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The FTC’s Enforcement Playbook: What Dealers Need to Know Right Now
Thanks to CBT News for the opportunity to serve as a panelist at the Auto Leadership Summit. It was an honor to share the stage with Brian Bennett and Barrett Beaty to discuss today's rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and what it means for dealerships.The FTC's...
Massachusetts AG Issues Advisory on Vehicle Advertising and Pricing
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office recently issued an advisory reminding motor vehicle dealerships of their obligations regarding vehicle advertising, pricing transparency, and consumer protection requirements. While directed toward Massachusetts dealerships,...
FTC Warns 97 Auto Dealership Groups About Deceptive Pricing
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups regarding advertising practices that may mislead consumers about vehicle pricing. According to the FTC, some dealerships may be advertising prices that do not reflect the...
AI Is a Tool, Not a Decision-Maker
…innovation, accountability and the role of AI in automotive retail Many dealers don’t realize that artificial intelligence is already embedded in multiple dealership operations. AI systems may be at work in: CRM led scoring and predictive analytics Automated chat and...
The Extended Life of Cars
The Rule Is Gone, but the Risk Remains Although the FTC’s Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule (the “CARS Rule”) was set aside by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on January 27, 2025, and then later withdrawn by the FTC on February 12, 2026, the consumer...
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Every dealership advertisement is a compliance opportunity—or a compliance risk.
Join Terrence J. O`Loughlin of Reynolds and Reynolds and Shannon Robertson as they discuss today`s automotive advertising standards, common dealership missteps, and practical strategies to help you identify compliance risks before they become costly issues.
If you`re involved in dealership marketing, compliance, management, or F&I, you won`t want to miss this session.
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🚨 Compliance Alert for Dealerships
The Massachusetts Attorney General recently issued new guidance on vehicle advertising, pricing transparency, fees, rebates, and consumer disclosures.
Although directed at Massachusetts dealers, the advisory reflects a growing enforcement trend that should have every compliance officer paying attention.
Ask yourself:
✔️ Does your advertised price match what customers actually pay?
✔️ Are all fees clearly disclosed?
✔️ Have your website and third-party listings been recently audited?
Price transparency remains one of the hottest regulatory topics in the industry.
Read the full alert and see what questions your dealership should be asking before regulators do.
https://afip.com/massachusetts-ag-issues-advisory-on-vehicle-advertising-and-pricing/
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