News By Topic: California

GENIVI Alliance Accelerates Connected Car Developments

Nov 13, 2015

Alliance to demonstrate Remote Vehicle Interaction technology at Connected Car Expo LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2015 -- The GENIVI Alliance, an automotive industry association driving the broad adoption of specified, open source, In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) software, is showcasing its latest Remote Vehicle Interaction (RVI ... Continue reading

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Nov 13, 2015

The newest Mazda MX-5 Miata is the best ever DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS "Simplify and add lightness" was the motto of Colin Chapman, founder of the Lotus sports car company. Lotuses of the Chapman era were known for light weight, extreme agility, and performance far above what their small size and mostly sma ... Continue reading

Bid For Last EVO - Its Gonna Go Fast!

Nov 12, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors Announces National Auction Of Lancer Evolution Final Edition Number 1 Of 1600 To Benefit MS Society / November 12, 2015 — CYPRESS, Calif. •Mitsubishi Motors North America donates limited-production and highly collectible car to National MS Society, Pacific South Coast Chapter •Auction i ... Continue reading

Nissan "Color Studio" Personalization Program Expands to Include Versa Note

Nov 12, 2015

One year ago, Nissan used Los Angeles – arguably the hometown of the original custom car trend – to launch its unique factory-personalization program called the "Color Studio" on the popular Nissan JUKE sport cross. Next week, the company returns to the Los Angeles Auto Show to debut an expansion of the Nissan Color ... Continue reading

Nissan Celebrates Debut of Versa Note Color Studio with Los Angeles Auto Show Street Art Battle

Nov 12, 2015

The popular Nissan Versa Note hatchback is taking versatility to new heights at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS). Announced today, Nissan will debut an expansion of the innovative Nissan Color Studio to include the 2016 Versa Note hatchback. The creative juices will not stop there, however – in the days leadin ... Continue reading

Jeep Introduces Two New Special-edition Models at the Los Angeles Auto Show

Nov 12, 2015

The Los Angeles Auto Show will mark the debut of two new-for-2016, special-edition Jeep® models: the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Night and the 2016 Jeep Wrangler Backcountry. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night blends ultimate performance with a premium black appearance that includes a unique black roof and lightweight p ... Continue reading

Live Webcasts and Satellite Feeds of FCA US Product Reveals at 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show

Nov 12, 2015

Live satellite feeds and webcasts of Alfa Romeo and Fiat brand product reveals will be available on November 18 from the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading

When Driving Becomes the Distraction: Faurecia, Stanford University Announce Partnership to Explore Future of Autonomous Driving, Share Research at Connected Car Expo

Nov 12, 2015

Faurecia, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, and Stanford University's Center for Design Research, have formed a partnership aimed at studying potential behavioral changes in an autonomous vehicle. The organizations will share initial research findings at the Connected Car Expo during the Los Angeles Auto ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book Announces Winners Of 2016 Best Buy Awards

Nov 12, 2015

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2015 -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today announces the winners of the 2016 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, honoring the top new model-year vehicle choices available in t ... Continue reading

U.S. News and World Report Names Honda "2016 Best SUV Brand" for CR-V, all-new HR-V and Pilot +VIDEO

Nov 12, 2015

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2015 -- Honda today was named "2016 Best SUV Brand" by U.S. News & World Report, tied to the excellent scores earned by the Honda HR-V crossover and CR-V and Pilot SUVs in the U.S. News & World Report Best Cars Rankings. "Honda wins the Best SUV Brand award on the strength of its entire SUV l ... Continue reading

LA Auto Show : Fueled By The Fallen

Nov 11, 2015

Honda to Debut 2016 Civic Coupe and Next-Gen Clarity Fuel Cell at 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show

Nov 11, 2015

World debut of all-new 2016 Civic Coupe elevates sporty styling and dynamic performance on 10th-generation Honda Civic platform 2016 Civic Coupe marks next step of ambitious cadence in new Civic lineup Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle makes North American debut in advance of U.S. launch in 2016 Honda will reveal details on tw ... Continue reading

Trio of Audi Sport and Performance Models to Make US Debut at LA Auto Show -- Audi R8, RS 7 Performance and S8 Plus

Nov 11, 2015

The second generation of the R8 high-performance halo car makes its U.S. auto show debut •Auto show debut of new RS 7 performance enhances brand’s dynamic profile •S8 plus strengthens Audi’s position in premium sedan segment HERNDON, VA -- November 10, 2015: Reinforcing the brand’s success from ... Continue reading

MOTOR TREND Announces Its 2016 "Of The Year" Finalists

Nov 9, 2015

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2015 -- For the first time in the brand's 66-year history, MOTOR TREND will be announcing all three winners of the Golden Calipers for Car of the Year, Truck of the Year, and SUV of the Year at the same time during a red carpet ceremony in front of an audience of industry insiders and celebrity gue ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Nov 2-8, 2015: George Barris Passes, U.S. Sales Up, Recalls, Genesis Launched

Nov 8, 2015

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Nov 2-8, 2015: George Barris Passes, U.S. Sales Up, Recalls, Genesis Launched ... Continue reading