Gift Icon
Get a 20% discount from our partners! Discount code will get added automatically when you submit the form.
yellow A1 Auto Transport carrier on highway
4.7 Star Rating4.7 (67,926 reviews)
96.3% positive
No Surprises, Just Savings: Verified Carriers, Instant Quotes, and Best Price Guarantee!
You save 20% compared to other companies
Get quotes from trusted carriers, thoroughly vetted and fully insured. Enjoy trackable deliveries, fair pricing, and hassle-free transport from start to finish. Transport any type of vehicle and drive away worry-free.
Customer Images
7790 people shipped using A-1 Auto Transport last week
Scratch-Free Guarantee
Vetted Carriers
Transparent Costs
Customer Ratings By Feature
Value for Money ★★★★★ 4.9
Vehicle Care ★★★★★ 4.9
Fast Delivery ★★★★★ 4.9
Friendly Staff ★★★★★ 4.9
Globe
190+
Countries
Served
Car
2M+
Delivered
Services
Car
97%
Customer
Recommended
Dave loved the fast deliveryDave C.
★★★★★
Dave loved the fast delivery
My relocation to Chicago was fast, smooth and without any delay thanks to A1 Auto.
Courtney enjoyed the honest guidanceCourtney J.
★★★★★
Courtney enjoyed the honest guidance
Just what you need when trusting someone with your wheels! Kudos to this company!
Jeff enjoyed the fair priceJeff D.
★★★★★
Jeff enjoyed the fair price
Moved my ride hassle-free with these folks.Fair pricing, no surprises. Definitely recommend them!
Maria enjoyed the special care and safetyMaria L.
★★★★★
Maria enjoyed the special care and safety
Huge thanks to the movers – they were meticulous with my car. Love these guys.
Recently featured on USA Today

“A1 Auto Transport became synonymous with top-notch service delivery, unfailing punctuality and constantly preoccupied with customer satisfaction.

See Article— USA Today

Virginia Governor Criticizes California's Newsom for 'Strict' EV Laws

Published by Tamar Hela.

Virginia Governor Criticizes California's Newsom for 'Strict' EV Laws

CA Governor Gavin Newsom has been in the news lately for his many (controversial) decisions regarding everything Californian. From budget revisions to climate change initiatives, Newsom's been somewhat vilified in the more conservative media for his policies. In particular, California's strict vehicle emissions standards are as controversial as they can be.

Another governor is also rising in the news in relation to Newsom: Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. However, instead of showing support and solidarity for the California governor, Youngkin stands in opposition to California's extremely stringent vehicle emissions standards. The Republican VA governor has declared that his state won't follow California's emissions standards that mandate all new passenger cars sold by 2035 must be electric.

In a press release, Youngkin announced that the EV mandate was "misguided." To Youngkin, the mandate was "imposed by unelected leaders nearly 3,000 miles away from the Commonwealth." He also claimed it was absurd that the government should tell its citizens what kind of car they must have.

“The idea that government should tell people what kind of car they can or can’t purchase is fundamentally wrong," he said in the press release. "Virginians deserve the freedom to choose which vehicles best fit the needs of their families and businesses. The law is clear, and I am proud to announce Virginians will no longer be forced to live under this out-of-touch policy.”

embodying leadership and commitment to public service

How Virginia Came to Follow California's Clean Air Regulations

In 2021, lawmakers in Virginia passed a similar regulation to match the state's emissions standards with the same ones passed in California. The official plan from the California Air Resources Board was to phase out the sale of new gasoline-fueled cars in Virginia. It would gradually ban gas in 2025.

By 2026, 35% of cars sold must be zero-emissions if the state wants to fulfill the mandate of selling 100% electric vehicles by 2035. However, EV sales are low in Virginia, only amounting to 9% in 2023.

If an auto manufacturer sells a car without complying with the Californian mandate, there may be a fine of up to $20,000 per car sold. The governor thinks this will put Virginian auto dealers and consumers at risk financially. Hence, Youngkin wishes to do away with this regulation.

Pinned
New Deals are now available for shipping all types vehicles using our vetted reliable shippers. Compare price estimates & Unlock up 25% off.

No Legal Obligation to Follow California Regulations

Meanwhile, Senator Ryan McDougle (co-patron of the legislation to repeal the mandate during the legislative session) also pointed out that the mandate is a California-specific solution to the unique environmental conditions in the Golden State. He emphasized it had nothing to do with the circumstances in Virginia.

"Virginia laws should not be determined by California politicians," he was quoted saying in Youngkin's press release. "Instead, our laws should be decided by Virginians who are elected to serve Virginia and address issues that face our Commonwealth, not a state nearly 3,000 miles away."

Attorney General Jason Miyares also commented on the issue. He also pointed out that Virginia is not obligated to match California's regulations. “Today, I’ve issued an official Attorney General Opinion that confirms that Virginians are no longer legally bound to follow the emission standards of California.”

The AG continued, "EV mandates like California’s are unworkable and out of touch with reality, and thankfully the law does not bind us to their regulations. California does not control which cars Virginians buy and any thoughts that automobile manufacturers should face millions of dollars in civil penalties rather than allowing our citizens to choose their own vehicles is completely absurd.”

a man dressed in a suit speaks to a gathering

The Response to Youngkin's Statement

Democrats and environmental groups are quick to criticize Youngkin's stance. Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell mockingly wrote in a text message, "He seems to think he has more power than Vladimir Putin. The governor is breaking the law and the AG is giving him cover."

The Southern Environmental Law Center condemned the governor's decision. The group called it "illegal, shortsighted, and bad public policy."

Trip Pollard, a senior attorney with the SELC, also released a statement. "The Clean Cars standards will help spur the transition to cleaner vehicles and bring significant health and environmental benefits to all Virginians. That is why the General Assembly adopted them. The Governor tried to get the legislature to repeal the law and failed; he cannot just dictate a different outcome."

Going forward, the Commonwealth of Virginia will default to federal standards at the end of the year. Then, starting on January 1, 2025, the state plans to adopt federal emission standards instead.

Governors Against Climate Change

Youngkin is not the only one not on board with the environmentally friendly practices. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is also seemingly waging a war on climate change. He recently signed a bill that erases the references "climate change" from future energy decisions in the Sunshine State.

This is perhaps not so surprising, considering that DeSantis, a Republican, is admittedly "not a global warming person." He also once said he'd expand the American domination in oil and gas, promising (as a presidential candidate) to replace the words "climate change" with "energy dominance" in national security and foreign policy guidance.

But a survey from Florida Atlantic University shows that Florida residents mostly disagree with their governor. 90% of Floridians believe climate change is real—this is a higher number than the nationwide score of 72% of all American citizens believing the same.

However, Youngkin insisted he was not cut from the same cloth. He claimed he wasn't bashing electric vehicles. The key part of his decision to abandon the California mandate was all about returning choices to the people of Virginia.

Talking to reporters at an event, Youngkin said, "I am very supportive of Virginians buying electric vehicles. But I want Virginians to make that decision for themselves."

When asked if he agreed that buying electric vehicles would result in a greener planet, Youngkin responded with a reminder of the complexities of producing batteries for EVs and generating energy to charge them. "Let's just be clear, the power comes out of the wall," the governor said. "And the wall has a power source that is a mix of generating capacity. And that is something that I think people forget to talk about."

multiple electric vehicles charging simultaneously at a station

Final Thoughts on the Governor Wars and the Debate Surrounding EV Laws

Each US governor has the right to govern their state according to the law. Youngkin's stance in denouncing Newsom's strict electric vehicle mandate seems to be the result of his desire to keep Virginian matters at home. As long as Virginia strives for clean air for its residents, abandoning Californian regulations for federal ones shouldn't be a problem.

However, there's no denying that drastic changes must be made to meet emissions standards that would eliminate greenhouse gasses caused by diesel-fueled and gasoline-powered vehicles. In this regard, Gavin Newsom's emission standards for California, a state known for very poor air quality, should work and would benefit any state that also adopts them.

Follow the latest developments in the automotive and shipping industries by checking out A1 Auto Transport's blog.

Share this content on social media for a chance to get up to 20% off your next shipment.
Copy link

Tamar Hela is one of our featured writers at A-1 Auto Transport, researching everything from AI auto shipments out of China to what paperwork is required to move long distance. We can safely say she's become well versed in all things shipping and logistics while making the information easy to digest and understandable. 

Tamar has been a copywriter for over 16 years and was trained in the 7-Figure Copywriting Accelerator course through American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI). She's also an incredibly seasoned copyeditor, having previously been the Chief Editor and Publishing Director for Cosby Media Productions, based in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Email Me


Testimonial
Mylene Rutllant
It’s my number one pick in auto shipping to this day.
★★★★★
...my choice in terms of auto transport has to be A1 Auto Transport. It’s in the name, but also in the quality with which they do their jobs. I’ve never had a problem with this company.
Testimonial
Luis Rodriguez
You have my full support and recommendation!
★★★★★
A1 Auto Transport... From the get go, they were very different from my past options. Their website was very professional and up to date, full of useful information. I requested a quote using their online form, and I got an email response within an hour. Surprisingly fast!
Testimonial
Cristine Benoit
I can safely say this is a legit company that will get the job done.
★★★★★
There are a lot of options for auto transport these days, which surprisingly makes it harder to find a good company. I received more than 10 offers to ship my car, but I couldn’t decide on any of them... Fortunately, I made the right choice with A1 Auto Transport.
Testimonial
David Osallo
We give A1 Auto Transport a big 10 out of 10!
★★★★★
We give A1 Auto Transport a big 10 out of 10! We chose them to move our car from California to Vermont, since we needed professionals.

Visit our social, and see what our clients are saying about us:

Ship Your Vehicle With A-1 Auto Today
Customer Images
7790 people shipped using A-1 Auto Transport last week
Scratch-Free Guarantee
Vetted Carriers
Transparent Costs

Our Partners:

Better Business Bureau Accredited
FMCSA Member
INC. 500 Member
VeriSign Secured
AMSA Member

A-1 Auto Transport is a disclosed agent for the following shipping companies:

CSI Logistics
435 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
FMC 22206
Intl Cargo
45 Campus Drive
Edison, NJ 08837
NO. 17858N
Trans Global Auto Logistics, Inc.
3401 E Randol Mill Rd,
Arlington, TX 76011
NO. 018191NF
CFR Rinkens
15501 Texaco Avenue
Paramount, CA 90723
NO. 013055NF
ABC Worldwide LLC
2840 NW 2nd Ave #105
Boca Raton, FL 33431
NO. 025472F
ShipYourCarNow LLC
1160 South Rogers Circle Suite 1
Boca Raton, FL 33487
NO. 025646
Merco Air & Ocean Cargo, Inc.
6 Fir Way
Cooper City, FL 33026
NO. 021869F
Copyright © 1988-2024, A-1 Auto Transport - All Rights Reserved.