Feds crack down on false advertising, discriminatory pricing in auto industry
Published: Jan. 25, 2023 at 5:58 PM CST
The Federal Trade Commission said an increase in deceptive advertising and junk fees in the auto industry has led the agency to propose new rules to curtail the questionable business practices.
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