Mississippi Sides With Dealerships, Complicating Direct Sales Model
16 Mar 2023, 01:05 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / We know at least three American automakers will be sad about it, but the new law, unfortunately, affects customers too. Here’s what’s happening
Tesla Seems to Consistently Believe Its Customers Are Gullible as Fish
28 Sep 2022, 22:10 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / It asks them to sign non-disclosure agreements, makes them wait until their warranties expire, and always tells them the vehicles are “within specs”
Survey Reveals That 74% of EV Buyers Prefer to Purchase Them From Dealerships
27 Sep 2022, 11:12 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / That contradicts one of the main arguments used by Tesla investors to praise the direct sales model adopted by the EV maker
Scout Revival Announcement Caught Volkswagen Dealers Off-Guard, Revolt Is Brewing
16 May 2022, 10:30 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen has announced the revival of the Scout brand as an EV-only U.S. manufacturer but the dealer network was not informed of the move
Mercedes-Benz Moves to a New Sales Model in Europe, Dealers Will Be Compensated
17 Dec 2021, 16:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mercedes-Benz will move to a new sales model in Europe after an agreement with the dealer's association was drafted on Friday
Tesla Motors Direct Sales Program Gets Green Light in Maryland
16 Apr 2015, 16:00 UTC · By: Tudor Rus / Tesla Motors scored another victory as Maryland adopted a bill that allows the company to sell its EVs directly to customers.