DeSantis Bans Direct-to-Consumer Car Sales, Leaves Tesla Exception

• Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning direct-to-consumer car sales.
• But the bill leaves a notable exception for electric car companies like Tesla.
• DeSantis has a cozy relationship with Tesla CEO Elon Musk who hosted DeSantis’ presidential campaign launch on Twitter.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill this week that keeps automakers using dealerships — with one notable exception for Elon Musk’s Tesla.

The measure bans car manufacturers from…