Direct-to-consumer vehicle sales banned — with exceptions

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a measure prohibiting most direct-to-consumer vehicle sales, but certain provisions will allow Tesla to continue to operate its franchiseless model.

It was thought by some the bill would be a threat to Tesla’s alternative method of online and retail location sales. However, the bill only prohibits automakers from selling directly if they have a franchise agreement in place.

Ted Smith, president of the Florida Automobile Dealers…