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Podcast: IEN Radio
Episode: LISTEN: South Carolina Law Would Prevent Purchases from In-State Auto Plant
Description: A resurrected, electrified automotive brand is preparing to begin selling the SUVs made at its forthcoming South Carolina factory in two yearsβ time.But barring a change in state law, residents of the Palmetto State wonβt be among its customers β at least directly.CarScoops noted recently that South Carolina is one of the some 20 states that contin ue to restrict direct-to-consumer vehicle sales. Those policies, which require cars to be sold by dealerships, date back to mid-century legislative efforts to protect dealers from auto industry giants...