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CAS, CARS, and USPIRG File U.S. District Court Complaint Challenging FTC Consent Orders on Certified Used Vehicles with Open Recalls
March 24, 2017 The Center for Auto Safety, Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, and United States Public Interest Research Group today filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the FTC Consent Orders that that permit dealers of “Certified Pre-Owned” vehicles to market and advertise such vehicles…
In the Drive for Robot Cars, Will Regulators Keep Their Hands on the Wheel?
February 7, 2017 By Ben Kelley Few cabinet members can claim the distinction of shaping a revolution. But that opportunity will fall to Elaine Chao, President Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Transportation. She assumes her new role at the dawn of the autonomous motor vehicle era, which promises to truly revolutionize the movement…
Groups Sue FTC, Charge Agency Has Failed To Protect Consumers From Used Car Recall Danger
Five consumer groups are suing the Federal Trade Commission over the agency’s December decision to allow automakers to say “certified” used vehicles have been carefully inspected for mechanical problems – suggesting that they are safe – despite having an outstanding recall. The only condition set by the federal agency was that there had to be…
Auto Safety / Consumer Organizations Sue Federal Trade Commission, Over Decision Allowing General Motors and Car Dealerships to Engage in False Advertising of Unrepaired Recalled “Certified” Used Cars
NEWS for immediate release: February 6, 2017 Contacts: Rosemary Shahan, CARS, 530-759-9440 Michael Brooks, CAS, 202-328-7700 x 113 Auto Safety / Consumer Organizations Sue Federal Trade Commission, Over Decision Allowing General Motors and Car Dealerships to Engage in False Advertising of Unrepaired Recalled “Certified” Used Cars Today, Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS), the…
How to Buy a Used Car in an Age of Widespread Recalls
The New York Times January 27, 2017 For people in the market for a used car, the “certified pre-owned” designation has long been the gold standard, an indication that a qualified mechanic has vouched for the car and that a buyer can expect a vehicle that is — hopefully — almost as good as new.…
Public Health, Autonomous Automobiles,and the Rush to Market
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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,…
CAS, Consumer Group Comments on FTC Consent Agreements with Carmax, Asbury, West-Herr Certified Used Cars with Open Recalls
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