TELL MINNESOTA AUTO DEALERS TO STOP INTERFERING WITH TESLA'S RIGHT TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE.
Tesla Motors, a U.S.-based manufacturer of zero-emission, all-electric premium passenger automobiles, recently announced that it plans to establish sales and service centers in the Twin Cities. The Tesla presence will create at least 30 high-tech salaried jobs, generate significant tax revenues for Minnesota, and enhance our state's image as an environmental leader. Tesla, like many other high-tech companies, sells directly to its customers online or in company-owned sales centers.
However, if the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association (MADA) has its way, Tesla won't be offering its cars for sale to environmentally savvy consumers any time soon. In the 2013 Minnesota legislative session, MADA tried--and failed--to pass legislation to change state law in order to keep Tesla out.
Now the association is threatening legal action to stop the manufacturer, even though Tesla's direct sales approach is completely consistent with current state law. If legal action doesn't work, MADA may introduce hostile legislation again next year.
Tesla's all-electric vehicles are 21st century cars, and the company has chosen a 21st century business model to bring them to consumers. This company would be a great addition to Minnesota's business community.
Please sign this petition urging MADA to stop interfering with competition, consumer choice and business growth by challenging Tesla's right to do business in Minnesota. Help us keep Minnesota's doors open to clean, green technology companies.
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Reached 250 supporters
November 6, 2013
July 15, 2013
The volume of support has reached a level that the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association can no longer ignore. I am currently finalizing a formal letter to their leadership citing these public concerns and requesting a meeting to discuss our position.
Reached 100 supporters
April 30, 2013
71 Comments
All businesses should be free to offer their products to consumers at their best prices. Minnesota has an opportunity to remove archaic laws that suppress disruptive technologies, prevent competition, and raise prices for consumers. We have an opportunity to become an innovation, technology, and business leader. Please keep Minnesota's doors open
I've owned a retail store for 25 years in St Paul. Let Tesla sell cars without the forced "used car salesman" approach. Move forward. Thank you. Nate Westgor Willies American Guitars
This country was founded on free enterprise, our representatives should be reminded of the definition. Tesla stands behind their vehicles, they recognizes when there is a problem and voluntarily corrects that problem. MInnesota Auto Dealers Association MADA) is more of a proponent for the auto dealers than for the consumer
I believe that Tesla should be allowed to open a retail outlet without the need to have a third-party independent dealer. MADA is merely trying to protect their effective monopoly on new car sales, and as such is stifling competition.
let them sell in MN. That's what free market is all about. If people want the car, they'll by it out of state instead and bring it back. Only the consumers will lose!
Tesla is a good company. Open competition is the American way.
Tesla is a good company. Open competition is the American way.
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TELL MINNESOTA AUTO DEALERS TO STOP INTERFERING WITH TESLA'S RIGHT TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE.
Tesla Motors, a U.S.-based manufacturer of zero-emission, all-electric premium passenger automobiles, recently announced that it plans to establish sales and service centers in the Twin Cities. The Tesla presence will create at least 30 high-tech salaried jobs, generate significant tax revenues for Minnesota, and enhance our state's image as an environmental leader. Tesla, like many other high-tech companies, sells directly to its customers online or in company-owned sales centers.
However, if the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association (MADA) has its way, Tesla won't be offering its cars for sale to environmentally savvy consumers any time soon. In the 2013 Minnesota legislative session, MADA tried--and failed--to pass legislation to change state law in order to keep Tesla out.
Now the association is threatening legal action to stop the manufacturer, even though Tesla's direct sales approach is completely consistent with current state law. If legal action doesn't work, MADA may introduce hostile legislation again next year.
Tesla's all-electric vehicles are 21st century cars, and the company has chosen a 21st century business model to bring them to consumers. This company would be a great addition to Minnesota's business community.
Please sign this petition urging MADA to stop interfering with competition, consumer choice and business growth by challenging Tesla's right to do business in Minnesota. Help us keep Minnesota's doors open to clean, green technology companies.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 6, 2013
July 15, 2013
The volume of support has reached a level that the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association can no longer ignore. I am currently finalizing a formal letter to their leadership citing these public concerns and requesting a meeting to discuss our position.
Reached 100 supporters
April 30, 2013
71 Comments
As an avid supporter of environmental conservationism, and as someone who believes in the freedom to do business in a free trade society, I feel it is imperative to support companies like Tesla who provide a service both to help reduce our carbon footprint and minimize middle-man mark up allowing the citizens of Minnesota to have the option to purchase a Tesla if they so choose.
All businesses should be free to offer their products to consumers at their best prices. Minnesota has an opportunity to remove archaic laws that suppress disruptive technologies, prevent competition, and raise prices for consumers. We have an opportunity to become an innovation, technology, and business leader. Please keep Minnesota's doors open
I've owned a retail store for 25 years in St Paul. Let Tesla sell cars without the forced "used car salesman" approach. Move forward. Thank you. Nate Westgor Willies American Guitars
This country was founded on free enterprise, our representatives should be reminded of the definition. Tesla stands behind their vehicles, they recognizes when there is a problem and voluntarily corrects that problem. MInnesota Auto Dealers Association MADA) is more of a proponent for the auto dealers than for the consumer
I believe that Tesla should be allowed to open a retail outlet without the need to have a third-party independent dealer. MADA is merely trying to protect their effective monopoly on new car sales, and as such is stifling competition.
let them sell in MN. That's what free market is all about. If people want the car, they'll by it out of state instead and bring it back. Only the consumers will lose!
Tesla is a good company. Open competition is the American way.
Tesla is a good company. Open competition is the American way.
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As an avid supporter of environmental conservationism, and as someone who believes in the freedom to do business in a free trade society, I feel it is imperative to support companies like Tesla who provide a service both to help reduce our carbon footprint and minimize middle-man mark up allowing the citizens of Minnesota to have the option to purchase a Tesla if they so choose.