Proactiv Auto-Renewal Subscription

DG Auto Motor Oil

Allegations: Deceptively marketing motor oils

LifeLock’s Automatic Renewals

HSBC Auto-Dial

ACDelco Automatic Transmission Fluid Filters

Allegations: Falsely marketing filters as Made in USA

National Automotive Parts Association

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts as available for a limited time

Volvo’s Android Automotive Operating System

Allegations: Marketing that the system provides a “user-friendly interface and unparalleled connectivity” when it freezes, reboots, crashes, and fails

GEICO Auto Insurance

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the company safeguards consumers’ personal information when it failed to adequately do so and there was a data breach

Seaworld’s Automatic Renewals of EZ Pay Plans

Autocare

This official-looking notification letter claims to contain “time sensitive” information, and comes with the following warning: $2,000 fine, 5 years imprisonment, or both for any person interfering or obstructing with…

To lease or to buy? The Age-Old Auto Debate

The age-old debate: to lease or to buy?  We could go on and on about depreciation and interest costs, what you’re paying for in a lease versus what you’re paying…

Subscriptions

Greenwashing

Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry

TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”

Advertising to Kids

Multilevel Marketing

Endorsements & Testimonials

HelloFresh

TINA.org found meal-kit company deceptively marketing “free” meals and using ROSCA-violating autorenewal subscriptions.

BMW

TINA.org found automaker engaging in deceptive made in USA marketing for 2023 X range vehicles.

Vemma Deemed Pyramid Scheme in Italy

TINA.org finds U.S. reforms fall short.