Bobby goes for a drive in perhaps the most complete and advanced Chinese EV to arrive on European shores thus far: the BYD Seal. With next-generation battery...
I wonder how aggressively the Chinese manufacturers will take advantage of the Direct Sales model for selling cars that has been opened up for over the years?
Seems like they can bypass the dealership model entirely and start selling direct to consumers once they are ready to flood the US markets.
Not sure proponents had this scenario in mind. “We want direct to consumer sales of our cars, but not their cars.” Time will tell.
That’s a guarantee to squash any movement in getting rid of stealerships. It’s hard enough for American manufacturers to turn that tide. A Chinese one with today’s divisive politics? Americans are too stubborn to stop killing themselves.
I wonder how aggressively the Chinese manufacturers will take advantage of the Direct Sales model for selling cars that has been opened up for over the years?
Seems like they can bypass the dealership model entirely and start selling direct to consumers once they are ready to flood the US markets.
Not sure proponents had this scenario in mind. “We want direct to consumer sales of our cars, but not their cars.” Time will tell.
That’s a guarantee to squash any movement in getting rid of stealerships. It’s hard enough for American manufacturers to turn that tide. A Chinese one with today’s divisive politics? Americans are too stubborn to stop killing themselves.