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11. NJ bans it. Apparently, the dealership network gave large bribes to politicians to make it that way.

Mon Jan 1, 2024, 04:13 PM

Jan 2024

This was discussed a lot on local radio. I'd say contributions, but it was really bribes.

Tesla still needs dealers in NJ.

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Toyota switching to Direct to Consumer sales model. [View all] TheBlackAdder Jan 2024 OP

increased profitability bucolic_frolic Jan 2024 #1

Or everyone now pays sticker price MichMan Jan 2024 #13

How do they intend to deal with the issue of "trade-ins?" hlthe2b Jan 2024 #2

The vast majority of consumers trade in their old car/truck Mosby Jan 2024 #4

Yes. That is my question.. hlthe2b Jan 2024 #5

So all the Toyota dealers are closing? Mosby Jan 2024 #3

They still have to have service centers... n/t hlthe2b Jan 2024 #6

They could outsource repairs to licensed shops. Mosby Jan 2024 #7

Lower Overhead??? dempls Jan 2024 #8

Customer loyality could take a big hit over this. patphil Jan 2024 #9

Dealers will still exist. Mopar151 Jan 2024 #14