News By Topic: California

Yokohama Tire Launches New GEOLANDAR A/T XD™

Mar 23, 2023

SANTA ANA, CA. – (Mar. ... Continue reading

2023 Genesis G90 3.5T E-Supercharger AWD - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Mar 23, 2023

Yes it's a luxury car and it's great The triumvirate of Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia build some fine cars. I think the G90 is the crowning glory of the Korean company, Hyundai Motor Group, on this side of the Pacific. ... Continue reading

Explaining Unleaded 88 Gasoline - aka E15

Mar 22, 2023

Explaining Unleaded 88 Gasoline Turn About is Fair Play as Ethanol Industry Zings the Oil Industry with Brilliant Branding Strategy By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Mar 22, 2023

Lord help me! When this orange (Toyota calls it Solar Octane) 4Runner was delivered I thought "Who would ever want this color?" Then it grew on me. Now I like it. ... Continue reading

2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Inscription – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Mar 22, 2023

This Volvo and I didn't get off on the right foot together. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Shows Robotic EV Charger +VIDEO

Mar 21, 2023

The ACR for EVs is a one-arm robot capable of plugging a cable into an EV’s charging port and removing it again once charging is complete. The new video of the real robot in action follows up on a CGI version released by the Group in July last year. ... Continue reading

GENESIS ELECTRIFIED GV70, ASSEMBLED IN USA, NOW ARRIVING AT U.S. RETAILERS

Mar 21, 2023

Genesis Motor America announced that the brand's third all-electric model, the Electrified GV70, is now available at U.S. retailers. Assembled in the United States at the brand's production facility in Montgomery, Alabama, the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 includes class-leading standard equipment and technologies. ... Continue reading

California Forces EV Adoption, But Begs For People To Not Charge Their Electric Cars

Mar 21, 2023

Remember the old saying: California is like cereal, it's filled with fruits, nuts, and flakes. The Capitol building in Sacramento is like a giant inverted bowl filled with that cereal. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Mar 21, 2023

I like EVs but the charging situation drives me nuts. What is the answer? Hybrids! Take the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid as a perfect example. ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus LC 500 Coupe - Rreview by Mark Fulmer

Mar 21, 2023

A truly photogenic person (or thing) is mesmerizing - making you want to keep looking. From every angle, they look great. Such is the 2023 Lexus LC 500 LC 500 with its fluid calligraphic design. ... Continue reading

The EV Baby and Its Bathwater Gone

Mar 20, 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

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review by Mark Fulmer

Mar 20, 2023

The 2023 Honda CR-V is a sixth-generation crossover that has been steadily evolving and expanding creating more interior and cargo space as well as increased visibility via a larger windshield. During this 2023 wild and wooly winter in California the CR-V plowed through wind and rain with a steady posture and a combina ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up March 12-18, 2023

Mar 19, 2023

Here are expert automotive journalist's car Guru Larry Nutson'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

2023 Lexus UX 250h F SPORT Premium - Review by Mark Fulmer

Mar 18, 2023

Lexus has always been about comfort, style, and handling. With this 2023 model you can add terrific fuel economy, upgraded tech and safety systems. If you have a good paying job, but a long commute, this car could be exactly what you are looking for. ... Continue reading

2023 VW ID.4 AWD Pro S - Review by Mark Fulmer

Mar 17, 2023

The 2023 version of VW's all electric ID.4 has reduced its sticker price outfitting it with a slightly smaller battery pack, and at the same time added an upgraded navigation tool that will plot charging stops for long trips and a filter that locates fast charging facilities because this edition can take 170 kW input c ... Continue reading