FTC Cracks Down on Dealer Advertising — Seth Dobbs Explains

FTC Cracks Down on Dealer Advertising — Seth Dobbs Explains

Author: Jim Fitzpatrick March 25, 2026 Duration: 17:10
Seth Dobbs, Partner and Co-Chair of the National Automotive Practice at Fox Rothschild, joins Inside Automotive to break down the Federal Trade Commission’s recent wave of warning letters sent to nearly 100 dealerships. The move signals a more aggressive stance on advertising compliance, with increased scrutiny on pricing transparency, vendor oversight, and consumer disclosures. Dobbs explains how the FTC is holding dealers accountable not only for their own advertising, but also for third-pa...

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