The Federal Trade Commission has extended the deadline for submitting public comments on proposed changes to the Fuel Economy Guide.Adopted in 1975, the Guide (formally, the “Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles”) helps advertisers avoid making unfair and deceptive claims.On May 27, the FTC sought public comments on proposed changes to the Guide. Based on a request by the Center for Auto Safety and the Consumer Federation of America, the FTC is extending the public comment period by 30 days.
NIADA Signs Data Analytics Firm
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association has contracted with Kenneth Shilson and Subprime Analytics to provide analytical services for the association's 16,000 members.Subprime Analytics is a...
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Rite Aid CEO Joins CarMax Board
CarMax Inc. announced that its board of directors has elected John T. Standley to membership on the board, bringing total board membership to 12. Standley will serve on the Audit… -
Black Book Partners with GoGoCar
Black Book announced an agreement to be one of the trade appraisal resources for GoGoCar, an online car-buying platform. GoGoCar will leverage Black Book appraisal and valuation data for its… -
TradeRev Expands in Northeast
TradeRev, a mobile app and provider of a vehicle appraisal and auctioning system for automotive dealers, announced the company has launched its operations in the Northeast region of the United… -
Manufacturer Adds Satellite Subscription
SiriusXM announced Nissan North America will automatically give customers purchasing select 2017 Nissan or Infiniti vehicles equipped with navigation a multi-year subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link, including… -
NADA Names Digital Media Director
The National Automobile Dealers Association announced that it has hired Abram Olmstead, a veteran digital strategist, as the association’s digital media director. In this role, Olmstead will oversee NADA’s communications… -
Many Car Shoppers Turn to Social Media, Few Find It Useful
Consumers who use the internet during their new-vehicle shopping process are increasingly turning to social media websites as a source of information, according to the J.D. Power 2016 New Autoshopper… -
TradeRev Hires Regional Directors
TradeRev has hired Tory Swedlund as regional director for the south central region of the United States and Will Farmer as the regional director for the southeast region. In this… -
New App Targets Private Used-Car Sellers
Blinker, a free mobile app that empowers people to buy and sell their used cars has launched in its home state of Colorado. The Blinker app transforms the used car… -
State Seeks Computer System for Vehicles, Drivers
The Michigan Secretary of State is seeking a new vendor to build a computer system to replace one that’s been in place since the 1960s that serves offices around the… -
IAA Adds New Tool
Insurance Auto Auctions Inc. announced its newest development, IAA Loss Advisor. The tool enables insurance claims staff to generate an early total loss recommendation. It generates the recommendation based on…
