In a significant blow to the diesel aftermarket industry, Sinister Diesel, a prominent California-based truck parts manufacturer, has been slapped with a hefty $1 million fine. The company, officially known as Sinister Mfg. Company, Inc., admitted to criminal charges in a federal court in Sacramento, California. The charges revolve around the company’s involvement in manufacturing and selling illegal defeat devices that bypass a vehicle’s emissions controls. “Sinister Diesel sold products that allowed drivers to strip the emissions controls from their trucks, causing a dramatic increase in the release of pollutants that worsen air quality and harm the quality of life,” … Continue reading Diesel Drama in California: The Truth About Sinister Diesel’s Emissions Scandal Revealed!