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CARB fines major online automotive parts retailer $1M for selling illegal aftermarket parts in California; ~4,000 emissions violations

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paid $1 million to resolve violations of the California Health and Safety Code and Vehicle Code related to the sale of illegal aftermarket performance auto parts in California. Illegal parts sold by the former AutoAnything, Inc. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that AZAA Investments, Inc.,

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Tesla secures hard-fought win for owners in CT, but battle for sales continues

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Unfortunately, Tesla’s approval from the commission promptly faced some legal scrutiny. Hoffman Auto group questioned the legality of the permit granted to Tesla while claiming that having the EV maker set up shop in the state would put jobs at risk and kill competitive pricing. .

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California ARB fines Ford $2.96 million for sales of non-compliant On-Board Diagnostic systems in California

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Staff also found there were several instances of failure by Ford to disclose all legally required vehicle calibration information essential to determining the effectiveness and compliance of the OBD system. In addition to the $740,000 for the CPCFA, $2.22

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CARB warns vehicle and engine manufacturers about hiding software or hardware changes that affect emissions

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This letter is part of CARB’s ongoing effort to protect public health and reduce combustion pollution so that California’s air quality will meet federal standards. Since then, CARB has found similar issues with other manufacturers as part of its ongoing enforcement efforts.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NPX1 adds even more performance to hot-rod electric car

EV Central

Looking more like the IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup racer than something road legal, the Hyundai IONIQ 5N NPX1 comes with a carbon-fibre front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser, rear wing spoiler and ultra-lightweight carbon-fibre composite rims. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NXP1. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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The new UK strategy, now out for consultation, is a key part of a 25-Year Plan; stated goals for the strategy include: By 2025, to halve the number of people living in locations where concentrations of particulate matter are above the WHO guideline limit of 10 ug/m 3. However, transport emissions are only one part of the problem.

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

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Events like Super GT and JGTC (now Super Formula) showcased the raw power and agility of Japanese manufacturers, igniting a fervor for their street-legal counterparts. Parts Availability Finding replacement parts for JDM cars can be akin to searching for a needle in a haystack, especially for models that never officially left Japanese soil.

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