Welcome to Behind The Vroom. The show about the Southern California auto enthusiast lifestyle. Join us as we descend upon some of the coolest car events and meet the folks behind the Southern California "car culture".

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Grand Theft Auto IV **TODAY!!**

Right about now across the USA, 100s of helpdesks, call centers, and Geek Squad outlets are suffering an outbreak of epidemic proportion, causing an onslaught of staff who are calling in sick today, and effecting overall productivity of the IT sector. The disease is simply reffered to as, "GTA 4".



Grand Theft Auto IV - Available today!*

www.Xbox.com/GrandTheftAutoIV


(If anyone would like to provide us with their first impressions of the game please feel free to comment!)

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Cars.com's Tips for Saving Fuel (Video)

As we (Americans) face rising fuel costs heading into the summer months, Cars.com provides sound and realistic advice and tips for saving fuel.



"The easiest way to save gas while driving is make sure you're not putting the pedal to the metal"... Cars.com

Saturday, April 12, 2008

MINI Takes The States 2008!

Press Release [04/07/08]

MINI TAKES THE STATES
www.minitakesthestates.com

What It's All About

EVERYONE IS INVITED – EVEN IF YOU DON’T OWN A MINI

Two years ago, MINI Takes the States motored coast-to-coast with thousands of MINI Owners and enthusiasts joining up for a legendary motoring extravaganza. This year, though, everyone hoped even more folks could get in on the fun. So MINI owners voted to visit four U.S. cities for four separate weekends of good times, including the chance to drive a MINI on an aggressive autocross course.

Plus, the net proceeds from registration fees are all going to help out a regional MINI Motoring Hearts ™ charitable organization. So mark your calendars for one or more of these unforgettable events, register today and start picking your co-pilots...
Highlights in each city will include:
  • MINI Parking Corral at festival grounds
  • MINI-Autocross Test Drive
  • Live festival entertainment
  • Headliner band Saturday night
  • The “Bootload of Fun Zone” with activities for all ages
  • MINI Vendor Village
  • An official MTTS Welcome Kit for each paid attendee
  • Friday night Meet & Greet (MINI Owners only)
  • Rise and Shine Saturday Rally (MINI Owners only)

> MIAMI DETAILS
> BOSTON DETAILS
> CHICAGO DETAILS
> LOS ANGELES DETAILS

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Ed. note: Now that's marketing, baby!

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Friday, April 4, 2008

Episode 9: Autocross (Part Two)

Joan talks to MINI owners from MotoringUnderground.com about Autocross. Shot at a BMWCCA/San Diego Chapter autocross at Qualcomm Stadium.





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California: Police Raid Car Enthusiast Gathering, Generate Revenue

Police raid Riverside, California parking lot to issue modified car tickets at local car enthusiast gathering.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008Parking lot raid
"Using $503,000 [ed. note: that's "half a million dollars" folks!] in federal and state gas tax revenue to pay for overtime, nine police agencies in Riverside, California sent more than one hundred police officers to surround a gathering of automotive enthusiasts. Owners of imported sport compact cars had gathered at the Canyon Crossing shopping center on Friday night to swap stories, talk about their passion for cars and show off the latest enhancements to their rides.

At around 11pm police surprised participants by blocking all exits with fifty police cruisers. Officers then began a warrantless search and interrogation operation of the 150 vehicles that were present..."

But don't take my word for it- Get the full story: