TSLA425.3004.70001%
GM75.520-1.56%
F13.650-0.25%
RIVN17.180-0.17%
CYD46.290-1.12%
HMC27.2600.15%
TM169.6601.24%
CVNA67.8902.07%
PAG177.080-1.87%
LAD290.300-0.19%
AN184.330-1.46%
GPI286.600-4.57%
ABG198.020-3.06%
SAH83.050-1.74%
TSLA425.3004.70001%
GM75.520-1.56%
F13.650-0.25%
RIVN17.180-0.17%
CYD46.290-1.12%
HMC27.2600.15%
TM169.6601.24%
CVNA67.8902.07%
PAG177.080-1.87%
LAD290.300-0.19%
AN184.330-1.46%
GPI286.600-4.57%
ABG198.020-3.06%
SAH83.050-1.74%
TSLA425.3004.70001%
GM75.520-1.56%
F13.650-0.25%
RIVN17.180-0.17%
CYD46.290-1.12%
HMC27.2600.15%
TM169.6601.24%
CVNA67.8902.07%
PAG177.080-1.87%
LAD290.300-0.19%
AN184.330-1.46%
GPI286.600-4.57%
ABG198.020-3.06%
SAH83.050-1.74%


FTC letters

FTC's pricing crackdown: What's happened since march and what's next.

FTC’s pricing crackdown: 3 months since 97 warning letters shook the industry

- June 12, 2026
On the Dash: FTC warned 97 dealership groups in March, then named them all publicly in May. Many vendors, dealers and third-party sites made changes to align with FTC pricing...
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FeeSync, from S&P Global Mobility, available to the entire auto industry at no cost amid FTC pricing pressure

FeeSync available to entire auto industry at no cost amid FTC pricing pressure

- June 11, 2026
On the Dash: S&P Global Mobility is opening FeeSync to the entire auto industry at no cost. FeeSync gives dealers one centralized platform to manage and syndicate fee data across...
Safety & Compliance Articles
How the FTC's pricing rules are impacting dealers now and what needs to change

How the FTC’s pricing rules are impacting dealers now and what needs to change

- June 9, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) new advertising compliance rules are forcing dealers to monitor at least 16 violation categories across every department and every channel. Social posts, emails, and third-party...
Safety & Compliance Inside Automotive
FTC-warned dealers had twice the bait-and-switch complaints.

FTC-warned dealers had twice the bait-and-switch complaints

- June 4, 2026
On the Dash: Financing, advertising, and bait-and-switch complaints appeared twice as often at FTC-warned stores, according to a report by Widewail. 72% of FTC-warned dealers had at least one financing...
Industry News Articles
Cox Automotive brands AutoTrader, Kelley Blue Book pause Good/Great price badging amid FTC scrutiny

AutoTrader, Kelley Blue Book pause Good/Great price badging amid FTC scrutiny

- June 3, 2026
On the Dash: Cox Automotive paused Good and Great price badges on Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book. The FTC warned 97 dealer groups in March that advertised prices must include...
Industry News Articles
FTC names the 97 dealerships and groups it warned about deceptive pricing

FTC names the 97 dealerships and groups it warned about deceptive pricing

- May 29, 2026
On the Dash: The FTC has named all 97 dealership groups that received deceptive pricing warning letters in March. Several top-ranked dealer groups received letters, including Lithia Motors, AutoNation, and...
Industry News Articles
Lean into the chaos: One dealer's advice for navigating today's challenges

Lean into the chaos: One dealer’s advice for navigating today’s challenges

- May 27, 2026
Today, the auto industry is facing several challenges at once. Tariffs, FTC pricing scrutiny, affordability concerns, tightening inventory, possible competition from Chinese automakers and more. Dealers are being pressured to...
Dealer Interviews Inside Automotive
MADA's NextGen Committee preparing the next wave of Missouri's automotive dealers.

MADA’s NextGen Committee prepares the next wave of Missouri’s automotive leaders

- May 20, 2026
The retail automotive industry faces challenges on nearly every front. Electric vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI), tightening federal regulation, and a new-car affordability crisis are reshaping the business from the ground...
Industry News Inside Automotive
TrueCar says it will now include mandatory dealer fees in advertised vehicle prices, exceeding FTC standards.

TrueCar gets ahead of FTC compliance, folds dealer fees into upfront pricing

- May 19, 2026
On The Dash: TrueCar says it will include mandatory dealer fees directly in advertised prices, exceeding FTC standards. In March, the FTC sent warning letters to nearly 100 dealer groups...
Industry News Articles
NJ CAR goes on the offensive as brokers, regulators, and direct sales pressure dealers

NJ CAR goes on the offensive as brokers, regulators, and direct sales pressure dealers

- May 18, 2026
Car dealers across the country are navigating one of the most complicated regulatory and competitive environments in recent memory. Brokers are operating outside the law in states where the practice...
Industry News Inside Automotive

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