FTC accuses Asbury Automotive's David McDavid dealerships of discriminating against Black and Latino customers through payment-packing.

The FTC accuses Asbury Automotive & its David McDavid dealerships in North Texas of discriminating against Black & Latino customers, alleging "payment packing" where customers agreed to pricier monthly payments without knowledge, with additional items added to their contracts. The dealerships charged Black customers $298 more and Latinos $214 more for same add-ons than white customers, which Asbury Automotive denies. CEO David Hult plans to challenge the FTC's lawsuit.

August 19, 2024
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