FTC Re-do, Making Sense of Farley, Auto Makes Weapons

FTC Re-do, Making Sense of Farley, Auto Makes Weapons

Author: More Than Cars Media Network April 17, 2026 Duration: 11:10
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1322: Dealers brace for long-awaited FTC answers, Ford walks a tightrope with China partnerships, and automakers could be heading back to wartime production. Show Notes with links: https://nada.zoom.us/webinar/register/9017738594625/WN_PU_CgJt2Rx-fOlCP7hJ6yw#/registration After a frustrating first attempt, NADA is back with the FTC for a do-over webinar addressing the 97 warning letters sent to dealers. This time, expectations are high—and so is the pressure ...

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FTC Compliance Fallout with Ted Smith of FLADA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:22
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1295: Automotive trade associations nationwide are rallying dealers around FTC advertising compliance and we're joined by Ted Smith of FLADA. Don Hall and the Virginia Automobile Dealers Associa…
Free Oil Changes For A Bag of Food Donations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:12
Shoot us a Text. Today, Chris Reeves joins Paul and Kyle talk about how the Mitchell Automotive Group supported the Christian Mission Center ‘Stock the Pantry’ by offering free oil changes on Wednesday to anyone who brou…
75 Day Supply, Honda's Identity Crisis, AI Bully Wanted [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:19
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1290: Guest host Jamie Butters joins as we cover New-vehicle inventory hits 3 million units but slower sales are aging the lot. Honda begins importing cars from four countries. And a startup wil…
Chevy Bolt Is Back (For Now), Scout Waits Until 2028, AI Brain Fry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:06
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1289: GM revives the Bolt—but only briefly—as EV strategy shifts again. Scout Motors confirms its rugged Terra and Traveler won’t reach customers until 2028. A new study finds heavy AI tool use…