The Latest Breaking News from California Air Resources Board

Finally: The Dodge Durango Hellcat Is Legal in All 50 States

Update, 12/22: Dodge has announced today that the Durango R/T and Hellcat models are legal in all 50 states. Previously, the V-8-powered SUV was restricted in states that followed CARB regulations, like California. Now, buyers in those states can finally get their hands on the V-8 SUV. 

Motor1 · Nov 10, 2025

The Triumph Street Triple Is About To Get a Whole Lot Sharper

Recent CARB filings confirm that Triumph will soon roll out new RX and Moto2 editions of the Street Triple middleweight naked sportbike.

RideApart · Oct 2, 2025

Stellantis Fined Millions for 'Unapproved' Diesel Emissions Cheat Device

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) reached a settlement regarding alleged violations of emission regulations for diesel engines. FCA will pay a fine of $4,185,820 for violating CARB air quality regulations in certain diesel-powered Ram ProMaster vans.

Motor1 · Dec 26, 2024

California wants to ban the toxic chemical that gives chrome its classic shine

LOS ANGELES — For decades, hexavalent chromium has provided the silvery showroom finish to countless consumer products, from automobile bumpers and grilles to kitchen faucets and light fixtures. It has also served as an indispensable rust-resistant coating for aviation components, such as airplane landing gear.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 26, 2023

A Fifth of New Cars in California Zero-emission in 2022

One-in-five new cars sold in California in 2022 was a zero-emission vehicle, the state said Friday, as the largest car market in the United States charges towards its goal of electrifying its fleet. Last year officials set ambitious targets for boosting the number of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 21, 2023

2023 Kawasaki ZX-4R Seems To Be On Its Way, Per CARB Filings

Newly-released California Air Resources Board filings appear to show the long-rumored Kawasaki ZX-4R as a 2023 model. What can we expect in the coming months?

RideApart · Jan 20, 2023

California to vote on roadmap for carbon neutrality by 2045

The California Air Resources Board is set to vote on an ambitious plan to achieve carbon neutrality in the state by 2045

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

California's gas-car phaseout brings turmoil to mom-and-pop gas stations

It was hailed as a landmark decision for the environment: The California Air Resources Board voted in August to require that all new automobiles and light trucks sold in the state be zero emission by 2035.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 1, 2022

Jeep maker settles with California air regulators over emissions test violations

The maker of Jeep, Ram and Dodge vehicles has agreed to settle violations of air-quality regulations in California for $5.6 million, the California Air Resources Board said Friday.

Tribune News Service · Oct 15, 2022

Majority of voters favor gasoline-car phaseout. But all-electric goal faces tough opposition

LOS ANGELES — In August, California regulators issued a mandate both dramatic and historic: Ban the sale of most new gasoline-powered cars and light trucks by 2035, in favor of electric vehicles.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 7, 2022