Saab bankruptcy – what does it mean for US dealers? *

Sweden, USA - December 28 2011
As many of you know, on December 19, 2011, Saab Automobile AB and affiliated companies filed for bankruptcy in Sweden.

Co-authors: Christian J. Scali.

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NHTSA & EPA release proposed 2017-2025 fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks *

USA - November 22 2011
The Obama Administration last week released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) requiring passenger cars and light trucks to achieve a minimum fuel economy standard of 54.5 miles per gallon (mpg) by 2025.

Co-authors: Deanne M. Ottaviano, James A. Hunter.

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Court finds arbitration provision in LAW553-CA-ARB form contract invalid *

USA - October 28 2011
As many of you may have heard, a California Court of Appeal on Monday held that the arbitration provision in the LAW553-CA-ARB form is invalid because it is too one-sided.

Co-authors: Christian J. Scali.

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ASFA reform, relief from tire fee class actions *

USA - September 20 2011
California Assembly Bill 238 (AB 238), a new measure sponsored by the California New Car Dealers Association, would eliminate the existing remedy of contract rescission for specified violations of the Automobile Sales Finance Act (ASFA) regarding disclosure of certain government fees, such as the vehicle license fee, registration fee, and tire fee, and required subtotals.

Co-authors: Christian J. Scali, Victor P. Danhi, Roy Z. Silva.

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NHTSA takes first step towards rulemaking on quiet vehicles *

USA - July 14 2011
On July 7, 2011, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it would begin studying the environmental impact of requiring "quiet" hybrid and electric vehicles to emit sounds alerting pedestrians of their presence at low speeds.

Co-authors: Deanne M. Ottaviano, James A. Hunter.

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