The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed an argument from Tesla this week during a circuit court appeal of a case with the state of Louisiana over its automotive direct sales ban rules. Tesla launched a lawsuit against Louisiana automotive dealer groups in the state last year in an attempt to overturn a ban […]
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Tesla is asking for help in a new fight against dealerships as the automaker is pushing for Virginia House Bill 2468 to be passed through a House Transportation Sub Committee early next week. Virginia House Bill 2468 would eliminate the need for manufacturers who have already gone through administrative hearings in Virginia for new sales […]
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BMW Group is considering implementing a direct-to-consumer sales model for their MINI and BMW brands. In an interview with German news site Muenchner Merkur, reported by Reuters, Finance Chief Nicholas Peter of BMW Group said the company is considering implementing a direct-to-consumer sales model that could circumvent their dealer networks for both their MINI and BMW […]
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Connecticut EV owners are making their voices heard at the polls in November and are voting for candidates who support direct sales. The battle for electric vehicle direct sales in Connecticut has been brutal over the past few years and the last bill that would have allowed companies like Tesla and Rivian to sell directly […]
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Tesla is cutting ties with South Windsor, Connecticut, after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejected the automaker’s proposal to open a showroom in the town. Direct-to-Consumer sales, which Tesla utilizes to help customers avoid the stressful process of dealing with dealership franchises, are illegal in Connecticut, and two town planners said the showroom […]
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Lawmakers believe that Connecticut’s Tesla bill isn’t likely to pass this year. The bill would have permitted EV manufacturers like Tesla and Rivian to sell electric vehicles directly to consumers in CT, provided they do not already sell cars through a dealership. A bill supporting direct sales for Tesla has been circulating in Connecticut for […]
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