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by mc-lovin 4761 days ago
I admire Tesla for playing hardball with these dealerships.

The deals between manufacturers and their own dealerships can be arranged with contracts. There is no need for a blanket ban on dealers selling directly.

It's hard to think of a purer example of rent seeking than the protection that dealerships currently have.

I hope Tesla continue to demand what is right and refuse to cut any deals with the dealerships.