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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. 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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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. The post Louisiana Dealership caught posting misleading Ford F-150 EV listing on Facebook appeared first on TESLARATI. I did some digging and easily found the listing. . Teslarati is now on TikTok.

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Tesla has filed a petition with Wisconsin to allow direct car sales

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Such parties include the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association, and the court has officially set a hearing date on the petition. states still have bans on direct vehicle sales?

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A U.S. Appeals Court in Louisiana Recently Reversed the Dismissal of Tesla's Dealer Franchise Lawsuit Against the State

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Tesla sued the state of Louisiana over its franchise laws in 2022, but the courts threw it out. Tesla’s lawsuit targeted the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association, saying that the groups aimed to drive it out of the state. The 5th U.S.

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

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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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New York trial lawyer joins Tesla’s hardcore litigation team

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One way Tesla is actually fighting for consumer rights in my own state is by recently suing the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association, multiple officials on the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission, and some dealerships. We’re under constant attack. It’s insane,” Elon Musk said.

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Tesla squeezes victory in court, exposes collusion to keep direct sales out of Louisiana

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Tesla has managed to win in US appeal court against the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission, which is preventing Tesla’s direct sale model in the state. In Louisiana, Tesla did the latter, but it was shut down by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.