Rivian, other startups face ban from Mich. dealers in direct-sales fight

A bill introduced in the Michigan legislature would block any manufacturer other than Tesla from selling cars to customers without a dealer as an intermediary and from owning and operating service and repair facilities. It could come up for a vote as soon as Tuesday, according to a Rivian official.

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