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Start at minute 49 to see the full context - it's about fighting the automotive dealers association for the right to sell directly to consumers.
by krosaen 13y ago
Start at minute 49 to see the full context - it's about fighting the automotive dealers association for the right to sell directly to consumers.
- mmaunder 13y agoThanks, agreed, crappy title. The insight he provides into the auto industry in those few minutes is awesome. It explains why I've consistently had a crap experience buying cars over the years (they don't make any money selling them) and why car service costs so much in the USA.
- flinty 13y agoYeah. This planet money podcast covers the same issues in a bit more detail http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/02/12/171814201/episode-435-why-buying-a-car-is-so-awful http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/02/12/171814201/episode-...
- l33tbro 13y agoIt's a tough fight too. I mean, this association has been around for almost 100 years. A lot of bills greasing politicians hands too ('Murica!!). Tesla have their work cut out for them in disrupting this megalithic entity. Best of luck; sincerely mean that. These guys are effectively patent trolls, and will do anything to hawk their inferior wares.
- r00fus 13y agoTesla has momentum, however. And most people hate dealerships. They want the Apple experience for cars - and Tesla is ready to give it to them. It will be interesting to see how this turns out.