This page covers vehicle safety, automotive industry regulations, manufacturing updates and market trends across California. Reporting takes in the business of making and selling cars, trucks and motorcycles within the state.
Nearly 87,000 zero-emission vehicles sold in California in the second quarter of 2026 as high gasoline prices push drivers toward electric models.
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Would you consider buying an electric vehicle as your next car?
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Do you enjoy local community car rallies in your area?
The California Weekend event saw 700 vehicles travel from Monterey to Tahoe over three days.
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Should car manufacturers be allowed to sell their vehicles directly to consumers, bypassing traditional dealerships?
A federal court ruling allows a lawsuit against Scout's direct-to-consumer sales model to move forward.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other GOP leaders asked a federal appeals court to reverse a judge's finding on EPA vehicle emissions waivers.
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Do you feel fuel costs are making vehicle ownership increasingly unaffordable for your household?
A California driver observed smoke emitting from their truck's fuel filler neck while refueling at a gas station.
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Do you think expensive private clubs for the wealthy are a good trend for recreation?
Cross Harbor Capital Partners and Singer Vehicle Design acquired the Mojave Desert racetrack, and the new owners plan upscale facilities.
This section follows manufacturing plant status, consumer vehicle recalls, fuel economy standards and market price shifts. Coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties, encompassing every region where these vehicles are built or sold. Regulatory changes often intersect with environmental policies that uniquely shape the state market. Supply chain constraints and the transition to new vehicle technologies are the factors that most frequently impact current reporting.
