Feds Wants Robotaxis To Use Cyan Lights To Signal Self-Driving Mode Optional cyan ADS marker lamps would signal when automated systems like Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot take over, under rules still in draft form. By Brian Potter Oct 26 -
Toyota Wants To Convince The EU That Some Hybrids Are Zero Emissions Proposed VEEF rules would classify certain Toyota combustion models as zero-emission if they run exclusively on approved renewable gasoline in Europe. By Brian Potter Oct 21 -
The NHTSA Wants To Fix America's Outdated Headlight Rules Better late than never, NHTSA wants to tackle the growing problem of headlight glare.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 -