News By Topic: California

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - June 19-25, 2022

Jun 26, 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

Gores Guggenheim and Polestar Expected to Close Business Combination on June 23, 2022

Jun 23, 2022

LOS ANGELES & GOTHENBURG, Sweden--Gores Guggenheim, Inc. (“Gores Guggenheim” or the “Company”) , a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by affiliates of The Gores Group, LLC and Guggenheim Capital, LLC, and Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car company, today announced they expect to close the ... Continue reading

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jun 23, 2022

Vehicles have become so over-automated, so complex to operate, that finding one like this VW which the driver still controls - instead of the other way round - becomes something of a triumph. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 12-18, 2022

Jun 19, 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 LX 600 F-sport - Review by Mark Fulmer

Jun 18, 2022

In the world of luxury three-row massive SUVs with six figure price tags packed with bells and whistles, the new from the ground up Lexus LX 600 F-sport has not gone the route of its competition by increasing its size. ... Continue reading

2023 KIA CARNIVAL MPV PRICING (Our Favorite Minivan)

Jun 15, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., June 15, 2022 – The 2023 Carnival MPV is a carryover model with minor interior enhancements to the seat functionality and technology features. The Carnival competes in the Midsize MPV segment, but its combination of SUV styling, exceptional passenger/cargo volume, and practical convenience features al ... Continue reading

Another Fine Mess You Have Gotten US Into

Jun 15, 2022

From Across America June 15, 2022; For the eighth straight week, the nation’s average gas price continues to climb — jumping 15.7 cents in a single week to $5.01 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. Reuters Story; U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Saudi Arabia next month, where he will meet with the kingdom's ... Continue reading

2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jun 11, 2022

You’ll arrive in beautiful style, but slower than you might like ... Continue reading

2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Preview +VIDEO

Jun 9, 2022

Last year, the LC 500 Convertible arrived on Lexus dealer lots across the country, broadening the flagship LC family with a stunning exterior design, optimized suspension tuning and an innovative soft-top roof. The LC Convertible returns for 2022 with updated suspension tuning and a more focused color palette, featurin ... Continue reading

A Well-Oiled Plan: Texas Start-up Brings Big Energy Innovation +VIDEO

Jun 8, 2022

Renewell Energy, a Texas-based start-up in partnership with PCDworks, as they transition abandoned oil wells into storage for renewable energy sources – something no one else has done. In this episode, Made in America speaks to Renewell Energy's co-founders Kemp Gregory and Stefan Streckfus, innovators behind the eff ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Tundra 4X4 Platinum Crewmax 6.5 - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Jun 8, 2022

Pickup trucks used to be basic transportation for working folks. Now they are no longer just for working folks though. They're for everyday transportation, and they make a statement. ... Continue reading

Survey Finds High Fuel Prices Won’t Deter Summer Road Trips - AutoPacific

Jun 7, 2022

LONG BEACH, Calif. AutoPacific recently investigated the road trip plans of drivers in the U.S., finding that nearly half of respondents (49%) plan to take a road trip/driving vacation within the next six months and another 16% are considering taking one. ... Continue reading

The Electric Drive Report - June 7, 2022

Jun 7, 2022

Honda HR-V Glows Up in Multifaceted Marketing Campaign

Jun 7, 2022

June 7, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. HR-V is first product to leverage epic Honda brand campaign Filmmaker and creator Mike Carson directs visually impactful HR-V TV spot, targeting multicultural buyers Launch campaign debuts as 2023 HR-V begins arriving at Honda dealerships Honda is introducing the all-new 2023 HR-V with ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota GR 86 Premium - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

Jun 4, 2022

Most sports cars continue to attract drivers by building new models with increases in both power and handling, and so it should come as no surprise that Toyota's 2022 86 has done just that. ... Continue reading