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2017 Car Book “Best Bets”
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Buying that new-used car: Congress must put safety first
by Michael R. Lemov January 20, 2017 The incoming Congress needs to act now to close a gaping loophole in the 50-year-old federal automobile safety law. That gap in consumer protection exposes millions of buyers of used vehicles, such as cars, vans and SUVs, as well as drivers, occupants and other people to the risk…
Tell the Department of Transportation what you think about its hands-off approach to self-driving cars
On September 15, 2017, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a second version of federal autonomous vehicle (AV) guidance. The Center for Auto Safety supports strong federal oversight during the development and deployment of AV technology, in order to protect consumer safety. However, NHTSA’s most recent guidance falls well short of our expectations,…
AS DOJ NEARS TAKATA SETTLEMENT, BLUMENTHAL & MARKEY CALL FOR STIFF PUNISHMENT AGAINST INDIVIDUAL TAKATA EXECUTIVES
For Immediate Release Contact: Maria McElwain (Blumenthal) (202) 224-6452 Giselle Barry (Markey) (202) 224-2742 January 12, 2017 AS DOJ NEARS TAKATA SETTLEMENT, BLUMENTHAL & MARKEY CALL FOR STIFF PUNISHMENT AGAINST INDIVIDUAL TAKATA EXECUTIVES [WASHINGTON, DC] – As the Department of Justice (DOJ) nears a criminal settlement with Takata Corporation, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and…
Blumenthal & Markey Respond to Autonation Decision to Resume Sales of “Deadly” Cars Under Recall
For Immediate Release Contact: Maria McElwain (Blumenthal)(202) 224-6452 Giselle Barry (Markey) (202) 224-2742 December 6, 2016 BLUMENTHAL & MARKEY RESPOND TO AUTONATION DECISION TO RESUME SALES OF “DEADLY” CARS UNDER RECALL Senators Call on Auto Retailer to Fully Inform Consumers of Broken Promise [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey…
CAS Comments on Federal Automated Vehicles Policy
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Center for Auto Safety Names Acting Director
November 30, 2016 Michael Brooks, long-time staff attorney at the Center for Auto Safety, has been appointed by the Board of Directors as the Center’s Acting Director. The Board acted in light of the death on November 10 of the Center’s Executive Director, Clarence Ditlow, a legendary force in auto safety advocacy who had held…
Consumer Advocates Sue NHTSA for Ignoring Automatic Emergency Braking Petition
For Immediate Release: Nov. 30, 2016 Contact: Harvey Rosenfield, [email protected], (310) 392-0072 Adina Rosenbaum, [email protected], (202) 588-7720 David Rosen, [email protected], (202) 588-7742 Consumer Advocates Sue NHTSA for Ignoring Automatic Emergency Braking Petition Agency Response to Request for Rules Requiring New Technologies Is Six Months Overdue WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three of the nation’s leading consumer advocates…
Markey, Blumenthal, DeGette to NHTSA: Update 50-Year-Old Seatback Safety Standard to Prevent Fatal Collapse, Investigate Automaker Compliance with Reporting Requirements
Lawmakers disappointed with automakers’ failure to prevent seatback collapse, notify federal government when death and injuries occur Washington (November 22, 2016) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) today sent a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urging an update to the 50-year-old seat…
CAS, Consumer Group Comments on FTC Consent Agreements with Carmax, Asbury, West-Herr Certified Used Cars with Open Recalls
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