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300 Limited: Smooth & quiet ride

Adam Cardona calls the 2012 Chrysler 300 Limited a "smooth and quiet ride." Here's part of the reason. "While other cars of this type have five- or six- speed transmission, this one has eight speeds (with E-shifter)," explains the sale consultant of Manteca's Cabral Chrysler Jeep Dodge Suzuki at 1145 W. Yosemite Ave. It's the same eight-speed transmission found in some of the high-end luxury brand cars. Try Audi, BMW, and Rolls Royce. This 300 ...

December 08, 2011 | Vince Rembulat | BUSINESS


Shopping wine country style for Christmas

The best kind of Christmas shopping is the kind that is fun. While some people actually enjoy going to the malls and standing in cash register lines 10 people deep, the really smart shoppers – in our opinion, anyway – are those who make the shopping experience a memorable occasion which they can remember with fondness.

December 08, 2011 | By CARY ORDWAY CaliforniaWeekend.com | BUSINESS


Lexus IS 350 AWD: No cut corners

The Lexus IS midsize sport sedan is virtually unchanged for 2012 after a significant "freshening" for 2011 that included front and rear styling updates and minor interior changes.

December 08, 2011 | By MARK MAYNARD Autoword | BUSINESS


Jaguar XF 4-cylinder diesel crosses US at 52 mpg average

On the day the Obama administration proposed doubling the U.S. fuel economy standard to 54.5 mpg, Jaguar Cars announced that it had just finished a cross-country run in a four-cylinder, diesel-powered XF sport sedan that averaged 52 mpg over nearly 3,000 miles.

December 08, 2011 | By MARK MAYNARD Autoword | BUSINESS


Buick Regal GS: Lot of German influence

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – I am a Buick owner, and have been since 1989 when my husband and I walked into the San Francisco auto show and the first car we saw on the rotating pedestal was a Buick Reatta. With its unique clean styling, the sporty two-passenger coupe, grabbed my attention and I went down to the Buick store the following week and bought the one they had on their pedestal. Most of the ...

December 08, 2011 | By BARBARA SCHAFFER Auto Digest | BUSINESS


Edible oils processing firm building in Stockton

Omaha-based Gavilon, LLC plans to construct an edible oil processing, transloading, and storage facility in Stockton.

December 06, 2011 | | BUSINESS


Happy Holidays from Manteca Ford and Phil Waterford

How Great We Have It It's that time of the year again, Thanksgiving, Christmas and the start of a new year. I would personally like to thank all of the fine customers that we have had the privilege of doing business with especially over this past year. These are still tough economic times for everyone and we thank you for your continued support. Waterford noted that because of the support of our community his ...

December 01, 2011 | | BUSINESS


Mitsubishi i: Electric car underpromises, overdelivers

The four-seat, four-door Mitsubishi i is the simplest mass-produced electric car to date and possibly the most satisfying to live with for its hardiness and utility. It's also got the lowest starting price.

December 01, 2011 | By MARK MAYNARD Autoword | BUSINESS


Closing doors after 38 years

LATHROP – Elbert Winbush has made the Circle K at the corner of Louise Avenue and Cambridge Drive a regular and routine part of his life.

November 30, 2011 | Jason Campbell | BUSINESS


Paying it forward

Business has been good to Mike Lencioni over the last year. Lencioni, the owner of MLI Shutters and Blinds, has not only expanded his commercial space but added a builder division to his business that works directly with KB Homes. He's also in the process of transforming the window outfitting establishment into a complete home remodel center. So, in his eyes, it's only natural that he gives back to the people that have given to ...

November 26, 2011 | Jason Campbell | BUSINESS


Is there gold in that ring?

New York Diamonds in the Walmart Shopping Center is more than just a jewelry store. Using state-of-the-art equipment, the store also helps customers determine if their rings, necklaces, bracelets and other valuables are genuine. That's the job of New York Diamonds' goldsmith, David Pearson. He serves as a 21st-century "assayer" certifying the gold, silver, platinum, nickel and copper content of valuables being recycled at the store. Business owner Patty Reece trumpeted Pearson's skills and his ...

November 26, 2011 | Glenn Kahl | BUSINESS


GREAT DEALS A-PLENTY

Julie Rapoza of Manteca is usually among the Black Friday early morning shoppers. Not so this year. She waited later in the day to tackle her Christmas gift list. "I actually got a late start," said Rapoza, who started her day of shopping at about 8 a.m. In doing so, she avoided those day-after Thanksgiving crowds standing outside the doors of major retailers during the wee hours in order to catch the bargain deals. Traditionally, ...

November 26, 2011 | Vince Rembulat | BUSINESS


Marissa’s Closet marks 2nd anniversary

Marissa's Closet in Ripon is promising a "dynamic holiday bazaar" Thursday, Dec. 1, that will feature specialty berry vodka sample drinks gratis along with a number of vendors that will set up amidst the racks of formal prom gowns.

November 26, 2011 | Glenn Kahl | BUSINESS


300S: Luxury, power, performance

The Chrysler 300S combines luxury with performance. So says one of the latest reviews of the 2012 model currently featured in the Cabral Chrysler Jeep Dodge Suzuki showroom at 1145 W. Yosemite Ave., Manteca. "From the curb, the 300S stands out from other 300's with body-color fascia accents and mirrors, and black-accented headlamp bezels with matching sculpted horizontal grille blades in black chrome replace bright chrome," according to Sports Car Illustrated. This Chrysler sedan is ...

November 24, 2011 | Vince Rembulat | BUSINESS


SoCal features plenty of military aircraft museums

People who like airplanes can find a lot to like when they visit Southern California, where they'll find plenty of opportunity to see historic aircraft up-close and personal. In some cases, they'll see a lot more than just aircraft but if you have someone in your family who is fascinated by the world of flight, here are some great places to visit.

November 24, 2011 | By CARY ORDWAY CaliforniaWeekend.com | BUSINESS


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