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Hyundai and Kia

After being slapped with a class-action lawsuit claiming that the Hyundai Elantra overstated its gas mileage efficiency in ads, Hyundai defended itself by saying that its claim was certified by…

Hyundai and Genesis Vehicles

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing vehicles as luxury and high quality when the paint discolored and peeled off due to a defect

Hyundai and Kia MPG Claims

In August 2014, a federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Kia Motors America and Hyundai Motor America for allegedly falsely advertising the expected…

Hyundai and Kia Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Allegations: Electric and hybrid vehicles do not charge in the advertised amount of time due to a defect

Hyundai Elantra

A July 2012 lawsuit was filed on behalf of California residents claiming that Hyundai falsely advertises its Elantra as the “40 Mile Per Gallon Elantra.”  The class action alleges that…

Hyundai Elantra/Sonata

A class-action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America was tentatively certified by a federal judge in November 2012.  The lawsuit alleges that Hyundai falsely advertised the fuel economy of its Elantra…

Hyundai Kona and Ioniq EV Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely advertising how far vehicles can travel without recharging batteries

Safety Features in Hyundai Ioniq Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely marketing that vehicles have safety features they do not have

Hyundai EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

In September 2013, consumers filed a class-action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America claiming that the company deceptively promoted the estimated gas mileage of its vehicles. Specifically, plaintiffs allege that the…

The Prize Is (Not) Right

Auto dealership prize is not all it’s cracked up to be.

Roblox Brand Avatar Influencers

During its investigation of Roblox, TINA.org compiled a sampling of more than 20 avatar influencers (i.e., Roblox avatars created by social media influencers) failing to disclose their material connections to…

FTC Social Media Actions

See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.

Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

TINA.org files complaint with the FTC concerning deceptive advertising on Roblox.

Where the Super Bowl Ads Really Are

Super Bowl commercials appear in places you might not think of.

When It Comes to Mileage, the More MPG Numbers the Better

Letter to FTC from consumer groups weighs in on deceptive mileage claims in car ads.

Best Bets for Buying a Car or Truck

Over $10 billion a year is spent on advertising cars and trucks, which results in an endless stream of television, Internet, and print ads promoting the almighty auto. Some of…

Emails from N.C.W.C. Inc.

In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that N.C.W.C., which markets auto service warranties provided by Palmer Administrative Services, sends misleading emails to consumers that bear the deceptive…

Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids

What’s stopping advertisers from targeting children now?

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

The metaverse is here.