Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry
April 9th, 2019
TINA.org found the German automaker didn't have the support to claim its Sprinter van was "built in the USA."
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Uber to Pay $20 Million for Allegedly Misleading Drivers
January 23rd, 2017
Ride-hailing service exaggerated earnings claims for drivers, FTC says.
BMW Settles Charges it Violated Warranty Laws
March 20th, 2015
Company agrees to stop telling MINI car owners that all repair and maintenance work must be done at dealerships.
FTC Puts Brakes on Deceptive Advertising in Auto Ads
December 15th, 2014
While consumers' heads were a-spinning, important information went a-hiding.
When It Comes to Mileage, the More MPG Numbers the Better
July 23rd, 2014
Letter to FTC from consumer groups weighs in on deceptive mileage claims in car ads.
What Would Honest Abe Think of These Claims?
February 17th, 2014
The airways are full of car commercials on President’s Day, but here are some things the ads often don’t reveal.
Nissan and its Ad Agency Settle FTC Deceptive Ad Charges
January 23rd, 2014
Commercial for Frontier truck at issue.
How Green is that Fuel-Efficient Car?
November 1st, 2013
It’s all in the math and how you define some terms.
Changes to Used-Car “Buyers Guide” Could Leaves Drivers Stuck
April 9th, 2013
The FTC proposed changes to their Used Car Rule, but consumers groups are unhappy with the revisions.
ASA Upholds Audi Mileage Complaint
March 21st, 2013
The ASA ruled that Volkswagen overstated mileage claims on the Audi A3 TDI.
NADA Sues FTC Over Risk-Based Pricing Regulations and Gets… Nada!
June 26th, 2012
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) was not very happy when the FTC wanted to implement rules that would require
Best Bets for Buying a Car or Truck
January 23rd, 2012
Over $10 billion a year is spent on advertising cars and trucks, which results in an endless stream of television,
Maintenance Plans
January 23rd, 2012
Maintenance plans – also commonly referred to as “service plans” – are sold by car dealerships at the time of
To lease or to buy? The Age Old Auto Debate
January 23rd, 2012
The age-old debate: to lease or to buy? We could go on and on about depreciation and interest costs, what