Car companies to strut new ‘clean’ vehicles this Sunday

A number of “clean” vehicles will be on display at the Orange County Market Place this Sunday, as the “Advanced Technology Clean Vehicle Test Drive” is opened to the public.

A number of manufacturers, including BMW, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru and Volkswagen, will be represented at the event.

Drivers are encouraged to test the latest hybrid, compressed natural gas and super-clean gasoline vehicles, which can range from compact vehicles to full-blown sport utility vehicles.

The Air Resources Board and the South Coast Air Quality Management District sponsor the event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday at the Orange County Fairgrounds.

Those interested in learning more about the event can visit www.driveclean.ca.gov/en/gv/ home/index.asp.

— Chris Caesar