As previously reported, Tesla has installed a “showcase” featuring a Model X in the men’s clothing section of the Nordstrom department store in the upmarket Grove shopping centre in Los Angeles. The car is expected to be on display for several days before being sold at an undisclosed price and will include a number of other cars from Tesla’s range. Even still, the powerful California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) is said to be “taking steps” to ensure Tesla does not flout these rules with the Nordstrom venture. Despite this roadblock, Tesla and Nordstrom are expected to take a decision soon regarding whether Tesla displays will open in any of Nordstrom’s other 120 locations across the US and Canada.
As previously reported, Tesla has installed a “showcase” featuring a Model X in the men’s clothing section of the Nordstrom department store in the upmarket Grove shopping centre in Los Angeles. However, complicated American laws regarding dealership networks mean the automaker is unable to make sales from the Nordstrom store, using it only as a display to increase awareness and then directing buyers to a licensed Tesla outlet. Even still, the powerful California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) is said to be “taking steps” to ensure Tesla does not flout these rules with the Nordstrom venture. Despite this roadblock, Tesla and Nordstrom are expected to take a decision soon regarding whether Tesla displays will open in any of Nordstrom’s other 120 locations across the US and Canada.