US EditionConsumer watchdog takes LDV to court over 'rust and corrosion' concerns
- Australia's consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission , has filed a lawsuit against LDV Automotive Australia for misleading advertising about vehicle durability and rust issues.
- The ACCC claims LDV's T60 and G10 models are prone to rust or corrosion within five years, despite marketing them as 'durable and tough'.
- The ACCC reported over 5000 complaints from customers regarding rust and corrosion in LDV vehicles between 2018 and 2024, emphasizing the misleading advertisements.
- LDV's general manager, Dinesh Chinnappa, expressed disappointment over the legal action after 18 months of attempts to resolve the issues with the ACCC.
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