I mention this article because it is current, occurred in Leesburg and might be relevant to another discussion. The article states that “under Florida law, a dealership can advertise a vehicle as "new" as long as the vehicle has never been titled. Once an owner applies for a title, the vehicle is considered "used." However, the article goes on to say that the dealership is changing how they notify and describe these types of vehicles to customers.
Rental cars sold as 'new'