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Avenue of the Giants Weekend Run - Sat. March 23, 2024

Saturday will be a very full day of cruising from Novato up through the Avenue of the Giants and ending at Eel River Brewing in Fortuna. Sun...

SF Auto Show To Be Sick With High Mileage And Alternative Power

The San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 52nd Annual International Auto Show, presented by AutoTrader.com, is scheduled for November 26 through December 2 at Moscone Convention Center. Expect to see the largest number of alternative-fuel, high mileage and hybrid vehicles that have ever been exhibited at the show. Here's the short list:

BMW X5 Diesel and X6 Hybrid

Cadillac Escalade 2 Mode Hybrid

Chevrolet Silverado and Tahoe 2 Mode Hybrids and E85 vehicles

Ford Escape and Fusion Hybrids

GMC Sierra and Yukon 2 Mode Hybrids

Honda Civic IMA 4-door Hybrid, Insight EX and LX

Lexus HS and RX Hybrids

Lincoln MKT and MKS Exoboost

MINI

Mercedes-Benz ML BlueTec and S400 Hybrid

Mercury Mariner and Milan Hybrids

Nissan Leaf

Smart Car

Toyota Camry, Highlander and Prius Hybrids

It is anticipated that MINI will bring its full line of vehicles to the show. However, there is no word (yet) on what Concept vehicles will be there. MINI is known for its whimsical and innovative booth designs and recently has held 50th Birthday parties in its booths. We will have to wait and see what MINI has in store for the SF show.