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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(the “CARS Rule”) was set aside by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on January 27, 2025, and then later withdrawn by the FTC on February 12, 2026, the consumer...
🚨 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/
The compliance landscape is changing rapidly—and dealership leaders need to be prepared.
Join industry experts, policymakers, legal professionals, dealership leaders, and Shannon at the CBT News Auto Leadership Summit on June 16 in Washington, D.C.
This one-day event will focus on fair pricing, FTC enforcement, advertising compliance, disclosures, and emerging regulatory risks impacting automotive retail.
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This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
Their courage, dedication, and selflessness have secured the freedoms we enjoy every day. As we gather with family and friends this holiday weekend, we reflect on those who gave everything in defense of our nation.
From all of us at AFIP and ADCO, we extend our deepest gratitude to our fallen heroes and their families.
May we never forget their sacrifice.
Compliance is no longer a back-office function—it’s operational.
This interview from CBT News featuring Shannon at Autosaver Group reinforces what we’re seeing across the industry: compliance officers are driving consistency, accountability, and real-time oversight.
That’s exactly where AFIP certifications and ADCO programs - like FRAT (Federal Regulatory Automotive Training) and the Dealership Compliance Officer Professional Certification - come in, equipping teams with the training and structure needed to support compliance at every level.
How are you operationalizing compliance in your dealership?
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