The MPG of GM Vehicles

July 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of the Ellis case. According to the settlement terms, class members may receive either a cash award in the amount of…

When It Comes to Mileage, the More MPG Numbers the Better

Letter to FTC from consumer groups weighs in on deceptive mileage claims in car ads.

Mini Cooper MPG

March 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. pursuant to a Confidential Settlement Agreement. November 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed…

Advertised MPGs of GM Vehicles

In August 2016, another class-action lawsuit was filed against General Motors (GM) for allegedly misrepresenting the EPA-fuel economy ratings and gas mileage estimates of certain vehicles, including the Chevrolet Traverses,…

Hyundai and Kia MPG Claims

In August 2014, a federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Kia Motors America and Hyundai Motor America for allegedly falsely advertising the expected…

MPGs of Chevy Sonics

In November 2016, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against GM for allegedly falsely marketing 2014-2016 Chevrolet Sonics as being rated by the EPA as getting 40 miles per…

How Green is that Fuel-Efficient Car?

It’s all in the math and how you define some terms.

9 Earth-Friendly Claims to Watch Out for This Earth Day

Green marketing claims you should think twice about.

Ford C-MAX Hybrid

How Far will U-Haul’s Base Rate Really Get You?

That $19.95 figure you see on some U-Haul vans and trucks is only the beginning of your financial journey.

Pump the Brakes on Those Green Claims

Eco-minded car shoppers remember these terms.

ASA Upholds Audi Mileage Complaint

The ASA ruled that Volkswagen overstated mileage claims on the Audi A3 TDI.

Hyundai Elantra/Sonata

A class-action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America was tentatively certified by a federal judge in November 2012.  The lawsuit alleges that Hyundai falsely advertised the fuel economy of its Elantra…

Hyundai Elantra

A July 2012 lawsuit was filed on behalf of California residents claiming that Hyundai falsely advertises its Elantra as the “40 Mile Per Gallon Elantra.”  The class action alleges that…