Some California cars will get to skip smog checks

Smog Testing in California Is Broken. Leno's Law Won't Fix It

The new law is being hailed as a landmark victory that will keep classic cars on the road longer. But it doesn't actually fix the systemic issues with the state's emissions testing rules.

Some California cars will get to skip smog checks

Whether it's a sleek, low-slung Impala, a candy apple red Monte Carlo or a roaring T-top Trans Am — the classic cars of the late 1970s and the '80s are an iconic part of California's automotive heritage.