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The Latest Breaking News from the Advertising Standards Authority

Advertising watchdog bans Hyundai and Toyota electric car ads

Campaigns made misleading claims about charging times and rapid-charging points in UK and Ireland, ASA says

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog bans Hyundai and Toyota car ads over ‘misleading’ charging claims

In both cases, the Advertising Standards Authority found that the ads exaggerated the speed with which the advertised electric cars could recharge.

The Independent UK

Rio Ferdinand rapped by advertising watchdog over Qatar World Cup post

The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint

Manchester Evening News

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Watchdog bans Shell’s ‘misleading’ low-carbon ads

Shell omitted any mention that oil and gas continued to make up the ‘vast majority’ of its business, the Advertising Standards Authority said.

The Independent UK

Alcohol ads featuring rapper ArrDee banned by watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority found the ads were likely to encourage excessive consumption of alcohol.

The Independent UK

Watchdog bans TikTok vape ads for Elf Bar and HQD Tech

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the ads must not appear again.

The Independent UK

Love Island's Tasha Ghouri slammed after failing to disclose PAID TikTok advert

Tasha Ghouri has come under fire from the advertising watchdog after she failed to disclose that a post was in fact a paid advertisement

Daily Mirror

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Etihad ads banned over ‘misleading’ environmental claims

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled the airline had made exaggerated comments about its efforts to achieve ‘sustainable aviation’.

The Independent UK

OPINION - Introducing: the ‘Superloop’ bus network for London’s suburbs

Branding alone will only get your transport network so far. Even pre-Elizabeth line, the Heathrow Express was a blatant attempt to confuse tourists and bait the Advertising Standards Authority, given its steep cost and the fact that passengers *still* only ended up at Paddington.

Evening Standard

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