What’s changing: Starting October 1, 2025, all OBD II readiness monitors must be set for a vehicle to pass a smog check, replacing previous allowance rules. Why it matters: The update ensures ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The High Desert classic car community is hopeful after hearing that a California bill, which aims to protect vintage vehicles from ...

California has deployed emissions monitoring devices to monitor the exhaust of heavy-duty vehicles as they pass and flag potential violators of emissions regulations. The California Air Resources ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to partially halt California’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) relating to emissions controls for non-gasoline-combustion vehicles over 14,000 ...

California’s 2026 smog check overhaul will bring tougher OBD-II readiness standards, closer scrutiny of EVAP systems, and more frequent truck inspections. These changes aim to catch high-polluting ...

A California lawmaker is teaming with comedian and renowned automotive enthusiast Jay Leno to seek an expansion of smog check exemptions for classic cars. State Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — State Senator Shannon Grove introduced a bill that would remove a smog check requirement for certain classic cars. Grove introduced Senate Bill 712 with the support of ...

Dozens of fire-fighting vehicles from Oregon were turned away from helping to fight L.A. wildfires in January 2025 because they didn't meet California’s smog-certification standards. According to ...

Telematics provider Samsara recently joined the California Bureau of Automotive Repair's continuous testing program pilot. The program aims to alleviate in-person smog testing for public sector fleets ...