In response to the state dealer association’s claims that Tesla Motors is in violation of state and federal advertising laws, the state DMV issued a warning to electric vehicle makers about adhering to such laws.
The California New Car Dealers Association has called on the California Department of Motor Vehicles to investigate Tesla Motors’ referral program, which the trade groups said constitutes “bird-dogging.”
The website, called “Tesla Crash,” was launched by the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association in response to a bill that would allow the electric automaker to sell directly to consumers in the state.
Governor Rick Snyder signed into law yesterday tighter restrictions on selling vehicles directly to consumers. The new law now effectively bans Tesla Motors from selling vehicles in the state.
This week, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts upheld a lower court’s ruling that dealers did not have grounds to challenge Tesla Motors’ ability to sell vehicles in the state.
Auto Dealer TV's Jennifer Nebrich reports on claims against dealers in New Jersey, Ohio and Missouri. Also this week, hybrid sales have slowed, and the King of Lemon Laws scores a victory against Tesla.
Auto Dealer TV's Jennifer Nebrich reports on a new study that reveals the gap between what consumers believe dealers make on new-car sales and the NADA's figures. Also this week, dealership buy/sell activity is on the rise, while Tesla makes gains in New York and New Jersey.
Auto Dealer TV's Jennifer Nebrich reports on the NADA's memo regarding biweekly payment products, the FTC's settlements with Nissan and 10 dealers, and setbacks for Tesla in Missouri and with Toyota.
A bill signed by Washington governor Jay Inslee this month will allow Tesla to expand in the state.
Wisconsin Attorney Vince Megna filed a lawsuit against Tesla Motors this week, claiming that the car it sold to his client was a lemon.
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