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23 Oct '12, 6am

Elon Musk Explains Tesla’s Retail Strategy In Wake of Recent Lawsuits

Elon Musk Explains Tesla’s Retail Strategy In Wake of Recent Lawsuits

Tesla believes the suits "are starkly contrary to the spirit and the letter of the law," Musk said. "This is supported by the nature of the plaintiffs, where one is a Fisker dealer and the other is an auto group that has repeatedly demanded that it be granted a Tesla franchise. They will have considerable difficulty explaining to the court why Tesla opening a store in Boston is somehow contrary to the best interests of fair commerce or the public."

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