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

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This decision goes against the wishes of the Virginia Automobiles Dealers Association (VADA), which will not plan a legal challenge. Holcomb decided to grant Tesla permission to open the stores based on public opinion. The three stores have not had their locations finalized, the company said.

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Tesla granted license for direct vehicle sales in Kentucky

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The list displays Tesla’s address at a service center Louisville, located at 11701 Gateworth Way, and it suggests that the company could build an actual store and service center in the state soon. Some also say that Tesla is likely to build a store and service center in Lexington within the next few years.

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Connecticut Considers Bill To Let Tesla Sell Direct To Buyers

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While some states have passed laws either banning or explicitly legalizing Tesla''s company-owned stores and online sales, many still haven''t weighed in either way. The battles between Tesla Motors and state auto-dealer associations over the carmaker''s direct-sales model has seen victories and losses for both sides.

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Tesla, Rivian still face complicated direct sales laws across U.S. states

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Tesla has managed to side-step direct sales bans in many states through legal loopholes such as leasing-only models, processing purchases as out-of-state transactions, or simply opening stores in exempted tribal territories where the company’s stores will be exempt from dealership mandates.

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U.S. appeals court backs Tesla in Louisiana direct sales challenge

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appeals court, with an appeals court this week ruling that the company can legally dispute Louisiana’s ban on direct vehicle sales. Tesla immediately began hiring for a number of roles in Louisville, and plans to build a store and service center in the city have been rumored. Tesla has been handed a win by a U.S.

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Alfa Romeo Milano Renamed ‘Junior’ to Satisfy Italian Law

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Following criticisms and potential legal actions stemming from the Italian Minister for Business, Alfa Romeo has opted to rename the recently revealed Milano crossover. But we’ve all been to the grocery store and bought products that appeared Italian, only to read the packaging and find out the truth.

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Tesla to open sales and service center in Providence, Rhode Island

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Tesla’s first store in Rhode Island opened its doors in July 2019. Other nearby Tesla stores besides Warwick are in Massachusetts , in Norwell, Dedham and Natick, and Milford in Connecticut, as noted in a report from The Providence Journal.