WESTWAYS: Citrus Labels Are Legacy of California History; May/June Issue Also Explores New York...

Lifestyle Editors/Automotive Writers/Travel Writers

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2003

WESTWAYS offers nostalgic images of California in the magazine's May/June cover story about citrus crate and box labels.

The labels provide a window into California history,

Reproductions of nine colorful citrus labels accompany the WESTWAYS feature story, courtesy of label collector and expert Gordon McCelland, the co-author of California Orange Box Labels.

Also in the issue, the Auto Club sheds light on red light camera use in the Legislative Update column. Highlights of the Auto Club-sponsored legislation (Assembly Bill 1022) are included.

By 2025 the number of adults age 65 or older is expected to rise to nearly 17 percent of California's population. And nearly three-quarters of those are expected to continue to drive. WESTWAYS Editor in Chief John Lehrer's story, "Driving Through the Ages," highlights AAA's senior driving and mobility project, a multiyear effort to make the roads safer for everyone.

The article also describes physiological changes that occur with age and that can significantly affect driving ability, as well as tips to help older motorists drive safely longer.

The magazine reflects on the five seasons of the hit HBO television show "Sex and the City" and the spotlight the show places on New York City hot spots. The restaurants, bars, stores and even churches woven into the series story lines are now available as Manhattan vacations and tours.

WESTWAYS automotive columnist Peter Bohr offers strategies and steps for finding the perfect set of new tires. In his award-winning column Overdrive, Bohr offers three tips for simplifying the task of buying tires and translates manufacturers' tire talk for consumers.

This issue of WESTWAYS also includes an owner survey questionnaire for members who own the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra, or Dodge Ram pickup trucks. Results and comparisons will be offered in an upcoming issue.

WESTWAYS, the lifestyle magazine for Southern California, spotlights automotive, travel and lifestyle news features. The magazine is posted on the Auto Club's Web site at www.aaa-calif.com. For more information, call Carol Thorp or Elaine Beno at 714/885-2333.