Nothing to understand here legally as it's simply a money-grab by automakers who are quite obviously lobbying the feds to crack down on a business that is eatin

Nothing to understand here legally as it's simply a money-grab by automakers who are quite obviously lobbying the feds to crack down on a business that is eating into their profits. And you're right, not a single person in the US is having a hard time finding or buying a Mercedes, Land Rover or any other luxury automobile. I can't believe there are government officials wasting time pursuing this so called crime. This is lobbying to protect business interests at it's purest. Edit: I just realized my comment was basically re-stating/agreeing with yours without adding too much to the conversation and for that I apologize. I think your observation was spot on.