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Give me a Brake: A Summary of the CARS Rule

The FTC continues its deep dive into the automotive industry with its latest opening chess move in the Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule, or simply known as the CARS Rule. The Rule is comprehensive and will fundamentally change the way dealers do business. In this brief article, ComplyAuto Chief Legal Officer Hao Nguyen will briefly cover all of these topics to provide a better understanding of what is to come on the new regulations’ effective date.

FCC Closes TCPA Lead Generator “Loophole” – Consent Required for Each Seller

On December 13, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) implemented fresh regulations under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). These rules could significantly impact dealers, as well as comparison shopping platforms, lead generators, and other entities used by dealerships. They mandate obtaining a consumer's explicit written consent prior to sending robocalls or robotexts. Read the issue brief here.

Clean Vehicle Credit Transfer Checklist

The IRS has published a Clean Vehicle Credit Transfer Checklist. The checklist provides information on transferring the clean energy credits from the customer to the dealer. It is recommended to include this in your deal jackets if a credit is transferred along with any customer assertions/attestations.

New Year, New CAR-PAC Goal

Thank you to all of the dealers who donated to CAR-PAC in 2023! As we approach the upcoming legislative session, your commitment to CAR-PAC is pivotal. Your dollars ensure your voice resonates with lawmakers, safeguarding our interests and fostering a favorable business environment. This commitment doesn’t just kick off the year—it sustains our ability to advocate for policies vital to our success.

Join us in securing a strong foundation for the year ahead by pledging your support to CAR-PAC.

Rick Case Bikes for Kids Collects 100,000+ Gently Used Bikes in Last 41 Years

For more than 40 years, Rick Case Bikes for Kids has collected upwards of 100,000 gently used bicycles from the local community at their car dealerships in Broward County, Florida; Duluth, Georgia; and Roswell, Georgia. The bikes are donated to children through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, Habitat for Humanity of Broward, Women in Distress, Broward County Public Schools and other local charitable organizations, churches, synagogues and schools. Rick and Rita Case launched Rick Case Bikes for Kids together in 1982 and have been matching kids with bikes every year since.

Distributed 1/3/24