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Tesla’s Fight in Ohio to Continue

The Columbus Dispatch reports that Ohio legislators dropped an amendment that would ban Tesla from owning an auto dealership in the state.

Consumer Group Seeks to Eliminate Rate Markups in California

A consumer advocacy group has filed a new ballot initiative with the California attorney general’s office. Part of the initiative aims to eliminate dealer markups, something California New Car Dealer Association President Brian Maas says would harm consumers.

John Deere Files Injunction to Halt N.H. Dealer-Protection Bill

John Deere and other heavy equipment manufacturers say amendment to New Hampshire’s Dealer Bill of Rights wrongfully groups them with auto manufacturers. They filed an injunction to halt the bill from taking effect later this month.

NH Gov. OKs Dealer Bill of Rights Amendment

Today, New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan signed into law legislation that amends the state's Dealer Bill of Rights. The bill limits OEM-prescribed facility upgrades to every 15 years, among other provisions.

Colorado Gov. Signs Dealer-Protection Bill

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed SB 265 today. The new law gives dealers more negotiating power in their franchise agreements.

NADA: Rental Car Bill Could Cause Headache for Dealers

The NADA’s Peter Welch warned lawmakers this week that a bill concerning rental car recalls could subject dealers to new federal inspections, reporting requirements and penalties.

Colorado Legislature Sides With Dealers

The state’s Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to approve a bill that gives dealers more power in their negotiations with manufacturers. The legislation still needs to gain passage by the full legislature.

Minnesota Dealers Drop Bill to Prohibit Tesla From Opening Factory Store

In Tesla’s fight to open retail locations across the U.S. market, another state has backed down from fighting the electric-carmaker’s business model.

NADA Supports Bill Amending Clean Air Act

The NADA is asking lawmakers to support a bill that would eliminate a mandate that requires that dealers certify whether a new vehicle’s emissions system has been inspected.

Insurance Booklet Mandate Eliminated

This week, President Obama put his signature on legislation that eliminates the insurance booklet mandate that dealers have had to comply with since the 1970s.