Issues
Auto Fuel-Economy Rule Has ‘Flexibility,’ U.S. Says
Sept. 15, 2009
By John Hughes
White House ties new gas mileage standards to global warming
Christian Science Monitor
Sept. 15, 2009
By Mark Clayton
The New White House Fuel Efficiency Rule: Count the Loopholes
streetsblog.org
Sept. 15, 2009
By Elana Schor
Don’t touch those tailpipes: Auto dealers, U.S. Chamber sue to stop California emissions regs
Sept. 10, 2009
By Jim Motavalli
Chamber of Commerce and Car Dealers Fight California Emissions Rules
Sept. 10, 2009
By Jim Motavalli
…Dan Becker, director of the Center for Auto Safety’s Safe Climate Campaign, said any such lawsuit is likely to be “a loser.” He added, “It’s not surprising that polluting industries would throw the kitchen sink to try to block the E.P.A. from controlling global warming pollution, but it is unfortunate.”
Toyota Accused of Hiding Evidence
Former Lawyer at Automaker Charges Evidence in Rollover Cases Was Concealed, Destroyed
(CBS) By CBS News Investigative Unit Contributor Myron Levin
Dealers revving up for clunkers fight
Aug. 3, 2009
By Jim Snyder
Meanwhile, some environmental groups are urging coastal-state senators to slow down the clunkers push in hopes of improving fuel-efficiency requirements when Congress returns this fall.
Enviros Forced NHTSA Nominee To Withdraw
May 13, 2009
By Louis Jacobson
Environmental critics had also cited concerns that MADD has taken money from carmakers that NHTSA regulates.
Cash-for-Clunkers Would Rev Trucks
The Wall Street Journal
May 12, 2009
By Joseph B. White
Environmentalists aren’t happy with the way that the debate is tilting toward selling more trucks. "Clunkers for clunkers" is how Dan Becker of the Safe Climate Campaign describes the latest plans.
Chrysler to accept more product liability claims
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Group LLC said Thursday it will accept product liability claims in a broader number of cases than originally planned in its reorganization under bankruptcy protection.
The automaker said it will now consider product-related lawsuits from consumers involved in accidents that occurred after Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy protection in June that involve vehicles manufactured by the old company.