Panels will include representatives of dealers, manufacturers, and firms such as Tesla, Elio and Uber. The Federal Trade Commission has announced the full agenda for its upcoming workshop, “Automobile Distribution: Current Issues and Future Trends.” The all-day event, which will take place on January 19 in Washington, D.C., will explore critical issues in the regulation […]
Federal Trade Commission Plans Workshop on Auto Distribution Regulation
Workshop Will Explore Competition, State Regulations, and Emerging Trends in the Industry The Federal Trade Commission will host a one-day workshop on January 19 to explore competition and related issues in the U.S. auto distribution system, including how consumers and businesses may be affected by state regulations and emerging trends in the industry. The event […]
Senator Urges FTC to Take Action Against Misleading Warranty Tactics by Vehicle Manufacturers
The Auto Care Association reported that U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut has written the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about its lack of urgency in clarifying its interpretation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. In a letter to the FTC, Sen. Blumenthal said, “Many motorists may have been led to believe… that going to a local […]
Judge Halts CCC Mitchell Merger
A district court judge has ordered that the merger between CCC Information Services and Mitchell International Inc. may not proceed until the completion of a full investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). As in many merger cases, the court’s decision may mean the end of the deal between the two companies unless they are […]