Tesla To Testify At FTC Hearing On Auto-Dealer Franchise Laws

Tesla Store Los Angeles [photo: Misha Bruk / MBH Architects]

For the past few years, Tesla Motors has fought battles with franchised car dealers over its direct-sales model on a state-by-state basis. Feeling threatened by Tesla’s company-owned stores, state auto dealer associations have campaigned against the carmaker, in some cases pursuing legislation to outlaw direct sales. Tesla has won battles in some… …read more