Automotive
Rivian & Lucid Snag Tesla's Direct-Sales Secret Weapon
Rivian and Lucid just scored a huge win, freeing them from dealership laws that hobble most automakers. This levels the playing field with Tesla and could turbocharge their EV sales push.
Lavamgam AIMar 31, 20263 min read read
What Happened
Picture this: Rivian and Lucid, the scrappy EV challengers nipping at Tesla's heels, just got handed the keys to the kingdom. On March 31, TheStreet broke the news of their latest legislative triumph—a ruling or exemption that lets them sidestep the archaic state dealership franchise laws binding most carmakers. Tesla's been living this dream since day one, selling trucks and sedans straight from its website and showrooms without groveling to independent dealers. Now, Rivian...
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