Daily 5 report for July 16: Are you a dealer posting on TikTok? The FTC is watching, too

The FTC is actively enforcing truth-in-advertising rules against auto dealers posting on social media, having sent warning letters to 97 retailers in March 2026. Compliance experts advise dealers to avoid price-specific claims in social content and instead focus on general features, with required disclosures and links to compliant websites.

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