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Why in the world is the dealership model enshrined in law?
Other than you know this: "The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) was heavily involved in writing and pushing the legislation through the state government."
Exempting the person who hosted your presidential bid announcement isn't a great look either.
Why in the world is the dealership model enshrined in law?
Other than you know this: "The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) was heavily involved in writing and pushing the legislation through the state government."
Exempting the person who hosted your presidential bid announcement isn't a great look either.
The legislation allows electric vehicle companies to continue selling to consumers without third-party retailers, meaning Tesla, and possibly smaller brands such as Rivian, Lucid and Polestar, will be allowed to operate in the state as normal.
The exception was for Electric Car Manufactures, which includes but is not exclusive to Tesla. So if GM or Toyota want to go 100% electric, they too could have valid claims to sell directly to consumers.
With that said, I still don't agree with the exception. Not particularly for or against the requirement for a franchise, but whichever way it is, it should be equal regardless of if you are selling EVs or not. But on my list of concerns for this Country, this isn't really on the radar.
Why the exceptions ? But this is how RonnieD rolls. He just signs bills that help his agenda. Division ! He’s beasties with Elon. Why not have the wealthiest best friend by your side? Makes sense.
Why in the world is the dealership model enshrined in law?
Other than you know this: "The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) was heavily involved in writing and pushing the legislation through the state government."
Exempting the person who hosted your presidential bid announcement isn't a great look either.
Why do you lie so much? Is it normal for a grown man like you to lie to strangers on the internet?
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But there's a carve-out in the legislation that allows electric-car companies, like Tesla, to continue selling directly to their customers without using a dealership if that's already their established mode. Startups like Rivian and Lucid, which have followed Tesla's lead on direct-to-consumer sales, would also be exempt.
Why in the world is the dealership model enshrined in law?
Other than you know this: "The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) was heavily involved in writing and pushing the legislation through the state government."
Exempting the person who hosted your presidential bid announcement isn't a great look either.
Why the exceptions ? But this is how RonnieD rolls. He just signs bills that help his agenda. Division ! He’s beasties with Elon. Why not have the wealthiest best friend by your side? Makes sense.
Start up EV brands like Tesla or Rivian never had any brick & stone dealership to begin with. You have to order their cars online. Would it make sense for them to grandfather in this policy?
Car dealerships donate tons of money, from local up to state levels so eliminating the Dealer network for cars would take an act of God. Politicians are not quick to give up money.
As others pointed out the exception was for all smaller electric car companies. The only question I would have is if an electric car becomes as big as other traditional car companies in the US would they then have to move to the dealer model? Likely not an issue for a decade or if ever but it is a question I am curious to know the answer to.
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