News By Topic: California

2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Jun 22, 2017

If the 2017 Mazda CX-5 looks like a mild styling refresh of the 2016 version, look more closely. While showing plenty of continuity, few body panels are unchanged. ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Finds New-Vehicle Initial Quality is Best Ever,

Jun 21, 2017

COSTA MESA, Calif., June 21, 2017 -- New-vehicle quality is at its highest level ever, improving a significant 8% from last year, according to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Initial Quality Study,SM (IQS) released today. Initial quality in this iconic study is measured by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles ( ... Continue reading

J.D. Power's 2017 Initial Quality Study - Kia Leads Nameplate Rankings For Second Straight Year

Jun 21, 2017

IRVINE, Calif., June 21, 2017 -- Continuing a multi-year string of quality and reliability awards and accolades, J.D. Power's 2017 Initial Quality Study (IQS) today recognized Kia Motors as the highest-ranking nameplate in the United States for the second year in a row. Kia's improvement to 72 problems per 100 vehicles ... Continue reading

Collaboration to Deliver the Mitchell Diagnostics™ System

Jun 21, 2017

Patent pending collision diagnostic system combines best-in-class aftermarket scan tool with workflow application to document pre- and post-repair scans SAN DIEGO—(June 21, 2017)—Mitchell, a leading provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the Property & Casualty (P&C) claims and Collision ... Continue reading

Unveiling Of 10th Generation Honda Accord Set for July 14

Jun 19, 2017

10th Generation Honda Accord Set for July 14 ... Continue reading

2017 Mazda CX-9 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating +VIDEO

Jun 16, 2017

IRVINE, Calif., June 16, 2017 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that its 2017 Mazda CX-9 midsize, three-row crossover SUV has earned a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the nonprofit Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, the highest score the IIHS provides. On sale for just over a year, CX-9 has alr ... Continue reading

2018 Genesis G80 3.3T Sport AWD Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Jun 16, 2017

Luxury at a value price DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Genesis expands its lineup with the recent debut of the 2018 G80 Sport. Which likely begs a couple of questions: “What’s Genesis?” and “How does the G80 Sport differ from the regular G80?” Genesis is Hyundai’s upscale division, created at the beg ... Continue reading

TuSimple Becomes First San Diego Company To Test Self-Driving Vehicles

Jun 16, 2017

SAN DIEGO, June 15, 2017 -- TuSimple joins the ranks of GM, Google, Tesla, and Ford this week in acquiring a permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles to test autonomous driving vehicles on the road. TuSimple's autonomous systems can now tackle real Southern California road conditions like potholes, traff ... Continue reading

First-Ever Honda Civic Type R for America Goes On Sale Tomorrow

Jun 14, 2017

The all-new 2017 Honda Civic Type R – the ultimate performance variant of America's best-selling car1 and the first-ever Type R-badged Honda sold in the U.S. – goes on sale starting tomorrow in one comprehensively-equipped Touring trim with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)2 of $33,900. The most powerf ... Continue reading

Parking At Airport? Rent Your Car To Other Travelers - TravelCar Carsharing Service

Jun 13, 2017

LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2017 -- TravelCar, the global innovator in airport parking and carsharing for travelers, announced today it has entered the U.S. market, selecting Los Angeles as its headquarters and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for its first U.S. operation. Founded in 2012 and currently operating in 30 ... Continue reading

Barrett-Jackson’s Northeast Auction Features Well-Preserved, Restored American Prewar Classics

Jun 12, 2017

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Among the notable prewar classics crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction is a ’24 Marmon Model 34B Roadster (Lot #694) in factory-new condition. (Photo: Business Wire) ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Among the notable prewar classics crossing the ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Jun 8, 2017

Clean styling, energetic performance, and a sporty driving experience DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS What we have here is a Hyundai sports sedan. That statement would have been met with peals of laughter and hoots of derision not all that long ago. ... Continue reading

2017 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring FWD Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Jun 7, 2017

What's the difference between a crossover and a hatchback of similar size? Style. A crossover sits higher off the ground and is taller, for both the "SUV" look and, allegedly, greater interior space and ground clearance for active-lifestyle activities. ... Continue reading

Yamaha Introduces All-New Star Venture

Jun 6, 2017

Power, Technology and Comfort Set New Standard for Luxury Touring Motorcycles CYPRESS, Calif. – June 5, 2017 – Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, today introduced the all-new Star Venture touring motorcycle model combining a new level of power, technology and comfort features that will redefine the luxury touring motor ... Continue reading

2017 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium Review by Carey Russ

Jun 4, 2017

VW Jetta In Top Semi-Luxury Form DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Volkswagen has long been known for evolutionary rather than revolutionary product development, with more changes under the skin that to that skin. Back in the 1950s, when American cars changed outside, often radically, nearly every year, VW made its ... Continue reading