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FTC Issues GLBA Safeguard Rule FAQs: What Motor Vehicle Dealers Need to Know

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The FTC has issued FAQs for Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Safeguards Rule compliance by Motor Vehicle Dealers. Here is what you need to know: Step 1: Are you a financial institution? • You are if you either finance (or...more

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UK House of Lords Committee's Concerns in Relation to Motor Finance Redress Proposals

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The UK's House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee (the Committee) published its letter to the FCA, expressing concern and requests for further information in relation to the FCA's motor finance redress...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

New Jersey’s Data Deletion Law: Implications for Resold or Re-leased Vehicles

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On July 28, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs issued a reminder to more than 3,000 auto dealerships regarding their obligations under the New Jersey data deletion law, N.J.S.A. § 56:12-18.1. This law, enacted and...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Courts, Coins and Collateral, August 2025 - UK Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Ruling in the Motor Finance Commissions Litigation

On 1 August 2025, the UK Supreme Court delivered its much anticipated judgment on the appeal from the Court of Appeal’s decision in the UK motor finance commission litigation — being the joined cases of Johnson v. FirstRand...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

EPA Proposes to Rescind Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Associated Motor Vehicle and Engine Emission Standards

Key Takeaways - What Happened? On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule to rescind the 2009 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Endangerment Finding (“Endangerment and Cause or Contribute...more

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EPA Proposes Repeal of Legal Foundation for Greenhouse Gas Rules

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a major shift in regulatory policy—to rescind the agency’s 2009 “Endangerment Finding” and to repeal all resulting emission standards for new motor vehicles and...more

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EPA Initiates Rulemaking to Eliminate the 2009 GHG Endangerment Finding

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") proposes rescission of the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which underpins greenhouse gas regulation under the Clean Air Act....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

NHTSA Closes Waymo Investigation: Key Takeaways for the AV Industry

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) closed its 14-month investigation into Waymo, the autonomous vehicle (AV) subsidiary of Alphabet, finding no systemic safety violations. The probe examined 22...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Are Larger Cars Safer Than Smaller Cars?

When it comes to purchasing a car, safety is often a top concern for buyers. One of the most common questions asked is whether larger cars are safer than smaller cars. Many assume so because of larger vehicles’ weight and...more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

Understanding the New Approach to Motor Vehicle Valuations by Connecticut Assessors

Motor vehicle assessment in Connecticut is a two-step process. Your municipality’s assessor determines the value of your vehicle, and then multiplies that value by the 70% assessment ratio to arrive at your motor vehicle...more

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Ninth Circuit Seeks New York Court of Appeals’ Guidance on Auto Manufacturer Liability for Vehicle Theft

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A recent order from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has brought a somewhat novel legal question to the forefront: Do automobile manufacturers owe municipalities a duty of reasonable care in designing, manufacturing, and...more

Cozen O'Connor

Nebraska AG Latest to Hit the Brakes on GM Data Practices

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Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers sued General Motors LLC and its subsidiary OnStar LLC (collectively, “GM”) over allegations that GM misled vehicle purchasers into enrolling in programs that collected and shared their driving data...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Trump Rescinds California’s Emission Waivers: What It Means for the Future of EV Mandates - Seyfarth's Future of Automotive Series

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On June 12, 2025, President Trump delivered on his promise to ease the aggressive push led by California and other states to mandate a transition to electric vehicles. At a White House signing ceremony, Trump signed three...more

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Flexibility and Targets: The Latest Developments in EU and UK Vehicle Emissions Policy

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April 2025 saw regulatory developments on vehicle emissions standards in both the European Union ("EU") and the United Kingdom ("UK"). These changes will be of significant interest to vehicle manufacturers, as well as users...more

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Maine Legislature to Consider Amendment to Right to Repair Law While Other States Ponder Legislation of Their Own - Seyfarth's...

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On May 15, 2025, the Maine Joint Committee on Housing and Economic Development voted to allow the full Maine legislature to consider an amendment that would narrow the scope of the state's Right to Repair law. The law, which...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

Oklahoma Requires Electronic Certificates of Title Beginning July 1

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On March 31, Service Oklahoma issued a bulletin notifying motor vehicle dealers of updates to the state's electronic lien and title (ELT) system. Service Oklahoma is a division of the Oklahoma Office of Management and...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Lamborghini Accused of Driving Away With Former Partner’s Trade Secrets

Prema Engineering S.r.l. (“Prema Engineering”) has accused automaker Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. and Automobili Lamborghini America, LLC (collectively, “Lamborghini”) of stealing Prema Engineering’s intellectual property...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Update on FTC’s CARS Rule

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As of April 27, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had not filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to appeal the Fifth Circuit’s decision vacating the Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation Rule (CARS Rule). The...more

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Motorcycles are Now Considered “New Motor Vehicles” by the PA Automobile: Lemon Law and Adherence to the Law’s Requirements will...

Starting on May 18, 2025, the Pennsylvania Automobile Lemon Law will include motorcycles for the first time as, “new motor vehicles.” Specifically, the law to go in effect particularly advises that the term, “new motor...more

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US Assembly Offset for Section 232 Auto Tariffs and Tariff Stacking Guidance Introduced

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On April 29, President Trump issued a new proclamation, “Amendments to Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States,” modifying Proclamation 10908 “Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and...more

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New Section 232 Tariffs on Automobiles and Automotive Parts

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On March 26, President Trump issued Proclamation 10908, “Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States” (Proclamation), imposing a 25% additional tariff on imports of passenger vehicles, light...more

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U.S. Increases Tariffs on Vehicles and Automotive Parts

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President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on March 26, 2025, invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to impose an additional 25 percent tariff on imports of vehicles and certain automotive parts....more

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It’s More Than Just a Car — Auto Tariffs and Auto Parts

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On March 26, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a new set of 25% tariffs on all automobiles imported as of midnight April 3, 2025. But the tariffs issued will be imposed on more than just automobiles. The tariffs will...more

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California Introduces Its Version of the CARS Act Signaling a New Wave of State Regulation for Auto Dealers

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In a move that could significantly impact the auto retail industry, California has introduced Senate Bill 766, known as the California Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act. Introduced by Senator Benjamin Allen (D) on...more

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PRODUCT | Evolving Products Law and Safety Innovations in the Automotive and Mobility Industry

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Driven by evolving user expectations and regulatory requirements, the automotive and mobility sector is at the forefront of technological innovation. One of the main drivers of progress in this field is the pursuit of...more

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