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KIA AMERICA 2025 HIGHEST FIRST-HALF SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY

KIA AMERICA 2025 HIGHEST FIRST-HALF SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY

Kia America set an all-time first half volume record of 416,511 vehicles, an 8 percent increase over the same period last year. Retail sales rose 12 percent year-over-year, reaffirming Kia’s strong growth momentum. ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive Becomes the Largest Jaguar Land Rover Retailer in the U.S.

Sonic Automotive Becomes the Largest Jaguar Land Rover Retailer in the U.S.

Sonic Automotive became the largest Jaguar Land Rover retail ownership group in the United States by volume (2024 CY), following the acquisition of four dealerships in California. The newly acquired stores include Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles, Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach, Jaguar Land Rover San Jose, and Land Rover ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports June 2025 Sales Results

Mazda Reports June 2025 Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2025 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total June sales of 33,385 vehicles; a decrease of 6.5 percent compared to June 2024. Year-to-date sales totaled 210,298 vehicles sold; an increase of 3.9 percent compared to the same time last year. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup June 22-28, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup June 22-28, 2025

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions, and insider back stories. ... Continue reading

VinFast knows: For Americans, cars are family members, often even given names

VinFast knows: For Americans, cars are family members, often even given names

IRVINE, Calif., June 27, 2025 -- Americans are increasingly seeing their cars as integral parts of the family - giving them names, sharing daily moments, and prioritizing their care, especially after they prove their worth in a crucial situation. This growing trend was a key insight for VinFast as they prepared to intr ... Continue reading

2025 KIA TELLURIDE RANKS NUMBER ONE IN ITS SEGMENT IN J.D. POWER 2025 U.S. INITIAL QUALITY STUDY (IQS)

2025 KIA TELLURIDE RANKS NUMBER ONE IN ITS SEGMENT IN J.D. POWER 2025 U.S. INITIAL QUALITY STUDY (IQS)

The 2025 Kia Telluride has earned the top spot in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) in the Upper Midsize SUV segment. Recognized for having the fewest quality issues over the first 90 days of ownership, the Telluride assembled at Kia's West Point, GA plant is known for its spacious interior, advanced ... Continue reading

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Unveils Special Train Wrap to Celebrate 70th Anniversary of Disneyland Resort

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Unveils Special Train Wrap to Celebrate 70th Anniversary of Disneyland Resort

Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency invites guests aboard Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® to experience a whimsical limited-time train wrap rolling down the Southern California coast, designed to bring a bit of Disney joy to every leg of the journey. The custom-designed exterior tra ... Continue reading

2025 KIA K4 EARNS 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

2025 KIA K4 EARNS 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

IRVINE, Calif., June 24, 2025 -- The 2025 Kia K4 has been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest safety rating, the 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation. This rating applies to K4 models built after January 2025 and reflects the K4's strong performance in IIHS's most rigorous testing to ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe June 2025 BYD Invasion

Letter From Europe June 2025 BYD Invasion

SEE ALSO: THE AUTO CHANNEL BYD CONTENT LIBRARY By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Greetings all from sunny Budapest. Even though I am only half way through my trip I thought a letter might be in order. ... Continue reading

2025 Land Rover Defender Review By Andrew Frankl

2025 Land Rover Defender Review By Andrew Frankl

2025 Land Rover Defender Review ... Continue reading

Inns of Monterey Announce Summer Holiday Specials

Inns of Monterey Announce Summer Holiday Specials

Awaken Your Senses this Summer MONTEREY, Calif., June 19, 2025 -- There really is nothing like traveling between the months of June and August. With warmer weather and later sunsets, it's no wonder summer is synonymous with vacation. ... Continue reading

VINFAST SIGNS FIRST DEALERSHIP IN CALIFORNIA

VINFAST SIGNS FIRST DEALERSHIP IN CALIFORNIA

Strategically located in San Diego, VinFast's newest dealership is set to officially begin operations this month. This location will provide California consumers with the opportunity to explore, test drive, and purchase or lease VinFast's VF 8, 5-passenger electric, mid-size SUV and the VF 9 full-size, 3-row, 7-passeng ... Continue reading

Exploring California's Vibrant Auto Scene: From Iconic Car Shows to Efficient Car Ship Services

Exploring California's Vibrant Auto Scene: From Iconic Car Shows to Efficient Car Ship Services

We've designed this article to give you an inside look at California's iconic automotive show culture. We'll also point you to reliable car transport services if you want to start showcasing classic cars or head over to one of the state's signature events. ... Continue reading

2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus - Review by David Colman

2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus - Review by David Colman

Refined, Handsome, and Gratifyingly Ccompetent ... Continue reading

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