Karma Automotive, the SoCal-based luxury electric vehicle manufacturer, is further expanding around the country. Karma Automotive is a bit of a hometown hero around LA. The Karma Revero GT is assembled largely by hand at the company’s manufacturing facility in Moreno Valley. With this latest announcement of expansion, you can’t help but root for them....
MoceanLab, a new mobility laboratory created by the Hyundai Motor Group, has launched exclusively for Los Angeles. MoceanLab, a new L.A.-based mobility laboratory looks to reach Los Angeles’ unsheltered homeless population. The laboratory was developed by Hyundai Motor Group and is launching a program to help the USC Keck School of Medicine’s Street Medicine Team...
The entire Laguna Seca Recreation Area is undergoing updates; however, WeatherTech Raceway has become the hub of construction activity. WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca has been unusually silent due to the COVID-19 shutdowns. The typical engine roar reverberating from the pavement has become a sound of the past. However, that’s not stopping the crews at...
The non-profit Hyundai Hope On Wheels’ donation will support the opening of a drive-thru COVID-19 center in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights. A generous donation of $100,000 has been put forth towards the opening of a new COVID-19 drive-thru testing center right here in Boyle Heights. The benefactor? Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW),...
The new expansion will encompass other brand entities that focus on emissions, product testing and governmental compliance. The Volkswagen Group has just expanded their massive testing facility and is now named the Oxnard Engineering Campus (OEC). The OEC now encompasses the Volkswagen Group Test Center California (TCC) and additional entities. The Oxnard campus supports Volkswagen,...
The “Under the Hood” series by the Mullin Museum dives into the engines that power some legendary cars such as this week’s star: the Bugatti EB 110 SS Le Mans. The fabulous Mullin Automotive Museum boasts an expansive collection of the finest vehicles on Earth. Located in Oxnard, the Mullin Museum has had to adapt...
Taking place between August 12-16, the Petersen Car Week will be chock full of exciting events and cars to make any gearhead drool. The Petersen Automotive Museum has announced the complete schedule for their Petersen Car Week Presented by Michelin, along with the list of judges. The Car Week will take place from August 12-16,...
With the arrival of the new Ford Bronco, I’m transported to a memory of unprecedented cultural significance: the most famous car chase in LA history. On July 13, Ford Motor Company introduced the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco with the red carpet fanfare of a Hollywood premier. Twenty six years ago a Ford Bronco of a...
The last autographed “One More Than 10 – Singer and the Porsche 911” book is set to be raffled off, with all proceeds benefiting Parkinson’s Disease. Drive Toward a Cure is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for Parkinson’s disease research and support. This summer, Drive Toward a Cure is hosting the ‘Summer...
A strong showing of support and volunteerism continues to represent Laguna Seca as they perform work with numerous service organizations. Laguna Seca Recreation Area has a new group of volunteers at its disposal. Management has established a department to support and work with service organizations. This new department will also assist 250-plus dedicated volunteers who...