News By Topic: California

American Honda June 2023 Sales Continues Hot Streak

Jul 3, 2023

July 3, 2023 American Honda overcame industrywide logistics issues to post a 4th straight sales month over 110,000 units Honda brand sales increased over 40% in 2Q (347,025) and 54% in June (98,327), with turn rates over 70% Sales of Honda electrified models set all-time annual record (137,437) in just six months with ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports June Sales Results

Jul 3, 2023

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total June sales of 29,786 vehicles, an increase of 96.9 percent compared to June 2022. Year-to-date sales totaled 183,783 vehicles; an increase of 28.7 percent compared to the same time last year. ... Continue reading

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS JUNE 2023 SALES INCREASE OF 28 PERCENT

Jul 3, 2023

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today reported sales of 55,168 vehicles for June 2023, a 28 percent increase compared with June 2022 (43,175). SOA also reported year-to-date sales of 304,092, a 15 percent increase compared with the same period in 2022. Continue Reading Subaru of America, Inc. Reports June 2023 Sales Incr ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up June 25-July 1, 2023

Jul 2, 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

The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Ally - EPA'S Hard Left'er Turn Helping Only China - The Auto Channel and American Fuel & AFPM Empower Agree

Jul 2, 2023

EPA’s proposal to ban most new gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2032 will benefit China at the expense of Americans, our energy security and jobs like mine in U.S. fuel and petrochemical manufacturing. < Here’s what I believe: The refining and petrochemical industries — our engineers, operators, planners, chemists ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Crown LTD Sedan - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jul 1, 2023

You’ve come a looong way, baby! The Crown name may be new to you but it’s old hat to Toyota. Way back in 1958, Toyota’s pioneer offering in North America was a fusty-looking four-door sedan called the Toyopet Crown. ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA POSTS BEST-EVER FIRST HALF SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY

Jul 1, 2023

Continuing momentum from 2022's record retail sales, Kia America set an all-time first half volume record of 394,333 vehicles, up 18-percent over the first-half of 2022. Kia's retail-only sales total for the past six months was 362,933, an increase of 17-percent over the first half of 2022. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Reports June and Q2 2023 Sales

Jul 1, 2023

June Total Sales Increased 10%; Q2 Total Sales up 14% All-Time Monthly Total Sales Records for IONIQ 5, Tucson PHEV & Kona EV Green Car Sales Climb; Represent 20% of Retail Sales Up 53% FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1, 2023 -- Hyundai Motor America reported total June sales of 69,351 units, an 10% increase compared wit ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed This: Auto Makers Finally Side On Reality, Choose Truth Over Politics - Enough With The EV's Already

Jun 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 9 David Shepardson reporting; Reuters said that automakers say proposed US emissions rules pose challenges. An auto trade group warned on Tuesday that aggressive U.S. targets for reductions in vehicle emissions may rely on a too rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and pose significant challenges ... Continue reading

Hyundai IONIC Car and Driver EV Of The Year

Jun 28, 2023

June 28, 2023 – The 2023 Hyundai IONIC 6 earned Car and Driver’s EV of the Year Award, adding another coveted honor to its trophy case. This marks the second year in a row that Hyundai has won Car and Driver’s EV of the Year award with the IONIC 5 winning in 2022. ... Continue reading

No California Traffic For Alef - First Car Certified to Fly

Jun 27, 2023

Alef flying car receives limited FAA Special Airworthiness Certification Alef unveiled its "Model A" flying car in October 2022 and has since received strong pre-orders from individuals and companies Alef's flying car is both road drivable on public roads and has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities Alef is taking ... Continue reading

Aston Martin Chooses Lucid Electric Powertrain Technology For Electric Future

Jun 26, 2023

Aston Martin will receive direct access to Lucid's proprietary electric powertrain technology, including its ultra-high performance twin motor drive unit, renowned battery technology, and revolutionary Wunderbox. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up June 18-24, 2023

Jun 25, 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

Americans Want Big Cars and Pickups...Detroit Wants to Build Big...So Let's Have Big...BUT! (Originally Published April 2009)

Jun 24, 2023

By Bob Gordon and Marc Rauch, Co-Publishers and owners of The Auto Channel. Spacious, roomy, profitable big vehicles; it's what the people want and it's what the American car makers want to build. According to all reports in recent years (before the depression really hit), GM, Ford and Chrysler made all the big bucks b ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA EARNS HIGHEST NUMBER OF J.D. POWER U.S. INITIAL QUALITY AWARDS IN THE INDUSTRY

Jun 23, 2023

Four Kia nameplates took segment-best honors this year: Rio (Small Car), Forte (Compact Car), Stinger (Midsize Premium Car) and Carnival (Minivan). This is the fifth consecutive win for the Kia Forte in the Compact Car segment, making Kia the only brand to earn a J.D. Power Award in this segment for five years running1 ... Continue reading