News By Topic: California

INFINITI QX Monograph

Aug 20, 2023

PEBBLE BEACH, California – INFINITI makes a provocative statement on the Concours awards ramp near the storied 18th green of the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance™ with the debut of a new concept vehicle. The striking QX Monograph marks a daring new era for INFINITI and provides an alluring vision of its future ... Continue reading

Auto News - Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 13-19, 2023

Aug 20, 2023

Click for 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

Gil Pratt Top Toyota Scientist Warns Against Ditching Gasoline

Aug 19, 2023

Transitioning to electric vehicles too quickly could lead drivers to hold on to old gas guzzlers and called for hybrids to be given a longer leash ahead of a Group of Seven leaders summit in Japan. ... Continue reading

Airplane Arrives at Boeing Site for X-66A Modification

Aug 18, 2023

PALMDALE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2023 -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] has ferried an MD-90 airplane to the site where it will be modified to test the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) configuration as part of NASA's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project. As Boeing, NASA and community leaders gathered at the company's facility today t ... Continue reading

Maserati MCXtrema: The Trident's New Racing Beast, Unveiled at Monterey Car Week

Aug 18, 2023

MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 18, 2023 -- On Friday, August 18, the unique and exclusive stage of The Quail – where every summer, connoisseurs and enthusiasts from all over the world gather on the Monterey Peninsula to celebrate outstanding automotive design and engineering – hosted the world première of Maserati's new c ... Continue reading

This Week in Transportation News: 12 Stories You Need to See

Aug 18, 2023

A roundup of the week's most newsworthy auto and transport industry press releases from PR Newswire, including Canoo's Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle and Alef's flying car pre-orders. ... Continue reading

2024 GENESIS GV60(EV) , GV70, AND GV80 EARN IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ DESIGNATION

Aug 18, 2023

Genesis GV60, GV70, and GV80 secure top honors from IIHS by providing the latest safety technologies FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 18, 2023 -- Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the 2024 Genesis GV60, GV70, and GV80 SUVs earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ recognition. ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Aug 18, 2023

WOW, an F Sport Designation for an SUV ... Continue reading

2023 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer

Aug 18, 2023

With good looks, great handling, and reasonable sticker, this years CX-5 Signature AWD crosses over and raises the bar on the driving experience for drivers who enjoy nimbleness, precision, and connectiveness. ... Continue reading

2024 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 MANUFAKTUR Big Sur

Aug 16, 2023

Aug 16, 2023 – Atlanta Special edition model to be available in limited numbers, only for U.S. customers Unique MANUFAKTUR paint, hand-stitched MANUFAKTUR Nappa leather and numerous elegant details Generous suite of equipment for high levels of luxury and dynamic driving performance To celebrate the start of Pebble B ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Capstone Hybrid – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Aug 16, 2023

The glorious majesty of a stately Sequoia…SUV ... Continue reading

Debunking the Myth of Man-Made Global Warming - LATEST MATERIALS +VIDEO

Aug 16, 2023

There is no scientific consensus of opinion that humans are responsible for catastrophic global climate change. There is only the exaggerated statement that "97% of all scientists agree on man-made global warming/cooling," which is a subjective, manufactured statement. And it's just a statement, not discernable scienti ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up August 6-12, 2023

Aug 13, 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

SoCalGas and Consortium Partners Receive U.S. Department of Energy Award for Regional Direct Air Capture Hub in Kern County

Aug 12, 2023

SoCalGas is part of a consortium proposing to develop California's first full-scale direct air capture and storage network of regional hubs The consortium will study the engineering requirements to capture 1 million metric tons of CO2 per year directly from the air LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2023 -- A consortium that includ ... Continue reading

Motortrend To Samsung TV Plus The Auto Channel Too?

Aug 11, 2023

TV stations, you can now establish your own Smart TV Network as the exclusive local home of “The Auto Channel” in your market and generate a larger share of revenue from local auto dealers by providing your audience with attractive multi platform automotive programming to reach in-market auto buyers and auto enthus ... Continue reading