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Senate Hearing to Address Auto Safety and Climate Mandates

11/26/2025

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A Senate panel led by Senator Ted Cruz will question automakers about safety and climate-related mandates at a January 14, 2025 hearing, with General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, and Tesla executives expected.
Senator Ted Cruz says the average car price has more than doubled in the last decade due to government regulations.
Safety advocates cite about 40,000 annual road deaths in the United States.
They argue regulation is essential to ensure adoption of effective safety technologies.

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A Senate panel led by Senator Ted Cruz will question automakers about safety and climate-related mandates at a January 14, 2025 hearing, with General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, and Tesla executives expected.
Senator Ted Cruz says the average car price has more than doubled in the last decade due to government regulations.
Safety advocates cite about 40,000 annual road deaths in the United States.
They argue regulation is essential to ensure adoption of effective safety technologies.