The FTC has issued a FAQ document clarifying advertising rules for car dealers, emphasizing transparency in price advertising. Dealers must include all applicable fees, ensure clear price representation across all mediums, and share accountability with OEMs and third-party advertisers.
FTC Issues Dealer Advertising “FAQs” Read Post »
On August 19, 2026, a Connecticut dealership settled for $4 million over deceptive pricing and unauthorized fees. This case highlights individual liability risks for dealership owners and management.
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.
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 pricing practices.
FTC Issues Massive Warning to Dealers About Price Advertising Read Post »
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.
Data Breach Allegedly Affects 700Credit, Exposing Millions of Customer Records Read Post »
On October 6, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 766 — the California Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act. Taking effect on October 1, 2026, this legislation represents one of the most comprehensive reshapings of California’s retail automotive sales and leasing practices in decades.
California Enacts the “CARS Act,” Overhauling Vehicle Sales and Leasing Rules Read Post »
When the federal government shuts down, it can be tempting to assume the rules go dark with it—but a shutdown is not a suspension of law.
The FTC recently announced a proposed $7.5 million settlement with Education Tech provider Chegg, and, just today, announced a $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon—both having to do with subscription practices.
A wave of pending tariffs on imported vehicles and parts is reshaping pricing dynamics across the automotive industry. Some OEMs have announced they are adjusting MSRPs, supply chains are shifting, and inventory pressure is building.
Price It Right: Tariffs and Truth-In-Pricing Read Post »
