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[–] frezik@midwest.social 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's been this way for decades without a serious challenge. Tesla has tried and largely failed to fight this (whatever else you might say about Tesla).

[–] loudambiance@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think part of what Tesla failed at was opening direct buy dealerships in states, which becomes Intrastate commerce. They do allow you to direct buy, just not from the "showroom".

[–] mortalic@lemmy.world -4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Tesla... failed... at? Have you seen how profitable that company is now?

[–] JonEFive@midwest.social 3 points 1 year ago

Tesla failed at (one thing) is not the same as Tesla failed completely.

[–] loudambiance@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think context is important here. We were talking about how Tesla failed to open direct to consumer dealerships owned by Tesla because of state laws.

[–] mortalic@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I suppose that understates it. They failed to get laws changed in a few red states. Considering how they can't produce vehicles fast enough, I don't know how much that even matters.