RIDE AND DRIVE — COFFEE ON US

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT DURING THE L. A. TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS?

Southern California Acura dealers are offering a Ride and Drive during the two- day literary event. The Ride and Drive will take place both days of the festival from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. on Saturday, April 9, and from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. on Sunday, April 10.

There will be four brand- new Acura models on site that guests can take for a test drive on a pre- set route along the streets of L. A. Don’t feel like driving? No problem! Simply ride along in one of the vehicles.

“It’s one of those no- pressure situations where there are no sales people,” explained Adam Medina of Garrett and Associates, the agency putting on the event on behalf of Southern California Acura dealers. “It’s something people might not expect at the Festival of Books, but it ’s a cool thing to do.” During the Ride and Drive, Acura specialists will talk about the features and options available on the cars and answer questions. Those who take part will receive a Starbucks gift card and a

two- month digital subscription to the L. A. Times.

In addition, Southern California Acura dealers will have three displays throughout the festivalguests can showcasing explore. additionalGuests have vehiclesthe chancethat to take home a complimentary Acura tote bag from the display sites.

To take part as a driver in the event, guests must be 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license and complete a registration form and waiver. Riders must be 12 years old or older and ride with a parent or guardian.

Nesa Zarenejad, regional account direc tor for Real World Marketing — which represents t he Southern California Acura dealers — said people have been wowed by

the vehicl e’s tec hnology and luxury during past Ride and Drives at t he cit y’s Auto Show and shopping centers.

“It ’s a good oppor t unit y for festivalgoers to experienc e an Acura in a rela xing environment,” she said.