Dave Kunz

2 months ago | abc7.com | Dave Kunz

Owning a classic car is usually pretty simple. But some of the newer classics often have a tough go in regard to the state's smog check laws. Help may be coming to the rescue from Sacramento: Senate Bill 712. "We're trying to bring back the old rolling exemption for a 35-year exemption to exclude classic cars," said State Senator Shannon Grove of Bakersfield, the bill's author. Right now, the smog check exemption is for cars model years 1975 and older, which has been the standard since 2005.

Mar 5, 2025 | abc7.com | Dave Kunz

ByDave KunzWednesday, March 5, 2025 11:41PMIt's a muscle car with a twist: the new Dodge Charger Daytona is fully electric. And it has the primary muscle car ingredient - power. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- It's a muscle car with a twist: the new Dodge Charger Daytona is fully electric. And it has the primary muscle car ingredient - power. "We didn't set out to design an EV first. We set out to design a muscle car first.

Feb 26, 2025 | abc7.com | Dave Kunz

ByDave KunzWednesday, February 26, 2025 9:19PMWhen it comes to buying an electric vehicle, do you find yourself in the "maybe" camp? Then plug-in hybrid vehicles may be for you. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- When it comes to buying an electric vehicle, do you find yourself in the "maybe" camp? How about trying out the idea, while sticking with conventional power as well? Mercedes-Benz's compact GLC model is available now as a plug-in hybrid, or PHEV.

Feb 25, 2025 | abc7.com | Dave Kunz

ByDave KunzTuesday, February 25, 2025 11:47PMVolvo has been on a path to become an electric car brand. The latest and boldest example is the new EX90, a three-row family-size SUV. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Volvo has been on a path to become an electric car brand. The latest and boldest example is the new EX90, a three-row family-size SUV, built in South Carolina. This big battery-powered model is designed to help the car maker gear up for an EV future.

Feb 24, 2025 | abc7.com | Dave Kunz

The journey to full recovery from the Southern California wildfires will be a long one, but help from far and wide continues to pour in. Cedric the Entertainer, his own charitable foundation, and the Brotherhood Crusade teamed up to help Eaton Fire victims Friday with a basic need: getting around. "These things that we kind of take for granted a lot of times, especially when you've lost everything, you're like 'How do I get from Point A to Point B?'," the comedian and actor said.