[sixQuarks]

The wording doesn't make sense. It basically says no manufacturer can operate a dealership that's located in the "commonwealth of the same line make" - what the hell does that mean?

I interpret it as meaning no manufacturer can operate a dealership within the same territory as an existing dealership that sells the manufacturer's make.

So if that's correct, then the judge did the right thing. Since Tesla doesn't have any dealers to compete with.

[sophacles]

You are randomly highlighting and declaring nonsense. Well done non-sequitur man. "in the commonwealth" is one prepositional phrase meaning "within the boundaries of Massachusetts". "of the same line make" is a different prepositional phrase meaning "make and model" (presumably either the legal term or an older legal term meaning that).

It doesn't refer to existing or non-existing dealerships. It says the manufacturer cannot own a dealership that sells that car. Furhter, it cannot do so through a subsidiary or shell company. Even further, it prohibits "distributors" and "assemblers" from using funky language and/or corporate ownership games to get around the restriction.

[stcredzero]

I hope that not having dealers becomes a competitive advantage for them. I further hope that other car companies respond by creating subsidiaries that make entirely different lines of cars that are electric cars.

[hdevalence]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.