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San Diego Automotive News

Across San Diego, coverage here takes in vehicle recalls, consumer safety, local dealership trends and regulatory shifts. Reporting follows the movement of new and used vehicles throughout the area.

Judge Finds Tesla Liable for Fraud in Solar Roof Case

Judge Finds Tesla Liable for Fraud in Solar Roof Case

A California court deemed Tesla liable for fraud after repeated discovery failures in a homeowner's Solar Roof lawsuit.

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Car Types

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Car Types

Camplife Customs Debuts New Apres 170 Camper Van

The custom conversion features off-road enhancements and a spacious layout on a Mercedes-Benz chassis.

Camplife Customs Debuts New Apres 170 Camper Van

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles

UC San Diego Enforces E-Scooter Registration

Unregistered e-scooters on campus now receive warning tags and may be immobilized with a physical lock.


Motorcycles

Motorcycles

Motorcyclist Dies After Striking Pole in San Diego

A 34-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle struck a streetlight and a tree in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood.

Motorcyclist Dies After Striking Pole in San Diego

Buying/Selling

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Buying/Selling

Dealer Associations Joined Used Car Week Partnership

Independent auto dealer groups from California and Washington have partnered with the upcoming Used Car Week conference.

Dealer Associations Joined Used Car Week Partnership

Performance Vehicles

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Is now a good time to invest in high-end collector vehicles?

Performance Vehicles

Doug DeMuro Will Auction His 2005 Ford GT

The San Diego-based automotive personality is selling his Ford GT in a no-reserve auction ending October 17, 2026.

Doug DeMuro Will Auction His 2005 Ford GT

More in Automotive

Day to day, that means recalls affecting drivers, inventory levels at dealerships, local sales trends and the impact of fuel economy standards. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Frequent vehicle registrations and the constant turnover of the local market define the rhythm of this sector. Seasonal demand for specific vehicle types and shifting inventory levels are the factors that most influence the local market.