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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 14h

Nobody likes being scammed. TY @nteu335.bsky.social for standing up to powerful, connected special interests that profit from ripping off the rest of us, and use American consumers' hard-earned $$ to buy off corrupt politicians.

CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 19h

Our gratitude to the 41 nonprofit groups who wrote to urge the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to grant an en banc review of NTEU v. Vought. consumerlaw.berkeley.edu/news/%E2%80%...

“Unilateral, Unlawful Dismantling” of the CFPB by the Administration is Unconstitutional and Will Leave Millions of Americans Vulnerable to Financial Harm, 41 Nonprofit Groups Tell Federal Court of Appeals | Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice

Amicus Brief Urges Federal Court of Appeals to Grant En Banc Review of NTEU v. Vought

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 2d

#California! Good news for car buyers. @governor.ca.gov just signed the Combating Auto Retail Scams Act, to make buying cars more affordable & less risky. Imagine having 3 days to return a used car for ANY reason, for a refund. Game changer! @consumerfed.bsky.social www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/06/g...

Governor Newsom signs new laws to help reduce costs for families | Governor of California

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 2d

Live in #California? Thinking of buying a car next year? Worried about getting scammed? GOOD news! @governor.ca.gov just signed the CA Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act, w/ first-in-the-nation 3-day cooling off period for used car buyers. @consumerfed.bsky.social www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/06/g...

Governor Newsom signs new laws to help reduce costs for families | Governor of California

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 2d

Pro-consumer groups & small businesses ask @governor.ca.gov to VETO #SB791, which would more than triple how much greedy car dealers can charge new & used car buyers for "document processing." #scam #Junkfees @consumerfed.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social
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CA groups push for veto of bill that would raise fees on car sales

A coalition of California consumer and small business groups is asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto a bill which would allow car dealers to more than triple the fee to

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 2d

VIVA #California!!

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2d

California is the manufacturing capital of America, period.

We create more jobs, produce more goods, and drive more innovation than anywhere else in the country — because what gets built in California shapes the future and powers the U.S. economy.

Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 5d

Looks like Rivian is learning from Tesla's mistakes. But -- we agree with @autosafety.org. NHTSA should issue a safety standard, to make it easier to get out in an emergency and not get trapped inside. @nationalconsumers.bsky.social @tesla-takedown.bsky.social @saferoadsnow.bsky.social

Dana Hull @danahull.bsky.social · 5d

NEW from my colleagues @emilychang.bsky.social and Ed Ludlow: Rivian plans to incorporate a manual door release that is more clearly visible and located near the electrically powered interior handles in the rear doors of its next-generation SUV

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Rivian Plans EV Door Redesign to Address Safety Concerns

Rivian Automotive Inc. is reworking a key element of its vehicle doors after employees and customers raised concerns over potential safety issues with the current design, according to people familiar ...

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to all the stellar honorees!! ✨ 👏 @consumerfed.bsky.social @consumeradvocates.bsky.social

National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 5d

The countdown is on! Join us October 23 for the 2025 Trumpeter Awards as we honor leaders who have fought tirelessly for consumers and workers.

Since 1973, the Trumpeter Awards have recognized trailblazers in consumer and worker protection.

Don't miss out on the chance to RSVP: ow.ly/1SaO50X6eae

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 6d

About time....

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Sometimes Car Tech Goes Too Far. Automakers Are Admitting It

Just because a feature is new doesn’t mean it’s better.

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 6d

One factor: auto scams that bury car buyers, including young people buying their first cars, in a mountain of debt. #scam #scams

David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 6d

Coming up on #KTLA: Goldman Sachs says a growing percentage of younger Americans is barely getting by and has little if any extra cash to save for retirement. This is, needless to say, a major red flag for the country's economic future

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 6d

#California #Affordability

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 6d

I just signed legislation to allow another gasoline blend into our state market, which will help avoid price spikes at the gas pump.

Our work to prevent the kind of severe jumps in prices that we saw a few years ago is paying off — and we'll keep doing more to lower costs.

Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 6d

#Shutdown #Vought #Government Price hikes for medical care....$$$$$

Arthur Delaney @delaneyrules.bsky.social · 8d

Talked to Dems about how a shutdown might play out

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 7d

Relief for members of US Armed Forces whose vehicles were illegally repossessed. 👇 👏 @starsandstripes.bsky.social

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New York Auto Finance Company To Compensate Servicemembers for Illegal Repossessions

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 7d

Auto affordability is super important, especially now. #California is on the brink of taking the lead in making buying new and used cars more affordable and less risky. @governor.ca.gov -- pls sign SB766, the Combating Auto Retail Scams Act!

InsideEVs @insideevs.com · 7d

“Customers are not interested in a $75,000 electric vehicle," Ford's CEO said. So what comes next for the industry as the tax credit ends?

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Ford's CEO Issues A Stark Warning For America's EV Industry

“Customers are not interested in a $75,000 electric vehicle,

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 7d

BMW issues yet another safety recall because its 2019- 2022 cars are prone to catching on fire. Also warns nearly 200,000 BMW owners not to park in their own garage or near other cars. As if that was always possible.

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BMW recalls nearly 200K vehicles due to fire risk, says owners should park outside

The recall affects BMW vehicles from model years 2019-22 and owners are advised to park outside due to a fire risk from corroded engine starter relays that may overheat.

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 8d

Is Russell Vought going to use the #shutdown as a pretext to lay off pro-consumer watchdogs at the CFPB, who are famous for making crooked lenders give back BILLIONS of $$ to victims they ripped off? @nteu335.bsky.social @savecfpb.bsky.social @nclc4consumers.bsky.social @consumerfed.bsky.social

CFPB Union @nteu335.bsky.social · 8d

@repmaxinewaters.bsky.social warns CFPB Acting Director Vought: "Using a government shutdown as a pretext to furlough staff would not only violate the CFPB’s statutory mandate but would cause direct harm to American consumers." news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...

Waters Warns Vought About Using Shutdown to Furlough CFPB Staff

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shouldn’t attempt to use the looming government shutdown as an excuse to furlough employees, a top Democratic lawmaker warned.

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 8d

Looking to buy an #EV? @insideevs.com has tips that could save you a lot of $$$$$. #Electricvehicles #cars #newcars

InsideEVs @insideevs.com · 8d

The two American automakers are working with dealers to extend the $7,500 EV tax credit a bit longer—for a few months more, anyway. Here's what car shoppers need to know.

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General Motors And Ford Found A Way To Keep The EV Lease Credit Alive

For a few months more, anyway. The two American automakers are working with dealers to extend the $7,500 EV tax credit a bit longer.

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 #Parents -- Who is keeping your #kids safe from hazardous products? 🚨 Changes at US Consumer Product Safety Commission raise alarms. TY @nationalconsumers.bsky.social for shining the spotlight. @consumerfed.bsky.social
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Shake-up at federal agency creates concern about consumer product safety

The future of consumer product safety in America is in a state of flux, as major changes rock the agency tasked with protecting the public from dangerous produc

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 8d

#Tesla #Musk + "full self-driving" fiasco + trains = road to catastrophe. Thank you @markey.senate.gov @blumenthal.senate.gov @nbcnews.com for exposing this obvious threat to people's safety. @tesla-takedown.bsky.social @shuasanchez.bsky.social @divesttesla.bsky.social

Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 9d

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Senators urge investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving after train crossing incidents

The senators' letter comes after NBC News reviewed dozens of driver complaints alleging Tesla’s software mishandled train crossings.

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 8d

When is a pickup truck NOT a pickup truck?? When it's built by #Ford. Starting to sound like #Musk. When is "full self driving" not actually autonomous? When it's built by #Tesla.

InsideEVs @insideevs.com · 9d

Ford CEO Jim Farley said the upcoming $30,000 mid-size pickup is “really not a pickup.” What does that mean?

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'A New Silhouette': Ford's $30,000 EV Truck Will Be Something Very Different

Ford CEO Jim Farley said the upcoming $30,000 mid-size pickup is “really not a pickup.” Confused? Join the club.

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 9d

Exactly the wrong time to switch to "full self-driving"....
@tesla-takedown.bsky.social @divesttesla.bsky.social @autosafety.org

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Tesla Is Urging Drowsy Drivers to Use ‘Full Self-Driving.’ That Could Go Very Wrong

The company’s FSD tech doesn’t actually self-drive. Experts say that advising customers to switch it on when they're drifting between lanes is exactly the wrong move.

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 12d

Especially not having to pay extra each month for features that should be standard. www.kbb.com/car-news/bmw...

Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 12d

Shopping for a used car? Your safety & your family's safety are priority #1. 🚨 Beware of CarMax. 🚨 They fail to get FREE repairs done to fix deadly safety recall defects, like bad brakes, catching on fire, loss of steering, & ticking time bomb #Takata airbags. www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9lD...

CarMax keeps selling dangerous, defective recalled cars. Boycott CarMax.

YouTube video by carconsumers

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 12d

More consumers are falling behind on car payments. Telltale sign of economic distress. #Trump #tariffs are among factors hurting car buyers. #economy #GenZ #loans #cars

www.scrippsnews.com/business/aut...

Auto loan delinquencies on the rise: Here's what that means for the economy

Auto loans remain the second-largest debt category for American consumers, behind mortgages. Now, more people are falling behind on their car payments.

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 13d

Scammed by a sleazy lender? You are far from alone. Millions more are complaining. The #CFPB used to make crooked banks give back $$$$ billions they ripped off from consumers. But now the consumer watchdog has been de-fanged. @savecfpb.bsky.social @nteu335.bsky.social

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GOP Wrings Hands About Fraud After Crushing CFPB

A House Committee on Financial Services hearing Thursday morning was an exercise in gaslighting.

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 Counterfeit airbags from China are implicated in fatal crashes in America. Hard to detect, but they can kill. @autosafety.org @nationalconsumers.bsky.social @autosafety.org

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