Tesla Fighting New Jersey Ruling
As expected, Tesla will be fighting back against the recent ruling in New Jersey.
CEO and co-founder Elon Musk said Tesla will explore “judicial remedies” to restore its ability to sell vehicles directly to consumers in the state. In the meantime, the two Tesla-owned stores in New Jersey will become galleries, displaying Tesla vehicles and employees will be able to answer questions about them, but won’t be able to discuss pricing or complete a sale. Consumers will still be able to purchase a Tesla online from the company’s website.
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The American automaker has called the decision “an affront to the very concept of a free market” and doesn’t plan on laying down without a fight. The company’s existing license will expire April 1 and after that date, the American electric automaker will no longer be able to sell any vehicles in New Jersey. Tesla reiterated that it had obtained those licenses properly and that they should not be taken away.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Take the fight to the federal level and then we will see if these politicians are actually working for the consumer or the dealerships.