Are state auto taxes deductible from federal returns?

A new vehicle that was purchased after February 16, 2009.

Go to www.irs.gov and use the search box for SCHEDULE L Standard Deduction for Certain Filers

File this form only if you are increasing your standard deduction by certain state or local real estate taxes, new motor vehicle taxes,

Or a net disaster loss it may be better for you to itemize your deductions instead. See the Instructions for Schedule A (Form 1040).

I find the above confusing and offpoint.

Auto taxes - as in registration and MVD type charges are NOT tax deductible.

Sales taxes, on anything, not just cars, boats, planes, etc MAY be deducted in certain circumstances (basically intended for residents of states where there is no Income tax (which is deductible) and that tax is essentially replaced by a higher and more broad based sales tax).