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GM will offer U.S. Buick franchise dealers buyouts

Teslarati

General Motors said that it will offer all of its Buick franchise dealers in the U.S. Global Vice President of Buick and GMC, Duncan Aldred, told WSJ that shifting to EVs will require significant investments by Buick dealers. Buick franchise dealers buyouts appeared first on TESLARATI. DTC is happening.

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DOJ echoes Tesla argument in Louisiana direct sales appeal

Teslarati

Tesla launched a lawsuit against Louisiana automotive dealer groups in the state last year in an attempt to overturn a ban on direct automotive sales not using a dealership. Lousiana Motor Vehicle Commission attorneys did not respond to Reuters ’ request for comment on the matter, nor did Tesla. The DOJ declined to comment.

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Tesla Service Center permit revoked due to local dealership concern over direct sales

Teslarati

Tesla has had a permit for a new Service Center from the East Hartford, Connecticut Planning and Zoning Commission revoked after a local dealership voiced concern regarding direct-to-consumer sales laws. The East Hartford PZC voted to approve the Tesla Service Center, which would be located at 300 Connecticut Boulevard, last April.

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Tesla’s war against direct sales wages on with big win in Virginia

Teslarati

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has approved Tesla to sell its cars and will open three new locations in the State. This decision goes against the wishes of the Virginia Automobiles Dealers Association (VADA), which will not plan a legal challenge. Tesla showroom in Century City mall, Los Angeles (Credit: Teslarati).

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Connecticut Considers Bill To Let Tesla Sell Direct To Buyers

Green Car Reports

The battles between Tesla Motors and state auto-dealer associations over the carmaker''s direct-sales model has seen victories and losses for both sides. While some states have passed laws either banning or explicitly legalizing Tesla''s company-owned stores and online sales, many still haven''t weighed in either way.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

Clean Fleet Report

The Hyundai Motor Group has made a $10 billion investment to build and sell electric vehicles in North America; the first is the 2023 Electrified GV70 built at the new manufacturing facility in Montgomery, Alabama. Genesis is on schedule to have 100+ dealers across the country in the coming years.

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Toyota announces priority registration website for Prius Plug-In Hybrid

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., The Prius Plug-in will begin arriving at Toyota dealers in 15 launch states in spring 2012, with a nationwide roll-out the following year. announced the introduction of a new Online Order System that will launch later this year for the all-new Prius Plug-in Hybrid.

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