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Newsby Gregory ArroyoMay 14, 2015

FTC Calls on States to Lift Direct-to-Consumer Sales Bans

A new Michigan bill that would allow ‘autocycle’ manufacturer Elio Motors to sell directly to consumers spurs the Federal Trade Commission to urge all states to lift bans on direct-to-consumer sales.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoApril 16, 2015

Second Bill Aimed at Reining in the CFPB Passes House by 401-2 Vote

Three days after a bipartisan bill aimed at repealing the CFPB’s March 2013 dealer participation guidance was introduced, the House passed a second bill that would open the bureau’s committee meetings to Congress and the public.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoApril 14, 2015

CFPB Faces Mounting Criticism, New Bipartisan Bill

On the same day The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed piece critical of the CFPB’s targeting of the indirect auto finance channel, a bipartisan bill was introduced that aims to repeal the bureau’s guidance on dealer participation.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonApril 8, 2015

NIADA Takes on Oregon BHPH Legislation

The NIADA, its newly-formed BHPH Commission and Oregon’s independent dealer association are tackling legislation the industry believes could damage the ability of high-risk consumers to purchase cars in the state.

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NewsMarch 19, 2015

Calif. Dealer Association Unveils Details of Recall Bill

First introduced in February, the bill would increase disclosures, improve safety and provide additional cost protections for consumers who purchase or own used recalled vehicles, according to the California New Car Dealers Association.

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NewsMarch 19, 2015

New Jersey Reverses Tesla Sales Ban

The electric car maker will now be able to open up to four direct-sale stores and at least one service center in the state.

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NewsMarch 5, 2015

Ga. Legislators Table Tesla Bill

Dealers in Georgia have convinced legislators to table a bill that would allow Tesla to continue selling vehicles directly to consumers in the state.

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NewsFebruary 12, 2015

CNCDA Partners with Legislators to Reform Recalls

The California New Car Dealers Association has reached an agreement with bipartisan legislators to author legislation that will increase disclosure of recalls and improve safety.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonFebruary 10, 2015

Conn. Dealer Association Launches Controversial Anti-Tesla Site

The website, called “Tesla Crash,” was launched by the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association in response to a bill that would allow the electric automaker to sell directly to consumers in the state.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2015

Idaho Legislators at Odds Over Proposed Dealer Rule

Earlier this month, Idaho’s House Transportation and Defense Committee narrowly affirmed regulations that would mandate how long car dealers should be open each week.

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