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May 5, 2026

What You're Actually Paying For When You Get Your Car Repaired

You drop your car off for a warranty repair. A few hours later, you pick it up. The dealer fixed the problem. The manufacturer …

Dealerships Are 'Terrified' Direct Sales Might Be The Future
general InsideEVs
April 28, 2026

Dealerships Are 'Terrified' Direct Sales Might Be The Future

Direct-to-consumer car sales are gaining traction across the U.S. as brands like Rivian and Scout continue to challenge existing …

consumer-impact Consumer Finance Monitor
April 10, 2026

New York City's Consumer Protection Agenda Takes Center Stage — A Conversation with Commissioner Sam Levine

New York City's new consumer protection chief outlines an aggressive agenda targeting junk fees, predatory lending, and deceptive …

What Rental Developers Should Know As FTC Clamps Down On Fees
general Forbes
April 9, 2026

What Rental Developers Should Know As FTC Clamps Down On Fees

As the FTC intensifies its crackdown on hidden fees across industries, rental and automotive businesses must rethink fee …

price-transparency JD Supra
April 8, 2026

FTC Shows No Signs of Letting Up on Enforcement Actions Against Deceptive Practices in Auto Industry

The FTC continues to aggressively pursue enforcement actions against auto dealers engaging in deceptive advertising, hidden …

Catalytic converter theft is back. Here's who's being targeted
general The Hill
April 1, 2026

Catalytic converter theft is back. Here's who's being targeted

Catalytic converter theft is resurging nationally. Experts explain which vehicles are most at risk and what owners can do to …

Catalytic converter thefts are back on the rise
general CBS News Minnesota
March 20, 2026

Catalytic converter thefts are back on the rise

After a brief decline, catalytic converter theft is surging again across Minnesota and the broader Midwest, with thieves using …

Car dealers warned by FTC about deceptive pricing practices, hidden fees
price-transparency Fox Business
March 15, 2026

Car dealers warned by FTC about deceptive pricing practices, hidden fees

The Federal Trade Commission has issued warnings to hundreds of car dealerships across the country for engaging in deceptive …

He Earns $1,000 a Job—and He's a Car Dealer's Worst Nightmare
general Wall Street Journal
March 14, 2026

He Earns $1,000 a Job—and He's a Car Dealer's Worst Nightmare

With car prices soaring, one man deploys dealer speak to talk down the sticker price on behalf of buyers: “You’re hiring a …

general News-Journal Online
January 15, 2026

2025 Exposed a New Reality for Drivers as Defects and Tech Issues Shape Lemon Law in 2026

A surge in software-related vehicle defects in 2025 has reshaped how lemon law claims are being filed and evaluated heading into …

Consumer Alert: That official "Final Notice" you got about your car warranty is not what it seems
consumer-impact WHEC News
April 10, 2025

Consumer Alert: That official "Final Notice" you got about your car warranty is not what it seems

That alarming "Final Notice" mailer about your vehicle warranty may be a deceptive scam designed to look like an official …

Common car warranty scams and how to avoid them
consumer-impact USA Today
April 1, 2025

Common car warranty scams and how to avoid them

Consumers are being targeted by increasingly sophisticated car warranty scams. Here's what to watch for and how to protect …

Guest Commentary: Washington state shows Chinese automakers the path to enter U.S., bypass dealers
general Automotive News
March 16, 2025

Guest Commentary: Washington state shows Chinese automakers the path to enter U.S., bypass dealers

Washington state legislation may inadvertently open the door for Chinese automakers to enter the U.S. market while bypassing the …