Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles Class Action 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…
Hyundai and Genesis Vehicles Class Action Hyundai and Genesis Vehicles Allegations: Misleadingly marketing vehicles as luxury and high quality when the paint discolored and peeled off due to a defect
Gas from Amoco Stations Class Action Gas from Amoco Stations Allegations: Charging more than the price advertised in roadside signs and failing to adequately disclose that the advertised price is what consumers pay if they use cash, but that they…
ToyotaCare Plus Maintenance Plans Class Action ToyotaCare Plus Maintenance Plans Allegations: Falsely marketing that the plans costs less than paying for scheduled services individually
CarMax’s 125+ Point Inspection Class Action CarMax’s 125+ Point Inspection Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that multiple systems of its vehicles are checked during a rigorous 125+ point certified quality inspection when the named plaintiff purchased a car that was the subject…
AutoZone Class Action AutoZone Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the company safeguards consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in May 2023
Tesla’s Self-Driving Car Class Action Tesla’s Self-Driving Car Allegations: Falsely marketing that the company was “perpetually on the cusp of perfecting” a fully self-driving car when it was not
Porsche Mobile Charger Plus and Mobile Charger Connect Class Action 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
Lexus and Toyota Vehicles Equipped with 3G Class Action Lexus and Toyota Vehicles Equipped with 3G Allegations: Failing to disclose that certain internet-enabled features in vehicles would become inoperable when 3G was phased out
BMW’s ‘Zero Emissions Cars’ Ad Alert BMW’s ‘Zero Emissions Cars’ U.K. regulator bans Google ad for misleading consumers on the environmental impact of automaker’s EVs.
These Super Bowl LVIII Advertisers Have Been Taken to Court for Deceptive Marketing Consumer News 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.
Connected Drive/BMW Assist Class Action Connected Drive/BMW Assist Allegations: Failing to disclose that the systems use 3G technology and will not operate when 3G is phased out
USAA’s Membership Claims Ad Alert USAA’s Membership Claims You might be surprised by who is actually eligible for USAA membership.
TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees Blog 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 Class Action 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 Class Action 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 Consumer News Most Deceptive Ads of 2023 Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.
360-Degree Cameras in Ford Vehicles Class Action 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 Blog When TINA.org Investigations Collide These brand collabs are far from fab.