California car culture just scored a huge win in Sacramento, passing the “Leno’s Law” bill by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 49-4 through the California Senate in favor of Senate Bill 1392. This historic law, known affectionately as “Leno’s Law” due to its namesake, Jay Leno, is intended to provide an exemption from smog testing […]
Senate Republicans Launch Resolutions Targeting California Vehicle Emissions Waivers
Capitol Hill has a major issue with how much authority the federal government has over California’s powerful precedent for setting its own vehicle emissions standards. The four Republican senators have introduced a pair of joint resolutions under the Congressional Review Act that would repeal some Environmental Protection Agency waivers that back California’s environmental policies. The […]
EPA Moves to Let Congress Nullify Key California Emissions Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to submit four of California’s longstanding emissions waivers to Congress for potential repeal has reignited a heated political and legal battle over the state’s unique status to set pollution controls for other states. The move placed California’s ability to set more stringent emissions standards in the cross hairs of […]
California’s Widening Insurance Crisis as Insurers Exit
If you likely had that knot in your stomach, as of lately, when you tried to purchase or renew homeowners insurance in California and the quote was much higher than you thought, or even more so, when the company replied with no thanks. It is not you alone but many other people are experiencing it […]
California Auto Sales Face Potential Halt Over New Privacy Law
An epic battle looms between the titans of the auto industry and the Golden State of California, heading toward a June 30 deadline that could shutter the sale of new and used cars in the nation’s No. 1 car market on July 1. At the crux of the conflict: a new state privacy measure ostensibly […]
California’s Bold New Plan to Reinvent Your Tires
The most common approaches to improving the fuel efficiency of our vehicles involve anything related to engines, batteries or electric cars. The topic rarely extends to tires but as vehicle tires, in part, help each of us cover every mile, their importance can never be minimized. The patch of road touching our vehicle on every […]
California Unveils $1 Billion Rebate to Electrify Trucking Industry
California is once again taking a bold step toward a greener transportation future. It is rolling out a historic $1 billion rebate program that will electrify the commercial trucking sector. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the initiative Wednesday. This move is aimed at speeding up adoption of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks in California. This initiative […]
Trump Reverses California EV Rules, Igniting Major Legal and Policy Battle
Now comes a shift Washington undoes California’s electric car rules, shaking up how America handles both nature and cars. This isn’t merely paperwork changing hands; it’s more like two futures pulling against each other. One pushes fast change toward green power. The other values choice, room for business to move, and keeping rules the same […]
Scout Motors and Dealers Clash in a California Legal Showdown
The car industry is abuzz with excitement, and not just for the rapid progress in electric cars. The iconic brand, Scout, is back in the news with gritty design, nostalgia and a fresh twist. But this revival is not without controversy. Rather, it has sparked a legal showdown in California, a place where tradition and […]
US Sues California to Block State’s 2035 EV Mandate
The fight between the government and California over electric vehicles is not just about rules. It is about how the government should make decisions about the environment, money and its own power when it comes to the future of transportation in the United States. The main issue is California’s plan to stop selling new cars […]