Tesla won't kill car dealerships, but it will force them to change

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Some automakers are hinting they want to cut dealers out of the sales process, but that's not so easy. There may be a happy medium.

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Texas has one of the cheapest gas taxes in the US— and now some of the highest fees for electric cars

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EV drivers don't need gas and don't pay gas taxes. But politicians want them to pay their fair share of road repair fees one way or another.

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Automakers are facing an uphill battle as inventory piles up and workers threaten to go on strike

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Between dealer tensions, a potential strike, and parts makers struggling, automakers have a rough several months in store.

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If automakers like Ford and GM want to catch Tesla, they'll have to offer fewer options on your new car

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Car buyers are used to having choices. As more automakers copy Tesla and the budding Chinese manufacturers, that's shifting.

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There's an oversupply of EVs versus gas cars at dealerships — solving 2 of the biggest problems with car shopping right now

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There's nearly double the amount of EV supply, as measured by days of inventory, compared to gas cars at dealerships right now, according to Cox Automotive.

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Auto execs still don't think the Tesla sales model will catch on

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Some car companies have hinted at experimenting with a direct-to-consumer model and cutting dealers, but many execs have said they're not actually convinced it'll happen.

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These 20 cars have the highest dealer markups over their sticker price

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Four of the 20 vehicles most highly-priced above sticker price.

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Cars have more tech than ever — and drivers are increasingly frustrated with their door handles, screens, and other features

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The Nissan Maxima had the highest initial quality in JD Power's study overall.

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Elon Musk's antics have turned off some Tesla buyers — but it won't matter in the long run

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A recent Bloomberg study found Tesla's fans are loyal despite Elon Musk's antics. It's not likely interest in the brand will shift anytime soon, even with the next wave of EV buyers.

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Ford CEO says Tesla is having a Model T moment — it's Elon Musk's 'next big test'

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Ford and Tesla have been both friend and rival over the past few years as Ford races to electrify and snatch up some of Tesla's market share.

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