US FTC says auto dealer Asbury discriminates against Black, Latino consumers

Asbury Automotive

16/08/2024 19:17

WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade
Commission alleged on Friday that auto dealer Asbury Automotive
 ABG.N  discriminated against Black and Latino consumers by
targeting them with unwanted and higher-priced add-ons that add
thousands to the price of their cars.
    In an administrative complaint, the regulator alleged that
the company systematically charged consumers for costly add-on
items they did not agree to or were falsely told were required
as part of their purchase. 
    

 (Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington)
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