LAcarGUY Supports Heal The Bay’s “Bring Back the Beach” Fundraiser

Posted on: May 15, 2013

LAcarGUY is a longtime supporter of Heal The Bay, participation in beach cleanups, and most recently, LAcarGUY owner Mike Sullivan joined their Board of Directors. To celebrate our partnership, LAcarGUY’s Toyota/Scion Santa Monica will be donating a 2013 Scion FR-S for this year’s Bring Back The Beach live auction, with all proceeds going to Heal The Bay.

We urge you to support this great cause and join us for an amazing night on the Beach with Heal The Bay supporters

Porsche Reveals 2014 911 Turbo and Turbo S Models

Posted on: May 15, 2013

The new Porsche 911 is getting a serious dose of added power with the addition Turbo and Turbo S models that were unveiled earlier this month. The 2014 911 Turbo keeps its twin turbos but bolts them to a 3.8-litre flat six for an output of 520 horsepower which is an improvement of 20 horses. That’s enough for a zero to 60 mph time of 3.2 seconds. Even faster is the Turbo S, with 560 horsepower and shaving the same sprint to 2.9 seconds. At the famed Nurburgring, the new Turbo runs the track in well under 7 and a half minutes on production tires.

In addition to all-wheel-drive, which has been standard on 911 Turbos for years, the 2014 models will also have rear-wheel steering. Porsche says that at speeds up to 31 mph, the rear wheels will turn in the opposite direction from the front wheels, leading to greater maneuverability in tight curves and when parking the car. At speeds greater than 50 mph, the front and rear wheels will move in the same direction.

Audi Pacific Hosts Iron Man 3 Pre Premier Screening!

Posted on: May 13, 2013

On May 2nd Audi Pacific hosted the private preview for Iron Man 3 in Torrance.  A BIG thank you to the over 160 customers that came out to experience the fun and see the Audi R8 and Tony Stark in action.

This special preview was before the Midnight first showing for the general public, in fact as the Audi Pacific showing was being ushered into the theatre, there were 10 lines of people waiting for the midnight showing.

This was the second time that Audi Pacific has hosted an Iron Man movie night at the AMC Del Amo in Torrance and it was great to see so many friends out to see it.

Porsche Boxster Claims Consumer Reports Top Two-Seater

Posted on: May 8, 2013

The experts at Consumer Reports have chosen the Porsche Boxster as their highest rated two-seater vehicle. In testing, Porsche Boxster knocked off the Mercedes-Benz SLK, Audi TT, and BMW Z4. They all did well, but CR proclaims mid-engine Boxster as delivering “the purest sports-car experience of the four roadsters.”

Consumer Reports liked the redesigned 2.7-liter Boxster as they found its engine “very responsive” and the 6-speed manual transmission “smooth and crisp.” Their team was impressed with the power-operated folding soft top and storage areas too, saying “the power top is quick and can be opened or closed on the go at up to 35 mph, a very nice convenience, and the front and rear trunks continue to be a bonus.” Sealing the win, the independent testing agency added, “handling is still excellent despite some loss of steering feedback and the ride is not punishing.”

Fifth Generation 911 Sees Classicism and Modernity

Posted on: May 3, 2013

In July 2004, Porsche introduced a new generation 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S models, which were referred to internally as the 997. Its clear oval headlights with separate turn-signal markers in the front apron were reminiscent of older 911 models, but the 997 offered more than just style.

It was a high-performance vehicle, capable of turning out 325 horsepower with its 3.6-liter boxer engine while the new 3.8-liter engine of the Carrera S managed an incredible 355 horsepower.

LAcarGUY at Manhattan Beach Earth Day Event

Posted on: May 1, 2013

This past weekend, LAcarGUY‘s team were on-hand at the unveiling of the official H2.0 Fountain at Polliwog Park on Earth Day. LAcarGUY is proud to be among a number of community partners who have contributed to support Leadership Manhattan Beach’s initiative to provide seven state-of-the-art water drinking fountains to the community, where three of which include a fountain especially for canine companions.

LAcarGUY‘s Manager of the Environment, Alisha Auringer, and CIO, Tim James, had the opportunity to fill up their water bottles using the bottle-refilling dispensers! LAcarGUY was also presented with a sponsorship plaque from the wonderful team at Leadership Manhattan Beach.

Check out a few pics from the day! If you attended the event, tell us what you think of the new drinking fountains!

LAcarGUY Sponsors Manhattan Beach H2.0 Drinking Fountains

Posted on: April 25, 2013

LAcarGUY is proud to be among a number of community partners who have contributed to support Leadership Manhattan Beach’s initiative to provide seven state-of-the-art water drinking fountains to the community, where three of which include a fountain especially for canine companions.

The locations of the new water stations are determined by the city’s Public Works Department for high use and visibility and can be found at the following locations: the Strand by the Pier, Polliwog Park, The Greenbelt, Marine Avenue basketball courts, and Manhattan Village soccer field. Future stations include the Strand by El Porto and Metlox Plaza. Manufactured by Most Dependable Fountains, Inc., the “H2.0 Station” is nearly 4-feet-8-inches tall and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Leadership Manhattan Beach has a mission to develop and unite community leaders by providing a flagship nine-month leadership training program that is held annually. 25 to 30 Manhattan Beach community members (adults and high school students) are selected to be part of the program to learn about various community services and programs. Individuals work collaboratively on a class project that brings immediate benefit to the City.

LAcarGUY Sponsors Grades Of Green Trash Free Lunches

Posted on: April 24, 2013

LAcarGUY, the leading hybrid dealer group in the world, was a proud sponsor for the second annual Grades of Green Trash Free Lunch Challenge at local schools.

There were 17 local schools that participated in the challenge and the top three were all sponsored by LAcarGUY stores! First Place went to Lunada Bay Elementary School, sponsored by Pacific Porsche. They won by reducing trash going to landfills by 87.5%. The school was honored with a celebration on Earth Day, on April 22, and will received a $1,000 education grant.

The Fourth Generation 911: A Complete Redesigned

Posted on: April 22, 2013

Many would agree that the fourth generation Porsche 911, the 996, represented a major turning point in the history of the 911. It rolled off the assembly line between 1997 to 2005 and was reminiscent of its classic heritage but still an entirely new automobile. It was the first truly all-new 911, sharing no body panels, no underbody structure, and no major mechanical components with previous 911s.

The comprehensive redesign included a first, which was the introduction of the water-cooled boxer engine. Due to its four-valve cylinder heads with variable valve timing, it achieved 300 horsepower and broke new ground when it came to reduced emissions, noise, and fuel consumption. It also had integrated dry-sump oiling, new variable resistance intake system, new cable shift linkage, and redesigned interior with more passenger volume. Driving comfort now played a greater role alongside the expected sporty characteristics.

Porsche Reveals Awaited 2013 911 RSR

Posted on: April 16, 2013

Fans have been anxiously waiting and Porsche has finally revealed the new 2013 911 RSR that is scheduled to compete in several endurance events this year. Based on the current 991 911, the new RSR will compete in the 2013 season of the World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It will not, however, make an appearance in a North American racing series this year.

The new 911 RSR, which is based on the seventh generation of the iconic 911 sports car, follows in the footsteps of its successful predecessor, the 911 GT3 RSR (type 997). As with the production vehicle, the wheelbase was increased by some four inches. A new wishbone front suspension replaces the previously used McPherson struts and also boasts a new, lightweight six-speed racing gearbox. Meanwhile, the engine is an optimized version inherited from its predecessor, a 460 horsepower, 4.0-liter boxer six-cylinder.