News By Topic: California

Watch LIVE April 17th - Hyundai Venue Global Reveal

Apr 9, 2019

Hyundai today released design sketches of its newest SUV, Hyundai Venue. Venue symbolizes a trendy, unique style, perfect for Hyundai’s newest, smallest and most affordable SUV. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Featuring "Don't Miss" Car and Truck News Made March 31-April 6, 2019

Apr 7, 2019

This Weeks Can't Miss Automotive Stories: New Vehicle Sales Scoreboard; Takata Still Killing; Hyundai and Kia Fire Investigation; GM EV US Tax Break Halfed; Autonomous Vehicle News; Profitable Traffic Tickets; Ghosn Re Re Re Re Arrested (心室無収縮); German Car Co's Charges; Tariffs; Tesla Troubles (yet again); FC ... Continue reading

California imports the most electricity from other states; Pennsylvania exports the most

Apr 4, 2019

Electricity routinely flows among the Lower 48 states and, to a lesser extent, between the United States and Canada and Mexico. From 2013 to 2017, Pennsylvania was the largest net exporter of electricity, sending an annual average of 59 million megawatthours (MWh) outside the state. ... Continue reading

Vezo 360, the World's Smartest Dashcam, Keeps You Awake at the Wheel

Apr 3, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2019 -- With more than 330,000 accidents caused by drowsy driving every year in the US alone, a Korea-based tech startup has launched a smart 360-degree dashcam that keeps you awake better than having a pot of espresso in the car. ArVizon's Vezo 360 has internal AI machine learning that can dete ... Continue reading

American Honda March 2019 Sales (Includes Acura)

Apr 2, 2019

American Honda and Honda Brand Set March Sales Records Fueled by Robust Car Sales; Acura Brand Continues Resurgence ... Continue reading

Hyundai March 2019 US Auto Sales Announced

Apr 2, 2019

Hyundai Motor America reported March sales of 61,177 units, a 2% increase in comparison with March 2018 and the eighth straight month of increasing sales. Retail sales in March grew by 1% as Hyundai’s well-rounded product lineup, expanding SUV offerings and focus on customer experience helped Hyundai again outpace th ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best Monthly Sales Since 2004

Apr 2, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors announces best monthly sales since 2004. Mitsubishi Motors announces best monthly sales since 2004. ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Passport Back To The Future

Apr 1, 2019

Apr 1, 2019 - TORRANCE, Calif. Spurred by the resurgence of nineties pop culture, Honda is introducing the '90s-themed Pastport as a new trim available in the all-new Passport lineup. ... Continue reading

Sonoma Raceway Celebrates 50 Years of Racing In Wine Country

Mar 31, 2019

SONOMA, Calif. (March 29, 2019) – 50 years ago this weekend, Sears Point Raceway’s 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course officially opened for business. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Digest - Important Car and Truck News Week Ending March 30, 2019

Mar 31, 2019

By Larry Nutson: Ford Dealers Shown New Ford Bronco; TACH Journalists See New Ford Escape; GM Wants To Remove Vehicle Driver Controls; Psst, Hey Mister Wanna Buy A Car Company?; Tariffs Worrying Car Makers; NYC Congestion Fees; Tesla Wins Case; New Car Sales Down, Prices Up; Pickups Prices Up Quality Down; European Car ... Continue reading

2020 Acura TLX Offers Four New Premium Colors

Mar 29, 2019

The 2020 Acura TLX is set to begin arriving in Acura dealerships on April 2, bringing with it four new premium exterior color options. ... Continue reading

All-New Hyundai Sonata 1.6 Turbo and 'N Performance' Parts to Debut at 2019 Seoul Motor Show

Mar 28, 2019

Hyundai Motor Company will unveil the all-new Sonata 1.6 Turbo at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show, alongside the new range of ‘N Performance’ parts due for launch next year, presented through a series of interactive exhibits that will inform and entertain booth visitors. The Sonata 1.6 Turbo, expected to be launched this ... Continue reading

Hyundai Announces Name Of New 2020 Crossover Utility Vehicle: Hyundai Venue

Mar 28, 2019

Hyundai today announced the name of its all-new 2020 CUV: Hyundai Venue. The new entry CUV name references a ‘place’ where people want to be seen, or in this case, inside the vehicle. ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Ridgeline Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating

Mar 27, 2019

Mar 27, 2019 - TORRANCE, Calif. 2019 Ridgeline only pickup truck tested by IIHS to receive Top Safety Pick Honda Sensing® Collision Mitigation Braking System™ rated Superior Seventh 2019 Honda model to receive TSP or higher The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2019 Honda Ridgeline a TOP ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Digest; Week Ending March 23, 2019

Mar 24, 2019

* Gas Prices Rising; OPEC Weakening?; Ford Autonomous; GM Electrifying; Fisker Fibbing?; Norway EV Only; Tesla Troubles; IIHS Pickup Crash Scorecard; FCA Peugeot? Ghosn; Maybach SUV; Porsche Ship Sinks; Lambo Daytona; Bush Deadheating With Richard; McCluggage McPherson Scholarship ... Continue reading