April 17, 2017
Tesla Inc. on Friday said there's no reason to keep it from seeing information about lobbying efforts by three Michigan auto dealers who plan to testify in support of a ban on manufacturers selling vehicles directly to consumers — a ban Tesla sees as creating an unconstitutional monopoly.
January 02, 2017
As some automakers continue to grapple with blockbuster lawsuits, recalls and the aftermath of major settlements, others continue to fight against conventional dealership structures into 2017, which looks to be another big year for litigants in the automotive world.
September 22, 2016
Tesla Motors Inc. hit Michigan officials with a federal suit Thursday claiming the state's ban on direct-to-consumer car sales is unconstitutional and that its recent refusal to allow the electric carmaker to open a dealership in the state is a "protectionist" attempt to retain local monopoly power over auto sales.