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These Super Bowl LVIII Advertisers Have Been Taken to Court for Deceptive Marketing
Several of this year’s Super Bowl advertisers have run into legal trouble for alleged deceptive marketing.
Companies Accused of Greenwashing
When companies green it, they better mean it.
It’s Now Legal for Scammers to Keep Your Money
Tell your member of Congress to #MakeScammersPay
Volkswagen’s ‘Clean Diesel’
German automaker agrees to pay $14.7 billion to settle deceptive advertising and cheating allegations.
Deceptive Ads 2015
Five Ad Trends to Red Flag in 2016
New fads, new ads.
Pump the Brakes on Those Green Claims
Eco-minded car shoppers remember these terms.
ASA Upholds Audi Mileage Complaint
The ASA ruled that Volkswagen overstated mileage claims on the Audi A3 TDI.
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Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles
Allegations: Falsely advertising that vehicles equipped with autonomous emergency braking systems alert drivers to and prevent collisions when the systems do not work as advertised in real world driving conditions…
Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Vehicles
Allegations: Falsely marketing “Clean Diesel” vehicles as high performing, fuel efficient, green, and environmentally-friendly
Volkswagen Vehicles with Car-Net
Allegations: Failing to disclose that Car-Net was temporary because the system was equipped with 3G services and would become inoperable when 3G services were phased out
Porsche Connect
Allegations: Failing to disclose that Porsche Connect was temporary because the system was equipped with 3G services and would be inoperable when 3G services were phased out
Volkswagen’s People First Warranty
The Safety of Volkswagen Vehicles