Quote:
Originally Posted by DieselAddict
I was talking specifically about diesels. Since CA and the east coast states that follow CA emission laws represent such a big market share in the US, certifying and bringing diesels to the rest of the states just isn't worth it for foreign car makers.
|
If you couple the east coast states, then I agree.
But, to exclude a vehicle from the entire US market based strictly on CA law makes absolutely no sense to me. The cost of building the special CA vehicle can never be recouped unless the sales price in CA is significantly higher.