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automotive1 year ago•1 min saved

Texas Ends Vehicle Inspections in 2025, Emissions Tests Still Required in Some Areas

Starting January 1, 2025, Texas will no longer require annual vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles, though emissions testing will still be necessary in certain counties. The $7.50 inspection fee will be replaced by an 'inspection program replacement fee' during vehicle registration. New vehicles will pay a $16.75 fee covering two years. Commercial vehicles must still undergo safety inspections but are exempt from the replacement fee.

via FOX 26 Houston|

#automotive #department-of-motor-vehicles #emissions-testing

local-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Texas Ends Vehicle Inspections in 2025, Emissions Tests Still Required in Some Areas

Starting January 1, 2025, Texas will no longer require yearly vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles, though emissions testing will still be necessary in certain areas like the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The $7.50 inspection fee will be replaced by an 'inspection program replacement fee' during vehicle registration. New vehicles will pay a $16.75 fee covering two years. Commercial vehicles must still undergo safety inspections but are exempt from the replacement fee.

via FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth|

#emissions-testing #legislation #local-news

local-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Texas to End Mandatory Vehicle Safety Inspections Next Month

Starting January 1, 2025, Texas will eliminate mandatory annual vehicle safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles, following a law signed by Governor Greg Abbott. While this change will save time for drivers, it will not reduce costs, as a $7.50 inspection program replacement fee will be added to the annual vehicle registration. Commercial vehicles and those in 17 counties requiring emissions tests will still need inspections.

via KXAN.com|

#emissions-testing #law-change #local-news

automotive2 years ago•2 min saved

Toyota Halts Deliveries of Multiple Models Due to Diesel Engine Testing Irregularities

Toyota has suspended deliveries of 10 vehicles due to certification irregularities with diesel engines manufactured by Toyota Industries Corporation, affecting cars from Toyota, Lexus, Mazda, and Hino brands. The company acknowledged manipulation of power output data for 10 models globally, but claims the emissions results are still legitimate. Around 84,000 vehicles with suspect engines were sold worldwide, and Toyota has halted deliveries of affected vehicles while working with authorities to address the issue. This comes after earlier scandals at Toyota-owned Daihatsu and Hino Motors.

via CarScoops|

#automotive #certification-irregularities #diesel-engines

automotive2 years ago•1 min saved

Texas eliminates mandatory vehicle inspections, raises concerns for emissions testing and safety.

Texas will eliminate mandatory vehicle safety inspections in 2025, but emissions testing will still be required in 17 counties. Gasoline-powered vehicles between two and 24 years old, or upon the expiration of a vehicle’s initial two-year inspection sticker, must have an emissions test. Diesel-powered vehicles and motorcycles are exempt from emissions testing.

via KXAN.com|

#automotive #dps #emissions-testing