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Vehicle Services Company CarShield Settles Complaint with FTC

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CarShield, a company that sells vehicle service contracts (VSCs), will pay $10 million to settle FTC allegations that its advertisements and telemarketing pitches deceived consumers, the agency announced on July 31....more

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Industry Challenges Lead to Postponement of New FTC CARS Rule to Stop Car Dealership ‘Scams’

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A recent rule promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks to regulate possibly deceptive practices in automobile sales. Finalized in December, the Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule looks to protect...more

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FTC postpones effective date for CARS Rule in response to legal challenge

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On January 18, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) announced that it is postponing the effective date of the Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule (“CARS Rule”) in light of the legal challenge from industry trade...more

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FTC and Connecticut AG File Suit Against Auto Dealer over Alleged “Junk Fees”

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong filed suit against auto dealer Manchester City Nissan (Manchester City), its owner, and several employees for allegedly deceiving consumers...more

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FTC report highlights concerns with dealer advertising and add-on products

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On July 30, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Bureau of Consumer Protection Staff report titled Buckle Up: Navigating Auto Sales and Financing. The report includes findings from the FTC’s April 2017 study and...more

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