> The dealer network system in the United States. So I get that franchising laws require dealers to be independent from manufacturers and they're up there with

> The dealer network system in the United States. So I get that franchising laws require dealers to be independent from manufacturers and they're up there with occupational licensing, but how exactly does that prevent a new manufacturer from entering the market? I assume if you can raise a few billion to build a plant, kickstarting a bunch of new "independent" dealerships is just another line item you plan for...