FTC warns auto dealers about price transparency

FTC warns auto dealers about price transparency

The staff of the Federal Trade Commission has published Frequently Asked Questions  (FAQs) to warn the automobile industry that it must comply with FTC Act requirements on vehicle pricing.The guidance emphasizes that the advertised price of a vehicle must be the...
FTC Issues Price Transparency FAQs for Auto Dealers

FTC Issues Price Transparency FAQs for Auto Dealers

On Sept. 15, 2026, Federal Trade Commission staff published FAQs to help the automobile industry comply with the FTC Act. Consistent with the FTC’s recent focus on pricing transparency, the guidance reiterates that the advertised price of a vehicle must be the...
Lenders Must Report Interest on U.S. Auto Loans

Lenders Must Report Interest on U.S. Auto Loans

On September 8, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published final regulations implementing the interest deduction on loans for the purchase of specified vehicles assembled in the U.S. Taxpayers’ ability to deduct that interest comes with reporting and...
China Auto: Beyond the Headlines

China Auto: Beyond the Headlines

There’s no shortage of news coming out of China’s automotive market. Here, we highlight two articles worth a read and offer our take on why the developments matter for the industry, beginning with how foreign automakers are adapting to a rapidly changing...