In Michigan, Tesla cleared to service its cars—but still not actually sell them

Tesla Store Los Angeles [photo: Misha Bruk / MBH Architects]Tesla’s direct sales-and-service model works beautifully in some states, while in others it’s still definitely a work in progress. Don’t blame Tesla for this one; the reason why is rooted in dealership-franchise laws—specifically, in Michigan’s case, a 2014 law that closed remaining loopholes that might have allowed...