July 16th, 2008 by admin
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Loading ...July 16th, 2008 by admin
It really seems if the US economy is going in a downward spiral. Besides the whole mortage issues hurting major banks and lending institutions such as WAMU (their stock fell 35% on Monday), Fannie Mac, and Freddie Mac, American automakers are also taking a hit due the cost of crude oil. Chrysler said that it would close one U.S. plant indefinitely this autumn and cut production at another because of slumping demand for trucks and other large vehicles. Now, General Motors (GM) is planning to cut jobs and reduce empolyee salaries as it tries to cope with the dramatic shift in consumer buying habits from SUVs/trucks to cars and crossover vehicles. GM’s stock price tumbled to its previous 53-year low of $9.96 this month after Merrill Lynch analyst John Murphy wrote in a note to investors that a GM bankruptcy “is not impossible if the market continues to deteriorate and significant incremental capital is not raised.”
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...November 17th, 2007 by admin
From November 16th to November 25th, the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show will feature over 40 debuts such as the Lamborghini Reventn, Nissan GT-R, and the Porsche 911 GT2. In addition, concept cars, the newest hybrid vehicles, and aftermarket/design cars will be on display. Tickets cost $10.00 for adults and children 12 and under get in for free. However, make sure you bring cash with you; ticket purchases at the door require cash from November 16th to November 22nd. Here is the show schedule:
Doors close one hour before the show ends. Here is a map of where the event will take place:
(4 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...October 19th, 2007 by admin
The Final Round of the Formula D Championship took place on October 13th at Irwindale Speedway. There were a total of 7 rounds, each round taking place in a different city with the Final round being held at Irwindale Speedway. The stands were fully packed with fans cheering on their favorite drivers. The event was took place from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM; practice and qualifying rounds were held early in the event and the final race began around 5:00 PM. The Final Four racers were Tanner Foust, Chris Forsberg, Daijiro Yoshihara, and Kenji Yamanka (Last Year’s Champion). Tanner Foust driving his yellow 350z won the championship, with Chris Forsberg finishing 2nd, Daijiro Yoshihara finishing 3rd, and Kenji Yamanka finishing 4th after disabling his S14 Nissan Silvia after hitting the side wall. If you never been to a drifiting competition, I recommend you attend one; it is a lot more nosier than what you see at the movies and a lot more exciting.
(7 votes, average: 4.43 out of 5) Loading ...September 9th, 2007 by admin
The 3rd Annual Japanese Classic Car Show will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6th at Queen Mary Park, Long Beach. This event is America’s first and original large scale Japanese car show. The main feature of the show will feature pre-1985 Japanese cars. In addition, RC cars, vendors, awards, and prizes, drawings, and food & drinks are some of the other features of the show.
Admission is $5.00 for adults and kids under 12 get in for free. Also, part of the profits from the show will support the Juvenile Diabetics Research Foundation. More information on the show can be found here. Here is a map of where the event will take place.
(2 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...August 20th, 2007 by admin
To end August up, Hot Import Nights (HIN) will host the “Where You At?” car show and music tour at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The even will take place from 5PM to Midnight on Saturday, August 25th and will feature over 500 show cars, top industry models, DJ nightclub stations, dance exhibitions, and a live concert featuring Eve performing her hit single “Tamborine.” Tickets cost $30.00 and can be brought at the door or at http://www.hotimportnights.com.
(3 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5) Loading ...August 19th, 2007 by admin
I attended the Nisei week Tofu Festival and the Car Showoff. The sun was burning today, which made the events not so comfortable, there was little shade at both the Tofu Festival and at the Car Show. As a result of the hot weather, the Car Showoff this year had fewer vistors from what I observed. In addition, even the competitors at the Showoff, where too tired out by the hot sun to pay much attention to the few attendees that touched their cars; most of the competitors were trying to get some shade from the provided tents or just sat in their air-conditioned cars. I think the organizers (Mainstream Productions) should find a better venue or provide more cover for next year’s Showoff. Even with the scorching heat, Socal Car Guide endured the discomfort to provide some photos for your viewing pleasure.
(6 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...August 12th, 2007 by admin
The 67th Annual Nisei Week in downtown Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo will take place from August 18th to August 26th. In particular, on August 18th, hundreds of West coast’s top modified cars will come out to Little Tokyo to compete for cash prizes and trophies at the 8th Annual Nisei Week Car Show. In aiddition to the car show, live entertainment will be provided featuring Hip Hop and R&B perfomers and import models. The car show will take place from 11AM - 6PM and tickets can be purchased at the door for $10.00 (kids under 10 free). The address for the car show is 100 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA. 90012.
(4 votes, average: 4.25 out of 5) Loading ...August 11th, 2007 by admin
The SPOCOM car show took place at the Long Beach Convention Center on August 5th and was sponsored by Nitto tires. The venue featured concept cars from Scion and Mazda, modified cars from individuals and companies, a DJ battle, lingere and binkini show, and contest for best car in show. Here are some pictures from the show. Honda S2000s and Mitsubishi Evolutions seem to be the current popular cars to modify. Here are some pictures that I took at the show.
(8 votes, average: 4.88 out of 5) Loading ...July 12th, 2007 by admin
We all see the commericals and articles promoting the use of E85 (85% Ethanol fuel blend) over regular gasoline for reducing pollution. However,Professor Mark Z. Jacobsonat Standford University has evidence that using E85 will actually worsen air pollution. According to Professor Jacobson, “Ethanol is being promoted as a clean and renewable fuel that will reduce global warming and air pollution,” said Jacobson, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering. “But our results show that a high blend of ethanol poses an equal or greater risk to public health than gasoline, which already causes significant health damage.”
His research results and conclusion was published in the April 18 online edition of the journal Environmental Science & Technology (ES&T) and the Stanford press release can be found here:
http://news-service.stanford.edu/pr/2007/pr-ethanol-041807.html
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