https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dunlop-tires-scorches-gavin-newsom-s-new-rules-that-ll-have-startling-impact-on-driversContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dunlop-tires-scorches-gavin-newsom-s-new-rules-that-ll-have-startling-impact-on-drivershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dunlop-tires-scorches-gavin-newsom-s-new-rules-that-ll-have-startling-impact-on-drivers#u49381Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:56:03 +0000California 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 mattersThe regulation targets tire efficiency and performance stand