There is an old saying, "The
There is an old saying, "The only bad publicity, is NO publicity!" I am optimistic that this "Whining" by older Dealerships will be seen as their being frightened by change. The common reaction is not to change themselves but to FIGHT to maintain the "Status Quo" and the more they scream, beg, and cry the more publicity "TESLA MOTORS" will receive... Marvelous! Further remember there is a "Variance" procedure which "Tesla" will certainly pursue which will permit their business to continue even if that means assigning a "Service Writer" and a "Tesla Ranger" team to each showroom in Massachusetts. That may comply with their rules. I have seen many "Agencies" (Including the AAA) which sell cars with only brochures and still are in business. Or one Sales office at a regional service center could do the Delivery for the entire state and the Mall locations merely take contracts, (As they do now anyway.) Then their "Dealer" at the service center arranges for the auto to be delivered directly to the buyer's home... That works in many states...