News By Topic: California

2022 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD – Review by David Colman

Oct 20, 2022

If you're in the market for a three-row SUV that looks and handles better than either the Kia Telluride or Jeep Grand Cherokee, the CX-9 is a good bet. ... Continue reading

2022 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD Premier - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

Oct 20, 2022

Try as i might I just couldn't turn myself into a Suburban owner. With every car I review I try to get myself into the mindset of an owner. ... Continue reading

U.S. Department of Energy Awards Sila $100 Million to Scale Manufacturing of its Next-generation Anode Materials

Oct 19, 2022

The US Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it has awarded Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, $100 million to fund the build-out of its 600,000+ square foot facility in Moses Lake, WA and scale manufacturing of its breakthrough silicon anode materials. Sila’s rollout plan, across its 160-acre ca ... Continue reading

CHARGE CARS DEBUTS ALL-NEW '67 AT PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM AND LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW

Oct 19, 2022

The '67TM by Charge Cars is manufactured from all-new parts, boasts classic looks, carbon fiber bodywork, 536-horsepower, and more LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2022 -- Charge Cars is on a roll. ... Continue reading

Test Drive 2022 KIA Carnival MPV - It Is What It Is - Review by Bob Gordon +VIDEO

Oct 19, 2022

Why are you hearing about my family when I am supposed to tell you what I thought about the brand new 2022 Kia Carnival (Nee Sedona)? It's important that you know that my review included a crowd of Gordons that needed to be shuttled around San Diego ... Continue reading

2023 Mazda CX-30: Pricing and Packaging

Oct 18, 2022

2023 CX-30 goes on sale with a starting MSRP1 of $22,950 for the naturally aspirated models and $33,800 for the turbo modelsI Mazda North American Operations today announces pricing and packaging for the 2023 Mazda CX-30. ... Continue reading

Honda Teen Drivers

Oct 18, 2022

October 18, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. Honda providing financial grants to 25 organizations seeking to improve teen driver safety Nearly one-third of U.S. traffic fatalities involve drivers under the age of 25 Application process for 2023 funding cycle awards open through October 31, 2022 Honda is providing more than $2 ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Review

Oct 17, 2022

The plug-in hybrid RAV4 Prime is one of Toyota's more popular SUVs. It makes its mark this year with a bigger battery and a beffier electric engine which yield a 0 - 60 in five and a half seconds. It also puts out a healthy 42 miles of electric-only driving with a full charge. With optimal conditions it is possible to ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Corolla News Release

Oct 17, 2022

The all-new, first-ever 2023 Toyota GR Corolla’s campaign, “Rally Ready,” debuts today featuring the track ready vehicle, built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. ... Continue reading

2022 VW Tiguan SE - Review by Mark Fulmer

Oct 16, 2022

If your product is popular and selling well, there's no need for big changes. Thus Volkswagen made only slight modifications to the 2022 edition of the Tiguan. The company has always had a sensible approach to vehicles. No reason to sport-ify or add glitz. ... Continue reading

2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec ADV – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Oct 15, 2022

Virtuous but not without a fault. Acura's latest take on the RDX is an impressive hunk of SUV. The base price of the unadorned RDX is $39,300. ... Continue reading

Keeping-up With Relevant Transportation News Releases You Need to See

Oct 14, 2022

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Venza Limited – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Oct 14, 2022

For the first time in seven years, Toyota is once again offering the Venza SUV. ... Continue reading

2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Ultimate - Review by Mark Fulmer

Oct 14, 2022

The 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate is an all electric compact SUV that couples a pair of muscular electric engines with high end tech and extras and wraps them in a stylish design. ... Continue reading

Esri Sponsors EV Road Trip with Zpryme Showcasing the Need for New Charging Stations

Oct 13, 2022

REDLANDS, Calif.--As the US prepares to dramatically expand its network of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and update power grids to meet growing demand, planners in many jurisdictions are drafting strategies to capture some of the $5 billion slated to help states pay for charging stations under President ... Continue reading