Regulatory investigations and enforcement actions alleging deceptive trade practices and false advertising are at an all-time high. Local, state, federal and international law enforcement partners remain extremely active in creating guidelines, and pursuing nationwide and inter...
Auto dealerships that violate the Safeguards Rule may face the consequences such as fines, injunctions, or compliance program mandates at the discretion of the FTC. The FTC is the enforcement authority for the Safeguards2s2 Rule. Enforcement actions, including fines and suspension of commerce, are...
Auto dealerships are irresistible targets for cybercriminals. Featured Stories Nissan North America targets nearly $2 billion in cost cuts to shift out of ‘crisis mode’ Nissan The sweeping belt-tightening effort will involve hundreds of job cuts in the U.S. and factory consolidation in Mexico....
On October 18, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed afour-count complaintandstipulated orderin the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland against multistate auto dealer Passport Automotive Group Inc., seven dealerships owned by Passport, and the president and vice president ...
The article offers insights on the investigation being conducted by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against TrueCar, an automotive pricing and information website for new and used car buyers and dealers, over possible anti-competitive activity....
Among oil change shops in Florida, in 2015 alone, 89 percent received complaints from customers that dealerships denied warranty service because the customer had received an oil change, or used a non-OEM part. The AOCA notes that car companies can, in fact, file for a waiver under US Code...
Reports on the lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission against Jerry's Ford Sales Inc., Jerry's Leesburg Ford and Jerry's Chevrolet-Geo-Oldsmobile Inc. concerning the advertising of dealerships. Settlement of the l...
Groups Warn That FTC Move against Car Dealerships Will Raise PricesA move by the Federal Trade Commission to tackle the current cardealership system could lead to...Bedard, Paul
4 Los Angeles County Car Dealerships Settle with FTC over Deceptive AdvertisementsLOS ANGELES» The Federal Trade Commission has charged 10 cardealerships nationwide, including...Favot, Sarah