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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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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. In the past, the automaker has also argued that, although it doesn’t sell vehicles through dealerships, it should still be allowed to lease and service Tesla vehicles owned by Louisiana residents.

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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. Below you can see which U.S. states still have bans on direct vehicle sales?

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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. In a tip emailed to Teslarati , our reader shared photos of a conversation with the dealer rep in a private Facebook group. I did some digging and easily found the listing. . Your feedback is important.

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GM will offer U.S. Buick franchise dealers buyouts

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General Motors said that it will offer all of its Buick franchise dealers in the U.S. Global Vice President of Buick and GMC, Duncan Aldred, told WSJ that shifting to EVs will require significant investments by Buick dealers. Buick franchise dealers buyouts appeared first on TESLARATI. DTC is happening.

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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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In some states, car dealer franchise laws help protect businesses by preventing automakers from selling directly to consumers. Tesla sued the state of Louisiana over its franchise laws in 2022, but the courts threw it out. Louisiana isn’t the only state causing headaches for Tesla.

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Louisiana Gov candidate & AG Jeff Landry defends dealers in Tesla’s lawsuit

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Louisiana Attorney General, Jeff Landry, who recently just announced he was running for governor next year, defended dealerships that are named in a lawsuit brought by Tesla. . Tesla also pointed out that there’s collusion between Louisiana’s automobile regulators and the dealerships trying to suppress competition. .