News By Topic: California

Kia Sales May 2024 - , EV6 and Niro hit all-time sales records

Jun 2, 2024

Telluride, Carnival, EV6 and Niro hit all-time sales records in May IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2024 -- On the strength of best-ever sales performances by the EV9 and Sportage nameplates, Kia America delivered more EVs and SUVs in the U.S. in May than any previous month in company history. Kia achieved sales growth in May ... Continue reading

FrogData Unveils Major AI Factory Upgrade to Revolutionize Automotive Retail Operations

Jun 2, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2024 -- FrogData (www.frogdata.com), the trailblazer in data-driven decision-making solutions for automotive dealerships, today announced a significant upgrade to its pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) Factory. This enhancement introduces new solutions focused on Used Car Pricing, Service Ma ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up May 26-June 1, 2024

Jun 2, 2024

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 presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

2024 AUDI Q8 e-tron Quattro – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jun 2, 2024

Charging issues mar an otherwise beautiful vehicle ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces First Communities to Receive DC Fast Chargers Through 'Empact' Vision

May 29, 2024

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota), guided by its "Empact" vision to address equitable EV charging and mobility for all, today announced the first communities that will receive DC fast chargers (DCFC): Baldwin Park, Calif., and Sacramento, Calif. High-power 350kW chargers at each location are to be installed, ow ... Continue reading

NEW CAR REVIEW: 2024 Acura TLX Type S - by David Colman +VIDEO

May 28, 2024

We found that the Type S variant of the TLX and found it to be a bargain at $58,795 ... Continue reading

Hyliion's Multi-fuel demonstration truck at ACT Expo

May 27, 2024

ANAHEIM, California—Hyliion Holdings Corp. unveiled its Hypertruck Karno demonstration vehicle here at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. The featured semi-truck employs an electric range extender powertrain that can be refueled with both hydrogen and natural gas. ... Continue reading

First Hydrogen-Fueled Vessel in the US Receives US Coast Guard Approval to Enter Commercial Service

May 22, 2024

WITCH Maritime, a leading developer of zero-emission maritime vessels, was presented with the signed Certificate of Inspection (“COI”) by Captain Taylor Q. Lam, the US Coast Guard Sector San Francisco commander and Captain of the Port, for its flagship hydrogen ferry, the Sea Change. The ceremony took place last Fr ... Continue reading

Just So You Know! Government Incentives Are Underwriting the Electric Trucks Industry

May 21, 2024

Government regulations are accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles into fleets across the nation. The U.S. federal government's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is providing up to $40,000 per vehicle in tax incentives to buyers or lessors of commercial electric vehicles; either 30% of the original purchase price of ... Continue reading

KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2025 SORENTO PHEV

May 16, 2024

Today, Kia announced pricing details for the 2025 Sorento PHEV, which receives a range of enhancements that lend the electrified SUV a more confident and modern appearance along with a newly added EX trim. Paired with a technology-rich interior, the updates aim to cater to the digital needs of today's consumers.Trim Le ... Continue reading

EV Purchase Consideration Ebbs While Charging Concerns Continue to Grow, J.D. Power Finds

May 16, 2024

TROY, Mich.--Consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has cooled as the industry grapples with persistent growing pains, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study,SM released today. For the first time since the study’s inception in 2021, new-vehicle buyer consideration has dr ... Continue reading

The White House Shuts USA For Chinese Automakers, Now They Will Market Worldwide

May 15, 2024

After yesterday’s announcement from the White House that Chinese automakers now face 100 percent tariffs on Chines EVs that are imported into the U.S., those same automakers are pivoting. According to reports, China’s auto companies will now direct their attention on the global automotive markets – ... Continue reading

2024 Path to EV Adoption Study

May 15, 2024

Many EV Skeptics will become Considerers in the next three to five years. Consideration dips, even as EV demographics shift and become more mainstream. ... Continue reading

EVgo Doubles Down on Commitment to Begin NACS Deployments in 2024

May 14, 2024

North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors – currently in the process of being standardized as SAE J3400 – on its fast charging network later this year. As part of its commitment to serve all EVs, stations included in the roll-out will serve both CCS and NACS vehicles. ... Continue reading

2024 Ford Mustang GT Coupe 6-Speed Manual – Review by David Colman

May 13, 2024

Is the pony car dead? Not at Ford, thankfully. ... Continue reading