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> Manufactures could probably band together to acquire these at arms length and ensure they get the first, and largest allotment of special vehicles. To my rou
by pwinnski 4y ago
> Manufactures could probably band together to acquire these at arms length and ensure they get the first, and largest allotment of special vehicles.
To my rough recollection, that is also not allowed by law. The US government once acted to prevent single entities from controlling all pieces of a pipeline, a pattern or doctrine that got lost in the 1970s. Many laws from that era remain.
And yes, for sure, I'm not saying manufacturers are blameless here! If not for the laws preventing them from owning dealerships, I'm sure they would have already done so.