re: Consumers should be able to buy vehicles directly from the factory

So you want factory owned dealerships?

Because that is the ONLY model (tesla) that has challenged the current model.

Look all.models will eventually change in some way...again, I point to Rolex or something similar.....Factories could set pricing better. Factories (GM) owns the rights to the dealership and can pull them when needed.

If you had your way, you would end up screaming "why can't we buy local and negotiate pricing?"

It's just the way it is..

Just do your due diligence and find lowest price and enjoy the warranty support you get locally.