Tesla Putting Heat on Three-Tier in Texas

Dear Client:Did you know that auto dealership franchise laws actually are similar to beer distributorship franchise laws in many states? Auto franchise laws in six states -- Arizona, Michigan, Texas, Connecticut, Utah and West Virginia -- don't allow auto manufacturers to sell directly to the public. Other states have passed laws recently to require dealers as well.Why is this important? Because Tesla, the electric car startup by PayPal founder Elon Musk, has been fighting auto franchise laws in order to