News By Topic: California

2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport – Review by David Colman

Jul 28, 2023

Based on the review consensus, the 2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport seems to be a vehicle that is capable and well-suited for off-road driving, with a refined powertrain and capable TrailSport model. It has a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission, providing 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque ... Continue reading

Tesla deletes web page listing Full Self-Driving software's limitations hours after The Dawn Project links to it in press release

Jul 25, 2023

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 24, 2023 -- In a recent press release highlighting safety defects in Tesla's Full Self-Driving software, safety advocacy group The Dawn Project linked to a page on the Tesla Model 3 manual on Tesla.com which described the software and listed its many limitations and safety defects. Within fo ... Continue reading

Republican Congress Leads Bill to Protect Automobile Choice

Jul 23, 2023

July 6, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) and Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led 18 colleagues in introducing the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act of 2023. This critical legislation would prohibit the Biden administration from implementing aggressive emission standards for l ... Continue reading

Hyundai Santa Cruz Cruises To JD Power APEAL Leadership

Jul 20, 2023

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 20, 2023 – J.D. Power today named the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz as the most appealing vehicle in the midsize pickup segment in the 2023 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM. This is the second year in a row Santa Cruz has won its segment for consumer appeal and ... Continue reading

Used Cars That Still Turn Me On - 2015 Tesla S Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

Jul 20, 2023

JH Says: The Tesla is incredible, not only for its technology and good looks but for its overall performance as well. By John Heilig Senior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel AUTO PAGE SPECS MODEL: 2015 Tesla Model S ENGINE: AC induction, three phase, four pole TRANSMISSION: Direct drive utomatic HORSEPOWER/TO ... Continue reading

California to Study Toked Drivers

Jul 18, 2023

DMV and CHP Partner with UC San Diego to Launch Groundbreaking Study to Improve Public Safety and Develop Best Practices to Detect Driving Impairment in Cannabis Users Hundreds of volunteers needed as participants in study. Sacramento July 18, 2023 – The California Department of Motor Vehicles, in partnership with th ... Continue reading

2024 Mazda CX-50 Pricing, Complete Specs and Option Packaging

Jul 18, 2023

U.S.-built Mazda CX-50 blends the brand’s signature on-road driving dynamics with off-road capability Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Select starting MSRP is $30,3001 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo starts at $38,000 Improved passenger comfort and conveniences among updates ... Continue reading

2022 Mazda CX-5 Turbo Signature AWD – Review by David Colman

Jul 17, 2023

Tremendous value and performance for the money ... Continue reading

The EV Baby and Its Bathwater Gone

Jul 16, 2023

(Reuters) - For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles - leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric.And now those battery packs are piling up in scrapyards in ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up July 9-16, 2023

Jul 16, 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

Canoo Delivers Crew Transportation Vehicles to NASA for Artemis Missions

Jul 14, 2023

JUSTIN, Texas, July 12, 2023 -- Canoo , a leading high-tech advanced mobility company, announced it has delivered on time three Crew Transportation Vehicles (CTVs) to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These vehicles will transport the astronauts to the launch pad for the Artemis lunar missions. ... Continue reading

TEAMSTERS APPLAUD CALIFORNIA SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FOR PASSING AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE BILL AB 316

Jul 12, 2023

Teamster-supported bill that would require a trained human operator in autonomous vehicles (AVs) weighing over 10,000 pounds, unanimously passed the Senate Transportation Committee today with bipartisan support. The bill, which will keep California roads safe and protect good-paying jobs, was first introduced in Januar ... Continue reading

KIA EV6 AND TELLURIDE NAMED TO LIST OF SLASHGEAR’S BEST CARS OF 2023

Jul 10, 2023

IRVINE, CA, July 10, 2023 – SlashGear has named two Kia vehicles to its list of “Best Cars of 2023 – 10 of the Top Rated Picks.” The list is comprised of a wide number of categories, with the EV6 recognized as the “Best EV,” and the Telluride as the “Best Family SUV.” SlashGear selected its top picks ba ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up July 2-8, 2023

Jul 9, 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

China's New Energy Sector Breaks 20 Million Vehicles, as the Hyper GT Takes on the Model 3

Jul 5, 2023

GUANGZHOU, China, July 3, 2023 -- On June 3, AION, a leading new energy vehicle manufacturer, hosted the Offline Ceremony of the 20 Millionth New Energy Automobile in China. The event gathered leaders from national ministries including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, provincial and municipal depart ... Continue reading