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California Auto Repair Storage Fee Rules Could Change in 2026

California drivers dealing with collision repairs, towing, or a vehicle left at an automotive repair…

California vehicle owner reviewing title records

California Electronic Lien and Title Changes Explained for 2026

California’s Electronic Lien and Title program is becoming more important in 2026 as the DMV…

California car buyer reviewing dealership paperwork

California CARS Act Changes Coming In October 2026

California car buyers and dealerships are approaching a major change in the state’s retail auto…

New vehicles at a California dealership

California New Car Registrations Fall In The First Half Of 2026

California’s new vehicle market slowed during the first half of 2026. New light vehicle registrations…

Hybrid vehicles at the California dealership

Hybrid Market Share Reaches a New High in California

Hybrid vehicles are taking a larger share of California’s new car market in 2026. Conventional…

Collector cars during Monterey Car Week

The Biggest Highlights From Monterey Car Week 2026

Monterey Car Week 2026 brought together historic race cars, concours winners, modern collectibles, motorcycles, auctions,…

Recalled SUV parked outside away from buildings

Kia Telluride Park Outside Recall And What Owners Should Know

Kia America has recalled 462,869 model year 2020 through 2024 Telluride SUVs because a front…

Autonomous heavy-duty truck on a California freeway

California’s New Rules For Heavy Duty Autonomous Trucks

California now allows autonomous vehicle manufacturers to apply for permits involving heavy-duty vehicles with a…

EV fast charging station beside a California highway

California’s $79 Million NEVI Community Charging Push Explained

California is moving into another major phase of its electric vehicle charging buildout. In February…