Catching Up to Speed: Monday, Sept. 22, 2008
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A quick roundup of other automotive stories ...
Shocking! Mini goes electric
Website Engadget.com links to CARmagazine’s spy photos of the electric version of the Mini Cooper taking a spin around Munich.
How to survive the used-car lot
Members of the car-obsessed pit crew at Jalopnik.com understand that not everyone can afford a shiny new ride. They offer seven steps on how to get a new-to-you purchase without breaking the bank.
Car shows in the area
Working for the weekend? Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
12th Annual Car Show for the Son
Showcasing antiques, street rods, muscle cars, motorcycles and more.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, 1245 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario. www.socalcarculture.com
9th Annual Crusin’ for a Cure
Over 3,400 American-made vehicles participate in the one-day charity custom/classic car show benefiting prostate cancer research at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, OC Fair & Events Center, Costa Mesa. www.cruisinforacure.com
Oktoberfest and Classic Car Show
Beer tasting and awards such as Best of Decade and Best Pre-1930. Held at (and benefiting) the 1892 Victorian-style Camarillo Ranch House.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. www.camarilloranch.org
Find more events at AutoBooks’ Automotive Calendar of Events.
Photo: Electric Mini Cooper
Credit: CAR magazine