Friendly Ford celebrates anniversary; Mayor Goodman gets special tour

Friendly Ford is celebrating its 41st anniversary in the Las Vegas community. Led by Chairman Ed Olliges and General Manager Jason Davis, the dealership recently welcomed Las Vegas mayor Oscar B. Goodman to the dealership for a special tour.

Veterans show appreciation for Chapman Dodge support

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Rawlins recently visited Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram on Boulder Highway and Sahara Avenue, where the dealership has donated its offices and land to sustain a program to support the local veteran community.

Manufacturers should hone horn location

I’d love to go back in time and eavesdrop on the engineers who designed the common car horn. Let’s put it in the center of the steering wheel and make it really big, one would say.

Leveling playing field

Seekers of fuel-efficient mid- and full-size luxury sedans have had little choice but to shell out a hefty premium demanded by Lexus, BMW and Mercedes-Benz for a luxury gas-electric hybrid model. That’s about to change later this year when General Motors’ Buick division rolls out its 2012 LaCrosse equipped with the eAssist system.

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Bonanza product has first-class goal in mind

Unheralded coming out of Bonanza High School and a 50th-round draft pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004, pitcher Kyler Newby faced long odds of reaching the major leagues.

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Lakers not dead yet, perhaps live ‘dogs today

Overcoming substantial odds, Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks rode into Los Angeles and twice beat the Lakers senseless. Even Nowitzki admitted the feat was hard to believe.

LV Air is looking like promoter’s latest fly-by-night plan

Even as he promotes his vision for a high-flying airline called LV Air, Eneliko Smith continues to be dogged on the ground by what he terms “my stupid-ass mistakes in the past.”

How to lower your utility costs during the hottest months of the year

The dog days of summer can be brutal on utility bills and a major drain for pocket books, but they don’t have to be. During the hottest months of the year, water is wasted due to overirrigation and air conditioning systems are forced to run longer to keep indoor temperatures cool. While scorching temperatures can push water and energy consumption to its limits, there are ways to consume less and save more.

How to shop for spring and summer shoe trends

Now that your boots are snuggled securely at the back of your closet, it’s time to turn your toes toward shoes for spring and summer. As you start mentally putting together outfits for the season, think of shoes as an easy way to bring current trends into your wardrobe and liven up the items you already have.