Assemblyman Eng’s Bill, AB 2289, proposes relying more on the model year 2000 and newer vehicles’ OBD-II systems for the test and not subjecting them to an emissions or visual inspection. Here are ...

Failing a smog check can be frustrating, but it’s a fixable problem if you know where to start. From oxygen sensors to catalytic converters, understanding the cause is key. With the right repairs and ...

A former emission control inspector pleaded guilty Wednesday in a family-run scheme to submit phony test results to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. Luis R. Batista, 32, who was licensed by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Smog hangs in the air as the sun sets after a hot day in the Los Angeles Basin on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. (Luis Sinco / Los ...

Smog checks play a crucial role in reducing air pollution from vehicles, yet not all vehicles are required to undergo these tests. Older vehicles often qualify for certain exemptions, sparking ...

As "car capitals" go, Detroit—"Motown"—will forever be recognized as the automotive industry's greatest U.S. city, but California arguably is, by all means, the No. 1statefor all things cars and ...