AutoAnything Closing: $1M Fine, Future Uncertain
AutoAnything's Demise: From Bankruptcy to CARB Crackdown AutoAnything, once a major online retailer of automotive parts, is facing an uncertain future following a $1 million settlement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and a subsequent court injunction. This comes after a period of apparent recovery from a 2020 bankruptcy filing, highlighting the significant risks associated with regulatory non-compliance, even for seemingly successful businesses. The significant fine and the ban on selling non-compliant parts raise serious questions about the company's long-term viability....