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Dunlop Tires scorches Gavin Newsom’s new rules that’ll have ‘startling’ impact on drivers

California has become the first state to regulate the "squish" of car tires, sparking intense backlash from the industry. Dunlop Tires claims the new rules will have a "startling" impact on drivers and identifies cost as "a real issue." While the state energy commission maintains the regulations will benefit consumers over time, critics argue the policy is inefficient. A California senator has responded to the rollout by calling for the resignation of the commission responsible for the rule.

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  • ✓ California is the first state to regulate the squish of car tires.
  • ✓ Dunlop Tires has criticized the new regulations.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 8 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Dunlop Tires and a California senator have publicly condemned the new tire regulations.

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  1. Dunlop Tires Criticizes California Tire Regulation

    California has become the first state to regulate the "squish" of car tires, sparking intense backlash from the industry. Dunlop Tires claims the new rules will have a "startling" impact on drivers and identifies cost as "a real issue." While the state energy commission maintains the regulations will benefit consumers over time, critics argue the policy is inefficient. A California senator has responded to the rollout by calling for the resignation of the commission responsible for the rule.

    Why it matters

    The regulation targets tire efficiency and performance standards. Dunlop's CEO has compared the initiative to California's overbudget High-Speed Rail project. The dispute centers on whether the environmental or efficiency goals justify the potential financial burden on motorists.

    What is confirmed

    • California is the first state to regulate the squish of car tires.
    • Dunlop Tires has criticized the new regulations.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A California senator urged the commission to resign following the tire rule.

    What to watch next

    • Official response from Governor Gavin Newsom regarding the commission's status
    • Detailed cost projections for consumers regarding compliant replacement tires
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. The New York Times — California Becomes First State to Regulate the Squish of Car Tires
    2. SFGATE — New tire rule raises concerns: 'California is particularly vulnerable here'
    3. The Center Square — California senator urges commission to resign after tire rule
    4. New York Post — Dunlop Tires scorches Gavin Newsom’s new rules that’ll have ‘startling’ impact on drivers
    5. KCRA — California tire rules spark backlash from Dunlop Tires, with cost being 'a real issue'
    6. San Diego Union-Tribune — More fallout from California’s tire regulation
    7. www.mercurynews.com — More fallout from California’s tire regulation
    8. nypost.com — Dunlop CEO tears Gavin Newsom’s tire rule apart in brutal takedown
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