News By Topic: California

2022 Hyundai Kona N - Review by Mark Fulmer

Oct 27, 2022

Sacramento, also known as River City, has some levy roads that are simply a great place to test drive Hyundai's spunky all new Kona N - the SUV with both torque and nimbleness to satiate the driver with inner roadster dreams. ... Continue reading

2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo AWD Hatchback Premium Plus – Review by David Colman

Oct 27, 2022

Finished in diffident Polymetal Gray Metallic Paint ($395), this best-equipped Mazda3 you can buy ($35,810) is the canyon carver's drone of choice. It's inconspicuous, and diminutive, but deceptively faster than it looks. ... Continue reading

KIA CARNIVAL, K5 AND SPORTAGE EARN 2022 NEWSWEEK AUTOS AWARDS

Oct 26, 2022

Kia America earned three honors in the 2022 Newsweek Autos Awards, recognizing the 2022 Carnival as the Best Minivan, 2022 K5 as the Best Family Car and the 2022 Sportage as one of five vehicles selected as an Editor’s Pick, based on features, specifications, and driving impressions. “We are honored to receive thre ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 TRD Sport – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Oct 26, 2022

Toyota has introduced a new model of their venerable 4Runner for 2022 called the TRD Sport. You can instantly identify the Sport by its refreshingly simplified exterior trim. ... Continue reading

2023 Honda Accord Preview

Oct 25, 2022

TORRANCE, Calif. October 25, 2022; The all-new 11th-generation Honda Accord will bring excitement back to the midsize sedan segment with sleek new styling, a more responsive and fun-to-drive hybrid powertrain, and Honda's first integration of Google built-in for seamless on-the-go connectivity. ... Continue reading

2023 Kia Niro EV Pricing

Oct 24, 2022

Today, Kia announced pricing for the all-new 2023 Niro EV, the second-generation crossover designed from the ground up to meet and exceed the expectations of electric vehicle consumers. Offered in Niro EV Wind and Niro EV Wave trim levels, the 2023 Niro EV features an MSRP of $39,450. ... Continue reading

Alef Launches The Alef Flying Car, First and Only Drivable Flying Car with Vertical Takeoff and Landing Fitting Today's Road Infrastructure

Oct 24, 2022

Set for Production 2025 SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 19, 2022 -- Alef Aeronautics, an advanced technology company creating alternative transportation solutions for surging traffic trends, today introduces the Alef "Model A", the only flying car with street driving and vertical take-off. ... Continue reading

2022 VW Taos 1.5T SEL - Review by Mark Fulmer

Oct 24, 2022

The subcompact SUV world has a new kid from the folks at Volkswagen who know how to design and engineer small vehicles. First of all you begin with a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four and an eight-speed automatic (FWD) transmission which gets a combined 31 mpg. ... Continue reading

2022 Mazda CX-30 Premium - Review by Mark Fulmer

Oct 24, 2022

Mazda has a well-earned reputation for creating cars that are "fun to drive." The CX-30 continues to increase that driving experience, with this year's additional traction. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up October 9-15, 2022

Oct 23, 2022

Below are 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

2022 Lexus NX 350h Luxury - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Oct 23, 2022

NX Finally Steps Up ... Continue reading

2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line Got Me - Review By Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Oct 23, 2022

In case you haven't read any of my reviews I'll let you in on something - I am smitten with Kia. I like their style in all meanings of the word. ... Continue reading

2022 Acura MDX-SH AWD Advance - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Oct 22, 2022

A revamped and stiffened platform increases width and length by 2 inches, and stretches the wheelbase by 2.8 inches. That reconfiguration confers spacious luxury status on second-row passengers and makes the tilt-down third-row bench a more useful and attractive feature. ... Continue reading

2022 Genesis GV70 Sport Prestige - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

Oct 22, 2022

Genesis Does SUV 2.0 with Bold Design Genesis continues to provide strong alternatives in luxury vehicles through expressive design and value. Their second entry in the SUV realm, the GV70 is yet another example. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

Oct 21, 2022

The 2022 Corolla Cross has expanded itself into a mini SUV while keeping its good drivability and safety systems. The extra height makes for easier access, increased visibility of road and traffic ahead, and makes traveling over dirt and muddy roads no problem. ... Continue reading