DeSantis signs bill to ban direct-to-consumer car sales

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Salesmen at car dealerships across Florida can rejoice in a bill Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law that bans most direct-to-consumer auto sales.

Under the law, it bars automakers from selling their next car directly to the buyer. The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) was a major advocate for the bill, stating it protects dealerships’ investments for customers.

The bill also restricts manufacturers from requiring dealers to…