Doc Fees Must Be Included In Advertising, GM Grows Tech Number, Gen Alpha Starts Spending

Doc Fees Must Be Included In Advertising, GM Grows Tech Number, Gen Alpha Starts Spending

Author: More Than Cars Media Network March 27, 2026 Duration: 12:46
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1304: The FTC gave NADA clarity on their recent warning letters, GM has significantly cut down on their technician shortage and Gen Alpha is flexing their spending power. The FTC gave NADA direct clarity on advertising expectations, and the agency drew a bright line: the price customers see first must be the real price they can actually pay. After the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 97 dealerships on March 13, NADA reached out for clarification, ac...

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