TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

Federal efforts to rein in such charges have largely been unsuccessful to date.

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

Range of Tesla Electric Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely advertising that electric vehicles can travel longer distances on a single charge than their actual average range

Most Deceptive Ads of 2023

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.

360-Degree Cameras in Ford Vehicles

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the benefits of cameras when they do not work as advertised due to a defect

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

These brand collabs are far from fab.

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

TINA.org has tracked more than 150 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.

Rad Power Bikes

Allegations: Falsely marketing e-bikes as safe, family-friendly transportation when they are not due to a defect

TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. Oct. 18, 2023—Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against BMW for making deceptive Made in USA claims. Despite advertising that its…

BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

TINA.org files complaint over USA-made claims for automaker’s X models.

2023 BMW X Range Made in USA Marketing Database

2023 BMW X Range Origin Database

Costco’s Free Replacement Warranties for Interstate Car Batteries

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising warranties as free when consumers who return a defective battery are refunded the original purchase price and then charged a higher price for a replacement battery

Sixt Rent-A-Car Supplemental Insurance

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the premiums charged for supplemental insurance are paid to third-party insurance companies when Sixt keeps nearly all of the amount charged as profit

Sixt Rent-A-Car Supplemental Liability Excess Policy

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the premiums charged for supplemental insurance are paid to third-party insurance companies when Sixt keeps nearly all of the amount charged as profit

Fuel System Cleaner and Diesel Guard

Allegations: Falsely advertising the benefits fuel additives provide

Chevrolet Cruze

Allegations: Deceptively marketing vehicles as “Clean Diesel”

Tesla’s 3 Years of Free Supercharging

Allegations: Falsely advertising that Tesla provides three years of free supercharging for vehicles

FedEx Vehicles

Allegations: Misrepresenting the mileage of vehicles by replacing odometers

Vehicles Sold at Discount Motors

Allegations: Falsely representing the mileage of vehicles by using a digital device to change odometer numbers