News By Topic: California

Kia Stinger and Kia Telluride Make Their Owners Happy

Jul 23, 2020

J.D. Power Initial Quality StudyTwo of Kia Motors America’s (KMA) most talked about models – the Telluride SUV and Stinger sport sedan – have earned a J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) award for their respective segments. The announcement follows Kia being named the highest ranked br ... Continue reading

Bye-Bye Honda Fit, Bye-Bye Honda Civic Coupe, Bye-Bye Accord with a manual transmission

Jul 23, 2020

The automotive media has gone crazy! Mostly over the loss of a manual transmission. How dare they! Well from a business point of view it just makes sense. ... Continue reading

2021 KIA Seltos SX Turbo AWD Review By Bruce Hotchkiss

Jul 22, 2020

What's in a name? Sometimes I have no idea. Take Seltos. ... Continue reading

2020 Lexus UX 250h Luxury Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jul 22, 2020

A curious amalgamation worth consideration. ... Continue reading

555 EDELBROCK-MUSI CRATE ENGINE COMES WITH SIGNING BONUS

Jul 21, 2020

Edelbrock, a leading manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket performance parts, in conjunction with Pat Musi Racing Engines, is pleased to offer a high-performance engine designed to rule the streets. Featuring 555 cubic inches, 723 horsepower, and 652 ft-lbs of torque (with Pro-Flo 4 XT EFI), the engine is built b ... Continue reading

2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S With More Standard Features

Jul 21, 2020

Following a successful U.S. debut less than a year ago, CX-30 has quickly become recognized by fans as the ideal package of sleek styling, driving dynamics and superior craftsmanship. ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum V6 AWD The Crossover From Toyota Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Jul 21, 2020

2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum V6 AWD I knew someone who bought a first generation Highlander in 2001. I was impressed with it. ... Continue reading

2019 Honda HR-V AWD Touring Review by David Colman +VIDEO - It's E15 Approved

Jul 20, 2020

Slow but steady - will it win the race in the market place? With refreshed front and rear fascias for 2019, Honda's diminutive Fit-based crossover looks like it's ready to pounce. Along either side of the central grill opening, the Touring model we drove (Honda designates it TRG) sported multiple clusters of LED headli ... Continue reading

2021 Hyundai Palisade Adds Calligraphy Model and Streamlines Content Packaging

Jul 13, 2020

New, upscale Calligraphy trim adds numerous premium features, including 20-inch alloy wheels, exclusive front/rear LED lighting signature and micro-suede headliner Streamlined content repackaging simplifies shopper trim selections Nearly half of Palisade buyers had never considered the Hyundai brand, indicating growing ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Highlander, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB In This Month's Letter From Europe

Jul 10, 2020

I am not going to pretend that testing cars and SUVs is as pleasant today as it was in the past (Thank you Bob and Marc but as the old saying goes the show must go on. Delivery companies are doing a fantastic jobs getting the cars to me totally disinfected and I am very grateful to them. ... Continue reading

Mazda Offers Tips for Topless Summer Driving

Jul 9, 2020

To celebrate, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), maker of the MX-5 Miata -- the world's best-selling convertible sports car, and the only optional power-retractable hard top that takes up no trunk space -- wants to make sure convertible drivers across the country enjoy their vehicles, but do it safely at the same ... Continue reading

2007 Western Automotive Journalists Test Days: So Many Cars, So Little Time.

Jul 9, 2020

Western Automotive Journalists, recently had its annual test days. drove Dodge Sprinter Plug-In Hybrid; Mitsubishi Lancer GTS; Volkswagen GTI and EOS; Mazdaspeed3; Honda Civic Si 4-door; Mini Cooper S; Nissan SE-R Spec V; Audi S6; BMW M6; BMW 3-Series; Audi TT; Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Spec B; Infiniti G35; Acura TL Type S ... Continue reading

Road Trip: Oaxaca, Mexico No. 1 City Overall In Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards

Jul 8, 2020

Travel + Leisure readers rate their experiences in a variety of categories, from cities and hotels to cruise lines and airlines.* The complete results are now featured on www.TravelandLeisure.com/worlds-best and span more than 100 digital stories, including 91 lists. ... Continue reading

2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Review by David Colman

Jul 3, 2020

You have to love the utter practicality of this Hatchback Civic. ... Continue reading

Moving Forward Act; Auto Safety At The Foundation of House Infrastructure Bill

Jun 30, 2020

This spring, despite the entire country essentially being locked down or working from home and rush hour traffic becoming a distant memory, the long-standing public health crisis of auto fatalities remained. In fact, even with far fewer vehicles on the road, car crash rates increased in states across the country. ... Continue reading