News By Topic: California

Mitsubishi Motors July Sales up 24 Percent

Aug 1, 2018

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) continued its momentum in the month of July, reporting sales of 9,950 units – up 24 percent over July 2017. For the calendar year, total sales are up 23.4 percent compared to the same period in 2017. ... Continue reading

Japanese Automotive Invitational to Pebble Beach Automotive Week

Jul 31, 2018

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – INFINITI is partnering with a magazine publisher group to bring the inaugural Japanese Automotive Invitational to this year's Pebble Beach Automotive Week on Aug. ... Continue reading

Auto News You May Not Know, Week Ending July 29, 2018 Compiled By Larry Nutson

Jul 29, 2018

Last weeks's Important automotive stories: Marchionne’s Demise: Details, Replacement; Detroit in June; Auto Tariffs A Non-starter?; Federalizing California Emissions?; GM Airbnb For Cars; Power's APEAL Awards; Automotive Heritage Awards ... Continue reading

U.S. Reservations for 2019 Audi e-tron - First All-Electric Audi SUV - to Open Sept. 17, 2018

Jul 27, 2018

The fully electric e-tron is a five-passenger SUV aimed at the heart of the premium market. With progressive design, advanced electric and digital technology, the driving dynamics and build quality that customers expect of a premium vehicle, the e-tron lets consumers go electric without compromise. ... Continue reading

Genesis Ranked Top Brand In J.D. Power 2018 APEAL Study

Jul 25, 2018

Genesis placed first in J.D. Power's U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study among all brands. With a score of 884, Genesis topped the APEAL Study rankings. ... Continue reading

US Auto Sales July 2018 Sinks Says Edmunds

Jul 25, 2018

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 25, 2018 -- Edmunds forecasts that 1,378,108 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in July for an estimated seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.7 million. This reflects a 10.7 percent decrease in sales from June 2018 and a 2.3 percent decrease from July 2017. ... Continue reading

2019 Honda HR-V Preview, New Technology, Driver Safety Features, Specs, Pictures and Prices

Jul 24, 2018

- TORRANCE, Calif. July 24, 2018: New Sport trim offers unique styling cues, 18-inch wheels New Display Audio with volume knob, Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™ integration New Touring trim adds multi-element LED headlights, leather-trimmed seats & power driver's seat Honda Sensing® suite of active safety and driver ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Pilot with a New Styling, New Technology and Standard Honda Sensing

Jul 24, 2018

The redesigned and refreshed 2019 Honda Pilot arrives in dealers today, bringing with it a long list of upgrades to Honda's award-winning 8-seat SUV. The numerous changes include more aggressive exterior styling, an available new hands-free power tailgate, substantial powertrain refinements, major upgrades to available ... Continue reading

The Automotive News Digest Week Ending July 22, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson

Jul 22, 2018

Week Of July 16-22 2018: FCA Replaces Ailing CEO Marchionne; Auto Tariffs, PSA Looks For North American Home' Dodge Angry Bee Unveiled, Tesla Troubles; AHOF Inductees,Whalberg A Dealer Now, Audi Boss In Jail, California Air Standards Ubiquitous?, Vietnamese Vehicles At Paris Car Show, Pikes Peak-e, Big Ford Recall ... Continue reading

Hyundai Introduces 2019 Veloster N High-Performance Model at Nurburgring

Jul 20, 2018

Veloster N model demonstrates performance potential for Hyundai N brand in the U.S. 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with up to 275 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque Electronically-controlled suspension with multiple track-tuned driving modes N model integrated body design details clearly differentiate from Veloster li ... Continue reading

Hyundai Kona Goes MARVELous at Comic-Con

Jul 19, 2018

Unique Interior and Exterior Design Cues Inspired by the Iconic Iron Man Suit Kona Iron Man Edition to be “Built-to-Order” with Limited Global Production SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 19, 2018 – “My armor’s maneuverable, fast, and lots of fun at parties,” – Tony Stark. In Stark-like fashion, Hyundai today unvei ... Continue reading

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Small CUV Road Test By Martha Hindes

Jul 19, 2018

The size – a five seater, midway between Mitsubishi's larger Outlander and smaller Outlander Sport SUVs – should be just right for your anticipated market that includes younger millennials. The starting price, a slice under $24K, should be right, inching below similar sized crossovers from competitors. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe; Thumbs-Up Durango, VW GTI, Terrain; Thumbs-Down Brand Snobbery

Jul 18, 2018

Snobbery is a funny old business which I have never been able to figure out. I am talking about cars if course. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Expands Lead-Gen Attractions On Amazon

Jul 18, 2018

Hyundai new digital showroom on Amazon.com offers car buyers the ability to compare pricing and reviews, book test drives, check dealer inventories and other Shopper Assurance conveniences directly through Amazon Vehicles. ... Continue reading

2019 Acura MDX Preview: Luxury and Performance Upgrades Plus First A-Spec Variant

Jul 17, 2018

The 2019 Acura MDX boasting upgraded interior fitment, new available premium exterior colors, drivability and dynamics enhancements, and an A-Spec sport appearance package. The 2019 MDX with standard AcuraWatch® technology and available Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) carries a starting Manufacturer's Sug ... Continue reading