The United States Senate voted in late May to overturn California's strict vehicle emissions standards, which were set to phase out sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035. In a 51-44 vote, the Senate ...

The Santa Barbara Independent republishes stories from CalMatters.org on state and local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County. The U.S. Senate voted today to block California’s landmark ...

The U.S. Senate wants to know why cars are so expensive, but Ford CEO Jim Farley doesn't want to testify — not yet, anyway.

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The California Senate overwhelmingly — and with bipartisan support — approved legislation that would allow car dealers to charge buyers up to $500 extra on each vehicle purchase, a blatant departure ...

A multitrillion-dollar tax package issued Monday by the Senate Finance Committee would offer a tax break for drivers on auto loan interest, but it doesn't seem to be available for used cars, tax ...

A Senate panel is set to grill automakers about mandated car safety and climate-conscious improvements following concerns that they are making vehicles too costly. At a committee hearing scheduled for ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The California Senate overwhelmingly – and with bipartisan support – approved legislation that would allow car dealers ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Senate overwhelmingly – and with bipartisan support – approved legislation that would allow car dealers to charge buyers up to $500 extra on each vehicle purchase, ...

The California Senate overwhelmingly – and with bipartisan support – approved legislation that would allow car dealers to charge buyers up to $500 extra on each vehicle purchase, a blatant departure ...