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The Federal Trade Commission Act is the primary statute of the Commission. Under this Act, as amended, the Commission is empowered, among other things, to (a) prevent unfair methods of competition and...

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FTC Returns Additional $857,000 To Consumers Harmed by Napleton Auto’s Junk Fees and Discriminatory Practices

Date

November 20, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission is sending a second round of payments totaling more than $857,000 to consumers who were harmed by Illinois-based Napleton Automotive Group’s junk fees and discriminatory...

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FTC and Wisconsin Take Action Against Rhinelander Auto Center for Illegally Discriminating Against American Indian Customers and Charging Unlawful Junk Fees

Date

October 24, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission and State of Wisconsin are taking action against Wisconsin auto dealer group Rhinelander Auto Center, its current and former owners, and general manager Daniel Towne for...

Federal Register Notice

Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles

Date

October 19, 2023

Federal Register Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension (GLB Privacy Rule)

Date

October 18, 2023

Press Release

FTC Action Leads to Industry Bans for Operators of ‘Extended Vehicle Warranty’ Scam

Date

July 6, 2023

A Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against the operators of a telemarketing scam that called hundreds of thousands of consumers nationwide pitching “extended automobile warranties” will result in a...

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FTC Finalizes Order Against Motocross and ATV Parts Maker Cycra for False Made in USA Claims

Date

June 2, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized its order against motocross and ATV parts maker Cycra and its officer, Chad James, for falsely claiming that the company’s products were manufactured in the...

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FTC Sends More than $3.3 Million to Consumers Harmed by Passport Auto’s Illegal Junk Fees and Discriminatory Practices

Date

May 16, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $3.3 million to customers of Passport Auto, a Washington D.C.-area auto dealer. In October 2022, the FTC charged Passport with...

Federal Register Notice

Agency Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension (Risk-Based Pricing Rule)

Date

May 2, 2023

Federal Register Notice

Cycra Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment

Date

April 21, 2023

Press Release

FTC Order Requires Motocross and ATV Parts Maker Cycra to Pay for Falsely Claiming Its Products Were Made in USA

Date

April 18, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against motocross and ATV parts maker Cycra and its officer , Chad James, for falsely claiming that the company’s products were manufactured in the U.S...

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FTC Action Leads to Lifetime Industry Ban for Operators of ‘Extended Vehicle Warranty’ Scam

Date

March 24, 2023

As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, the operators of a telemarketing scam that called hundreds of thousands of consumers nationwide to pitch them expensive “extended automobile...

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Leader Automotive Group

Date

February 28, 2023

Matter Number

2323004

Commission Order Denying ACIA17 Automotive Inc.'s and ACIA ACQ Corp.'s Petition to Limit, Modify, or Quash Civil Investigative Demand (203.29 KB)

ACIA17 Automotive Inc. and ACIA ACQ Corp.'s Petition to Modify, Limit or Quash Civil Investigative Demand (9.23 MB)

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FTC Returns More Than $9.8 Million To Consumers Harmed by Napleton Auto’s Junk Fees and Discriminatory Practices

Date

November 14, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $9.8 million to consumers who were harmed by Illinois-based Napleton Automotive Group’s junk fees and discriminatory practices. The...

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FTC Approves Final Orders in Right-to-Repair Cases Against Harley-Davidson, MWE Investments, and Weber

Date

October 27, 2022

After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved final orders against motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, grill maker Weber-Stephen Products, and the...

Press Release

Federal Trade Commission Takes Action Against Passport Automotive Group for Illegally Charging Junk Fees and Discriminating Against Black and Latino Customers

Date

October 18, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against auto dealer Passport Automotive Group for deceiving consumers by tacking hundreds to thousands of dollars in illegal junk fees onto car prices and...

Press Release

FTC Announces Tentative Agenda for October 20 Open Commission Meeting

Date

October 13, 2022

Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, October 20, 2022. The open meeting will commence at 1pm ET and...

Press Release

FTC Declines to Extend Comment Period on Proposed Auto Rule, Deadline For Comments Sept. 12

Date

August 23, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission has declined to extend the public comment period for its proposed rule that would ban junk fees and bait-and-switch advertising tactics that can plague consumers...

Federal Register Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request (Information Furnishers Rule)

Date

July 21, 2022

Testimony

Protecting Military Servicemembers and Veterans from Financial Scams and Fraud: Prepared Statement of the Federal Trade Commission Before the House Subcommittee on National Security

Date

July 13, 2022

Matter Number

P221200

Protecting Military Servicemembers and Veterans from Financial Scams and Fraud: Prepared Statement of the Federal Trade Commission Before the House Subcommittee on National Security (406.62 KB)

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