The FTC has reached a proposed settlement with GM, prohibiting the automaker from sharing customer geolocation and driving behavior data.

FTC to ban GM from sharing driver data in landmark privacy settlement

Jaelyn Campbell - January 17, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a proposed settlement with General Motors (GM), prohibiting the automaker from sharing customer geolocation and driving behavior data with consumer reporting agencies for...

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On October 9, a U.S. appeals court examined the challenge by NADA and the Texas Automobile Dealers Association against the CARS Rule.

NADA and FTC spar over CARS rule in U.S. appeals court

Jaelyn Campbell - October 10, 2024

On October 9, a U.S. appeals court examined the challenge by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the Texas Automobile Dealers Association against the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) CARS...

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Two U.S. senators are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate automakers for allegedly selling customers' driving data.

Senators demand FTC probe into automakers’ sale of driving data to brokers

CBT News Editorial Team - July 29, 2024

Two U.S. senators are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate automakers for allegedly selling customers' driving data to brokers, who then package and sell it to insurance companies....

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The FTC has defended its new rule on dealership advertising and finance practices, asserting the rules are necessary.

FTC defends new rule on dealership practices amid legal challenge

Jaelyn Campbell - May 30, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has defended its new regulations on dealership advertising and finance practices, asserting the rules are necessary, lawfully developed, and beneficial to society. This defense comes...

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

CBT News Staff Writer - 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...

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

CBT News Editorial Team - 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...

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NADA Update: Inventory, interest rates, new FTC rules, Ford EV certification, and Hurricane Ian aid

CBT News Editorial Team - October 7, 2022

For this quarter’s NADA update, we’re pleased to welcome back the President and CEO of NADA, Mike Stanton, to discuss the state of automotive retail today as he sees it....

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

CBT News Editorial Team - 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."...

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

Chanell Turner - 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...

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How the new FTC rules will affect car dealers

Kimberly Hurley - 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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FTC to ban GM from sharing driver data in landmark privacy settlement

NADA and FTC spar over CARS rule in U.S. appeals court

Senators demand FTC probe into automakers’ sale of driving data to brokers

FTC defends new rule on dealership practices amid legal challenge

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

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

NADA Update: Inventory, interest rates, new FTC rules, Ford EV certification, and Hurricane Ian aid

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

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

How the new FTC rules will affect car dealers

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