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DOJ echoes Tesla argument in Louisiana direct sales appeal

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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 pushes against Senate Bill 512, legislation that would prohibit direct sales, OTA updates What are your thoughts?

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Louisiana Dealership caught posting misleading Ford F-150 EV listing on Facebook

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A Louisiana dealership is playing tricks on potential customers by listing a used Ford F-150 Lightning EV for $5,000 on Facebook. According to the emailed tip, the dealership is also posting to the North Bossier Online Yard Sale Facebook group , a private group that is no longer accepting new memberships. (I I tried to join.)

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Louisiana Gov candidate & AG Jeff Landry defends dealers in Tesla’s lawsuit

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Louisiana Attorney General, Jeff Landry, who recently just announced he was running for governor next year, defended dealerships that are named in a lawsuit brought by Tesla. . ” Tesla also advocates for the direct-sales approach noting that it’s needed to educate consumers about the benefits of EVs. Teslarati is now on TikTok.

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

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Tesla’s war with laws that prohibit the direct sale of cars to consumers continues to wage on, but the automaker is making progress across the United States. Tuesday, Virginia DMV Commissioner Richard Holcomb stated Tesla is now eligible to open the three sales locations in the state. What do you think? What do you think?

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Tesla is suing my state so Louisianans can buy EVs

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Tesla is suing the State of Louisiana over a law that restricts its ability to sell EVs directly to customers which violate its constitutional rights, The Wall Street Journal reported. Tesla is also fighting for the freedom of not just me but all Louisiana consumers. “I paid sales tax on the Tesla in California and Louisiana.

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The Six People You Meet In the Car Business

The Truth About Cars

I spent 33 years in the automobile business, the equivalent of 96 human years. Many of them defied stereotypes: I met car sales people who were honest, ethical and hardworking. Many of them defied stereotypes: I met car sales people who were honest, ethical and hardworking. & These are their stories.

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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

The Truth About Cars

It does not mandate the sales of electric vehicles, and gas-powered cars and trucks could still be sold. The new regulation, which would not apply to sales of used automobiles or light trucks, would take effect starting with model year 2027. regulation is not a ban.

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