News By Topic: California

Rolls-Royce Highlights Bespoke Colour and Inspired Wraith at Pebble Beach

Aug 13, 2015

In 2014, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled a stunning 2015 Phantom Drophead Coupe featuring a striking Mandarin interior on the Concept Law at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The car was bought by a collector and immediately whisked away to his collection. The car was a creation of the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Design Team i ... Continue reading

U.S. Debut of Reimagined Targa by Singer Complemented by Ed Pink Racing Engine's Finest 4.0-Liter Engine Technology

Aug 12, 2015

‘Best of the best’ restoration yet for @Singervehicles during Monterey Car Week LOS ANGELES – August 12, 2015: In celebration of quite possibly the finest air-cooled vehicle ever produced, Southern California-based Singer Vehicle Design (SVD) will be making every effort to demonstrate exactly why it beli ... Continue reading

TODAY! Pearson Fuels Selling E85 Fuel For 85 Cents Per Gallon in Northern California

Aug 12, 2015

One Day Only - Wednesday August 5th E85 for 85 cents from 8AM to 5PM SACRAMENTO — August 7, 2015: Pearson Fuels, is announcing its new supply agreements with 5 additional gas stations in and around the Sacramento metropolitan area. On Tuesday, August 12th, from 8AM to 5PM Pearson and their retail station partners ... Continue reading

Splash Blend Your Own e15, e20, e30 or e40 For Just 85 Cents Per Gallon

Aug 11, 2015

This Wednesday in Northern California - 8 AM to 5 PM By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President THE AUTO CHANNEL SACRAMENTO - August 10, 2015: For years we've been telling you that all modern gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks in America can run safely, economically and efficiently on ethanol-gasoline blends that ar ... Continue reading

Atomic Hot Rods Summer Movie Tour Kicks Off! See THREE MILE on the Big Screen! +VIDEO

Aug 10, 2015

How often do you get to see a hot rod movie in a movie theater? If NEVER popped into your head, then your life is about to change. Award winning film maker Brian Darwas has just completed his sixth documentary film, THREE MILE. The film is premiering in Long Beach and will be touring the South West, as well as the fest ... Continue reading

McLaren Special Operations Shows Off 570S Coupe at Pebble Beach

Aug 10, 2015

Four years on from its global launch, McLaren Special Operations (MSO) will return to the manicured lawns of the USA’s famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance later this month with a selection of distinctive and beautiful commissions. The bespoke division of McLaren will showcase some of the individualisation ... Continue reading

Much Cheaper for Young Adults to Stay on Parents' Car Insurance

Aug 10, 2015

18-year-olds pay an average of 18% more for car insurance if they sign up for an individual policy as opposed to remaining on their parents' policies, according to a new insuranceQuotes.com report. The "penalty" for buying individual insurance instead of family coverage is much higher in some states. For example, 18-ye ... Continue reading

Infiniti Creates Guest-Centered Virtual Reality Experience at 2015 Pebble Beach Automotive Week

Aug 10, 2015

Infiniti is partnering with TEN: The Enthusiast Network during the 2015 Pebble Beach Automotive Week to bring to life a collective, high-technology experience showcasing the brand's evolving design and performance. Through a new virtual reality experience, Infiniti is giving driving enthusiasts the opportunity to not j ... Continue reading

2015 Fiat 500L Trekking Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Aug 9, 2015

The tasty Italian take on the compact crossover DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Are you in need of a roomy small-footprint vehicle but bored with lookalike compact crossovers? Dare to be different! Fiat's 500L has character with a capital "C" and looks like nothing else on the road. And with its turbocharged 1.4- ... Continue reading

Aston Martin Offers a Glimpse of its Second Century at Pebble Beach

Aug 6, 2015

Aston Martin’s new 2016 DB9 GT will make its global debut as part of the marque’s presence at the Pebble Beach® Automotive Week from 13 August, accompanied by a glimpse of Aston Martin’s Second Century with the DBX concept, Lagonda Taraf and Aston Martin Vulcan supercar all set for appearances. The DB9 GT is the lu ... Continue reading

Bentley Showcases Illustrious Past, Desirable Present and Exciting Future at Pebble Beach

Aug 6, 2015

The new 16 MY Bentley Continental GT makes its North American debut at this year’s Monterey Auto Week, alongside inspiring models from Bentley’s past and future. ... Continue reading

BMW i ChargeForward Pilot Launches in Bay Area

Aug 6, 2015

The BMW i ChargeForward Program has begun as an 18-month pilot. The program is now issuing calls to participating BMW i3 drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area to request the interruption of the charging of their EVs for one hour. ... Continue reading

2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Aug 6, 2015

A right-sized, comfortable, economical, useful, and versatile crossover. Now better at everything than ever. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Honda's CR-V was an early contender in the compact crossover class, back when truck-based SUVs still ruled. It's been a top seller since then, and for good reasons. There's ... Continue reading

CNG Vs. Diesel Now A Fair Fight

Aug 6, 2015

NGVAmerica Celebrates the Passage of LNG Tax Fix by the U.S. Congress Washington, D.C. July 30, 2015; NGVAmerica celebrates the passage of legislation by the House of Representatives and the Senate that corrects a longstanding inequity in the way liquefied natural gas (LNG) is taxed and will further expand the use of c ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER REVIEW

Aug 5, 2015

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE HIGHLANDER VEHICLE The new generation Toyota Highlander is a carryover from last year’s overhaul but continues to dazzle among competitors for offering a sleeker, more luxury-oriented take on a three-row crossover. You just simply ... Continue reading