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WASHINGTON, D.C. — For dealers who might use the phrase "up
to" in connection with vehicle incentives or performance, the National
Automobile Dealers Association pointed managers toward a study just released by
the Federal Trade Commission.

The FTC-commissioned study indicated that when marketers —
which can include dealers — use the phrase "up to" in claims about their
products, many consumers are likely to believe that they will achieve the
maximum "up to" results.

NADA officials said the FTC believes the report will help
guide advertisers to avoid the use of misleading "up to" claims. They added it
reinforces the FTC's view that advertisers using these claims should be able to
substantiate that consumers are likely to achieve the maximum results promised
under normal circumstances.

The association went on to mention the study is part of the
agency's efforts to ensure that environmental marketing is truthful and based
on scientific evidence.

The commission vote approving release of the report was 5-0.
It is available online here.