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Detectives are seeking an additional suspect, 40-year-old Juan Carlos Mercado Sr., who is the father of two other suspects arrested in the investigation. (courtesy LASD)

South LA Chop Shop Suspect Sought After Stolen Cars Recovered

Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were asking for the public’s help Friday in locating a man suspected of selling stolen vehicles in South Los Angeles.

2013/04/19

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Car Dealerships Offer Bargains On President’s Day

President’s Day isn’t just a federal holiday—it’s also a great time to buy a new or used car.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/18

Police found Adam Ulrich (l) hiding under several bales of hay stacks at an Ontario dairy farm. His accomplice, Joshua Peerman, was also spotted fleeing from a large pile of hay. (courtesy Ontario PD)

Auto Theft Suspects Found Hiding In Hay Bales At Ontario Farm

A pair of suspected car thieves were in custody Friday after a bizarre pursuit that ended after two of them were found hiding in hay bales at a Ontario dairy farm.

2013/01/04

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AAA Projects An Increase In Travel This Holiday Season

More people are expected to get away this holiday season as compared to last year.

2012/12/23

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Push For Mandatory Black Boxes In Cars Raises Privacy Concerns

A proposal from federal regulators to require automakers to install devices that record driving data has some privacy advocates wondering exactly how the information might be used.

2012/12/10

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50 Vehicles Debut At 2012 LA Auto Show

From electric vehicles to high-octane performance cars, some of the world’s top driving machines are now here in the Southland.

2012/11/29

KNX On Your Corner

KNX On Your Corner: Brand Boulevard

If you’re in the market for a new or used car, Glendale is the place to visit.

2012/10/19

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Bad Weather Good For Business At Pasadena Insurance Firms, Auto Repair Shops

The storm has proved to be a financial windfall for several local repair shops in Pasadena.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/12/12

A screenshot of the official Kelley Blue Book website. (CBS)

Car Buyers Warned Of Phony Kelley Blue Book Website

Online crooks — supposedly selling used-car buyers a “protection program” — are using a phony Kelley Blue Book website to dupe customers.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/09/22

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Money 101: Still Made In America?

Bob Lutz, the former VP of General Motors, gives his take on the current state of the U.S. automotive industry.

2011/07/07

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$9,000 A Year For Your Jalopy? Car Costs Jump On Gas Prices, Bum Tires

It’s going to cost you nearly $9,000 to keep up your midsized sedan, according to a new survey.

2011/04/05

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Poizner OKs ‘Pay As You Go’ Auto Insurance For Calif. Drivers

Think of it as self-serve insurance: state commissioner Steve Poizner has approved a plan that will allow drivers to pay premiums based on how much they drive.

2010/12/02

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SoCal Shopping Centers Ranked For Vehicle Thefts, Burglaries

With Christmas around the corner auto thieves are gearing up for their shopping season… And it could be your car at the mall. Find out how your local shopping center ranks for parking lot theft.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2010/11/18

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