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Tesla wants court to dismiss Georgia dealer lawsuit

Like the fire that forced Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara to flee Atlanta in Gone With the Wind, the battle between Tesla Motors and Georgia's auto dealers is heating up. In late August, the Georgia Automobile Dealers Association (GADA), which represents about 500 dealerships, filed a petition to prevent Tesla from selling its electric vehicles in the state. Tesla is now requesting a Georgia judge to throw out the petition, the Atlanta Business Chronicle says. The issue, as with states such as Texas, New Jersey, Virginia and Arizona, is that dealers say Tesla violates state law by selling vehicles directly to consumers instead of through third-party dealerships not owned by the company. Tesla insists that the company is best suited to oversee all distribution channels because of the uniqueness of the product and plans to open stores in Atlanta's Buckhead area and Decatur next week. The judge won't hear the case until next month. For now, Tesla is allowed to sell as many as 150 vehicles a year in Georgia under a zero-emissions vehicles provision. There's precedent elsewhere for things to improve in states where Tesla and dealers clashed. In August, the company reached a compromise with the state of Pennsylvania that will allow Tesla to open five stores in that state. Of course, there is a precedent for things to go the other way, too.

Recharge Wrap-up: Formula E reveals Berlin circuit, BYD sells EV buses to Japan

Tesla Motors heads to UNLV to recruit new talent. Tesla sent representatives to the University Tuesday and Wednesday as the electric automaker looks to bolster its employee roster in Nevada. Tesla is building its $5-billion Gigafactory battery manufacturing facility in Reno, Nevada. Read more at 8 News Now. A Tesla Model S owner charged his car by tapping directly into a power line. The driver, who found himself stranded without a charge, took matters into his own hands rather than call for a tow. He appears to have rigged some sort of method to transfer power from the utility pole to his vehicle without killing himself or causing serious damage to his Model S. Brilliant, or stupid? Take a look for yourself at Autoevolution. BYD has delivered five electric buses to a transit operator in Kyoto, Japan. This makes it the first Chinese automaker to break into the Japanese market. Kyotokyukou Bus Incorporated will operate the buses, which are powered by iron-phosphate batteries running in-hub motors and have a driving range of over 155 miles mile on a single charge. "The Japanese market has stringent requirements for technology and quality," says BYD's Liu Xueliang. "The delivery of the BYD buses means a great recognition for BYD as well as for China's technology and quality." Read more in the press release below. Formula E has revealed the circuit for the Berlin ePrix on May 23. The 1.53-mile course consists of 17 turns built within the retired Tempelhof Airport. The Berlin ePrix will also feature off-track entertainment, including eBike stunts and driver autograph sessions. German driver Nick Heidfeld - who was part of a dramatic crash in Formula E's inaugural race - says the Berlin race, is "going to be very special racing in front of my home crowd and I'm really looking forward to it." Heidfeld also said it appears to be "a very twisty and challenging circuit." Read more from Formula E and see the circuit guide. BYD Becomes First Chinese Auto Company to Penetrate Japanese Market KYOTO, Japan, Feb. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyotokyukou Bus Incorporated has taken delivery of 5 Long Range Battery Electric Buses from industry pioneer BYD Company Ltd. The delivery ceremony held was widely covered as it not only represented electrified public transportation, but also Japan, a nation built on engineering excellence, for the first time acquiring high tech vehicles from their neighbor, China.

2022 Toyota Tundra, Rivian R1T, Blackwing, and Hyundai Kona N Line | Autoblog Podcast #701

In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Consumer Editor Jeremy Korzeniewski for a robust week of reviews and news discussion. They start with what they've been driving, and it's a pretty impressive list. The Toyota Tundra and Rivian R1T hold down the truck end of things, with Hyundai Kona N Line and Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing making an appearance on the enthusiast side. The updated Polaris Slingshot rounds things out. Next, they pivot to news, where Maverick guarantees a little more truck talk. That's followed by GM's new 1,000-horsepower monument to crate motor displacement, Stellantis searching for battery partners, details of the new Honda Civic Si and Tesla's massive third-quarter performance. Then, they spend a listener's money. Send us your questions for the Mailbag and Spend My Money at: Podcast@Autoblog.com. Autoblog Podcast #701 Get The Podcast Apple Podcasts – Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes Spotify – Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast on Spotify RSS – Add the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator MP3 – Download the MP3 directly Rundown What we're driving:2022 Toyota Tundra 2022 Rivian R1T 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 2022 Hyundai Kona N Line 2021 Polaris Slingshot News 2022 Ford Maverick EPA numbers Chevy's ZZ632 crate engine Honda Civic Si teasers Tesla Q3 profit Stellantis battery deal is one of many to come Spend My money Feedback Email – Podcast@Autoblog.com Review the show on Apple Podcasts Autoblog is now live on your smart speakers and voice assistants with the audio Autoblog Daily Digest. Say “Hey Google, play the news from Autoblog” or "Alexa, open Autoblog" to get your favorite car website in audio form every day. A narrator will take you through the biggest stories or break down one of our comprehensive test drives.