California Rideshare Drivers Can Get Up to $20,300 Toward a New EV
For California rideshare drivers who spend thousands of miles each year behind the wheel, switching from a gasoline vehicle to an electric vehicle can potentially reduce fuel expenses. The biggest obstacle is often the upfront cost of replacing the car. California is now targeting that problem with a program specifically designed for high-mileage rideshare drivers. […]
California EV Charger Reliability and Payment Rules: What Drivers Should Know in 2026
California is not only adding more electric vehicle chargers. In 2026, the state is also tightening the rules around how charging stations are tracked, how reliable certain publicly funded fast chargers must be, and how drivers can pay at newer public stations. For EV owners, that distinction matters. A large charging network is useful only […]
California’s Expanded Slow Down, Move Over Law: What Drivers Must Do in 2026
California drivers have a broader roadside-safety responsibility in 2026. The state’s expanded Slow Down, Move Over law took effect January 1 and now applies to more stopped vehicles than many motorists may realize. Drivers were already expected to provide additional space when approaching certain emergency vehicles and tow trucks on the roadside. Assembly Bill 390 […]
Driving Highway 1 in 2026: Closures, Wildfires and Road Trip Planning
California Highway 1 is one of the most recognizable drives in the country, but it is also a road where a carefully planned itinerary can change quickly. Wildfires, landslides, winter storms, emergency repairs and routine construction can all affect access along the coast, particularly around Big Sur. That reality has been especially visible in 2026. […]
California’s New 3-Day Used Car Cancellation Rule Starts October 1, 2026
Buying a used car in California is about to come with a major new consumer protection. Beginning October 1, 2026, qualifying buyers and lessees will receive a three-day right to cancel certain used-vehicle transactions priced at $50,000 or less. The change comes from California’s Combating Auto Retail Scams, or CARS, Act. It replaces the older […]
California Approves $95.2 Million EV Charging Plan: What Drivers Should Know
California drivers are getting another major signal that the state’s electric vehicle charging network is still expanding. On August 18, 2026, the California Energy Commission approved a $95.2 million Clean Transportation Program investment plan for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The money is intended to accelerate zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, with the largest direct allocation going toward […]