Latest news
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Driven to distraction – In-car technology and the Ad Codes
- CAP News
- 13 August 2020
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On the road again: travel marketing and COVID-19
- CAP News
- 30 July 2020
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Being roundabout when advertising hybrid and electric vehicles can fuel complaints
- CAP News
- 30 July 2020
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Flying home for Christmas - Travel pricing and availability
- CAP News
- 12 December 2019
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Avoid the ASA putting the brakes on your advertising
- CAP News
- 22 November 2019
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Consumers warned of Thomas Cook refund scams
- 09 October 2019
Latest rulings
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Vauxhall Motors Ltd
- Upheld
- Television
- 07 April 2021
A TV ad for the Vauxhall Corsa was not found to be misleading.
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Team HARD Racing Ltd
- Upheld
- Social media (paid ad), Website (paid ad)
- 17 March 2021
A paid-for Instagram post and a website post promoting a competition to win a car breached the CAP Code as it was administered unfairly.
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Furosystems Ltd
- Upheld
- Internet (on own site), Internet (social networking)
- 24 February 2021
A website post, a YouTube video, an Instagram post and two Facebook posts for an electric scooter manufacturer were banned for misleadingly and irresponsibly suggesting electric scooters could be used on public roads or pavements in the UK.
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Ryanair DAC
- Upheld in part
- Television
- 03 February 2021
Two TV ads for Ryanair were banned for misleading viewers about the impact vaccines would have on their ability to travel abroad during Easter and summer. We also upheld complaints on the grounds of social responsibility.