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U.S. consumer watchdog signs come down at Washington HQ

Signage marking the Washington headquarters of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the consumer watchdog in the Trump administration’s crosshairs, came down overnight, according to a reporter’s observations and photographic evidence.

U.S. consumer watchdog signs come down at Washington HQ
Retail
Asbury promotes Dan Clara to COO
Asbury promotes Dan Clara to COO
Retail
Public auto retailers talk strategy to prepare for looming tariffs
Public auto retailers talk strategy to prepare for looming tariffs
Retail
Carvana swings to $159 million Q4 net profit as vehicle sales surge 50%
Carvana swings to $159 million Q4 net profit as vehicle sales surge 50%
Honda said to be ready to revive merger talks if Nissan CEO Uchida leaves
American Axle stock pops despite $13.7M loss in Q4; key contract extended with Ford
Zeekr, Lynk & CO to expand overseas stores with Europe in focus
GM Financial CEO Dan Berce to retire
In our opinion: CFPB shouldn’t be shut down, but it should be more effective
More new-car owners underwater on their loans as average negative equity reaches a record
Making dollars and sense when considering mobile service
Judge dismisses customer’s lawsuit against Mercedes, dealer over bad turbocharger
D.C.-area dealers association’s program proves to be pipeline for entry-level technicians
Biden FTC car-buying consumer rules tossed out by U.S. appeals court
Buyers of used Tesla claim automaker, dealership committed fraud, violated consumer law
Used-car prices will decline again in 2025 even as supplies tighten, J.D. Power predicts