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Updated, April 2026, from a 2010 article Did you know Costco gas is sometimes .15 to .30 cents cheaper than regular name-brand gas, according to Inc ? That's a fairly big savings - shop for gas on a major interstate like I-5, and the price difference can be even more dramatic. The problem is, most Costcos are near city centers or shopping areas - not really ideal for the highway traveler. So here are a few you can easily find on the road from LA to SF. There's a Costco in Lakewood, CA, right behind the Lakewood Center Mall. It's not really freeway close, but about 2 miles east of the 605 Fwy or 2 miles South of the 91 Fwy. The address is 340 Lakewood Center Mall . Just North of Los Angeles, the Pacoima Costco is very near the 118 Fwy. If you use the 210 to get to I-5, this one is perfect. It's located at 13550 W Paxton in Pacoima . Travel North out of LA on I-5, and the Costcos get pretty slim. If you need gas just outside the Grapevine, take 99 instead of I-5 for a few...

Kia has built 5 million vehicles in West Point, Georgia. This 2027 Telluride hybrid represents that achievement The 2027 Kia Telluride is now making its way to dealerships and customers. This very successful SUV has been built at Kia’s West Point, Georgia, facility since its introduction in 2019. The new Telluride is a completely new SUV and is now available as a hybrid. The Georgia plant also builds the EV6, EV9, Sorento, and Sportage. At one point, the Kia K5 was built in Georgia as well.   Electric cars like this Kia EV6 are also built at the Kia Assembly Plant in West Point, GA Changing Times Stuart Countess serves as President and CEO at Kia Georgia Manufacturing, a vital player in the American automotive landscape. Since 2009, the plant has rolled out vehicles, steadily building its reputation and workforce. I toured the facility in 2009 and in March of 2026. It’s an impressive operation. Kia and the State of Georgia also utilize a training facility near the Kia factory, par...

This Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid is a great alternative to an all-electric car Gas prices are going up. But don’t just rush into getting a new car if you already have a car with a loan. If you have negative equity in your current car,  keeping it might be the better financial decision.  The longer you keep your current car, the less it will cost you in the long run versus trading it in. Also, if you own your current car outright, keeping it might save money in the long run. Too often, motorists look at short-term gains or just want to rid themselves of the emotional baggage of paying high gas prices. Like most commodities, gas prices fluctuate based on many local, seasonal, and global factors. Getting a new car with a loan means you will be paying $600 or more each month, every month for 3 - 5 years. Add the cost of that up and then compare it with your monthly gasoline expense.  By the way, if you're considering a new car and the payment is around $1,000 per month or more...

Picking the right color can add up to extra money in your pocket when you go to sell or trade in your used car. Check out the Capital One Auto Navigator video above for more.   When it comes to new car colors, there are many good choices. Some cost extra, some don't. One rule that's been true for many years is that more expensive brands and specific models have more color choices than a base model or a low-priced brand. Kia is the perfect example.  Here's a 2027 Kia Telluride in an optional color choice, Terrain Brown -Photo by Kia USA Color Options I'm pretty sure Kia has been reading my diary; the evidence is that the new 2027 Kia Telluride is available in one of my favorite car colors of all time - Midnight Lake Blue. Jade Green and Terrain Brown are pretty spectacular, too. But it's not as easy as just picking a color - today, many new car colors cost extra.  For example, Kia's Midnight Lake Blue is a no-cost option on the 2027 Kia Telluride EX. The Telluri...