Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 17:27:21 -0700 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:27:21 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Guy-Fieris-Lamborghini-Found-in-Point-Richmond-149527575.html Tue, 01 May 2012 10:54:39 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/181*120/55945584.jpg
The stolen yellow Lamborghini owned by Bay Area chef Guy Fieri was found in a storage unit in Point Richmond this weekend, police said on Monday.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/10-and-2-Driving--145765405.html Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:32:47 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/airbag-deploy722.jpg
Driving experts say get rid of a bad habit: '10 and 2' hand positions on your steering wheel are no longer ideal. Instead hold the wheel at the lower '9 and 3' positions.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Mystery-Machine-for-Sale-in-San-Carlos-143924606.html Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:22:29 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/235*120/3144090.jpg
Zoinks! Scooby Doo's ride can be yours.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Tesla--Come-Check-Out-Our-SUV-142947905.html Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:07:50 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/214*120/tesla.suv.jpg
You can, for the first time, get your hands on the Tesla "X."

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/SD-How-Not-to-Save-Gas-Money-140868023.html Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:33:16 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/gas+pump+prices+generic.jpg
What would happen in you did everything the experts say you should avoid when it comes to saving gas?

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/blogs/prop-zero/Self-Driving-Cars-Get-Capitol-Attention-141068773.html Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:13:23 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/180*120/GoogleSelf-drivingcar.jpg
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Los Angeles, says driverless cars are coming soon. He wants law enforcement to develop safety guidelines for new breed of vehicles engineered by Google and others.

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Just 24 hours after introducing the Model X, Testa received $40 million in advance orders.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/BAYCalifornia-Might-Consider-Honda-Hybrid-MPG-Settlement-139302133.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:17:21 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/heather_peters_honda_lawsuit_dontsettleortg.jpg
The settlement prompted one hybrid owner to pursue her case against Honda in small claims court.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Tesla-Unveils-the-Model-X-139100724.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:52:18 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*160/teslax9087aag-thumb-550xauto-83179.jpg
The most innovative thing about the Tesla Model X is its electric engine, but after that things do get rather interesting.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Wireless-Charging-Could-Change-Driving-Stanford-138576494.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:26:21 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/Ford+Electric_Side+Shot.jpg
A team of researchers at Stanford may have found a way to change car travel forever and at the same time change the country's reliance on foreign oil.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Tesla-Model-S-Video-138394119.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:04:12 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/180*120/tesla-model-s.jpg
Fremont-based electric car company's Model S is meant to reimagine the entire sedan experience.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Future-Cars-Future-Technology-138003318.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:09:03 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/181*120/futurecartech955.JPG
The Future Cars, Future Technology event, hosted by the Western Automotive Journalists in San Jose, on Jan. 24, 2012.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Carmakers-Show-Off-Their-Goods-at-CES-137073903.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:36:12 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/161*120/audiconceptcar.jpg
The annual Consumer Electronics Show is known for gadgets but this year's convention in the desert has a heavy presence from car-makers.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/2012-Silicon-Valley-Auto-Show-136776533.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:08:06 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/180*120/DSC00966_720x479.jpg
The auto show is the perfect place to learn more about popular green trends in the auto industry and check out the latest in electric vehicles, hybrids, fuel efficient gas vehicles, high-end exotics and more.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/BMW-Wants-You-to-Yelp-and-Drive-136090878.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:46:30 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/203*120/yelp+warrior+fitness.JPG
Testing and driving may not be legal but Yelping and driving is, right? At least BMW hopes so.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Tesla-Sedan-Gets-Final-Sticker-Price-136035088.html Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:12:54 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/212*120/teslasedan.jpg
Way back in 2009, when Syfy was spelled "Sci Fi" and DVICE was spelled "device," Tesla Motors promised us all that their forthcoming Model S electric sedan would cost $49,900 after federal tax credits.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Politics-Of-Safety-the-Chevy-Volt-135517333.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:37:20 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*120/chevyvolt1.jpg
Investigation into Chevy Volt batteries catching fire reveals a political battle over electric cars and green power.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Tesla-Opens-the-Door-on-the-Model-S-133827018.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:15:26 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/AP090326024651.jpg
It may not be a sports car but Tesla's Model S sedan isn't a Prius either.

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Get ready to do some millionaire Christmas shopping with a look at the Fantasy Gifts offered by Neiman Marcus this holiday season.

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Tesla has renewed an agreement with Panasonic to provide batteries for its electric vehicles.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Bad-Traffic-Linked-to-Hybrid-Stickers/131534558 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:33:22 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/caltraffic_5314402_722x406_2151603150.jpg
NBC Bay Area's Bob Redell has one explanation for the recent traffic headaches for drivers.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Tesla-Rolls-Out-A-New-Sedan/130930023 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:11:58 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/TESLAPKG_5267972_722x406_16616000.jpg
Bay Area carmaker Tesla introduced it new car in front of a packed crowd.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Top-10-Cars-Theives-Hate-128686043.html Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:40:35 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*120/porsche911-gt3.jpg
The Highway Loss Data Institute says thieves tend to avoid these cars. They aren't sure if its because of their anti-theft devices or their lack of popularity.

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]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:31:32 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/179*120/jag8.jpg
For lovers of all things automobile related, the Monterey Peninsula was the place to be this weekend.

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Leaner, greener and younger: the mantra of the newest member of the Range Rover family.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Californians-Keep-Texting-Behind-the-Wheel--125509013.html Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:55:33 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/distracteddrivingcellphone.jpg
Roughly 4.1 percent of California drivers could be texting at any given time, according to AAA.

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San Jose spends more on gas per month than any city in the country.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/College-Kids-Test-Drive-a-Tesla/119347184 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:36:26 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/teslaroadster_4309575_722x406.jpg
East Bay College students get a ride of a lifetime.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Car-Theft-Skyrockets-119073924.html Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:38:46 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*120/NewHaven_Breakins_PKG_640x480.jpg
Items stolen from inside unlocked cars is also on the rise.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/City-Employee-Parking-To-Change-119099909.html Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:54:46 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/033011+miami+beach+no+parking+sign.jpg
Two of SFMTA's employee parking policies are changing.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Cars-and-Parts-From-Japan-May-Run-Short/118817304 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:45:09 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/budmancars_4272089_722x406.jpg
Scott Budman talks to local car dealers about cars and parts that come from Japan, and the possibility that they might run short this summer.

]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Saving-Gas-Money-at-Sea/117592388 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:20:10 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/N6PGASSHIPPING_4174947_722x406.jpg
Everyone is searching for ways to save at the pump. Now a Silicon Valley company has found a way for ships to steer clear of bad weather.

]]> Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:45:10 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/180*120/71268121.jpg
Which is Greater? The number of street parking spaces (including meters) in SF or the number of registered cars in San Francisco? The most recent public data I obtained shows that there are: 379,898...

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Gas prices are on the rise for regular and diesel.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Use-Your-Phone-to-Find-Cheap-Gas-115195599.html Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:37:16 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*120/82825231.jpg
You can download special apps to your mobile device.

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]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/#!/the-scene/cars/Raw-Video_-Silicon-Valley-Auto-Show/113020359 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:15:13 -0700
See what you will see if you visit the McEnery Convention Center this weekend. Cars! Cars! Cars!

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No sales pressure to buy at gigantic event in San Jose.

Photo Credit: Alan Whaples]]> http://www.nbcbayarea.com/the-scene/cars/Local-Drives-Away-in-the-Bays-1st-Chevy-Volt-112217294.html Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:17:30 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*120/Volt_4.jpg
Thousands of Californians still on a waitlist.

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