A school holiday, free admission for young tire-kickers and dirt-cheap entry fees for their parents should attract a crowd today to the usually posh and pricey Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction.

Caliber Collision in Gilbert has donated a reclaimed vehicle to a struggling Arizona family as part of the national Recycled Rides Program.

The Sigma Chi fraternity at Arizona State University is hosting a carwash and fundraiser on Friday to help the family of a fraternity brother and ASU student who died Oct. 14 after a battle with bone cancer.

Three men invaded an apartment near Country Club Drive and Broadway Road and detained four residents during a robbery Friday morning, police said.

It’s an American rite of passage: The family road trip.

It’s an American rite of passage: The family road trip.

A car wash fundraiser for the family of Brenan Thomson, the 6-year-old boy who died after being pulled from a Gilbert canal last weekend will be held on Saturday.

Danny's Family Car Wash, 4027 S. Gilbert Road, is holding a fundraiser from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to raise money for the family of Chandler police officer Carlos Ledesma, who was killed in the line of duty last week.

October 24, 2004

Spend a little time with the glass man and the reasons for his love of automobiles becomes crystal clear.

The Honor Guard of the IAFF Local I-60, which supports Southwest Ambulance employees, will hold its 2nd annual benefit car show on April 2 at 708 W. Baseline Road. Proceeds will support various honor guard endeavors including attending national services for fallen members and providing financial assistance to their families. Registration begins 8 a.m. and the show starts at 9 a.m. Event will include a bounce house for kids and various food and product vendors. Outback Steakhouse will also be provide lunch for $5.

The GPS Snitch is a great way to find where your vehicle is at any given time.

Cars are moved around the garage with a nod from Gusto Smith, who Jadakiss looks to for consultation. Smith describes himself as Jadakiss’s brother and the secret weapon . . . a real car nut. The two grew up together in Yonkers and it was Gusto who helped with knowledge of the detailing business and still schools Jadakiss on the hot rides. Smith explains Jadakiss’s car-buffing roots.

His unique collection tells the story of his life.

James “Bubba” Stewart has a serious look on his face as he rolls to a stop in his red Ferrari 360 Spider, but then he breaks into a grin and in an instant I feel like I’ve known him all my life. James is as unassuming, soft-spoken and as genuinely easygoing as they come. Sitting down and talking with him, it’s easy to forget that he’s an absolute superstar in professional motocross racing.

The Washington Redskins passcatching specialist Santana Moss was graced with an unforgettable name. Inspired by music legend Carlos Santana, Moss’s mother must have known there was something great in store for her future widereceiver son. Born and raised in Miami, Fla., Moss worked his way up the ranks, despite a smaller-than-average frame for a football player.

Earlier this week, in making plans to attend the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show with girlfriends, the invitation was extended to the men in our lives.

From Russia, with horsepower

It’s the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Nationals in Englishtown, N.J., and Ashley Force is in her element.

Being a high flyer is how skateboard great Bucky Lasek earns his living. In reality, he’s actually a pretty down-to-earth guy.

Pixar's track record has been close to impeccable for turning out intelligent, emotionally rich, beautifully detailed animated films, with plenty of humor and heart to appeal to movie lovers of all ages.

 “Lights Out” San Diego Charger’s linebacker turns the switch on