Hyundai IONIQ 9 Named Best Large SUV at 2026 Women's Worldwide Car of the Year Awards
Jan 15, 2026
Hyundai Motor Company’s all-electric SUV IONIQ 9 has received the prestigious title of World’s Best Large SUV at the 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) Awards. This accolade underscores Hyundai Motor’s continued commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability within the large SUV market. ... Continue reading
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD Performance - Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Jan 15, 2026
Looks good, but it’s got some issues. ... Continue reading
Lexus', Mazda, Toyota 4Runner In This Month's Letter From Europe
Jan 14, 2026
By Andrew frankl European Bureau Chief Belvedere California, January 14, 2026; Last fall the Western Automotive Group of which I am a founder member organized our annual Best of the Bay event. 12 cars-12 journalists. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Palisade Named 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™
Jan 14, 2026
The all-new 2026 Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV beats out impressive field of new vehicles on the strength of its hybrid and ICE powertrains, class-above interior, and family-friendly safety and convenience features Palisade Hybrid offers up to 34 mpg and well over 600 miles of driving rangei Prestigious annual awards ... Continue reading
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Adds Daily Roundtrip Between San Diego and Los Angeles
Jan 13, 2026
Expanded service and enhanced schedule increases Pacific Surfliner frequency along the Southern California coast. ORANGE, Calif., Jan. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Sticker Shock, Soothing Subaru In This Month's Letter From Europe
Jan 10, 2026
Yes folks, The 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 chimes is at 65 thousand dollars accelerating all the way to a mind blowing version at 160 thousand dollars. This is the Octa version which some young people with more money then they know what to do with other than prance around Aspen. ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2026
The EV facts in this editorial provide evidence that Electric Vehicles were never, are not now, nor will they become a meaningful alternative to replace the nearly 300 million gasoline drinking vehicles on America's roads within the next 200 years, thus keeping America beholden to OPEC and the Big Oil mafia while China ... Continue reading
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Hybrid -Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Jan 9, 2026
This model is based on a modified TNGA-K platform, and tariff watchers will be interested to learn it's assembled at Toyota's new manufacturing facility in Princeton, Indiana. ... Continue reading
2026 Honda Passport Trailsport Elite - Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Jan 7, 2026
Its off-road credentials are beyond reproach! ... Continue reading
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE -; Review by David Colman
Jan 7, 2026
A True Driver’s Car ... Continue reading
Toyota's next-generation navigation system is built with Mapbox
Jan 5, 2026
The new Toyota Audio Multimedia system, with navigation built with Mapbox, will launch on America's best-selling compact SUV, the all-new 2026 RAV4, before rolling out to future Toyota models in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup January 4, 2026
Jan 4, 2026
Here are Larry's top story picks</b> from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets ... Continue reading
Mark Maynard At 2026 San Diego Car Show
Jan 3, 2026
BY MARK MAYNARD The annual San Diego International Auto Show opens in the San Diego Convention Center on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, and runs through 6 p.m. Jan. ... Continue reading
Jan 3, 2026
Ram Truck made a major world debut of the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX at the 2026 San Diego International Auto Show on Jan. 1, 2026. ... Continue reading
KIA AMERICA POSTS HIGHEST EVER ANNUAL SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY
Jan 3, 2026
Kia America posted total sales of 852,155 units in 2025, surpassing the 800,000 mark for the first time in company history and representing a 7 percent increase over 2024. ... Continue reading
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