85725003.jpg
An East County car dealership is going green in a pretty unique way -- story provided by Channel 4 San Diego.

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More than a few NFL players -- including some Chargers -- have had DUI issues -- but that may be over.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/How-Your-Car-Could-Save-State-Parks-69280707.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:04:16 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*76/beachsign.jpg
Would you pay more to the DMV if it meant saving state parks?

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/Go-Ahead-and-Stare.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:31:23 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/SmartCars_5.jpg
When a group of them get together, it's even more odd.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/Car_Check_for_Cheap_San_Diego.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:04:18 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/KNSD_Car_Check_for_Cheap_110109_34_mezzn_640x480.jpg
How your car can tell you where it hurts.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/Stoplights-to-Sync-Up-67218422.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:55:50 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*80/red-traffic-light.jpg
It may not be an essential way to spend tax money but hey - we'll take it!

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/Feds-Confirm-Stuck-Gas-Pedal-Caused-Lexus-crash-66214482.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:15:44 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/Flowers+at+Saylor+Scene.jpg
Investigators find a stuck accelerator played a big role in a crash that killed a CHP officer and his family.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/Gear-Up-for-these-Cars-65542117.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:47:41 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/White-Cars-Showroom.jpg
MOSHPIX: Check out the cool cars from the Symbolic Motors La Jolla Showroom captured by DiscoverSD.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/Phone-to-Car-Unlock-Please--65167167.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:27:12 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/Viper+Smart+Start.jpg
Want to start your car with your phone? A Vista company has your number.

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Hummer, the gas-guzzling, muscular icon of the American road, has been sold to a Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/New_Twist_for_Texting_While_Driving_San_Diego.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:30:29 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/Texting-While-Driving-640-x.jpg
A new mobile application that reads text messages out loud allows drivers to keep their eyes on the road.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/Pay-more-Pay-Longer-to-Park-63699442.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:11:52 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/parking-meters.jpg
A San Diego City Council committee advances a proposal to adjust parking meter rates both upward and downward -- and to extend hours, even into Sundays.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/Neil-Young-Gets-His-Lincoln-Thinkin-and-Volted-Up-63670777.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:50:22 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/neilyoung2.jpg
The rock star's '59 Lincoln will guzzle gas no more.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/Car-Parts-Getting-Hard-to-Find-63638242.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:20:13 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/Mechanic-generic.jpg
Next time you take your car to the shop, it could take a lot longer to get it fixed.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/Mechanics-To-Make-House-Calls---63476812.html Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:37:48 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*68/mechanic+edit1.jpg
Taking a cue from house-call services like the Geek Squad, a car maker promises mechanics will come to you.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/NATLGM-Pulling-E-Brake-on-Saturn-Brand-62949207.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:12:50 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*68/saturn+man.jpg
General Motors announced Wednesday that it will no longer make Saturn vehicles after a deal to sell the popular brand to Penske Automotive Group Inc. fell apart.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/green/Hybrid-Car-Owners-No-Carpool-Lanes-For-You-62456632.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:43:50 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/prius+%28Medium%29.jpg
As of Jan. 1, 2011, those yellow HOV stickers are set to expire and lawmakers say, sorry, your current hybrid just isn't good enough for an extension.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/Route-66-Rendezvous-2009-60802342.html Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:51:12 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/DSC01103.jpg
Tough times are not enough to keep the car nuts down.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/What-Happens-When-a-59-Chevy-Bel-Air-Crashes-Into-a-09-Malibu-Watch-59672382.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:16:17 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/chevy-bel-air-crash.jpg
To celebrate their 50th Anniversary, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety decided to crash a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air into a 2009 Chevy Malibu and make a video. Sounds like fun right?

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/GM_Offers_Money_Back_Guarantee-59053307.html Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:38:17 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*80/man+holding+car+keys.jpg
General Motors is hoping to jump-start its revival by guaranteeing car buyers that if they don't like their new wheels, they can bring it back for a full refund.

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This one is signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, and it's part of the Great California Garage Sale.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/tech/Test-Driving-the-New-Tesla-54778162.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:16:20 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*70/80957524.jpg
The new Tesla? Really choice.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/business/Clunker_Program_Creates_Paperwork_Nightmare_San_Diego.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:03:57 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/KNSD_Clunker_Program_Creates_Paperwo_082409_12_mezzn_640x480.jpg
While the car lot negotiations are over, the dealers are up to their tires in paperwork.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/cars/Weekend-Rush-for-Clunker-Closeout--54144042.html Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:17:53 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*78/AP090801013575.jpg
Time and money are running out for people to turn in their old cars for thousands of dollars.

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