Tesla Stores in Ohio Are Safe
Tesla stores in the state of Ohio are safe… for now.
An Ohio Senate committee has approved a bill barring automakers from selling directly to consumers, with the exception that Tesla be allowed to operate a maximum of three stores in the state. It was a compromise between the American automaker and the Ohio Automobile Dealers Association, said Senator Scott Oelslager, the committee chairman.
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Ohio became the latest state to battle against Tesla’s selling model and the company currently operates two stores, one in Columbus and one in Cincinnati. A third one is planned and will be safe so long as Tesla doesn’t sell the company and continues exclusively producing all-electric vehicles. The legislation will now move to the full Ohio Senate for consideration.
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[Source: Automotive News]
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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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