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The Mothers Products Mothers Ceramic Spray and Rinse ($17.99) This is a touchless (spray on, hose off) application that can be applied to a wet vehicle, requiring no buffing or hand-spreading that doubles as a drying aid and is best used as a fast maintenance booster during/after a wash.

Do you have Goodwood Envy? Maybe I’d better define that before we get too far. I’m referring to the famous Goodwood Revival and Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS) duo of auto events held in England each summer. Both take place on the estate of Charles Gordon Lennox, Earl of March and on different spots of his family’s vast property.

If you've ever watched a NASCAR race and wondered just how fast those cars are actually traveling, the simple answer is: very fast. On NASCAR's biggest ovals, Cup cars can run at speeds approaching 200 mph, particularly when running together in a drafting pack. But there isn't one definitive "NASCAR speed." A car that spends much of an afternoon near 190 mph at Daytona or Talladega will behave very differently on a short oval or a twisting road course.

The United Kingdom's car hire market is one of the largest and most competitive in Europe. For visitors from overseas and residents alike, navigating it well requires understanding both the regulatory framework that governs it and the practical differences between the many operators competing within it. The UK Driving Environment Driving in the United Kingdom has specific characteristics that affect the hire experience in ways not always obvious from the outside.

Driving in Los Angeles has its own rhythm. You learn which lane tends to move on the 405, when the 101 is likely to become a parking lot, and why a supposedly short trip across town can take an hour. For car enthusiasts, there is also something uniquely LA about sharing the road with everything from aging daily drivers to immaculate classics, modified imports, EVs, and the occasional exotic.

About LACar Reporting from Car Culture Ground Zero LACar reports from Automotive Ground Zero... Los Angeles, that is. If it’s connected to L.A. or "car", it’ll be part of our repertoire: From automotive news and reviews, and coverage of the most recent car events, to thoughts, ideas, and tips for all in the Los Angeles area. We cater to both local Angelinos as well as visitors to our great city - or an Angelino exploring unknown parts of this massive place we call home.

The deciding factor is often whether you already own a suitable tow vehicle and planned to drive the route anyway. Those two details can change the calculation more than a discounted rental rate. Get a route-specific estimate from Navi Auto Transport before reserving equipment. Compare that figure with a complete towing budget using the same departure dates and destination.

Mazda launched its Wankel rotary engine in the Cosmo. In 1968, the company raced two near-stock Cosmos in the 84-hour Marathon de la Route at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany, with one car finishing in fourth place. Above: The Mazda Cosmo at the 2009 JCCS (Nakano).

Quick Facts Where? 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, 91505 When? Most Saturdays Price? Free Almost every Saturday Autobooks-Aerobooks in Burbank has a booksigning.

A vehicle that lasts 200,000 miles without constant drama usually has more going for it than a good badge on the hood. It has been maintained on time, driven with some mechanical sympathy, and monitored by an owner who notices when something changes. That last point matters more than many people realize. You do not need to be a master technician to keep a car healthy over the long run.