Are you a die-hard comic book superhero fan? Are you a car enthusiast? Do you care about starving children in Africa? If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep reading.

DC Entertainment, the creator of beloved superhero comics such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, and Vertigo are teaming up with Kia Motors to bring these Super Heros to life. Get ready for automotive styling to meet comic book art! The partnership will create eight customized vehicles - one for each member of the Justice League:  Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg.

These one-of-a-kind vehicles are designed to benefit “We Can Be Heros” (www.wecanbeheros.com) - a campaign dedicated to fighting hunger in the Horn of Africa. “We Can Be Heros” encourages individuals to bring help and hope to those affected by the hunger crisis in Africa by donating and getting involved. In an effort to raise both funds and awareness towards the cause, Justice-League-inspired vehicles will be auctioned off and “We Can Be Heros” license plates will be for sale, as well as other signage and collateral.

 These unique cars will be revealed over the next 10 months at major auto shows and comic cons across the U.S.  The teams at West Coast Customs, RIDES, and Super Street went to work to create these incredible vehicles.

Here are the current pairings:

The Flash-inspired Forte Koup.
Aquaman-inspired 5-door Rio
Green Lantern-inspired Soul
Cyborg-inspired 5-door Forte
Batman-inspired Optima SX Limited

Keep your eye out for these seriously cool cars, and spread the word: “We Can Be Heros”!

All good things must come to an end, right? Well the same goes for cars - they can’t go on forever. We are highlighting some goodies you might want to get your hands on before they are gone for good!

Chevrolet Avalanche:  It’s possible that GM will release a 2013 version of this SUV-pick-up truck combination, but it will certainly be the last model year we will see. For the truck’s many loyal buyers, this is bad news. The Avalanche is the only vehicle of its kind, uniquely combining a 4-door SUV with a truck bed.  

Mitsubishi Eclipse: The Eclipse has been in production for more than 20 years, but it’s time is coming to a close. This sweet little car has seen better days in sales, partially due to consumer demand for a true rear-wheel drive sports car. Have you been eyeing one of these bad boys? Time to take the plunge before it’s too late!

Dodge Caliber: As Dodge rolls out the new Dodge Dart, they are doing away with the Caliber to make room. The Caliber’s sales have been less than satisfactory for the automaker, but the car certainly has some features worth a second look. An available all-wheel drive, the unique body style, and cargo area make the Caliber a practical car you can feel good about driving around town. Grab one before its too late… and if you miss out, try the Dart on for size!

Lexus HS 250: Looking for something a little more high-end that you might be able to catch a good deal on? The HS 250 might be for you. This is an upscale sedan that certainly doesn’t lack in style or features. Lexus will be replacing this model with the ES 300h, just in case you miss your opportunity to get the HS 250 before it’s gone!

Mazda CX-7: The CX-7 is another unique car we are not ready to see go. With an interior much like a minivan and an aerodynamic exterior more like an SUV, it’s the perfect combination of practical and stylish.

Don’t let some potentially great deals on these cars pass you by. Get looking before these cars are in your rearview!

Most parents want their teen drivers to have a “safe car” as their first car, but even the safest cars in the world cannot protect a young, inexperienced driver who has not been properly trained. This is one of the ideas that led to the creation of the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy in Los Angeles.

Mercedes-Benz’s academy is a state-certified teen driver training and education center. The program includes 30 hours of interactive online courses, classroom sessions, and workshops to help familiarize new drivers with situations and rules of the road before getting behind the wheel. The course also includes 16 hours of behind the wheel training with professionals who coach students to help them make decisions for themselves on the road.

The program comes with what may seem like a steep price tag to many, $1390, yet it provides an education that may prove to be priceless.