Sunday, March 4, 2012

5 makers settle lease dispute with FTC. (Isuzu Motors Ltd., General Motors Corp., American Honda Motor Company Inc., Mazda Motor of America Inc. and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc.)

WASHINGTON - Putting a toll-free number in TV commercials to offer viewers more information about lease programs will not always keep an automaker out of legal trouble. Just ask Isuzu.

American Isuzu Motors Inc. was one of five automakers last week to announce agreements with the Federal Trade Commission settling deceptive lease advertising charges.

General Motors, American Honda Motor Co. Inc., Mazda Motor of America Inc. and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc. also entered into settlements with the FTC. No federal civil penalties were assessed, and the companies did not admit wrongdoing as part of the settlements. The agreements followed a year-long investigation.

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