October 29, 2025

Advertising Standards

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Recent News & Updates

FTC Issues Warning Letters to 97 Dealership Groups

Minnesota dealers should note a recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warning letter campaign that targets how vehicle prices are advertised. While the letters do not create new law, they clearly signal enforcement priorities and raise important questions about how...

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East Coast VW Dealers File Class Action Against Scout & VW

Two East Coast Volkswagen dealers have filed a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen Group of America (VWoA) over its planned direct-to-consumer sales model for Scout-branded vehicles. The case was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern...

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