CALIFORNIA / DRIVE
THE ROAD
STARTS HERE.
Your guide to driving, exploring, owning and enjoying a car across California. Road trips, driving guides, local resources and stories for motorists across the Golden State.
ON THE ROAD IN CALIFORNIA
THE CALIFORNIA DRIVE
ONE STATE.
A THOUSAND
DIFFERENT DRIVES.
From coastal Highway 1 to Los Angeles freeways, Sierra passes and desert highways, driving California changes dramatically with the landscape.
COAST
MOUNTAINS
CITY
DESERT
ROAD TRIPS →
STORIES FOR
CALIFORNIA DRIVERS
California CARS Act 2026: New 3-Day Used Car Return Rule and Dealer Pricing Protections
October 7, 2026
The California CARS Act 2026 changed the car-buying process across the state on October 1. The new law adds stronger protections for people buying or
California Rideshare Drivers Can Get Up to $20,300 Toward a New EV
August 21, 2026
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
TAKE THE LONG WAY
Routes, scenic drives and road-trip ideas for exploring California one highway at a time.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
COASTAL DRIVES
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
THE CALIFORNIA
DRIVER'S GUIDE
Practical information for owning, driving and maintaining a vehicle in California.
CALIFORNIA MOTORIST DIRECTORY
Repair & Maintenance
Tires & Wheels
EV Charging
Car Wash & Detailing
Tires & Wheels
EV Charging
Car Wash & Detailing
Towing
Auto Parts
Driving Schools
Parking
Auto Parts
Driving Schools
Parking
ELECTRIC CALIFORNIA
DRIVING CALIFORNIA
IS GOING ELECTRIC.
Charging, range, road trips, incentives and more — your guide to EV driving in the Golden State.
FROM THE MOTORIST DESK
California CARS Act 2026: New 3-Day Used Car Return Rule and Dealer Pricing Protections
October 7, 2026
The California CARS Act 2026 changed the car-buying process across the state on October 1. The new law adds stronger protections for people buying or
MOST READ
01 Best Scenic Drives in California
02 DMV Registration Guide
03 EV Charging Stations by Region
02 DMV Registration Guide
03 EV Charging Stations by Region
CALIFORNIA IS BETTER
FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT.
Explore the roads, resources and stories that keep California moving.