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 »
In the very first action of its kind by the agency, on March 12, 2025 the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced a $632,500 penalty against American Honda Motor Co. (Honda).
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has vacated the FTC CARS Rule, finding that the agency failed to follow its own procedural requirements during the rulemaking process.
Federal Court Vacates the CARS Rule: What Dealers Need to Know Read Post »
