2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year: Chevrolet Volt
“I expected a science fair experiment. But this is a moonshot.” Chris Theodore is a wily veteran of the auto business, a seasoned development engineer whose impressive resume includes vehicles as thoughtfully executed as the Chrysler minivan and as tightly focused as the Ford GT. As one of the consultant judges on this year’s... More
All-new 2012 Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8®: The Ultimate Performance SUV
The most powerful, technologically advanced, high-performance Jeep® vehicle ever – the all-new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8® – with a combination of Jeep’s legendary capability and utility, merged with the renowned advanced performance engineering from Chrysler Group LLC’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team. Delivering... More
All-new Chrysler Executive Models Expand the Chrysler Heritage with More Personality and Style
With its dramatic styling and world-class power, the Chrysler 300 has appealed to people of all lifestyles since 2005. Now, with unique luxury and style appointments, the all-new 2012 Chrysler 300S and 300C Executive Series models broaden the appeal of the Chrysler brand’s flagship sedan with even more style in two uniquely appointed... More
2011 Dodge Durango First Drive
Two years ago, the Dodge Durango retired. There was no fancy send-off. Chrysler’s Newark, Delaware, assembly plant shut its doors, and as far as we know, nobody got to move to Palm Springs. Now the retirement is over. Like Brett Favre coming back for another year on the gridiron, the redesigned 2011 Dodge Durango is being built... More
Honda Fit – What the Auto Press Says
The 2011 Honda Fit ranks 2 out of 33 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 33 published reviews and test drives of the Honda Fit, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. Offering one of the largest cargo holds in the class, innovative interior storage options, good fuel economy and spunky performance,... More
Scion FR-S Sports Coupe Concept Makes World Debut
Scion unveiled the rear-wheel drive FR-S concept sports coupe at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The concept, which sets out to stimulate the souls of true driving enthusiasts, will be at the Scion display through May 1. The FR-S concept will inspire a new model coming to the Scion brand next year. The FR-S concept, which... More
5 Steps to Avoid Engine Overheating
It is a common sight many an automobile owner is all too familiar with: A car is stranded on the side of the road with the hood open and smoke billowing out as an exasperated driver looks on shaking his or her head. An overheated engine can render a car useless in a matter of minutes. A vehicle is propelled by an engine that ignites... More
You’re Invited!
You’re invited to attend the preview of the All-New 2012 Honda Civic! An Exclusive West Hills Honda VIP Customer Event April 22, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Read More →
Small Cars May Be the Future Norm
Compact cars like the Toyota Prius could grow increasingly visible on the nation’s roadways thanks to future government regulations regarding fuel economy. Consumers have long operated under the presumption that “bigger is better,” which is often reflected in the size of the vehicles on the road. However, future mandates... More

