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- Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill allowing used-car buyers a three-day return period for vehicles under $50,000.
- The law aims to enhance consumer protection and transparency in the car-buying process.
- The changes followed intense lobbying from auto companies and allow automakers to opt out of modifications to California's lemon law.
- Critics say protections are weakened, and battles could unfold in 2026 as California pursues zero-emission vehicles by 2035.
