Tesla Needs to Pull the Plug on Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims

TINA.org notifies electric vehicle maker for second time in three years.

Ford, Stellantis run ad campaigns touting their American heritage to influence Trump

Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press

2025 Tesla Made in USA Database

Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee

Allegations: Marketing vehicles as safe and reliable when the batteries can catch fire due to a defect

Stellantis pulls Jeep, Ram and Dodge tariff-response ads after built-in-USA scrutiny

E.J. Schultz, Ad Age

Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2025 — Dutch automaker Stellantis has paused its new “American Born” campaign after getting called out by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). Released in the wake…

2025 Stellantis Made in USA Database

Jeep, Dodge and Ram Pump the Brakes on Built in USA Claims Following TINA.org Inquiry

New ads came and went amid increased attention on U.S. auto manufacturing industry.

Stellantis to Revise Ads Saying Its Cars Are Built in America

Patrick Coffee, The Wall Street Journal

Fortune Tormenta and Prinx HiCountry Tires

Allegations: Marketing products as suitable for severe snow conditions and as compliant with North American snow traction standards

Swagtron’s SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooter

Allegations: Misrepresenting scooters as safe when the batteries can overheat and catch fire due to a defect

Nuna Baby Essentials

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2024

NCPW 2025: Fighting against Deceptive Marketing

If you’ve been misled by an ad, regulators want to hear from you. We do too. 

AARP Membership

The only thing more “ridiculous” than the touted benefits is the cancellation process.

U-Haul

Allegations: Deceptively increasing the advertised price of rentals by way of its gasoline return policy and failing to adequately disclose the terms and conditions of the policy

Porsche Connect

Allegations: Failing to disclose that Porsche Connect would become inoperable after 3G networks were phased out

LandAirSea 54 GPS Tracker

Allegations: Falsely marketing devices as “manufactured in the USA” when components are made in China and Taiwan

CDK Global

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in June 2024

Hertz’s Car Insurance

How this rental car company uses subterfuge to get you to pay for something you may not need. 

Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM Vehicles with 3.6L Pentastar V6 Classic Engines

Allegations: Falsely marketing vehicles as safe to drive, durable, and reliable when they are not due to defect