NEWS for immediate release: February 6, 2017 .PDF of Release Contacts: Rosemary Shahan, CARS, 530-759-9440 …
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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
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Consumer Advocates Sue NHTSA for Ignoring Automatic Emergency Braking Petition
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Statement of the Center for Auto Safety on the Death of Executive Director Clarence M. Ditlow III
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FTC Sells Out Consumers & Justice Department in Consent Order Allowing GM to Sell Certified Used Cars With Outstanding Safety Recalls
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In Response to CAS Lawsuit, NHTSA Announces Plan to Comply With Law to Post TSBs and Manufacturer Communications to Dealers
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NHTSA Urged to Warn Parents of Seat Back Failure Dangers to Children in Rear Seats
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Consumer Advocates Ask Auto Safety Agency to Make New Technologies Standard Equipment
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Volkswagen Emissions Defeat Devices Violate EPA Emissions Rules
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TIPM Class Action Settlement Approved With Rental Car & Full Repair Reimbursment
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Takata Airbag Homepage
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General Motors Ignition Switch Recalls Homepage
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Fires Homepage
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Toyota Sudden Acceleration
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NHTSA Opens Investigation into Fatal Tesla Autopilot Crash
NHTSA Investigation NHTSA Investigation PE16-007 Opening Memo – 6/28/16 NHTSA Information Request to Tesla – …
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Actor’s Death is Latest Example of Inadequate Recall Response; CAS Lays Out Action Plan for Chrysler to Prevent Further Deaths and Injuries due to Transmission Defect
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Center for Auto Safety Sues Volkswagen & Audi Over Defeat Device Emission Violations
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Safety Advocates Call on U.S. DOT to Issue Rule Requiring Crash Avoidance Technology for Large Trucks
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CAS Calls for NHTSA Investigation of Chrysler Totally Integrated Power Modules (TIPM)
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Justice Department Title Check for Salvage/Lemon Vehicles
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Chrysler & GM Bailouts & Bankruptcies
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February, 2017
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3 February
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 .PDF of Release 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 …
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1 February
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 — …
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January, 2017
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30 January
Public Health, Autonomous Automobiles,and the Rush to Market
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28 January
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 …
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25 January
CAS, Consumer Group Comments on FTC Consent Agreements with Carmax, Asbury, West-Herr Certified Used Cars with Open Recalls
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12 January
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. …
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December, 2016
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6 December
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 …
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November, 2016
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30 November
CAS Comments on Federal Automated Vehicles Policy
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30 November
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 …
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30 November
Consumer Advocates Sue NHTSA for Ignoring Automatic Emergency Braking Petition
For Immediate Release: Nov. 30, 2016 Contact: Harvey Rosenfield, harvey@consumerwatchdog.org, (310) 392-0072 Adina Rosenbaum, arosenbaum@citizen.org, (202) 588-7720 David Rosen, drosen@citizen.org, (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 …
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23 November
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 …
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16 November
Tributes to CAS Executive Director Clarence M. Ditlow, III
The Guardian Angel for America’s Motorist – Ralph Nader Clarence Ditlow, a Passionate Advocate for Car Safety, Dies – Consumer Reports Clarence Ditlow, crusading consumer advocate for auto safety, dies at 72 – Washington Post Consumers and Environment Lose a Dauntless Champion, Clarence Ditlow III – US PIRG Clarence M. …
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11 November
Statement of the Center for Auto Safety on the Death of Executive Director Clarence M. Ditlow III
November 11, 2016 Clarence M. Ditlow, III, the Executive Director of the Center for Auto Safety since 1976, died on November 10 at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington. He was 72 years old. Spanning four decades, his work forced the auto industry to make vast improvements in the …
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October, 2016
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26 October
Driverless cars, ethics and public safety
October 25, 2016 by Michael R. Lemov On Sept. 20, the Department of Transportation, by law our primary national traffic safety enforcement agency, issued its long awaited “guidelines” for the development and sale of driverless cars. The Department attempted, Solomon-like, to balance its guidance between ensuring public safety and promoting …
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