News By Topic: California

2024 Audi Q7 55 FSIi Quattro – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Apr 19, 2024

Audi sells a bafflingly wide range of sports utility vehicles all carrying the same Q7 designation. ... Continue reading

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD - Review by David Colman

Apr 19, 2024

Far exceeds any other EV I’ve driven to date ... Continue reading

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 - Review by Larry Nutson

Apr 16, 2024

Hyundai pulled the wraps off the second model in its IONIQ dedicated all-electric-vehicle lineup brand in June 2022. The Ioniq 6 5-passenger 4-door midsize sedan follows in the path of the Ioniq 5 small crossover utility vehicle. ... Continue reading

General Motors Names HARMAN a 2023 Supplier of the Year

Apr 15, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn.--General Motors (GM) has recognized HARMAN, an automotive electronics technology company and subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on delivering consumer experiences at automotive grade, as a 2023 Supplier of the Year. ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Prius Prime SE – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Apr 15, 2024

It’s the Toyota Hybrid you’ll want to own ... Continue reading

Nutson';s Weekly Automotive News Round-up April 7-13, 2024

Apr 15, 2024

Keep on truckin', or not. EV doom and gloom reports continue. And much more. ... Continue reading

2024 Acura Integra Type S – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Apr 13, 2024

2024 Acura Integra Type S The Newest Addition to the Honda-Acura Hall of Fame ... Continue reading

2024 Lexus NX 350h Luxury – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Apr 13, 2024

More comfort than speed, but there's nothing wrong with more comfort! ... Continue reading

2024 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Apr 11, 2024

If I have one indelible memory from my week in this Mega Mazda, it was the day I stopped to check my mailbox. ... Continue reading

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD - Review by David Colman

Apr 10, 2024

One look at the all-new 2024 Santa Fe Calligraphy will tell you the handwriting is on the wall at Hyundai, and it's not graffiti. ... Continue reading

The All-New Toyota 4Runner Answers the Call of the Wild

Apr 8, 2024

Toyota's Trailhunter line up is expanding. Learn more when the all-new 2025 4Runner makes its world debut, April 9, at 7:15pm Pacific Daylight Time. ... Continue reading

2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD Premium Plus Pkg - Review by David Colman

Apr 8, 2024

Mazda currently offers four different SUVs in ascending order of size: CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-90. The compact CX-30 is powered by an engine and gearbox built in Japan. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up March 31-April 6, 2024

Apr 7, 2024

Here are Larry's story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

ACURA GRAND PRIX OF LONG BEACH 2024

Apr 6, 2024

From Samdra Bartley Motorsports Editor California Bureau In a few weeks Long Beach, California will be hosting the 200 mph beach party which is the 49th Long Beach Grand Prix featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 12:35 P.M. PT. In addition there are numerous other races including IMSA Weath ... Continue reading

Mazda March 2024 Sales Results

Apr 3, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2024 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total March sales of 37,119 vehicles, an increase of 6.7 percent compared to March 2023. Year-to-date sales totaled 100,103 vehicles sold; an increase of 13.3 percent compared to the same time last year. ... Continue reading