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The Service Drive’s Hidden Hearing Threat
A NIOSH study reveals that workers in dealerships face significant risks from both loud noise and ototoxic chemicals, with substantial exposure rates contributing to hearing difficulties. Current regulations overlook the combined effects, urging dealers to adopt comprehensive safety measures to…
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FTC and Maryland Attorney General Secure Over $78 Million in Refunds and Penalties Against Maryland Dealership Group for Deceptive Pricing Practices
On April 2, 2026, the FTC and the Maryland Attorney General jointly announced a proposed settlement resolving allegations of systematic deceptive pricing and add-on practices at a Maryland-based dealership group.
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FTC Issues Massive Warning to Dealers About Price Advertising
The FTC has sent warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups nationwide, expressing “concern” that all these dealers are violating the law, and putting the entire industry on notice that advertised vehicle prices must reflect the true, all-in price consumers will actually pay—including all mandatory fees. Dealers should act immediately to audit their advertising and…
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Data Breach Allegedly Affects 700Credit, Exposing Millions of Customer Records
A recent online report alleges that 700Credit, a provider of credit-related services, has suffered a significant data breach potentially affecting more than eight million customer records.
