New York law allows Tesla continue to direct auto sales

@Jonfingas24 minutes ago BYJon Fingas

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Tesla has just dodged another bullet--well, sort of. Just days after New Jersey destroyed a prohibition of direct auto sales, a New York law that Tesla still continue selling cars through its shops in the States has issued. As with similar laws in other regions, however, there are strings attached. In accordance with an agreement forged back in March, the EV maker only pursuing direct sales through its existing five shops; other than that it has to go through dealers.

New York's Government argues that the settlement a balance where "both sides will thrive." However, it is not quite that rosy. History suggests that Tesla risked direct retail sales losses fully if it is not a kind of pact forging--this was about saving the car manufacturer more skin than creating equal opportunities. Unless there is a change of heart (or the FTC steps in), have conventional dealers still have the upper hand.

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