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In light of the recent FTC lawsuit against Ramey Motors, inc., it’s time to revisit dealership advertising laws. Here are the major points to consider when putting together your ads.

Stay legal. Make sure you’re familiar with all laws and regulations regarding vehicle advertising. There are all kinds of classes and other resources available for this. It can’t hurt to have your lawyer look things over.

Uber (and Lyft) revolutionized transportation – cheap rides, the most successful app in the store and pretty much creating digital on-demand work. It can’t lose, right? Wrong, kind of.

Uber went public, the obvious next step for the transportation giant. As the market closed on May 10, the company’s stock was down 7.8 percent from its I.P.O. On Monday, May 13 it plummeted to $37.10 per share, but it has since leveled out. Lyft hasn’t had much luck either. While it initially surged, the luster wore off soon after launching, and it posted a loss for Q1.

While many carmakers have been putting a lot of blood, sweat and tears into electric vehicle technology, some have been dumping a lot of resources into the hydrogen fuel cell.

Haven’t heard much about it yet? Here’s how it works: You fill the tank with hydrogen (instead of gasoline). Then air is pulled in from the intake, delivering oxygen to the fuel stack. Hydrogen is simultaneously pumped into the fuel stack. This causes a chemical reaction that creates electricity, which is then used to power the motor when you hit the gas pedal.

Some car dealers are running scared because of “disrupters” in the industry. Carvana, Uber, and new technology like autonomous cars are making some owners feel like it’s time to cash in. But is there a reason to be worried?