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FTC Ends Disparate-Impact Enforcement, Modifies Dealer Compliance Requirements
On August 7, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) formally announced that it will no longer pursue legal actions under Section…
CarGurus Reports 90% of Used Listings Now Include Disclosed Fees
If you list inventory on CarGurus, this affects you directly: the platform now reports that more than 90%…
FTC Scrutiny Expands to TikTok and Video Ads as Dealer Pricing Rules Tighten
Just months after TikTok Automotive Principal Ryan Copacia told the NIADA Convention that the sales funnel now begins…
U.S. Court of Appeals Ruling Narrows Scope of Telephone Consumer Protection Act
For the first time, a federal appellate court has ruled that the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (TCPA) “do…
Customer Reviews May Flag Pricing Transparency Issues Before Regulators Do
Review analytics firm Widewail conducted a study whose results suggest dealership pricing problems show up in customer reviews…
Listing Sites Roll Out All-In Pricing Tools as FTC Scrutiny Intensifies
The major third-party vehicle listing platforms are reworking how prices appear online, moving to support dealer compliance as…
FTC Names 97 Dealership Groups Warned Over Deceptive Pricing
The Federal Trade Commission has made public the full list of auto dealership groups it warned about deceptive…
Ghost Tags, Real Consequences
The federal indictments unsealed in May 2026 sent a clear message to the used car industry: the temp…
Three Part NIADA Compliance Webinar Series Kicks Off Tuesday with FTC Special Guest
A few weeks ago, NIADA announced a joint Webinar with the Federal Trade Commission, poised to discuss the 97 warning…
FTC announces settlement with Lindsay Automotive Group on 2024 complaint
The Federal Trade Commission and the Maryland Attorney General announced a multi-million-dollar settlement with Lindsay Automotive Group last…