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The NHTSA Wants To Fix America's Outdated Headlight Rules

Better late than never, NHTSA wants to tackle the growing problem of headlight glare.

By Adrian Padeanu

Oct 8 -

Trump Signs Tax-Free Red Diesel Order For Highway Use

The executive order lets highway vehicles legally use dyed diesel without the 24.4 cent federal tax through 2026, with possible added state breaks.

By Brian Potter

Oct 7 -

California Is Finally Cracking Down On Montana's Supercar Tax Loophole

The days of using a Montana LLC to hide an expensive car from California’s taxman are over.

By Anthony Alaniz

Oct 5 -

White House Considers 90-Day Diesel Export Ban As Prices Surge

Diesel prices above year-ago levels keep pressure on US drivers, small businesses, and fleets as export-ban talks continue without a signed policy.

By Brian Potter

Sep 30 -

Trump Cuts 2031 Fuel Standard To 34.5 MPG, SUVs May Stay Dominant

New CAFE rules cut the 2031 fleet target to 34.5 mpg, reshaping how US automakers balance trucks, hybrids, and future efficiency tech.

By Brian Potter

Sep 28 -

Acura MDX Type S Could Be Gone After 2026

Regulatory uncertainty around EPA Tier 4 standards puts the Acura MDX Type S on pause while other MDX trims remain in production.

By Brian Potter

Sep 18 -

California Finally Eases Smog Rules For Classic Cars Thanks To 'Leno's Law'

The new law will gradually exempt qualifying 1976–1985 collector cars from California’s regular smog-check requirements beginning in 2028.

By Jeff Glucker

Sep 17 -

NHTSA Demands Sworn Answers On Tesla Cybercab, $139 Million At Risk

NHTSA’s Special Order forces Tesla to defend the steering-wheel-free Cybercab under oath, with tight September deadlines and steep civil and criminal risks.

By Brian Potter

Sep 16 -

Trump Opens Door To Chinese Car Plants In The US Before Xi Visit

Trump signals he could accept Chinese automakers building US plants with American workers while still blocking Chinese-built vehicle imports.

By Brian Potter

Sep 14 -

Sean Duffy Says Cut Ties With China, Ford Pushes Back

Ford Motor Company’s battery licensing deal and overseas joint ventures draw fresh scrutiny from Washington, raising questions for future US-built Ford models.

By Brian Potter

Sep 10 -

Automakers Tell Congress To Ban Chinese Connected Cars, Permanently

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation urges Congress to turn temporary Commerce rules and steep tariffs into permanent law restricting Chinese connected vehicles.

By Brian Potter

Sep 4 -

Polestar Wants Answers After Being Banned In The US

The automaker expected approval to keep selling cars here. Then Volvo got a pass under the same Chinese ownership.

By Jeff Perez

Aug 25 -

Another State Is Raising Speed Limits To 75 Miles Per Hour

Missouri joins the growing list of states raising highway speed limits, but drivers will have to wait for MoDOT to decide which roads qualify.

By Jeff Perez

Aug 24 -

US–Canada Trade Deal Collapses As Trucks Trigger 50% Tariffs Shock

Automakers on both sides of the border now face 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion in Canadian exports after light and heavy vehicle rules split negotiators.

By Brian Potter

Aug 24 -

California Approved New Efficiency Rules For Replacement Tires. Here's What It Means

Your replacement tires need to be as efficient as new-car tires, but there are a few loopholes for enthusiasts.

By Jeff Glucker

Aug 20 -

Lotus Explains Why It Didn't Bring Its Electric SUV To America

The Lotus Eletre is an electric SUV built in China that is facing more than stiff tariffs.

By Anthony Alaniz

Aug 2 -

Polestar Won't Fight US Ban, Effectively Ending Its American Future

The automaker says it won't challenge a federal ban on future vehicle sales, despite now building some of its cars outside China.

By Jeff Perez

Jul 20 -

California Wants To Regulate Fun Tires (Update)

California is trying to regulate tire rolling resistance to reduce statewide fuel consumption, and it could limit enthusiast tire choices.

By Chris Rosales

Jun 8 -

These 97 Car Dealers Were Warned About 'Deceptive' Pricing By The FTC

The list includes some of the largest dealers in the country.  

By Anthony Alaniz

Jun 5 -

Feds Want Your Data If You Downloaded This Popular Car App

The Department of Justice wants the names and addresses of at least 100,000 people who downloaded the EZ Lynk Auto Agent app.

By Anthony Alaniz

May 18 -

GM Must Pay Millions For Selling Your Data

The automaker has agreed to pay California $12.75 million for selling its residents’ driving data.  

By Anthony Alaniz

May 11 -

This Wisconsin Road Has A Bizarre Speed Limit

According to officials, the decimal point is designed to grab drivers' attention.  

By Anthony Alaniz

Apr 30 -

Your Car May Soon Be Monitoring Everything You Do Behind The Wheel

A new law requires automakers to install a monitoring system to detect impaired drivers, but the technology isn’t ready.  

By Anthony Alaniz

Apr 28 -

F1 Boss: Politicians Created 'Almost Unrecoverable' Issues For Automakers

CEO Stefano Domenicali warns Europe’s aggressive EV push has strained automakers and complicated the sport’s future.

By Anthony Alaniz

Apr 22 -

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