
Porsche Mobile Charger Plus and Mobile Charger Connect
Allegations: Falsely advertising that devices can fully charge a car battery in up to 9.5 or 10.5 hours
Abel et al. v. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. et al.
24-cv-593, M.D. Fla.
(July 2023)
Porsche Connect
Failing to disclose that Porsche Connect would become inoperable after 3G networks were phased out
Dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Allegations: Falsely advertising that devices can fully charge a car battery in up to 9.5 or 10.5 hours
Allegations: Falsely marketing “Clean Diesel” vehicles as high performing, fuel efficient, green, and environmentally-friendly
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
Allegations: Falsely representing vehicles comply with emissions requirements when they don’t
German automaker agrees to pay $14.7 billion to settle deceptive advertising and cheating allegations.
New fads, new ads.
Eco-minded car shoppers remember these terms.
The ASA ruled that Volkswagen overstated mileage claims on the Audi A3 TDI.