Tesla Reaches Settlement With Michigan Over Ban Blocking Sales

[Curt Renz]

Benzinga - 27 minutes ago: Tesla Reaches Settlement With Michigan Over Ban Blocking Sales; Settlement Filing Is Expected As Soon As Wed.

 

[Curt Renz]

Bloomberg - 51 minutes ago: Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

 

[Darmie]

This is good news. I remember seeing a thread about a member that was not able to receive service in Michigan due to this law. Good to see Tesla win some battles here and there.

 

[Curt Renz]

This is good news. I remember seeing a thread about a member that was not able to receive service in Michigan due to this law. Good to see Tesla win some battles here and there.

This is nearly 7 years old, but still applies: Strangling Innovation: Tesla vs. 'Rent Seekers'

 

[Matsayz]

Tesla can sell vehicles in Michigan under legal settlement

More to come

 

[timf]

The full terms of the settlement are available:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/...n_for_Entry_of_Dismissal_1-22-20_679161_7.pdf

There are a couple hoops they have to jump through but they should be transparent to the consumer. The service work has to be performed under a wholly-owned subsidiary rather than Tesla itself, and the paperwork and original title needs to be filed out of state before being transferred into Michigan. Otherwise, they are free to sell, service, and deliver cars from an unlimited number of locations.

 

[Curt Renz]

KXLT-TV Lansing, Michigan regarding Tesla lawsuit settlement - today:

 

[SunCharged]

KXLT-TV Lansing, Michigan regarding Tesla lawsuit settlement - today:

I like how the guy from Sundance Chevrolet was worried about consumers being able to buy direct and dealerships only doing service. My immediate thought was “so what?”

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

The full terms of the settlement are available:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/...n_for_Entry_of_Dismissal_1-22-20_679161_7.pdf

There are a couple hoops they have to jump through but they should be transparent to the consumer. The service work has to be performed under a wholly-owned subsidiary rather than Tesla itself, and the paperwork and original title needs to be filed out of state before being transferred into Michigan. Otherwise, they are free to sell, service, and deliver cars from an unlimited number of locations.

To be clear, it says that _legal title_ has to be transferred out of state. Legal title transfers once the sale and purchase is complete.

So, like other states, pay all the money in advance and wait for delivery. Whether you get a temporary tag so you can drive the car straight away would depend on state laws in Michigan and the shipping state.

 

[arghx7]

I like how the guy from Sundance Chevrolet was worried about consumers being able to buy direct and dealerships only doing service. My immediate thought was “so what?”

He wants to preserve his livelihood. It's human nature. It happens any time there's a major technological change. I feel a certain amount of sympathy for him.

 

[Rockster]

I still say a better solution is for Tesla to place sale and service centers on Michigan native American reservations throughout the state. The reservations' sovereignty would make this possible no matter what Michigan law said and it would bring jobs to the native American residents and greater convenience for Michigan owners. A total win-win.