News By Topic: California

2016 Mazda CX-9 Midsize, 7 Passenger, Three-Row Crossover Priced from $31,520 MSRP

Mar 17, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has today released pricing and packaging information for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9 midsize, three-row crossover SUV. Offering a premium experience, fun-to-drive handling dynamics and bold KODO—Soul of Motion design, CX-9 represents a compel ... Continue reading

Honda Sponsors Video Of Its U.S. History

Mar 16, 2016

TORRANCE, Calif., March 16, 2016 -- The story of American Honda's first N600 vehicle in the United States in 1969 unfolds through the eyes of a determined mechanic, taking viewers on a journey to restore the first American Honda VIN, "Serial One." Launching today on Honda's social channels and at serialone.com, Honda's ... Continue reading

Google to Urge Congress to Help Get Self-Driving Cars on Roads

Mar 15, 2016

Mountainview CA March 15, 2016; Reuters reported that the head of Google's self-driving car program will urge the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to grant national auto safety regulators new authority to speed the introduction of self-driving cars on American roads. Chris Urmson plans to tell the Senate Commerce Committee tha ... Continue reading

Hyundai Ranked No. 1 In Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Index

Mar 15, 2016

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 15, 2016 -- For the seventh year in a row, Hyundai is ranked No. 1 in the automotive category in the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Index. Brand Keys, a New York–based customer loyalty and engagement consultancy, publishes this annual syndicated study, which examines customers' relation ... Continue reading

Explore the Sierra Foothills on a California Wines Road Trip

Mar 15, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2016: California's dozens of scenic wine regions offer an exceptional variety of experiences and wines to enjoy. To help visitors explore them all, Wine Institute's California Wines Road Trips series highlights a different region each month. For March, the spotlight shines on regions in the wes ... Continue reading

2016 Honda Civic Sedan Heels on Wheels Review

Mar 13, 2016

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Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - March 7-13, 2016

Mar 13, 2016

* Jeep is celebrating its 75th anniversary by creating seven concept vehicles for the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. The brand has traditionally created special off-roaders for the event but this year’s anniversary is an excuse to go all out. Our favorite may be the 707-hp Trailcat, essentially a Wranger ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim's Malibu Vlog - Gangster Packard, Morgan EV, Electric Porsche, AMG GLA and More +VIDEO

Mar 12, 2016

Hollywood Car Designer and Host Fireball Tim Lawrence takes us on a weekly automotive journey through his show FIREBALL MALIBU VLOG HOLLYWOOD USA - March 12, 2016: Top episodes this week include his SEMA bound 1940 Gangster Packard 110, amazing cars from 1930-40 from The Automobile Driving Museum, the 2017 Morgan EV re ... Continue reading

2017 Acura RDX Speeds to Market as the Benchmark Compact Luxury Performance SUV

Mar 10, 2016

TORRANCE, Calif., March 9, 2016 -- Coming off an all-time annual sales record last year, the 2017 Acura RDX goes on sale tomorrow with incredible momentum and a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP)1 starting at $35,370 – unchanged from the current model. The 2017 RDX is offered by the luxury marque that KB ... Continue reading

Volkswagen America CEO Steps Down Amid Continuing Emissions Scandal +VIDEO

Mar 10, 2016

HERDON, VA - March 9, 2016: Volkswagen Group of America has announced the departure of Michael Horn, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. Through mutual agreement with Volkswagen AG, Horn will be leaving to pursue other opportunities effective immediately. On an interim basis, Hinrich J. Woebcken, who was re ... Continue reading

Honda's Entire Light-Truck Lineup Named Best Cars for Families by U.S. News & World Report: HR-V, CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey

Mar 9, 2016

TORRANCE, Calif., March 9, 2016 -- Four highly popular Honda light-truck models have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as 2016 Best Cars for Families. The award-winning vehicles include the ultra-versatile 2016 Honda CR-V compact sport utility vehicle, the capable and stylish 2016 HR-V crossover, the ultimate ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - February 29-March 6, 2016

Mar 6, 2016

* The Road to World Car awards journey continues with announcement of the Top Three in the World finalists in five award categories at the Geneva International Motor Show. Winners will be announced at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) on March 24, 2016. Finalists are: 2016 World Car of the Year: Audi A4 Seda ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Camry SE Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Mar 5, 2016

Handsome, Sporty And With All The Usual Camry Virtues DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS After major revisions for model year 2015 that saw more expressive styling, improved road manners, and upgrades to electronic information and entertainment systems, Toyota has still found room for improvement to its ever-popular ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim's Malibu VLOG - Bustin' Ghosts, New Volt and Cascada, Classic Cars, and Skunks +VIDEO

Mar 5, 2016

HOLLYWOOD USA - March 5, 2016: Episodes this week include an exclusive Movie Trailer Premiere for the new GHOSTBUSTERS and the Ecto2 from the film (plus the Ecto1!), an amazing 400hp full custom Datsun 240Z, the new and quiet 2016 Chevy Volt, Automobile Driving Museum Cars from 1920-1930 (A drive in a 32 Packard!) and ... Continue reading

California Science Center Foundation Announces Route for External Tank's Journey

Mar 3, 2016

LOS ANGELES, March 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the California Science Center Foundation announced the route for "Mission 26: ET Comes Home," the journey of the external tank (ET-94). It will travel from the Michoud Assembly Facility through the Panama Canal by barge to Los Angeles, then on through city str ... Continue reading