Calif. There remain state laws that prevent these new alliances from selling vehicles across state lines. Penske Automotive, for example, has dealerships in 17 states, but has promised automakers and lawmakers that it will not use the Internet for cross-border sales. Still, that should provide small comfort for car companies and dealers who are trying to hold the traditional auto retail system intact. The direct sales concept is out of the bag. It matters little whether retailers and consumers will, for the moment, be restricted to in-state transactions.
Information knows no borders.
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