Brandon Sanders, who lost his home to the Eaton Fire, showed his surprise on camera at finding flames had scorched and melted parts of his 2013 Toyota Tacoma pickup, but the truck had survived and remained functional.

Toyota drops a Raptor-like gauntlet on Ford’s front door. Is there an unofficial official car of Southern California? Driving down the freeways, you might come away convinced it’s the ubiquitous Tesla Model Y.

The future of EVs might hinge on a decades-old air pollution law. Whether the law is upheld will have ramifications far beyond the borders of the Golden State.

A woman knocked down by a car while crossing a street died after being struck by a second driver, California police reported. Both drivers fled following the North Hollywood crashes at about 9:35 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, Los Angeles police said in a news release and the Los Angeles Daily News reported.

Toyota's Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell sedan costs less to own and drive than some of the most frugal compact cars. But, yes, there is a catch.

Fifteen years is an eternity in today’s auto industry. Yet that’s how long it took for the sixth-generation Toyota 4Runner to arrive. Granted, the reboot of this venerable off-roader was not a priority for the maker of the RAV4 ,

The alien Toyota Mirai, fuelled by hydrogen and only available in select markets, stands as reminder that humanity has yet to effectively figure out an affordable way to transport and store hydrogen. After all, as the most abundant substance in the known universe, it should only make sense we try to fuel our vehicles with the stuff.

A crash on Highway 395 left three people dead early this morning. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 5:40 a.m. when one vehicle made an unsafe

Choice is one of the best things about the American automotive market. Buyers enjoy a compelling roster of models from various automakers in virtually every segment. And these days, thanks to scalable platforms that spawn multiple vehicles,

Several organizations throughout various locations are lending a helping hand to those affected by the wildfires. LA Downtown News will continually update this list online.

A 6-year-old girl is dead after a driver ran a red light at a busy intersection in Palmdale, Calif., on Jan. 25.

The criminal and civil resolution is valued at over 1.6 billion. It includes a criminal fine of $521.76 million, along with five-year probation term of probation - during which Hino will be prohibited from importing any diesel engines it has manufactured into the U.