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<rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Ventura County Star Stories: Cars</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/carstories/?partner=RSS</link><atom:link href="http://venturacountystar.com/news/carstories/?partner=RSS" type="application/rss+xml" rel="self"></atom:link><description>Ventura County Star Stories: Cars</description><language>en-us</language><category>carstories</category><item><title>Auto dealers say sweet deals are available
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/auto-dealers-say-sweet-deals-are-available/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Despite the economic news, local car dealers believe this is the best time to buy a car.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/auto-dealers-say-sweet-deals-are-available/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories</category></item><item><title>Simi Valley Ford expands service hours, offers express lube, oil changes
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/simi-valley-ford-expands-service-hours-offers/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Simi Valley Ford has expanded its service hours and is now offering express lube and oil change services, as well. The new hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/simi-valley-ford-expands-service-hours-offers/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories</category></item><item><title>Car club news
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/no-headline---ad-wh-carclubnews-1011/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Car club news.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/no-headline---ad-wh-carclubnews-1011/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories/clubs</category></item><item><title>How to quiet noisy brakes
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/how-to-quiet-noisy-brakes/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[  My 2005 Toyota Tacoma, with less than 20,000 miles, has brakes that continuously squeal upon application. The local Toyota garage claims they disassembled each brake, in turn, and found no root cause for the noise &#8212; which is now getting even worse. This inspection was done within the three-year warranty period at about 15,000 miles. Can you shed light upon this situation?  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/how-to-quiet-noisy-brakes/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories</category></item><item><title>Can the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR be fast and refined?
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/can-the-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-mr-be-fast/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Fast? Yes. Refined? Well, everything is relative so let's say more refined; to the delight of some and the derision of others. Compared to the last generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR, this one is Evolution Mister.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/can-the-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-mr-be-fast/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories</category></item><item><title>Ventura Toyota's high-tech service center celebrates one-year anniversary
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/ventura-toyotas-high-tech-service-center-one/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ It's been almost a year since Ventura Toyota opened its high-tech service center and it still looks like the first day it opened. In fact, the gray epoxy floor is so clean that one could eat off of it. This can be attributed to the dedication of the approximately 21 factory trained technicians and Rob van Nieuwburg, parts and service director, using a hands-on approach to keeping the service department spotless.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/ventura-toyotas-high-tech-service-center-one/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories</category></item><item><title>Car club news
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/no-headline---ad-wh-carclubnews-1004/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[The 23rd Annual Westlake Village Auto Show will be held Sunday Oct. 5, rain or shine, at Countrywide Financial Corp., 31303 Agoura Road in Westlake Village. This annual event will begin at 10 a.m. with an awards presentation set for 2:30 p.m. Admission is free to the public. The longest-running auto show in the Conejo Valley will feature a variety of cars such as American classics, antiques and sports cars in over 51 categories. Trophies will be awarded for first and second place by classification, Best of Show, Ladies' Choice and Club Participation. The registration fee is $25. Download a ...  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/no-headline---ad-wh-carclubnews-1004/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories/clubs</category></item><item><title>Study finds BMW cars have become more fuel efficient
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/study-finds-bmw-cars-have-become-more-fuel/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ BMW AG cars made more progress in reducing vehicle fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions than any other carmaker last year, an environmental group said Monday.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/study-finds-bmw-cars-have-become-more-fuel/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories</category></item><item><title>L.A. Auto Show to feature more than 20 world premieres
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/la-auto-show-to-feature-more-than-20-world/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Since moving the Los Angeles Auto Show from early January to the fall, organizers have been seeing more and more manufacturers debuting vehicles at the annual show.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/la-auto-show-to-feature-more-than-20-world/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories</category></item><item><title>Cycle ride, rally to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/cycle-ride-rally-to-raise-awareness-of-cancer/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ On Oct. 12, Road2ACure kicks off its first official fundraiser, Road2ACure: The California Ride and Rally, at Grove Park in Camarillo, raising awareness for pancreatic cancer and revving up for its upcoming 50-state motorcycle and documentary tour commencing February.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/cycle-ride-rally-to-raise-awareness-of-cancer/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories</category></item><item><title>Ventilation problem could be from bad hose
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/ventilation-problem-could-be-from-bad-hose/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ My ventilation air has begun blowing only out of the defroster on my Ranger pickup. I wondered if there's some advice you may have on this before I start checking fuses, etc. It doesn't have air conditioning, so having air blowing at me is a good thing with the warm weather.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/ventilation-problem-could-be-from-bad-hose/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories</category></item><item><title>Acura MDX battles for best all-around
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/acura-mdx-battles-for-best-all-around/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ The midsized crossover sport utility from Acura is designed to be all things to all people &#8212; or at least all things to seven people, which is its official seating capacity.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/acura-mdx-battles-for-best-all-around/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories</category></item><item><title>Nissan GT-R Conventional wisdom takes a fast break
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/nissan-gt-r-conventional-wisdom-takes-a-fast/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Conventional wisdom in the high-performance car business says you put the engine in the middle-preferably right behind the driver, bolt the gearbox directly to the engine, drive the rear wheels, keep it very light, and slap a big price sticker on it. And those nonconformists at Nissan did none of this for their GT-R.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/nissan-gt-r-conventional-wisdom-takes-a-fast/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories</category></item><item><title>Classic Corvettes shine at Conejo show
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/27/classic-corvettes-shine-at-conejo-show/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ The 15th annual Red Line Corvettes Charity Auto Show opened under a misty gray sky at Conejo Creek Park in Thousand Oaks. Around noon and none too soon, the sun burned through the fog, turning rows of classic cars into a gleaming, multicolored fleet.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/27/classic-corvettes-shine-at-conejo-show/?partner=RSS</guid><category>verticals/carstories</category></item><item><title>Car club news
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/27/no-headline---ad-wh-carclubnews-0927/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Car clubs news  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/27/no-headline---ad-wh-carclubnews-0927/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories/clubs</category></item><item><title>Capless fuel system so easy almost anyone can use it
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/27/capless-fuel-system-so-easy-almost-anyone-can-it/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ The ensuing traffic backup was because of my ineptitude rather than any problem with the system, which makes its North American debut on the 2009 Lincoln MKS luxury sedan and Ford Flex wagon.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/27/capless-fuel-system-so-easy-almost-anyone-can-it/?partner=RSS</guid><category>verticals/carstories</category></item><item><title>Mazda RX-8 R3 Want a pure sports car   for four?
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/27/mazda-rx-8-r3-want-a-pure-sports-car-for-four/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Mazda's RX-8 is not a big car, but it has a lot of soul and is roomier than you would think. And it's absolutely huge in driving enjoyment and actually fits four adults.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/27/mazda-rx-8-r3-want-a-pure-sports-car-for-four/?partner=RSS</guid><category>verticals/carstories</category></item><item><title>Infiniti FX focuses on technology
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/20/infiniti-fx-focuses-on-technology/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Infiniti's 2009 FX is no less in-your-face than the original that was dubbed the bionic cheetah. This one's maw might better be labeled the bionic shark or the bionic bulldog, but regardless of moniker applied it will be noticed.   ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/20/infiniti-fx-focuses-on-technology/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories</category></item><item><title>Micro cars on display at Oxnard's Murphy Auto Museum
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/20/micro-cars-on-display-at-oxnards-murphy-auto/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ If it is true that all good ideas have some foundation in the past, then the Murphy Auto Museum has a great little idea.
  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/20/micro-cars-on-display-at-oxnards-murphy-auto/?partner=RSS</guid><category>carstories</category></item><item><title>When it comes to luxury cars, Infiniti leads the pack
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/20/when-it-comes-to-luxury-cars-infiniti-leads-the/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Have you ever noticed fingernail scratches around the door handles of your car? Not to worry if you own one of the new luxury models sold by Infiniti of Thousand Oaks.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/20/when-it-comes-to-luxury-cars-infiniti-leads-the/?partner=RSS</guid><category>verticals/carstories</category></item></channel></rss>