Rivian Made Car Dealers Back Down in Washington. More States May Be Next.

Rivian Made Car Dealers Back Down in Washington. More States May Be Next.

Rivian and Lucid can operate like Tesla after new legislative win

Tesla has always occupied a special place in the U.S. automotive landscape as one of the few original equipment manufacturers that does not have to adhere to state dealership franchise laws that have been in place for decades, but now…

Rivian Won Direct Sales In Washington With A Threat That's Coming For Dealers Everywhere

Ballot threat forces dealers to concede to EV brand in Washington state as direct car sales gain ground

Stellantis adds 10K jobs, Rivian wins direct-sales approval in Washington, Hyundai plans 36 models by 2030

Top Stories  Stellantis adds 10,000 jobs globally as hiring strategy shifts. Read More Rivian secures direct-sales win in Washington. Read More Hyundai outlines 36-model North America product push through 2030. Read More Toyota’s global February output falls 3.9% amid China and Japan slowdowns. Read More Featured Interviews Generic AI tools continue to fall short for dealers – Kerri Wise & Lance Schafer | Lotlinx   While many dealerships are exp…

Rivian and Lucid Win Right to Sell Their EVs Directly to Buyers in Washington State

The Wall Street Journal reports that Rivian "just won a yearslong battle with car dealers in Washington state that threatens the model of how cars are sold." After fighting to sell its vehicles directly to buyers, Rivian threatened to take its case to voters with a ballot measure to permit direct sales. The dealers blinked. The state's dealer lobby not only dropped its opposition to a sales loophole for Rivian and rival EV-maker Lucid, but also …