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California Bill Seeks to Cut Green Car Sales Tax
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A law before the California Legislature is seeking to slash sales taxes on green cars in an effort to encourage more people to buy them.
What Really Goes On at Dealerships Part II
Whether they deserve it or not, dealerships often have less-than-favorable reputations.
California Releases More Green HOV Stickers
The California DMV will allow more drivers with plug-in hybrids privileged access to high occupancy vehicle lanes.
California Misses Deadline on New Self-Driving Car Laws
Lawmakers are having a hard time determining just how safe autonomous vehicles are.
California Rethinks Building Codes for EV Owners
California is taking further steps to embrace electric vehicles.
California Hoping to Host Second Tesla Gigafactory
Tesla hasn’t even started on its first Gigafactory and California is already hoping for a second.
Self-Driving Vehicles Get a Taste of Califorina Love
California has issued a total of 29 permits allowing companies to test self-driving cars on state roads under newly-established rules in the first week of their implementation.
Audi Gets First Self-Driving Car Permit in California
California issued its first self-driving car permit for use on state roads today, marking a milestone in the journey toward mass market adoption of the technology.
California Phasing Out EV Incentives for the Rich
Soon, wealthy electric vehicle shoppers in the state of California won’t benefit from incentives.
Record Number of Reveals Expected at L.A. Auto Show
Like it or now summer is rapidly winding down. Before long students will be heading back to school and auto-show season will begin once again. Getting ready for the fall, a record number of global vehicles are expected to debut at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show.
MINI Take the States: Wrap Up
I tagged along for a two legs of MINI Takes the States, an epic cross-country road rally that’s put on by the company. I participated in just two sections of this continent-spanning trip, but that was still enough for me to experience four Midwestern states and some 700 miles of America. But there’s much more…
Ban on Cellphone Use Hasn’t Reduced Accidents: Study
Laws in California restricting cellphone use while driving may not reduce the number of traffic accidents.
First Hydrogen-Powered Hyundai Tucson Delivered in US
Hyundai customers in California are getting the first crack at owning a hydrogen-powered crossover from the South Korean company.
Next Tesla Roadster Won’t Arrive Until 2019
A new sports car from Tesla is coming, but it won’t arrive for several years.
California DMV Announces New Self-Driving Car Rules
Self-driving vehicles are creeping toward public adoption at a not-so-slow pace and the California DMV just announced rules that bring them closer to the mass market.
California Considering Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Tax
California motorists that spend a lot of time on the road could be in for a shock. The state’s legislature is considering a bill that would explore a tax based on vehicle miles traveled or VMT for short.
CARB Fines Ford Nearly $3 Million for Non Compliance
Ford has agreed to pay nearly $3 million in fines for violating air-quality laws. According to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) this penalty relates to the sale of vehicles in the Golden State with non-compliant on-board diagnostics (OBD) systems .
New Rules in California to Hurt Tesla’s Bottom Line
Tesla will be feeling a financial squeeze this year thanks to new rules from the California government.
GM Sued in California Over Ignition Switch Recall
General Motors is being sued in a California court for allegedly concealing widespread defects in its vehicles that led to fatal accidents.
Ferrari California T Bows with Twin-Turbo V8
The folks at Ferrari are really upping their game with the brand-new California T, like they needed to get any crazier… The car just made its glorious debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.
California Rules Smartphone Use for Navigation is Legal
California was one of the first states in the U.S. to prohibit using a smartphone while driving, and now it has ruled that it is legal to use mobile devices to check maps.
2014 Ferrari California T Bows With 552HP, 523 LB-FT
The 2014 Ferrari California T has been officially revealed ahead of its debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.
Ferrari 149M Project Teased Before February 12 Debut
Ferrari is teasing what could be the latest version of its “entry-level” hardtop convertible: the California.
Tesla Supercharger Network Reaches NY to LA
Tesla Model S owners can now drive from New York to Los Angeles without paying to charge their car as long as they’re happy to follow a meandering route.
