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Calif. Proposes Ban on the Sale of Unrepaired Recall Vehicles

Senate Bill 686 would make it illegal for used-car dealers and rental car companies to sell used cars with unrepaired recalls issues. Senator Hannah Beth Jackson held a press conference about the bill this week.

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Calif. DMV Targets ‘Curbstoners’ in Sting

Investigators issued nearly 100 citations and made several arrests during an operation aimed at thwarting unlicensed auto dealers who sell unsafe used vehicles.

Tesla Feeling the Heat in Ohio, California

On the same day a Tesla sedan is revealed to have been the possible cause of a garage fire, a group of Ohio dealers, The Columbus Dispatch reports, is suing Tesla Motors and two state agencies. The suit charges that the electric carmaker’s license violates state law.

Calif. New-Vehicle Registrations Rise 13.8 Percent in Q3

New-vehicle registrations were up 13.8 percent in the third quarter vs. one year ago, the largest increase this year, according to the CNCDA.

California Remains Hot Spot for Vehicle Theft, NICB Reports

California is listed again in the NICB’s annual ‘Hot Spots’ report, which shows that eight out of the Top 10 vehicle theft areas lie in the Golden State.

Calif. Court Rules GPS Nav Apps Illegal While Driving

In late March, a California judge ruled against a man who was cited by the California Highway Patrol for driving and looking at his smartphone’s GPS navigation app. The ruling means such apps violate the state’s prohibition on texting and making calls while driving.

FTC Settlement Permanently Halts Auto Debt Consulting Operation

The FTC's settlement bans two sellers of alleged fraudulent auto loan modifications from marketing debt relief services.

California Retails 1.6 Million New Vehicles in 2012

New-vehicle registrations were up 25.3 percent in 2012 vs. the year prior, according to the state’s dealer group. The increase in new-vehicle sales outpaced gains made nationally.

Westward Expansion

As the industry recovers, California continues to serve as the bellwether state for car sales nationwide.

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Calif. Lawmaker Introduces Vehicle History Bill

Sen. Juan Vargas (D-San Diego) introduced legislation on Monday to fix a new law that will require dealers to provide consumers with vehicle history reports starting on July 1.

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