News By Topic: California

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up August 27-September 2, 2023

Sep 4, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets.</i> for Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up August 27- September 2, 2023 /> <meta name= ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone Hybrid - Review by Mark Fulmer

Sep 2, 2023

The all-new Sequoia steps up to the plate with advancements in full-sized SUV features, not the least of which is hybrid tech that boosts its towing capacity to 9000 lbs, as well as boosting its offroad capabilities. ... Continue reading

Kia Reports August 2023 Sales

Sep 1, 2023

Fast-growing Kia surpasses 70,000 units for the fourth straight month and posts second-highest sales total in company historyAugust marks Kia's 13th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growthSeven Kia models post year-over-year increases; four set new August records IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2023 -- Kia America's ... Continue reading

Hyundai Reports August 2023 Sales

Sep 1, 2023

Hyundai Motor America Reports August 2023 Sales August Total Sales Increased 1% to 65,046 Eco-Friendly Vehicle Total Sales Climb; Up 80% Best-Ever August Total Sales for IONIQ 5, Santa Fe PHEV, Santa Fe HEV, Kona EV Tucson PHEV, Tucson HEV and Santa Cruz FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus ES350 F Sport – Review by David Colman

Sep 1, 2023

With so many perfect attributes, it has to score a perfect 10 ... Continue reading

2023 GR Supra 3.0 Premium MT - Review by Mark Fulmer

Sep 1, 2023

Long Live the Manual Transmission ... Continue reading

2023 Audi Q4 50 e-tron Quattro – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Sep 1, 2023

If Steven King is looking to update Christine, he need look no further than Audi's Q4 e-tron. ... Continue reading

Radford Motors delivers its first Type 62-2 Personal Commission customer car at Monterey Car Week

Aug 30, 2023

Radford Motors, automotive brand leading a renaissance in the art of coachbuilding, has proudly announced the successful delivery of the company’s first Type 62-2 personal commission model at the prestigious Monterey Car Week in California. ... Continue reading

Living Vehicle: Luxury Meets Wild - New 24-Foot Model Expands the HD Lineup

Aug 29, 2023

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 29, 2023 -- Imagine an escape into nature, waking up to the quiet stillness yet enveloped in unmatched comfort - all powered by the sun. ... Continue reading

2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Limited AWD – Review by David Colman

Aug 28, 2023

In so many ways, Hyundai's 2023 Tucson Hybrid is your perfect compact SUV package: fast enough, big enough, and cheap enough. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 20-26, 2023

Aug 27, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Venza Limited - Review by Mark Fulmer

Aug 23, 2023

The 2023 Toyota Venza presents an alternative to the rough and rugged "compact" SUV group with a more refined look, tech enhancements, and tried-and-true hybrid fuel economy. ... Continue reading

2023 Ford Maverick Lariat Tremor AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Aug 23, 2023

The 2023 Ford Maverick Lariat Tremor comes with an all-wheel drive system and a revised off-road suspension with a one-inch lift over the standard Maverick [1][2]. It is equipped with the turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine [3], which is the only engine option for the Tremor due to the AWD setup. It co ... Continue reading

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $115 Million in Grants to Cut Harmful Diesel Engine Emissions

Aug 22, 2023

$115 million in grant funding for projects that cut harmful pollution from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant funding competition, EPA anticipates making 4-10 awards in each of EPA’s ten regions to eligible applicants. ... Continue reading

ROLLS-ROYCE UNVEILS LA ROSE NOIRE: DROPTAIL COACHBUILD ROADSTER

Aug 22, 2023

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 21, 2023 -- During Monterey Car Week 2023 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars revealed La Rose Noire Droptail, a dark, daring, and dramatic coachbuilt masterpiece to the world. ... Continue reading