TSLA376.020-2.65%
GM78.9500.99%
F12.390-0.105%
RIVN16.140-0.58%
CYD40.770-1.06%
HMC24.200-0.17%
TM192.9800.81%
CVNA406.420-0.31%
PAG161.5501.41%
LAD277.2400.38001%
AN200.970-3.03%
GPI344.7005.18%
ABG200.5600.53%
SAH72.3900.81%
TSLA376.020-2.65%
GM78.9500.99%
F12.390-0.105%
RIVN16.140-0.58%
CYD40.770-1.06%
HMC24.200-0.17%
TM192.9800.81%
CVNA406.420-0.31%
PAG161.5501.41%
LAD277.2400.38001%
AN200.970-3.03%
GPI344.7005.18%
ABG200.5600.53%
SAH72.3900.81%
TSLA376.020-2.65%
GM78.9500.99%
F12.390-0.105%
RIVN16.140-0.58%
CYD40.770-1.06%
HMC24.200-0.17%
TM192.9800.81%
CVNA406.420-0.31%
PAG161.5501.41%
LAD277.2400.38001%
AN200.970-3.03%
GPI344.7005.18%
ABG200.5600.53%
SAH72.3900.81%


Federal Trade Commission

FTC finalizes an order barring GM from sharing driver data and imposing long-term consent and transparency rules for connected vehicles.

FTC bans GM from selling driver data amid privacy violations

- January 15, 2026
On the Dash: The FTC banned GM and OnStar from sharing geolocation and driving behavior data with consumer reporting agencies for five years. The automaker must obtain affirmative consent and...
FTC sends $9.6M refunds to 168,000 drivers after deceptive CarShield service contract practices.

FTC slams CarShield: $10M scam exposed

- December 23, 2025
Most drivers don’t expect to hear from the federal government—unless something has gone very wrong. But this month, more than 168,000 Americans opened their mailboxes to find checks from the...
The FTC sues Uber for allegedly enrolling users in Uber One without consent and making misleading claims about savings and cancellations.

FTC files suit against Uber for deceptive practices

- April 22, 2025
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission slapped Uber with a lawsuit on Monday, alleging that the ride-hailing and delivery company deceptively enrolled consumers in Uber One, its paid subscription service, without...
he CAR Group's report on the FTC's proposed rule changes (CFR Part 463) reveals several significant findings that shed light on the potential impact of these regulations on the automotive industry.

New report shows FTC rule changes will cost consumers time and dealers money

- June 12, 2023
The automotive industry is no stranger to change, and as it evolves, regulations will play an important role in protecting consumer rights and ensuring fairness. The Center for Automotive Research...
Why car dealers need to monitor FTC regulatory changes

Zurich: Understanding the regulatory environment is key to protecting the bottom line

- January 25, 2023
Auto dealers are facing a myriad of challenges as they kick off 2023. Auto theft, cyber security, supply chain / inventory shortages, talent retention and acquisition, new consumer demands including...
driving range

Tesla gets $2.2 million fine from South Korea over driving range claims

- January 4, 2023
Tesla has been saddled with a fine totaling 2.85 billion won ($2.2 million), after South Korean regulators accused the automaker of misleading customers over the driving ranges of its vehicles. South...
FTC

FTC returns $9.8 million to Napleton Automotive Group customers impacted by discriminatory practices

- November 16, 2022
In April of this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Illinois filed a complaint against Napleton, a sizable multi-state auto dealer group based in Illinois, for charging...
NIADA

Why the new FTC provisions would hurt dealers and the car buying experience – Brett Scott, NIADA

- August 3, 2022
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) says that a recently proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission "would place extensive restrictions on the sale, financing, and leasing of motor vehicles."...
FTC

A closer look at the proposed FTC regulations on the car buying process

- June 30, 2022
In June, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released consumer protection provisions for car dealers and dealership marketing teams. The provisions specifically aim to eliminate junk fees and "bait-and-switch" marketing tactics...
FTC

How the new FTC rules will affect car dealers

- November 2, 2021
On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it had voted to implement an update to the so-called “Safeguards Rule.” The FTC’s release noted the update will “strengthen the data...


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