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Newsby Hannah MitchellOctober 6, 2025

Honda JV Opens California Afeela ‘Studio’

Temporary mall location comes as brand faces lawsuit from state franchised dealers

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Newsby Hannah MitchellAugust 25, 2025

California Dealers Sue Honda JV

State association says direct sales of luxury EV violate franchise law

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2025

California Dealers Blast New Honda Brand

In echo of actions against Scout, trade group demands that new Honda-Sony venture Afeela stop marketing, selling coming EV.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2023

BMW Switching to Agency Model in Europe

Luxury brand says change will enhance customer experience, still include retailers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2023

Mercedes Expects Lower Earnings This Year

Direct sales planned in some markets to help cut costs.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2023

Illinois Dealers Lose Direct-Sales Fight

Lawsuit that sought to bar such sales in the state by Rivian, Lucid dismissed.

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Newsby Tariq KamalOctober 14, 2019

Sources: Tesla Wants Back in Dealership Game, Seeks Loophole

Electrek reports Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants to open ‘Tesla Centers’ around the U.S., once again challenging rules against direct-to-consumer sales. Sources say the firm’s Electric division could provide a workaround.

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