6 Oct 2026, Tue
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Working alongside the US Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection Agency has taken aim at yet another American company over so-called emissions defeat devices. A high-profile announcement named Rudy’s Performance Parts, a firm many enthusiasts recognize.

The action is part of a broader pattern of crackdowns on aftermarket tuning businesses. It raises ongoing questions about how far regulators will go in pursuing the modification industry.